As an old watch fan who has been playing replica watches for more than ten years, I am already immune to “gimmicks”. But this year in 2025, the APS factory will launch26240 V2 card-free version, really made me unable to sit still – not because of how loudly it was advertised, but the moment I took off the bottom cover with my own hands and saw thatYellow balance wheel with 4 weights, my heart immediately “thumped”:Domestic replicas have actually achieved this step?
今天，我就以一个真实佩戴+拆解用户的视角，和你聊聊这款表到底值不值，V1和V2该怎么选，以及市面上那些“伪无卡度”到底坑在哪。
The advantages and positioning provide players with a clear purchasing reference.
1. The biggest breakthrough of V2: not “it looks stuck”, but “structurally it’s really stuck-free”
Let me make it clear first: the V1 version is actuallyIt’s cardinal, just hide the two speed and slow piles under the shock absorber, making them invisible to the naked eye. But those who know how to do it will know that the essence is still a traditional adjustment structure.
And V2?It directly killed Kadu, leave not a single pile behind! More importantly – it adds a4 adjustable weights, exactly the same as the genuine high-end flyback watch (such as the Omega model starting at 450,000). Although it is not yet certain whether the weight can manually fine-tune the travel time (long-term testing is required),The structure is infinitely close to the original logic, this is definitely the first time among domestic replicas.
I compared it with a magnifying glass. The balance wheel of V2 isbright yellow metal, the weight is clearly visible; while V1 is a silver ordinary balance wheel with nothing on it. This alone determines the positioning gap between the two.
2. Is there a big difference when worn daily?
To be honest,The difference is almost invisible under dynamic conditions。
The V2 weight becomes “invisible” when the balance wheel rotates at high speed. You only see a smooth yellow disc spinning, very clean.而V1哪怕有隐藏卡度，日常也根本看不到——除非你趴桌上用放大镜盯着看，才会发现缝隙里漏出一丁点金属杆。
So if you only wear it daily, don’t take apart the watch, and don’t worry about details, V1 is completely sufficient and much cheaper.
But if you’re like me,I feel uncomfortable all over when I know there is something wrong inside or outside my watch., I always feel that it is “not pure enough”, and the psychological satisfaction brought by V2 is far more than the extra money spent.
3. Stability: V1 has been verified, is V2 reliable?
It has been almost a year since V1 was launched at the end of 2024. More than a dozen cousins around me have used it.No one returns for repairs due to movement problems, the travel time basically varies within ±5 seconds per day, and the stability is nothing to say. The only minor problem is the occasional “hand scratch” – the chronograph hand is slightly off when it returns to zero, which does not affect the function, but it looks a bit awkward.
V2 has only been shipped for about a week, and long-term data is not yet available. But because it usesThe same Shanghai 4401 integrated movement, it just upgraded the balance wheel and removed the card, so the basic stability is most likely no problem. Moreover, the APS factory has even deepened the movement engraving this time, and the workmanship is obviously more attentive.
But a word of caution:V2 may also have a “needle scratching” problem, after all, it has the same origin as V1. If you are particularly concerned about it, it is recommended to wait for the first batch of user feedback before starting.
4. Don’t be fooled by “pseudo-free cards”! I advise you to be cautious about buying the DDF factory version.
In addition to APS, there is also the “cardless 26240” produced by the DDF factory on the market, which uses the Dandong 4401 movement. It sounds delicious, butIt has no weights at all! The balance wheel is bare, the card is just hidden or cut off.
This is a “reduced fit and no card” – it looks smooth, but the adjustment accuracy and long-term stability are far inferior to APS V2. Moreover, this is the first time that Dandong 4401 is used on 26240.零市场验证, even if there is a problem, it is difficult to find after-sales service.
So my advice is clear:If you want to buy a card-free speed, only use APS V2. Everything else is a “fake upgrade”.
五、盘面怎么选？ Black is the most stable, followed by white, others should be used with caution!
I currently have two versions of V2, black and white:
- black plate: Plaid pattern, small plate CD pattern, and logo embossing are all almost the same as the original ones. You can’t find faults even under strong light, just close your eyes and look at them;
- white plate: Refreshing and durable, the brightness of the checkered pattern is restored in place, more stable than the V1 batch, and there is no digital deviation;
- 紫色/绿色盘: The color difference is obvious, the purple is too dark and the green is bluish, not recommended;
- 双金款: I heard that there was a “rust” problem and I was immediately advised to quit;
- 慈善蓝: There is no genuine reference for the limited edition. It is purely based on guessing. It can be played by collectors, but it has little meaning for daily wear.
In addition, the small corners of the watch buckle are right angles (the original ones are rounded corners), and the calendar is occasionally slightly offset, but these are considered normal for replica watches, so don’t be too harsh.
6. How to choose between V1 and V2?
I’ll give you three scenarios to get you right:
✅ If you pursue the ultimate restoration, have sufficient budget, or even plan to collect → 闭眼选V2。 It is the first domestically produced complete card-free flyback watch, with a higher value retention rate in the future.
✅ If you just want to wear it every day, keep time accurately, and have full functions without worrying about the details of the movement. → 选V1。 Wouldn’t it be nice to save the money to buy a good watch strap?
❌ Don’t buy indiscriminately just because “I heard there is no card”——First confirm whether it is a real V2 (look at the yellow balance wheel + 4 weights), and don’t be fooled by the merchant.
最后说句心里话
APS Factory really did not disappoint me this time. V2 is not an upgrade for the price increase;Really move closer to authentic craftsmanship. Although it is still a replica watch, it at least makes me feel that this industry is making progress, and some people are willing to pay attention to details in “invisible places”.
如果你也和我一样，戴表不只是为了看时间，更是为了那份“从里到外都经得起推敲”的踏实感——那V2，值得你多花这笔钱。