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maahno · 1 March 2018, 01:27 PM

Hi Guys
I bought my AP GP carbon and never doubted about them, I have docs and everything
but recently I compared my one with friend of mine watches and my face seems more red
it this ok?
Ive heard there really incredible quality of replica on market this days
Please advice

my one left

maahno · 1 March 2018, 01:30 PM

more photos of mine

rangercadre · 1 March 2018, 03:02 PM

you did not post any photos buddy

Tomas Eriksson · 1 March 2018, 03:07 PM

Both are genuine, don’t worry. Your friends pice looks well used and loved, yours pretty much mint!
Lovely pics, thanks for sharing!

maahno · 1 March 2018, 07:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tomas Eriksson

Both are genuine, don’t worry. Your friends pice looks well used and loved, yours pretty much mint!
Lovely pics, thanks for sharing!

thanks a lot!

jontay02 · 1 March 2018, 08:20 PM

You have a genuine watch.

Replicas are easily spotted from the datewheel hole and the clear case movement.

Replica datewheel hole will cut to the edge of the dial.

Also, when you flip to the back of the watch, replicas use cheap jewels and cannot replicate the aesthetic movements of the GP.

P2725TMB · 1 March 2018, 08:34 PM

Looks like your dog's been chewing on it... Get it some rubber toys instead.

The Thomas J · 1 March 2018, 09:50 PM

I think your friends watch is a rep. The colors are different shades on the dial and the pushers. The crown is smaller. The print is fuzzy and the fonts on everything isn't the same.

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1st amg · 1 March 2018, 09:59 PM

What happened to the bezel? That looks very deteriorated

kzm40 · 1 March 2018, 10:01 PM

Looks well worn, have you used it to mine coal? :)

sssteel · 1 March 2018, 11:13 PM

Both watches are genuine.
But, OP’s anodized red DOES look better.
Maybe your friend’s is somewhat faded due to sunlight or storage or something? That red seems duller.

Quote:

Originally Posted by kzm40

Looks well worn, have you used it to mine coal? :)

At least he is wearing & enjoying it!! That’s awesome! Too many people have special occasion/safe queen watches, and/or flip them quickly with very little wear for something else. If I like something, I want to enjoy (wear) it! I bet OP gets more enjoyment from having his GP on his wrist than from knowing its tucked away safely somewhere ;)
Too many people are value/price/resale driven.

AK797 · 1 March 2018, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by sssteel

Both watches are genuine.
But, OP’s anodized red DOES look better.
Maybe your friend’s is somewhat faded due to sunlight or storage or something? That red seems duller.

At least he is wearing & enjoying it!! That’s awesome! Too many people have special occasion/safe queen watches, and/or flip them quickly with very little wear for something else. If I like something, I want to enjoy (wear) it! I bet OP gets more enjoyment from having his GP on his wrist than from knowing its tucked away safely somewhere ;)
Too many people are value/price/resale driven.

Yes they are both real, but could AP have made a slight red colour variation in different years? I don't want to think that dial colour changes/fades that much after not that many years.

AK797 · 1 March 2018, 11:58 PM

If there was one thing I'd change about the GP strap I'd make the edges sharper and less fluffy but you can obviously see why it isn't, so it matches the FC case better. I first saw this in action on Edgar Davids, great football player.

P2725TMB · 2 March 2018, 12:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sssteel

At least he is wearing & enjoying it!! That’s awesome! Too many people have special occasion/safe queen watches, and/or flip them quickly with very little wear for something else. If I like something, I want to enjoy (wear) it! I bet OP gets more enjoyment from having his GP on his wrist than from knowing its tucked away safely somewhere ;)
Too many people are value/price/resale driven.

I totally agree about using a watch rather storing it. That said I'm afraid that watch is just too damaged for my liking - it just looks a mess.

V25V · 2 March 2018, 02:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by P2725TMB

I totally agree about using a watch rather storing it. That said I'm afraid that watch is just too damaged for my liking - it just looks a mess.

+1. That is atrocious, sorry. I wear all of my watches but geesh....

sssteel · 2 March 2018, 07:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AK797

Yes they are both real, but could AP have made a slight red colour variation in different years? I don't want to think that dial colour changes/fades that much after not that many years.

