1. Dial Comparison
Genuine: Features the iconic “Grande Tapisserie” pattern with precise grid alignment and deep, uniform color (black, blue, or gray). The date window is positioned close to the edge of the dial, with crisp, bold numerals.
APS Factory:
The “Grande Tapisserie” texture is highly replicated, with grids nearly identical in depth and alignment.
Color accuracy: Blue and gray dials are close to genuine, but the black dial may appear slightly lighter under certain lighting.
Date window: Font size and placement match the original, though some units show minor alignment issues.
2. Hands Comparison
Genuine: Polished, solid steel hands with sharp edges and a slightly domed central axis.
APS Factory:
Hands replicate the shape and lume filling but have a smaller central axis compared to the genuine model.
Surface finishing (polishing) is nearly indistinguishable from the original.
3. Movement Comparison
Genuine: Uses the in-house Calibre 4302 with a 72-hour power reserve, visible through the sapphire caseback. The rotor is positioned at 7 o’clock.
APS Factory:
Replicated 4302 movement: Mimics the genuine design, including the rotor position (7 o’clock), correcting the flaw seen in other replicas (e.g., ZF Factory’s 6 o’clock rotor).
Power reserve: Matches the genuine 72-hour claim, a significant upgrade over older 9015-based movements.
Decoration: Bridges and engravings are nearly identical, though finer details like perlage finishing are less refined.
4. Thickness Comparison
Genuine: 10.4mm thickness, a hallmark of the Royal Oak’s slim profile.
APS Factory: Achieves 10.4mm, identical to the genuine model, thanks to the integrated 4302 movement. This sets it apart from competitors like ZF Factory (11.5mm).
