Is this AP model original or may be a fake ?

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Florent

·Dec 1, 2016

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

 

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ConElPueblo

·Dec 1, 2016

How do you like the line-up of those bezel "screws"..?

 

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brunik

·Dec 1, 2016

looks strange for me...

 

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Darlinboy

·Dec 1, 2016·Pratts! Will I B******S!!!

ConElPueblo

How do you like the line-up of those bezel "screws"..?

Whoever installed them had been drinking.

brunik

looks strange for me...

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.

 

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Traveler

·Dec 1, 2016

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

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

 

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NT931

·Dec 1, 2016

ConElPueblo

How do you like the line-up of those bezel "screws"..?

That's the tell - looks fake.

The brushing on the bezel and case is also wrong.

 

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Archer

·Dec 2, 2016·Omega Qualified Watchmaker

NT931

That's the tell - looks fake.

The brushing on the bezel and case is also wrong.

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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rcs914

·Dec 2, 2016

Archer

I have more concerns about the lugs...

Cheers, Al

For some reason that comment reminds me of this picture:

 

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blufinz52

·Dec 2, 2016·Hears dead people, not watch rotors.

Bet I know what the fella in the background is looking at.

 

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MPWATCH

·Dec 2, 2016

"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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Foxfeather

·Dec 4, 2016

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