Audemars Piguet Super Clone Watches 1:1 Royal Oak All Black Dial 26240 Selfwinding Chronograph

Original price was: $1,899.00.Current price is: $1,299.00.

APSF Edition — Integrated Ceramic Bracelet

The APS Factory (APSF) edition of the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Chronograph 26240CE represents a significant technical milestone in ceramic replica manufacturing. Historically, full ceramic models suffered from incorrect case profiles due to the reliance on modified base calibers, but this specific release resolves that structural limitation with precision milling.

Powered by the custom-engineered Super Clone 4401 caliber, this is a fully integrated chronograph rather than a modular decoration. The architecture correctly positions the balance wheel at the 7 o’clock orientation, mirroring the genuine layout and allowing for the accurate 12.4mm case thickness. Operating at 28,800 vph, it delivers a steady beat rate with authentic pusher feel.

The 41mm case is executed in high-tech black ceramic, providing exceptional scratch resistance paired with industry-leading brushed and polished alternating finishing. The dial features an accurate Grande Tapisserie pattern, contrasted by rose gold-toned hands and applied indices, while the dark aesthetic remains true to the genuine piece.

  • Movement: Super Clone 4401 Integrated Chronograph — Approximately 36 hours
  • Case Material: High-tech Black Ceramic, 41mm, ~50.4mm lug-to-lug, 160.8g
  • Bezel: Full black ceramic, vertical brushing with mirror-polished flanks
  • Crystal: Sapphire with colorless anti-reflective coating
  • Bracelet: Integrated high-tech black ceramic with AP folding clasp
  • Water Resistance: 50m (Stated) — professional pressure test recommended before swimming. Do not operate chronograph pushers or the crown while the watch is submerged.

This reference is suited for the collector who demands exacting dimensions and true mechanical integration over superficial aesthetic replication. Its full ceramic construction provides a distinct, stealth-oriented wrist presence.

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Description

APSF Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Chronograph 26240CE Ceramic

It stands as the current forum consensus for the most accurate black ceramic Royal Oak available.

Powered by Super Clone 4401 Integrated Chronograph

The transition from modular chronographs to a fully integrated clone caliber marks a paradigm shift for this specific reference. The Super Clone 4401 correctly positions the balance wheel at the 7 o’clock orientation, eliminating the sunken date wheel and excess case thickness associated with modified 7750 movements. Before dispatch, all mechanical components are verified against our strict QC standards to ensure pusher engagement is crisp and the flyback mechanism operates smoothly.

⏱ Accuracy Profile:

Standard clone chronograph regulation typically yields ±10–15 s/day. Amplitude remains stable across varying states of wind due to the integrated architecture.

  • ✅ Power Reserve: Approximately 36 hours
  • ✅ Complications: Hours, minutes, small seconds, date, flyback chronograph
  • ✅ Winding Direction: Unidirectional

Technical Specifications

THE BUILDHigh-tech Black Ceramic

The 41mm case achieves the genuine 12.4mm thickness, largely due to the integrated movement. Alternating brushed and polished finishing is executed precisely across the ceramic surfaces.

THE DIALBlack Grande Tapisserie

Features deep, three-dimensional squares with rose gold-toned hands. While our system notes a specific accent code, the dial correctly presents an all-black backdrop matching the authentic 26240CE.

THE BEZELFull Black Ceramic

Secured by eight white gold-plated hexagonal screws, the bezel exhibits sharp vertical brushing with highly polished, mirror-like flanks.

THE BRACELETIntegrated Ceramic

Tolerances on the integrated bracelet fit are exceptionally tight, minimizing endplay at the lug junctions and maintaining the stiff drape characteristic of the genuine article.

Why APS Factory for This Reference?

Many collectors ask: ‘Why not OMF or ZF?’

Older versions from competing factories relied on modified Valjoux 7750 movements, forcing the case thickness well past 14mm to accommodate the modular chronograph plates. APSF’s utilization of the integrated 4401 clone allows this model to sit at the correct 12.4mm thickness, fundamentally changing how the watch wears on the wrist.

Full Disclosure: The edges of the inner ceramic bracelet links lack the final ultra-smooth chamfering found on the genuine piece, making them feel slightly sharper against the skin, and the rotor can be audible during rapid wrist movement.

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Data Sheet

MODEL REFERENCE Royal Oak Chronograph 26240CE.OO.1225CE.01
FACTORY / VERSION APS Factory (APSF) Edition
MOVEMENT Super Clone 4401 Integrated Chronograph
CASE MATERIAL High-tech Black Ceramic
WEIGHT & THICKNESS 160.8g | 12.4mm
CRYSTAL & LUME Sapphire with AR | Super-LumiNova
DIMENSIONS 41mm × ~50.4mm × 12.4mmManual measurements — minor tolerances apply.
WATER RESISTANCE 50m (Stated) — professional pressure test recommended before swimming

Collector Q&A

Q: Does the chronograph function exactly like the genuine caliber 4401?

A: Yes, the APSF utilizes an integrated 4401 clone movement, meaning the chronograph is fully functional with the correct sub-dial spacing and flyback capability, rather than being a decorative modular add-on.

Q: How does the weight of this ceramic replica compare to the genuine 26240CE?

A: This APSF edition weighs approximately 160.8g, which is remarkably close to the genuine ceramic model’s weight, providing a highly accurate wrist presence compared to lighter PVD-coated steel alternatives.

Q: Can the ceramic bracelet be sized easily?

A: The ceramic links are secured with standard pins and tubes, but extreme care must be taken during sizing. Ceramic is highly scratch-resistant but brittle under lateral stress; we strongly recommend having a professional watchmaker perform the sizing.

Q: What is the main known flaw with this APSF reference?

A: While the case dimensions and movement architecture are class-leading, the rotor can be slightly noisy during rapid wrist movement, and the edges of the inner ceramic bracelet links lack the final ultra-smooth chamfering found on the genuine piece.

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Audemars Piguet Super Clone Watches 1:1 Royal Oak All Black Dial 26240 Selfwinding Chronograph

Original price was: $1,899.00.Current price is: $1,299.00.