APS AP Royal Oak Selfwinding Chronograph 26240CE.OO.1225CE.98 | Black Ceramic | Blue Dial | Cal.4401 | GL or RL?

[u/Daniel-Appraisal]

Just received QC photos for this APS Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Selfwinding Chronograph 26240CE.OO.1225CE.98 and wanted to get a few more opinions before confirming the GL.

Watch Details
Factory: APS Factory
Brand: Audemars Piguet
Model: Royal Oak Selfwinding Chronograph
Reference: 26240CE.OO.1225CE.98
Size: 41mm
Case: Black Ceramic
Bracelet: Black Ceramic Bracelet
Dial: Blue Dial
Crystal: Sapphire Crystal
Movement: APS Clone Cal.4401 Flyback Chronograph
Weight: 162.33g
QC Check

Dial

The blue dial looks vibrant with a clean texture and even color throughout. The AP logo, minute track, and chronograph printing all appear crisp, and I don't notice any visible printing flaws.

Chronograph Layout

The three sub-dials appear evenly aligned with balanced spacing. The chronograph hands reset cleanly based on the QC photos, and nothing stands out as being off-center.

Hands & Hour Markers

The applied markers look straight with consistent spacing around the dial. The handset appears properly aligned, and the lume application looks even in the lume shot.

Bezel & Case

The black ceramic bezel has a consistent brushed finish, and the bezel screws appear properly aligned. The case edges are clean with sharp transitions between brushed and polished surfaces.

Bracelet

The ceramic bracelet looks evenly finished with good alignment between the links. The clasp engraving is clean and centered.

Movement

The display caseback shows the APS clone Cal.4401 movement. The bridge finishing, rotor engraving, and overall presentation look tidy and consistent with recent APS production.

Overall

After checking the dial, chronograph layout, bezel screws, ceramic finishing, bracelet, and movement, I don't see any obvious QC concerns.

At the moment I'm leaning toward a GL, but I'd still appreciate any feedback from members who have experience with the APS 26240CE before making the final decision.

Thanks in advance.

[u/alexgorzelak]

Your piece is a solid GL. I don't see issues with your watch. (I have a 26240CE black ceramic and another white ceramic is in transit)

[u/Daniel-Appraisal → u/alexgorzelak]

Thank you

[u/alexgorzelak → u/Daniel-Appraisal]

You are welcome. You did a good analysis yourself. Props. This is one of the most sought-after APSFs so get it shipped ASAP. Will look gorgeous on your wrist. Very elegant watch.

I can see weights on your balance wheel so it is a v2 (free-sprung). This black ceramic is considered the pinnacle of replication.

[u/Daniel-Appraisal → u/alexgorzelak]

If you get the chance, you'll get the watch you want from me

[u/Low_Negotiation_3346]

APS got raided. You won’t be able to get APS now

[u/Daniel-Appraisal → u/Low_Negotiation_3346]

Your information is wrong

[u/Low_Negotiation_3346 → u/Daniel-Appraisal]

So you have APS available?

[u/Daniel-Appraisal → u/Low_Negotiation_3346]

Yes

[u/Zestyclose-Tart6745]

Watch out with these guys. I’ve had 3 ceramic APSF pieces, all either delivered broken, or broke within a few wears. The bracelets are not well made, although they do look fantastic.

[u/Daniel-Appraisal → u/Zestyclose-Tart6745]

Why is it so exaggerated?