Speaking of the most anticipated chronograph in the replica circle in 2024,APS Steel King 26240Definitely on the list. Especially the one it carries4401 integrated flyback chronograph movement, which made countless cousins look forward to it long before its release. After all, there are many watches on the market under the banner of “flyback”, but they can reallyOne-click clearing, instant reset, and immediate restartThere are only a handful of “real flybacks” – and this time APS finally cracked this “hard nut”.
This is not a modified plywood, nor a software simulation, but the real deal.New mold-opening integrated movement, currently APS is exclusively mass-producing, and the technical barriers are full.
Take a look at the appearance first, and you will be attracted by its appearance at first glance.Sense of luxuryCaught. The watch case is made of 316L fine steel, and the polishing process is very good. The sides are as bright as a mirror, and the edges are delicately chamfered. When the light hits, the sense of hierarchy is immediately revealed. iconicEight outer ring screwsSlightly recessed to restore the original design language, it not only enhances the visual three-dimensionality, but also enhances the overall industrial texture.
The dial is the highlight this time. What we got wasBlue radial pattern, showing changes in shades under different lights – under strong light, it glows with an elegant gray-blue tone, and in the dark, it returns to a deep navy blue, which is like the surging ripples of the deep sea. And that oneMint green dish, fresh and refined in the sunshine, and looks calm and restrained indoors. With the delicate “biscuit pattern” shading, the sense of luxury is overwhelming.
The hands and scales are all filled with luminous light, making it clear and effortless to read at night. The layout of the three small dials is regular, the CD pattern is polished in place, the position of the calendar window is precise, the fonts are neat and burr-free, and the details can not be faulted.
Flip to the back and you’ll find the real “King Zha”.4401 integrated movementYou can see everything through the sapphire bottom cover – fish scale polishing, chamfering polishing, and blackened screws, every part is as exquisite as a work of art. The gears bite tightly and the balance wheel beats stably. It is not as rough as a “SMT machine” at all. More importantly, this movement truly achievesFlyback timing function: Press the timer reset button, the second hand will instantly clear to zero and start a new round of timing immediately. There is no need to stop the watch, reset it to zero, and start it again. It is so smooth and addictive.
In terms of performance, it has been tested by many friends:
- The travel time is stable, and the daily error is basically controlled within ±8 seconds;
- The power reserve is about 42 hours, which is enough for daily wear;
- The buttons feel crisp, the timer starts and stops quickly, and there is no delay or lag;
- The failure rate is extremely low, and current market feedback shows that there are almost no hidden stops or needle skipping problems.
The strap adopts the original five-bead chain design, with alternating brushing and polishing, and it fits snugly without cutting the wrist. The inside of the buckle has been frosted, opening and closing smoothly, locking firmly, and every detail reflects the sincerity of the version.
Currently APS Steel King 26240 is availableStainless steel, black ceramic, rose goldThere are many choices, but the most popular ones are the steel shell with blue surface and the black ceramic black surface – one is low-key and domineering, the other is futuristic, suitable for both men and women.
It is worth mentioning that when this watch was first launched, due to the limited movement production capacity, it was “hard to find a watch”, and many watch lovers waited two or three months to get it. Now that production capacity is stable and shipments have returned to normal, it is the best time to buy.
Write at the end:
The emergence of APS Steel King 26240 not only fills the gap of “true flyback chronograph” in the replica market, but also raises the technical standards of replica watches by a large margin. It does not rely on “low-price accumulation”;Real technology, real craftsmanship, real detailsTalk. If you are tired of those “fake fly-back, fake back-through, and three-day repair” routines, then this APS 26240 is really worthy of your serious consideration.
Whether a watch can be worn for a long time and whether it is comfortable to wear depends on the core. And this time, APS gave us a hard-core answer.