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List price struck through — this holding, at this figure, while it lasts. Checkout locks the price you see.
Insured worldwide delivery included · pay by crypto at checkout
The movement inside This reference is built with either calibre. The choice changes the price, the rate and the reserve — nothing else about the watch.
| Base | Seiko NH35 or Miyota 8215, automatic | Swiss clone of the maison's own calibre |
|---|---|---|
| Rate | ±15 to 25 seconds a day | ±5 to 10 seconds a day |
| Reserve | About 40 hours | 55 to 70 hours |
| Balance | 21,600 A/h · six beats a second | 28,800 A/h · eight beats a second |
| Servicing | Any watchmaker can service it; parts are everywhere | Serviced by a specialist; finished as the original is |
| Suited to | Wearing daily, keeping simply, spending less | Matching the reference exactly, and glass casebacks |
The Swiss movement is $50 more. That figure buys the rate, the reserve and a movement that reads correctly through a glass back — not a different watch.
Which we would take. If it is to be worn every day and serviced down the road from you, the Japanese is the honest answer. If it has to survive a loupe against the reference — or the caseback is glass and the movement is meant to be seen — take the Swiss.
The exact base calibre for this reference is confirmed in writing, with the QC film, before anything is dispatched. The two movements, explained
- Ships from the USA
- QC film before ship
- 2-year warranty · insured express
Add to cart, enter your ship-to details, then pay with crypto — or message the desk (replies typically within a few hours, Pacific business hours). QC film usually same day after payment clears — reply GL to ship or RL for another. Japanese +$50 · Swiss +$100.
Before you decide: how we inspect · Swiss or Japanese · what 1:1 means · FAQ
Description
The APS Audemars Piguet 26400 features an imported sapphire crystal glass with a blue anti-reflective coating. The crystal is aesthetically pleasing from every angle, even under sunlight. The bezel edge boasts the same brushed metal texture as the original. The hexagonal screws on the bezel edge are flush with the bezel, without any protrusions or recesses – a feat achieved with extremely high precision molds! The bezel edge is laser-cut perfectly smooth and has a high gloss finish. The dial features a classic black checkered pattern as its background, with each prominent square adding depth and dimension. The dial lettering has excellent white balance, making any flaws imperceptible. Three small dials stand out against the black case with white markers, with the red hands on two of the smaller dials being particularly striking. The small seconds dial is located at 12 o'clock, while a circular date window with multiple concave lenses is positioned at 3 o'clock. The enlarged TPE display is identical to the genuine article and features a surface coating for clear and enlarged data display. The date font is also synchronized with the original. Chronograph dials are located at 6 o'clock and 9 o'clock. All hour markers on the dial are filled with imported luminescent material, achieving the same luminous effect as the original. The hands are adorned with red accents, and the other two hands are neatly arranged without burrs. The crown is made of hexagonal ceramic material with a brushed finish. On either side of the replica crown are the start, stop, and reset buttons for the chronograph, respectively. The prominent crowns enhance the watch's imposing presence. The titanium metal transparent case back is exquisitely polished, featuring a sapphire crystal glass that fits perfectly with the case back edge, ensuring excellent wear resistance and clarity. The lettering on the case back is hand-engraved using a brand-new processing technique, resulting in exquisite detail; the screws are also on the same plane as the case back. [Movement] The movement, accentuated by the transparent case back, exudes a powerful presence. The gray-black automatic rotor has a layered look, further enhanced by the jewel-set dial. The 7750 modified to a 3126 small seconds movement at 12 o'clock offers the same stable driving force as the genuine article.
Specifications
| Reference | 26400 |
| Maison | Audemars Piguet |
| Dial | Blue |
| Grade | Standard |
| Warranty | Two years, mechanical defects |
| Dispatch | 1–2 business days after QC approval |
Any term in this table can be looked up — beat rate, lug-to-lug, amplitude, power reserve — in the glossary.
What you see on the QC film
Macro stills and short film of your exact watch — dial print and lume, case flanks, bezel action, clasp stampings, crown threads, and the movement running. Nothing ships until you reply GL. RL means we swap or adjust first. See how ordering works.
Shipping & delivery
After GL: 1–2 business days to prep, then insured express (DHL, UPS or EMS) another 5–10. Tracking is e-mailed the moment the piece leaves. Packaging is double-boxed and discreet.
Warranty & returns
Two-year warranty against mechanical defects. Unworn pieces may be returned within 14 days or exchanged within 30, protective seals intact. Full terms.
Off the sweep
Audemars Piguet Titanium 26400
Not a studio frame. The same piece, in the room it was photographed in, with nothing tidied out of the way.
As it arrives
Audemars Piguet Titanium 26400
Kept unretouched: what is in this photograph is what goes into the parcel.
From the bench
Audemars Piguet Titanium 26400
One of our own frames rather than a catalogue picture — included because it shows what a white background hides.
Off the sweep
Audemars Piguet Titanium 26400
Not a studio frame. The same piece, in the room it was photographed in, with nothing tidied out of the way.
As it arrives
Audemars Piguet Titanium 26400
Kept unretouched: what is in this photograph is what goes into the parcel.
