mike00 6 Posted November 12, 2018 Hi there! Before my 2 week trip I ordered the new AP Royal Oak 26331ST. Once I came home my package was there waiting for me! As usual I ordered it from Andrew (Trustytime). Shipping took about 4 days but unfortunately i was not home. A few days ago I came back and finally I was able to open it and... WOW what a watch. I had no AP in my collection anymore and I missed the brand a bit. I noticed in Andrew his earlier posts it seemed they put allot of effort in this watch. Well... I can confirm that 100%. I took the blue version because the blue version is pretty rare in real life. Only the Boutiques sell these and they are pretty much not availabe/ sold out. I believe the blue version is also a bit higher prices compared to the black or white dialed version. The finishing of the case/ bracelet is regarding finish pretty much equal to GEN. I hardly could notice any difference with the piece a business friend has. The polished parts are done very well just like the brushed area's on the watch. Absolutely stunning!!! The clasp is also pure art and it closes and opens smooth like butter. The crystal is very clean looking, No AR applied which is same as per GEN. Nevertheless it looks very crisp and it doesn't need any AR anyway in my opinion. The blue dial has a bit of a sunburst effect and pops out beautifull when the light hits it. Also the dial seems to be made very accurate just like all the inscriptions which are applied. Pics don't do justice with this rep. The non recessed datewheel was also something which attraced me, just like the different subdial positions compared the earlier Oaks. Some specs from trusty: AP0558 - Royal Oak Chronograph 26331ST SS/SS Blue/Wht OMF A7750 [AP0558] - $488.00 : Trusty Time Online Store, Your Trusty Watch Shop OM Factory Best Edition Royal Oak Chronograph 26331ST StainlessNo recessed datewheel for the first time!!! MOVEMENT: Nickel Plated Asia 7750 Valjoux Automatic Movement with fully decorated rotor like Genuine movement Caliber 2385 (Specially customed with working Subdial @ 6:00 and 3:00 & 9:00 Subdials are non-functional - Datewheel is like genuine and not recessed at all)CASE DIAMETER: 41mmTHICKNESS: 15mmDIAL COLOR: Blue Checkered Dial with White Subdials and Stick Markers (With Green Superlume Applied)CASE MATERIAL: Solid Stainless Steel 316FBRACELET: Solid Stainless Steel 316F Bracelet with Deployant BuckleFRONT GLASS: Sapphire CrystalCASE BACK: Solid case back with Detailed EngravingBEZEL: Stainless Steel BezelHACK MOVEMENT:CLASP TYPE: Deployant BuckleDATE INDICATOR: At 4:30 position (Adjusted via the crown) - Non recessed datewheel (Like Genuine 1:1) OTHER REMARKS: Waterproofed to 30m direct from Factory On to the pics, enjoy them! Verzonden vanaf mijn iPhone met Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
watchboy123 0 Posted November 12, 2018 great review, thank you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jasonbaylee 192 Posted November 12, 2018 Mate, appreciate the effort & time spent in capturing the beauty of the watch in great photos composition. Nothing beats a watch on actual wrist! I noted your comment but If i may ask, how would you rate the quality of the finishes compared to JF if u have ? "There are more than 1 road to Rome...." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Glaude 1,615 Posted November 12, 2018 Very nice pictures, a pleasure for the eyes ! Thank you for this beautiful review of a very nice watch ! The watch look very thick on the wrist, do you happen to know the thickness of the gen ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mike00 6 Posted November 12, 2018 I believe the rep i a bit thicker compared to gen indeedVerzonden vanaf mijn iPhone met TapatalkMate, appreciate the effort & time spent in capturing the beauty of the watch in great photos composition. Nothing beats a watch on actual wrist! I noted your comment but If i may ask, how would you rate the quality of the finishes compared to JF if u have ? "There are more than 1 road to Rome...."Sorry pal but i do not own a JF so no ideaVerzonden vanaf mijn iPhone met Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PostMaster 3,661 Posted November 12, 2018 Very good review and a pretty dress watch.. wear it just on the bone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thommo82 1,397 Posted November 12, 2018 Bloody beautiful mate! Fantastic pics too. Haven’t seen this dial before and I must say I really like it, great contrast. Lovely acquisition! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Svenborg 1 Posted November 12, 2018 2 hours ago, mike00 said: 7750 Valjoux Automatic Movement I’ve seen this clone movement in some of the watches from TDs. I’ve not owned a watch with this movement. What is your opinion on the Asian clone of this movement? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GenTLe 1,485 Posted November 12, 2018 The watch look very thick on the wrist, do you happen to know the thickness of the gen ? Unfortunately gen is much thinner. 11mm is the gen one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Glaude 1,615 Posted November 12, 2018 3 minutes ago, GenTLe said: Unfortunately gen is much thinner. 11mm is the gen one. Considerable thickness difference, not a pet peeve to me, but something you definitely notice Thanks for the info Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MOT 0 Posted November 12, 2018 Thanks for the review Mr. Mikeoo. It looks knockout. The colour and texture to the dial looks fantastic. Enjoy Sir! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Silvire 0 Posted April 4, 2019 That is one sick watch... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StayFleaky 32 Posted June 4, 2019 Great Review & that is a beautiful timepiece!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir_Unicorn 0 Posted June 6, 2019 Absolutely stunning! You must be very happy/Proud. Does anyone have a link for Andrews site, please! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mkiv 2 Posted June 6, 2019 15 minutes ago, Sir_Unicorn said: Absolutely stunning! You must be very happy/Proud. Does anyone have a link for Andrews site, please! http://www.trustytime.cc/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir_Unicorn 0 Posted June 6, 2019 1 hour ago, Mkiv said: http://www.trustytime.cc/ Thank you mate! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
herkplt 2 Posted June 6, 2019 Never really a big AP fan but I do like that watch. Great pics. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
snowman1235 0 Posted September 25, 2019 Hi Mike this looks really nice piece. Are you able to make a more close-up macro shot of the dial? I would really like to see the quality of the dial a bit up close if possible, but I am tempted as I'm watching your photos to get one myself ;) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StayFleaky 32 Posted October 27, 2020 Beautiful watch! Pictures are amazing! Well done! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites