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***Pictorial Review*** AP Royal Oak Blue 26331ST from Andrew

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mike00

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!:D

 

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 Stainless

No 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: 41mm

THICKNESS: 15mm

DIAL COLOR: Blue Checkered Dial with White Subdials and Stick Markers (With Green Superlume Applied)

CASE MATERIAL: Solid Stainless Steel 316F

BRACELET: Solid Stainless Steel 316F Bracelet with Deployant Buckle

FRONT GLASS: Sapphire Crystal

CASE BACK: Solid case back with Detailed Engraving

BEZEL: Stainless Steel Bezel

HACK MOVEMENT:

CLASP TYPE: Deployant Buckle

DATE 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!

 

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watchboy123

great review, thank you!

 

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Jasonbaylee

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...."

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Glaude

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 ? 

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mike00

I believe the rep i a bit thicker compared to gen indeed


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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...."


Sorry pal but i do not own a JF so no idea


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PostMaster

Very good review and a pretty dress watch.. wear it just on the bone.

 

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Thommo82

Bloody beautiful mate! Fantastic pics too.

Haven’t seen this dial before and I must say I really like it, great contrast. 

Lovely acquisition!

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Svenborg
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?

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GenTLe




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.

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Glaude
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 :) 

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MOT

Thanks for the review Mr. Mikeoo.  It looks knockout.  The colour and texture to the dial looks fantastic.  Enjoy Sir!

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Silvire

That is one sick watch...

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StayFleaky

Great Review & that is a beautiful timepiece!


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Sir_Unicorn

Absolutely stunning! You must be very happy/Proud. Does anyone have a link for Andrews site, please!

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Mkiv
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/

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Sir_Unicorn
1 hour ago, Mkiv said:

Thank you mate!

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herkplt

Never really a big AP fan but I do like that watch.  Great pics.

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snowman1235

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 ;)

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StayFleaky

Beautiful watch! Pictures are amazing! Well done! :Applause:

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