Replica Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 26331ST.OO.1220ST.02 In-depth Review
2025-05-20
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1. Product Overview
This luxury replica of the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 26331ST.OO.1220ST.02 watch faithfully replicates the historic design features of the original, including a 41mm stainless steel case, black "Grande Tapisserie" dial and silver chronograph sub-dial, creating an unusual "panda dial" look. As a luxury replica watch, it has achieved a quality level very close to that of the original in material selection, craftsmanship detail and functional implementation.
Customer Value Highlights: At virtually 5% of the initial price, it has over 90% appearance likeness and 85% functional implementation, and hence makes for a perfect option for watch lovers to benefit from cost reduction. Additional focus is given in designing the most important details with immediate impact on the wearing feel, like polishing of cases, precision printing on dials and comfort of straps.
2. Details of the front of the watch
Dial features
- Precise reproduction of "Grande Tapisserie" large checkered decoration
- Large chronograph sub-dial at 3 o'clock/9 o'clock
- Three-dimensional Platinum hour markers (obtained by rhodium plating)
- Enhanced calendar window for easy reading
Pointer system
- Royal Oak traditional sword-shaped pointer
- Red embellishment at the end of the chronograph second hand
- Super-LumiNova luminous coating
- Mirror polishing of the pointer axis
The watch mirror is constructed from Mohs 9 hardness anti-glare sapphire crystal glass and is of the same scratch resistance as the original. We have particularly enhanced the color difference between the dial in the original model. The contrast between the silver sub-dial and the black color tone has achieved 98% similarity with the original.
3. Side structure and craftsmanship
The case side is a true representation of the octagonal signature shape of the Royal Oak, and the exceptional polishing and brushing alter around each turn. The case thickness is regulated at 11mm, the same as the original, to produce a comfortable wearing experience.
Customer care tips: The crown is of the screw-in type and is water-resistant up to 50 meters, addressing everyday water-resistance requirements. We particularly reinforced the strength of the crown thread so as not to suffer from the thread slipping issue brought about by frequent timesetting, the most common flaw of the majority of low-end counterfeits.
Ergonomic lug curve is so curved that it will not buckle the wrist even when worn for long periods. The joint-like articulation at the junction of the strap is of good quality steel, and smoothness of opening and closing has been subjected to a 2,000-cycle test without losing fit.
4. Back design and movement
The rear of the watch uses a closed bottom, which is similar to some of the genuine ones. The enhanced Asian 7750 chronograph movement is fitted internally, and the reliability is also enhanced by the following enhancements:
- The main gear set is substituted with a wear-resistance alloy material
- The barrel torque is optimized to the optimum state
- The automatic rotor bearing is substituted with a ceramic ball
- The power reserve is 38 hours (almost the original 40 hours)
The caseback size and engraving depth are as it was previously, down to the way the serial number is laid out and the way subtle the AP logo is. We offer a two-year warranty service for the movement, much longer than counterparts have on their warranties in the market.
5. Comparison between imitation and genuine products
| Comparison items | Genuine Audemars Piguet 26331ST | High imitation version | Similarity evaluation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Case material | 904L stainless steel | 904L stainless steel | 100% |
| Dial checkered | Grande Tapisserie | Replica Grande Tapisserie | 95% |
| Movement | Cal.2385 | Improved 7750 | Function 85%/Appearance 70% |
| Waterproof performance | 50 meters | 50 meters | 100% |
| Price | About $30000 | About $1500 | 5% |
From the perspective of daily wear, the most obvious difference is the operating feel of the timing function - the genuine button damping is more delicate, while the high-imitation version is slightly stiff. However, this difference requires professionals to distinguish, and ordinary social distance is completely unnoticeable.
6. Recommendations for purchase
To customers considering the purchase of this expensive replica of Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 26331ST, the following is our professional recommendation:
Recommended for
- Watch lovers seeking traditional models but with budget limitations
- Professionals who desire to have several watches for office use
- As a "try-on" reference before purchasing genuine products
- Additional collections for watch collectors
Usage suggestions
- Avoid contact with seawater and chemical solvents
- Manually wind the movement once a month to keep it lubricated
- The timing function should not be used continuously for more than 30 minutes
- Professional maintenance every 2-3 years
After-sales service guarantee: We are providing 15-day unconditional return and exchange, 2-year movement warranty, and free strap adjustment service for lifetime. Along with your purchase, you will be supplied with complete maintenance guide and authenticity comparison manual to make you familiar with your watch better and help you service it.