Hello everyone, I’m your friendly NOOB official website editor. Today, I’m here to give you a quick overview of the APS Factory’s Steel King 15500, specifically the latest V3 version with the black dial. Let’s dive right into the changes and details that make this version stand out.
To begin with, the focus of the recent V3 upgrade is all about that dial. Under natural outdoor lighting, you can really see the texture popping out, with a light radiating pattern that adds some depth to the watch. Let’s zoom in on the hands—they’re shaped in a slightly hollow style, and you can see how polished they are, giving them a nice shine. When viewed from below, the hands also have a decent thickness, giving them a solid look. The logo printing is done with an embossed effect, keeping it neat and sharp.
Moving on to the markers on the dial, you can see how the hour markers have this polished treatment along the sides, reflecting light in a very striking way. It’s one of those little touches that make the whole thing feel more premium. At the three o’clock position, the date window and its cutout look clean, and the print of the numerals has this crisp, inky quality, really standing out against the rest of the dial.
As for the case, it’s crafted from 316L stainless steel, with a brushed finish on the case and polished accents on the bezel. The screws are perfectly aligned in their characteristic spiral pattern. Size-wise, it’s got a 41mm case diameter with a thickness of 10.3mm—pretty much spot on compared to the original. The 316L stainless steel bracelet also has a lovely brushed finish, with chamfered edges that make it comfortable to wear without feeling rough against the skin. Even the brushing on the inner side of the links is neat, showing attention to detail.
Now let’s talk about the movement. This model is equipped with the 4302 movement, which matches the original in terms of balance wheel placement. The gears inside actually move, and the polishing on the bridges is top-notch. If you take a closer look, you’ll see the shock absorber mechanism, which has been cleverly designed to appear as if it lacks a regulator—this detail really eliminates that “obvious replica” look, making it feel more authentic.
Overall, the finishing details on this V3 version are impressive—you won’t easily find any flaws. Once the watch is worn, you’ll notice how the brushed texture adds so much elegance. The updated dial brings an elevated, refined feel, and APS has used an incredibly transparent crystal that really highlights all those intricate dial details.
