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Question-Why are most if not all AP hexbolts all off?
Feb 09, 2023,03:18 AM
When I look at AP front hex bolts the middle line that bisects the head are all off and not equidistant. Some are in the middle some are off a little and one or two are way off. Is there a reason why AP does this? Can they not use all the same hexbolts?
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Question-Why are most if not all AP hexbolts all off?
By: sschew : February 9th, 2023-03:18
When I look at AP front hex bolts the middle line that bisects the head are all off and not equidistant. Some are in the middle some are off a little and one or two are way off. Is there a reason why AP does this? Can they not use all the same hexbolts?
By: Vogelphoenix : February 9th, 2023-04:39
This is on pictures or actual watches using a loupe?
HMMMM
By: sschew : February 9th, 2023-05:52
I think this happens on even AP's most expensive watches as well
Yes, I believe MilDiver was bashing a little bit 🙂
By: oyster case : February 9th, 2023-05:56
No , not sensitive but I appreciate your concern 🙂 Oh? You’ve rewritten your comment, it was wow… who’s bashing…just an observation…why so sensitive? Was that it?
yeah ok
By: sschew : February 9th, 2023-06:02
I can't answer for Mil but I just find it interesting that every AP is off
Actually all the hex bolts are off.
By: sschew : February 9th, 2023-06:12
Has nothing to do with my exacting standards. Just asking why AP does this. Can they not use the same hex bolts?
I'm at peace since I don't own an AP so no worries
By: sschew : February 9th, 2023-06:50
I brought this question on because I wondered why AP would do this since it seems a bit strange to me. I just find it odd putting hex bolts on a watch that are mismatched.
Actually
By: sschew : February 9th, 2023-06:55
Objectively you seem to be bothered. All I did was ask a watch question on a watch forum but your posts seem a liitle passive aggressive.
No nightmares
By: sschew : February 9th, 2023-06:00
I own Hublot watches so no problem.
I do
By: sschew : February 9th, 2023-06:04
Thanks
Multiple hexes are off
By: sschew : February 9th, 2023-05:59
No offense but you can see them in your picture espectually at 8 and 2 o'clock no ruler required
OK
By: sschew : February 9th, 2023-06:09
I never asked if you were worried. I'm not obseessed I just asked a harmless question sorry if I hit a nerve.
Yes, it’s fine, you can ask questions and I can respond……
By: oyster case : February 9th, 2023-06:40
and the picture speaks for itself, any tiny variations could easily be camera angle, light reflection and lens distortion, as I replied earlier. What’s true is that this watch is art, something one can see when they stop looking so hard and open their eye...
Good question
By: sschew : February 9th, 2023-06:32
I think they want the impression that they use real screws instead of being hex bolts.
Exactly
By: sschew : February 9th, 2023-06:40
I don't understand why myself. Funny thing is once seen it cannot be unseen. Even the slot sizes are not consistent.
Really?
By: sschew : February 9th, 2023-06:45
No worries. asking watch questions on a watch forum does not eat away at me. Isn't that what a watch forum is for? Seems logical to me. However I have a feeling that a lot of AP owners will now look at the hex bolts more closely now.
O dear
By: sschew : February 9th, 2023-06:51
Glad I could help.
Yes, a tremendous help! …
By: oyster case : February 9th, 2023-06:56
Here I was with my APs all this time and I never understood their essence until now 🙏
They are not screws? Is the fastener
By: Darron : February 12th, 2023-16:21
Of the bezel requiring threads and turning to tighten? Are you saying there is a actually a hex hole in the bolt/screw that the cover with a slit afterwards? Sorry for the dense question… I was always amazed with how the even out a hex shaped ecrew head i...
I can't grasp the issue here?
By: burnsey66 : February 9th, 2023-08:25
Are you referring to the hex slot? They follow a clockwise pattern. I quite like that. But no likey, no buyey, simples.
Yes the hex slots
By: sschew : February 9th, 2023-08:45
When the slot bisects the hex you can see that they are not all in the middle and the two halves of the hex are unequal not to mention some of the slots are thinner/thicker than others. Has nothing to do with like or dislike but misalignment on the bolts....
I'm fine
By: sschew : February 9th, 2023-08:56
But it seems some AP owners can't.
Not worried
By: sschew : February 9th, 2023-09:11
Just asked a watch related question on a watch related forum. No fuss just wondering why it's done or overlooked on every AP watch
It's such a shame that a simple question can't be asked...
By: BigFatPauli : February 9th, 2023-12:41
Without the asker being attacked. If someone loves a brand, or watch, that's fine. But to go after someone when they ask a genuine question says so much about the aggressor, and feeds a stereo type. It's too bad. Some of AP'S other watches are okay.
My dear Pauli…
By: oyster case : February 9th, 2023-16:08
I assume I’m somehow the culprit. I made an answer about photo effects and replied to a different member who jumped on the issue and bashed APs reliability. The OP then decided to answer a reply not directed at him where he came at me. The OP then deleted...
Objectively
By: sschew : February 9th, 2023-21:49
I erased a post because I erroneously thought it was to me, Mea culpa my fault or bad form as you say but don't across as I was escalating as I was politely replying to you-it's a legit question and that's it. The fact Pauli is replying to you in that way...
Haha, you’ve replied again to a post that wasn’t for you 😂
By: oyster case : February 9th, 2023-21:56
My good man, I will have to eschew 😂 any further discussion on the matter. But please come post your watch and reading material on my thread today, no hard feelings and let it go, let it go 🎶
No hard feelings
By: sschew : February 9th, 2023-22:22
The question still remains though. It would be great if Michael C could get an answer.
I'll try to get an answer on how they are fabricated
By: MichaelC : February 9th, 2023-13:48
I have no problem with the post, and nobody is a bigger AP fan than I. I do think your post title is misleading. As an actual owner of multiple APs, many of mine are perfectly spaced, some might be slightly off as best as I can see in my personal photos. ...
I try to remain impartial. It is not my job to defend AP.
By: MichaelC : February 9th, 2023-16:48
I have extremely discerning eyes and can't stand any misaligned hands or dial markings, etc. The poster here raises a valid question and I will try to have a response from AP. But in full honesty, a minor variation on the centering of the slot does not bo...
Hi Michael
By: sschew : February 9th, 2023-22:01
I think I should clarify. I don't mean to suggest that every single bolt is off on every single watch. I'm trying to say that every AP or the vast majority of them has at least one bolt off if not more-whether the hex line is not centered, crooked or even...
I never read it as AP bashing, and it is a valid question. HOWEVER -
By: MichaelC : February 10th, 2023-14:12
The first time I tried on a silver dial rubberclad in 2001, I was blown away by the AP precision of assembly. Everything was as perfect as could be. Here I am over 20 years later, a dedicated enthusiast. When everything else is so precise, how come the sl...