Very true, possible, and good point.

sssteel · 2 March 2018, 07:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by P2725TMB

I totally agree about using a watch rather storing it. That said I'm afraid that watch is just too damaged for my liking - it just looks a mess.

I agree with you, from my own personal standpoint, as well! I prefer things nice.

Koi6715 · 2 March 2018, 07:59 AM

What did Ap change in Forged carbon after the Gp better resin ??? My Ginza came 2011 I think the forged carbon is perfect. I’m always wearing the watch, not even the bevels smoothing out as people suggest might happen with F.C. these pictures I find scare people to death of forged carbon
I can’t see my Ginza going like this and I can’t believe a laptimer would
So was the Gp a earlier attempt in perfecting the process

Xerxes77 · 2 March 2018, 09:13 AM

I think it's ok your watch.
But it's not a big thing to go to a watchmaker to check!
Also you can upgrade to a ceramic bezel

mspeed76 · 2 March 2018, 09:40 AM

the FC fails when its spread so thinly as the bezel, otherwise it holds up pretty well, and I prefer it over any metal

singe89 · 2 March 2018, 01:43 PM

AP did change resin or something that changed the exterior hardness of FC. I remember in the early days you could scratch off fibers with your finger nails. However, AP was the first to bring forged carbon to watches. The Alinghi and GP were early examples. I say it all the time but my H series FC diver has been a daily beater for 5+ years and still looks new. I have some FC cases and they don’t exhibit any of these wear traits after trying to scratch them and drop them. After personal use FC is one of my favorite materials for watch cases. Love the Panerai carbotech and the RM carbon as well.

Colin W · 2 March 2018, 09:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xerxes77

I think it's ok your watch.
But it's not a big thing to go to a watchmaker to check!
Also you can upgrade to a ceramic bezel

Agree - upgrade to ceramic bez for durability

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jontay02 · 3 March 2018, 02:23 AM

Do it!

Colin W · 3 March 2018, 04:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jontay02

Do it!

Now that’s what I’m talking about - looking good

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Superburrito · 3 March 2018, 09:25 AM

Whoa, that is a well-used watch! I bet the watch could tell some stories!

roaddog359 · 3 March 2018, 11:56 AM

Looks like a grinder was taken to it. LOL, well worn for sure, you got your money out of that watch for sure.

Johnnie Peh · 3 March 2018, 12:09 PM

Am I actually missing something. Not seeing any pictures. But guys had been commenting on how the watch looks and conditions compared against the 2. Is this kinda illusional comparison

ros · 4 March 2018, 01:41 PM

Both genuine watches.

Look at the date wheel position and crown position as well as movement.

Vaxe · 4 March 2018, 03:14 PM

Love the worn carbon, can’t have those flayed edges anywhere else

PPFANBOY · 5 March 2018, 04:29 PM

The red fades if exposed to the sun for a prolonged period of time.
Both are gen, the DW cutout/depth and movement are dead give away with fake ROOs. They look terrible.

FC GP bezel is soft and wears over time. Best to change to ceramic once it looks nasty (like your friend's one).

1 March 2018, 01:27 PM	#1
maahno "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: RU Posts: 14	audemars piguet grand prix carbon fake? Hi Guys I bought my AP GP carbon and never doubted about them, I have docs and everything but recently I compared my one with friend of mine watches and my face seems more red it this ok? Ive heard there really incredible quality of replica on market this days Please advice my one left

1 March 2018, 03:07 PM	#4
Tomas Eriksson "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Stockholm Watch: 15707CE Posts: 2,027	Both are genuine, don’t worry. Your friends pice looks well used and loved, yours pretty much mint! Lovely pics, thanks for sharing! __________________ State of the union: 5066A,15400ST,15707CE,116610LN,26470OR and a few other…

1 March 2018, 08:20 PM	#6
jontay02 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: australia Watch: AP! Posts: 192	You have a genuine watch. Replicas are easily spotted from the datewheel hole and the clear case movement. Replica datewheel hole will cut to the edge of the dial. Also, when you flip to the back of the watch, replicas use cheap jewels and cannot replicate the aesthetic movements of the GP. __________________

3 March 2018, 02:23 AM	#23
jontay02 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: australia Watch: AP! Posts: 192	Do it! __________________

1 March 2018, 01:30 PM	#2
maahno "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: RU Posts: 14	more photos of mine

1 March 2018, 03:02 PM	#3
rangercadre "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: singapore Posts: 189	you did not post any photos buddy

1 March 2018, 08:34 PM	#7
P2725TMB 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: UK Watch: AP, Rolex, Omega Posts: 1,369	Looks like your dog's been chewing on it... Get it some rubber toys instead.

