After reading all the posts, I have done some research since I reside in Hong Kong and I have the following findings. However it would be best to unscrew the case back to see the actual movement if its a genuine AP or something else. Just now I went up to www.royaloakclub.com to search the reference number, the search - No Result. I have passed the photos, warranty paper to someone who once worked for King Fook and later with AP.
1 - The King Fook stamp, should be in RED and each store has a store number next to the branch. In this case Causeway Bay Yee Woo St this should have 23 next to Yee Woo St. This store was closed down in 2009.
2 - My friend contacted staff from AP to check the reference number and came up with nothing remotely like this AP
3 - All AP logo, the A & P does not stick together, generally separated by a gap.
As for the 125th anniversary of AP in year 2000, no record so far they have released this timepiece. The only reference is the Star Wheel limited edition to 125 pieces.
A good friend of mine actually bought an AP (true to every details on the outside) even with box and papers, only to discover it was a "copy" of the highest standard after opening the solid case back. He managed to recover 90% of what he paid out and settled the "deal" without reporting to police in HK. Across the border in Shenzhen, with the right connection, one can get "true copy" watches on the outside because no one will see what's inside.
Perhaps Ray8080 can undo the screws and see what's inside to authenticate further. I recalled years ago with most Panerai having solid case back, "copy" watches everywhere. Once they use display back, impossible to replicate the movement details.
I will continue to track down this mystery, in the meantime, at least something is not right.
Regards... Ian