Most AP first-copy watches—also known as Audemars Piguet first-copy watches or AP first-copy watches—do not come with genuine Swiss ETA movements. Instead, they usually use low-cost Japanese quartz movements (like Miyota or Seiko clones) or Chinese automatic movements designed to look similar to Swiss ones. These replicas are made to copy the design of Audemars Piguet watches, not their engineering quality or mechanical precision. Genuine Swiss ETA movements are high-quality, reliable, and expensive mechanisms used in many authentic Swiss luxury watches. However, including a real Swiss ETA movement would drastically increase the cost of production, which goes against the purpose of making a “first-copy” watch. Therefore, most replica manufacturers use generic or copycat versions of ETA movements that may imitate the appearance of the mechanism but lack the same accuracy, craftsmanship, and durability. Some sellers might advertise their products as “Swiss-made first copy” or “Swiss ETA movement replica”, but these claims are often marketing tactics to justify a higher price. In reality, only a few high-end replicas (called “super clones”) may use low-grade Swiss or hybrid movements, but even those are still counterfeit and not authorised by Audemars Piguet. In short, AP first-copy watches do not truly use Swiss ETA movements — they only use imitation or budget alternatives that mimic their function at a much lower performance level.