1 March 2018, 09:50 PM	#8
The Thomas J Banned Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: NYC Posts: 185	I think your friends watch is a rep. The colors are different shades on the dial and the pushers. The crown is smaller. The print is fuzzy and the fonts on everything isn't the same. Sent from my SM-N910T using Tapatalk

1 March 2018, 09:59 PM	#9
1st amg 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: nicholas Location: ottawa canada Watch: Rolex,AP,Panerai Posts: 10,409	What happened to the bezel? That looks very deteriorated

1 March 2018, 10:01 PM	#10
kzm40 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: UK Posts: 713	Looks well worn, have you used it to mine coal? :)

1 March 2018, 11:58 PM	#13
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	If there was one thing I'd change about the GP strap I'd make the edges sharper and less fluffy but you can obviously see why it isn't, so it matches the FC case better. I first saw this in action on Edgar Davids, great football player.

2 March 2018, 07:59 AM	#18
Koi6715 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Uk Posts: 192	What did Ap change in Forged carbon after the Gp better resin ??? My Ginza came 2011 I think the forged carbon is perfect. I’m always wearing the watch, not even the bevels smoothing out as people suggest might happen with F.C. these pictures I find scare people to death of forged carbon I can’t see my Ginza going like this and I can’t believe a laptimer would So was the Gp a earlier attempt in perfecting the process

2 March 2018, 09:13 AM	#19
Xerxes77 Banned Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Home! Posts: 3,307	I think it's ok your watch. But it's not a big thing to go to a watchmaker to check! Also you can upgrade to a ceramic bezel

2 March 2018, 09:40 AM	#20
mspeed76 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: United States Watch: AP, RM Posts: 613	the FC fails when its spread so thinly as the bezel, otherwise it holds up pretty well, and I prefer it over any metal

2 March 2018, 01:43 PM	#21
singe89 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Jim Location: Orange County, CA Watch: Rolex, AP & Patek Posts: 3,747	AP did change resin or something that changed the exterior hardness of FC. I remember in the early days you could scratch off fibers with your finger nails. However, AP was the first to bring forged carbon to watches. The Alinghi and GP were early examples. I say it all the time but my H series FC diver has been a daily beater for 5+ years and still looks new. I have some FC cases and they don’t exhibit any of these wear traits after trying to scratch them and drop them. After personal use FC is one of my favorite materials for watch cases. Love the Panerai carbotech and the RM carbon as well.

3 March 2018, 09:25 AM	#25
Superburrito "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: California Watch: 26420RO Posts: 448	Whoa, that is a well-used watch! I bet the watch could tell some stories!

3 March 2018, 11:56 AM	#26
roaddog359 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: earth Watch: Bluesy Posts: 865	Looks like a grinder was taken to it. LOL, well worn for sure, you got your money out of that watch for sure.

3 March 2018, 12:09 PM	#27
Johnnie Peh "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Singapore Watch: 44 SS 44 RG. Posts: 117	Am I actually missing something. Not seeing any pictures. But guys had been commenting on how the watch looks and conditions compared against the 2. Is this kinda illusional comparison

4 March 2018, 01:41 PM	#28
ros "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Australia Watch: Audemars Piguet Posts: 30	Both genuine watches. Look at the date wheel position and crown position as well as movement.

4 March 2018, 03:14 PM	#29
Vaxe "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Austin TX Posts: 2,122	Love the worn carbon, can’t have those flayed edges anywhere else

5 March 2018, 04:29 PM	#30
PPFANBOY "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Melbourne Posts: 324	The red fades if exposed to the sun for a prolonged period of time. Both are gen, the DW cutout/depth and movement are dead give away with fake ROOs. They look terrible. FC GP bezel is soft and wears over time. Best to change to ceramic once it looks nasty (like your friend's one).

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