Audemars Piguet Super Clone Watches 1:1 Royal Oak Chronograph 26315ST.OO.1256ST.01 Silver&Blue Dial 38MM

Original price was: $1,599.00.Current price is: $1,099.00.

APS Factory Edition — Integrated Steel Bracelet

The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Chronograph 26315ST in 38mm has historically presented a significant challenge for replica manufacturers due to the genuine’s slim 11mm profile. APS Factory has successfully engineered this iteration to achieve a highly respectable 11.2mm thickness. This dimensional accuracy immediately distinguishes the APS release from earlier market alternatives, which often suffered from disproportionate case depths. The execution of the brushed and polished alternating finishing across the octagonal bezel and integrated lugs demonstrates a mature understanding of AP’s complex case geometry.

At the core of this reference is the clone Calibre 2385 movement, a heavily modified mechanism designed to support the correct subdial spacing and reduced case thickness. Unlike standard unmodified chronographs that add unnecessary bulk, this specific architecture allows for full functional integration while maintaining a slimmer profile. The movement delivers a reliable beat rate with a power reserve of approximately 36 hours, ensuring consistent timing for daily wear.

The dial features the signature Grande Tapisserie pattern in silver, contrasted by rich blue chronograph counters and a matching outer chapter ring. The 316L stainless steel case measures precisely 38mm in diameter, offering an optimal fit for wrists that find the 41mm variants too imposing. The integrated bracelet fit is tight against the case, minimizing unwanted end-link play and maintaining the rigid, architectural drape characteristic of the Royal Oak line.

  • Movement: Clone Calibre 2385 (Modified Slim) — Approximately 36 hours
  • Case Material: 316L Stainless Steel, 38mm diameter, ~48mm lug-to-lug, 153.3g
  • Bezel: 316L Stainless Steel, vertical brush matching genuine spec
  • Crystal: Scratch-resistant Sapphire with colorless AR coating
  • Bracelet: Integrated 316L Stainless Steel with AP double folding clasp
  • Water Resistance: 30m rated — professional pressure test recommended before swimming. Do not operate chronograph pushers or the crown while the watch is submerged.

This 38mm chronograph is suited for collectors with mid-sized wrists who require accurate case proportions. It serves as a highly capable mechanical alternative for those evaluating the wearability of the genuine reference.

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Description

APS Factory Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Chronograph 38mm 26315ST

By achieving an 11.2mm case thickness, APS Factory provides the most dimensionally accurate 38mm Royal Oak Chronograph replica currently available.

Powered by Clone Calibre 2385

The mechanical foundation of this reference is a specifically modified clone Calibre 2385. To achieve the slim case profile required by the 38mm format, APS engineers utilized a heavily customized architecture that minimizes vertical height while maintaining full chronograph functionality. The movement features a functional column wheel and horizontal clutch system, ensuring crisp pusher engagement. Before dispatch, all mechanical components undergo rigorous evaluation via our strict QC standards to verify amplitude and beat error.

⏱ Accuracy Profile:

Regulated to approximately ±10–15 seconds per day, consistent with high-beat modified clone chronograph calibers.

  • ✅ Power Reserve: Approximately 36 hours
  • ✅ Complications: 12-hour chronograph, 30-minute counter, small seconds, date display
  • ✅ Winding Direction: Unidirectional

Technical Specifications

THE BUILD316L Stainless Steel Case

Measuring exactly 38mm in diameter with an 11.2mm thickness, the case exhibits the correct alternating brushed and polished finishing ratio characteristic of AP’s complex geometry.

THE DIALSilver & Blue Grande Tapisserie

The dial texture presents crisp square plateaus with deep blue snailed subdials. Lume application on the white gold-toned indices is consistent and adequately charged.

THE BEZELBrushed Steel with Hex Screws

Features precise vertical brushing across the flat surface, contrasted by high-polish chamfered edges. The eight white gold-toned screws are properly recessed and aligned.

THE BRACELETIntegrated Steel Bracelet

Constructed with solid links and a secure AP double folding clasp. Tolerances between the intermediate links are tight, minimizing lateral play.

Why APS Factory for This Reference?

Many collectors ask: “Why not OMF or BF?”

The primary advantage of the APS Factory 26315ST is its case thickness. While rival factories often produce this model using standard 7750 movements—resulting in a bulky 12.5mm+ case—APS utilizes a modified slim movement to achieve 11.2mm. This 1.3mm reduction is highly noticeable on a 38mm watch, ensuring the correct wrist presence and cuff clearance.

Full Disclosure: Due to the modified nature of the movement, rotor winding noise is slightly more audible than on genuine AP calibers.

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Data Sheet

MODEL REFERENCE 26315ST.OO.1256ST.01
FACTORY / VERSION APS Factory V1
MOVEMENT Clone Calibre 2385 (Modified Slim)
CASE MATERIAL 316L Stainless Steel
WEIGHT & THICKNESS 153.3g | 11.2mm
CRYSTAL & LUME Sapphire with AR | Super-LumiNova
DIMENSIONS 38mm × 48mm × 11.2mmManual measurements — minor tolerances apply.
WATER RESISTANCE 30m — professional pressure test recommended before swimming

Collector Q&A

Q: Does the chronograph function fully work like the genuine 26315ST?

A: Yes. The modified clone Calibre 2385 movement supports full functionality, including the central chronograph seconds hand, the 30-minute counter at 3 o’clock, and the 12-hour counter at 9 o’clock.

Q: How does the case thickness of the APS version compare to the genuine AP?

A: The genuine Audemars Piguet 26315ST measures 11mm thick. This APS Factory release is measured at 11.2mm, making it one of the most dimensionally accurate 38mm Royal Oak Chronograph replicas available, as earlier versions often exceeded 12.5mm.

Q: Is the silver and blue dial color an exact match to the genuine?

A: The silver Grande Tapisserie base is highly accurate in texture and tone. The blue subdials closely mimic the genuine under direct lighting, though they may appear slightly darker in low-light conditions.

Q: What is a known technical quirk of the APS clone 2385 movement?

A: Because the movement utilizes a slimmed-down architecture to achieve the 11.2mm case profile, the automatic winding rotor can be slightly more audible during wrist movement compared to the genuine AP caliber.

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Audemars Piguet Super Clone Watches 1:1 Royal Oak Chronograph 26315ST.OO.1256ST.01 Silver&Blue Dial 38MM

Original price was: $1,599.00.Current price is: $1,099.00.