Description
TK Factory’s replica watch Audemars Piguet 26238
The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore has always been a touchstone for testing the strength of a factory. We will comprehensively disassemble and evaluate the TK factory’s Audemars Piguet 26238 TI.oo.2000 TI.01 replica watch. After a thorough understanding of the evaluation, let’s see what the flaws and advantages are, and see if the quality and performance of TK factory are worth the price, so as to prevent us from spending money in vain.
Visual center restoration degree
The size is 42mm, the same as the genuine product, which can meet the wearing habits of most people. The small checkered decoration on the dial has a single checkered edge length of 0.4MM and a depth of 0.02mm. The edge is not sharp, and the chamfer Angle is close to 90% of the level of the genuine product. Ordinary people cannot distinguish it, and there is no ink overflow phenomenon upon closer inspection. The record pattern decoration on the black sublabel plate, with concentric circle textures, presents delicate and rich light and shadow effects under different lighting conditions. The font printing and scales are all in line with the genuine version, and the font size and placement positions are the same. Compared with the genuine product, the stick-shaped hour markers are slightly longer. Both the hour markers and the hands are electroplated and not solid white gold. The initial luminance of the luminous effect reaches 800mcd/m², and it decays to 150 MCD /m² after 15 minutes. It can continue to glow for nearly 6 hours, which is a good performance. When performing rapid timing, the minute hand may slightly shake, which is caused by a gap in the gears of the chronograph movement. This issue still needs improvement. The engravings on the inner bezel are still three-dimensional, clear and without burrs. However, when rotating it, the feel is a bit rough. With frequent use, it might become much smoother. The smoothness is not as good as that of the genuine product. There won’t be any impact if it’s not used frequently.
Is it worth the price in terms of material
The TK factory’s Audemars Piguet 26238 TI.oo.2000 TI.01 replica watch is made of Grade 5 titanium, which is a top-quality material. Few replica manufacturers are willing to use this material because they all need to control costs. However, TK Factory is different. To enhance our wearing experience, we have invested heavily in using titanium metal material. This material has excellent corrosion resistance and very strong tensile strength, making it suitable for wearing in Marine climates. The disadvantage of titanium metal is that it is relatively soft. Strong impacts may cause scratches and depressions. Moreover, it is more difficult to process than stainless steel and is slightly rougher compared to stainless steel. This is also a limitation of the physical material. The brushed finish on the case is treated with a vertical process, with a texture depth of approximately 0.03MM. Under light, a fine and uniform texture can be seen, and the metallic luster is close to that of the genuine product. The inner chamfer of the lugs is slightly rounded. The screw-down crown feels tight when rotated. It is equipped with a waterproof gasket and claims to be water-resistant up to 100 meters. However, be cautious when wearing it for swimming. It is not recommended to try it.
Is the super clone movement just a gimmick?
This wristwatch is equipped with the Super Clone CALIBRE 4404 movement, with a base frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour. It keeps very accurate time and has a power reserve that is suitable for daily wear. The experience in terms of functionality is quite good. The feel of the timing button has been significantly improved compared to the traditional CAM structure. The starting resistance is approximately 0.8N, the stop resistance is about 1.2N, and the reset resistance is about 1.5N. The operation feedback is clear. This point deserves a thumbs-up for TK Factory. The flyback retrograde is a highlight of this watch, but the retrograde accuracy still has a deviation of 0.05 seconds. Long-term use will cause fatigue of the spring plates, so it is not recommended to use it frequently. The date jumps on time. The back cover is a tight case back, which not only protects the movement but also prevents it from being seen through, adding a sense of simulation to this Audemars Piguet model.
