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Is this AP model original or may be a fake ?

  1. Florent Dec 1, 2016

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    Hello all,

    I have the opportunity to buy this watch from a friend. I would like to know if there is fake of this modern AP, or not ?

    Here is a picture of the dial

    Thank for helping !

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    Edited Dec 12, 2016
  2. ConElPueblo Dec 1, 2016

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    How do you like the line-up of those bezel "screws"..?
     
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  3. brunik Dec 1, 2016

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    looks strange for me...
     
  4. Darlinboy Pratts! Will I B******S!!! Dec 1, 2016

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    Whoever installed them had been drinking.

    Well of course it does, that's an awful photo!

    OP should perhaps try again, and include caseback with serial, and a few other views.
     
  5. Traveler Dec 1, 2016

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    Here's a real one : spot the differences...

    OP is fake or butchered beyond recognition. That picture is terrible though

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  6. NT931 Dec 1, 2016

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    That's the tell - looks fake.

    The brushing on the bezel and case is also wrong.
     
  7. Archer Omega Qualified Watchmaker Dec 2, 2016

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    Not sure those two things are enough to determine if it's real or not. The screws (actually nuts) can be oriented incorrectly at assembly after a service (by someone who didn't pay attention or didn't care), and a bad refinish job can result in the wrong brushing on the bezel.

    The photo is so bad it's hard to tell, but I can see vertical lines on the bezel that may indicate brushing...would need more information to be sure.

    I have more concerns about the lugs...

    Cheers, Al
     
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  8. rcs914 Dec 2, 2016

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    For some reason that comment reminds me of this picture:

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  9. blufinz52 Hears dead people, not watch rotors. Dec 2, 2016

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    Bet I know what the fella in the background is looking at.
     
  10. MPWATCH Watch Lover Dec 2, 2016

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    "H" screws should be perfectly aligned as previously states, date window is lacking dept. Dial texture isn't right either, should show more depth. I personally think AP's finishing is what makes their pieces quality above all, you should be able to see that finish, as seen in this ROO Panda photo provided. 100% pass on this one OP!

    Best,

    Thomas
     
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  11. Foxfeather Dec 4, 2016

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    Looks strange to me - something is not right with the metal.