AP Royal Oak steel bracelet/bezel/case replacement cost?

[Il-Re]

Hi all, I was wondering if anyone has experience with Replacement parts direct from AP for steel royal oaks, namely the bracelet, bezel and case.

My understanding is these can only be polished a certain amount of times before needing replacement.

The Bracelet if it gets stretched cannot be fixed like a Rolex bracelet and must also be replaced.

Thinking more about recent models such as the 15300/15400/15500/15510 15202/16202 etc but even Offshore part costs are useful to give an indicator.

[shafran]

a new titanium offshore bracelet at the boutique. It was $6700 incl tax

[Il-Re]

Originally Posted by shafran

a new titanium offshore bracelet at the boutique. It was $6700 incl tax

Ouch! I assume there is some level of premium on the price due to the nature of titanium being more difficult to work with. That’s useful to know though.

[In-N-Out]

$1217 quote from Clearwater to replace steel bezel for offshore diver in February 2023. I chose not to replace it until maybe 10 more years

[draken1]

What si the turnaround time for these things? Will they return you the replaced part?

[Il-Re]

Originally Posted by draken1

What si the turnaround time for these things? Will they return you the replaced part?

Good question, I don't believe they will just sell you a bezel or case etc, perhaps a bracelet. A bezel or case replacement I believe must be as part of a service. I also think they keep the replaced part (i think this is the case with dial replacemets).

[VogelPhoenix]

Originally Posted by Il-Re

Ouch! I assume there is some level of premium on the price due to the nature of titanium being more difficult to work with. That’s useful to know though.

Nah, steel bracelet is the same cost.

[VogelPhoenix]

Originally Posted by Il-Re

Hi all, I was wondering if anyone has experience with Replacement parts direct from AP for steel royal oaks, namely the bracelet, bezel and case.

My understanding is these can only be polished a certain amount of times before needing replacement.

The Bracelet if it gets stretched cannot be fixed like a Rolex bracelet and must also be replaced.

Thinking more about recent models such as the 15300/15400/15500/15510 15202/16202 etc but even Offshore part costs are useful to give an indicator.

Anything can be fixed, although AP may prefer to just replace. I'm much less worried after seeing the work of this guy - the miracles of laser welding: https://www.instagram.com/watchesspa

[Longhorn]

I recently got a quote for case replacement of a 36mm steel RO $5,962.00 + partial service fee $480.

[yOyOYoo]

Originally Posted by VogelPhoenix

Anything can be fixed, although AP may prefer to just replace. I'm much less worried after seeing the work of this guy - the miracles of laser welding: https://www.instagram.com/watchesspa

Wow this is amazing. Will probably need to utilize a service such as this one day.

[Zazzles]

Originally Posted by VogelPhoenix

Anything can be fixed, although AP may prefer to just replace. I'm much less worried after seeing the work of this guy - the miracles of laser welding: https://www.instagram.com/watchesspa

That is truly incredible.

[Il-Re]

Originally Posted by VogelPhoenix

Anything can be fixed, although AP may prefer to just replace. I'm much less worried after seeing the work of this guy - the miracles of laser welding: https://www.instagram.com/watchesspa

That is incredible work, I’ve always been advised to stick to AP for any metal work done but this guy looks like he’s just as good.

[Il-Re]

Originally Posted by VogelPhoenix

Nah, steel bracelet is the same cost.

That is a steep price! Must be one of if not the most expensive steel watch bracelets You can get.

[cca1_]

Originally Posted by Il-Re

That is a steep price! Must be one of if not the most expensive steel watch bracelets You can get.

Got a quote of $3391 earlier this year to get a new ss bracelet from AP House LA.

[VogelPhoenix]

Originally Posted by cca1_

Got a quote of $3391 earlier this year to get a new ss bracelet from AP House LA.

Yeah, but not for a 26238 steel or titanium bracelet with quick change.

[PreferHackingSeconds]

Originally Posted by Il-Re

Hi all, I was wondering if anyone has experience with Replacement parts direct from AP for steel royal oaks, namely the bracelet, bezel and case.

My understanding is these can only be polished a certain amount of times before needing replacement.

The Bracelet if it gets stretched cannot be fixed like a Rolex bracelet and must also be replaced.

Thinking more about recent models such as the 15300/15400/15500/15510 15202/16202 etc but even Offshore part costs are useful to give an indicator.

I did ask the boutique in Singapore out of curiosity.

They told me a brand new bracelet for the 41mm Royal Oak 15510 in steel cost around 4.9k SGD or about 3700 dollars.

The mid case is closer to 5.5k SGD and the bezel is 1.8k SGD or so. Service advisor advised me to wear the balls out of the watch, polish it during the service and replace the case or bracelet when needed. The good thing about RO cases is that if you don't replace the case back, the serial number is still original. Hence you can always buy a midcase, bezel and bracelet "forever" with the same serial number.

[PreferHackingSeconds]

Originally Posted by cca1_

Got a quote of $3391 earlier this year to get a new ss bracelet from AP House LA.

With the inevitable price increases every year, I wonder if it's wise to stock a bracelet (provided AP doesn't take back the original) and send it to Watch Spa that VogelPhoenix posted. Thereafter you can keep swapping bracelets every 5 years

[Il-Re]

Originally Posted by PreferHackingSeconds

With the inevitable price increases every year, I wonder if it's wise to stock a bracelet (provided AP doesn't take back the original) and send it to Watch Spa that VogelPhoenix posted. Thereafter you can keep swapping bracelets every 5 years

This is what I was thinking……in 10 years it will likely be much much more. I looked into this to change a jubilee to an oyster and was told Rolex would keep the jubilee…..but if you turn up with just the watch ‘head/case’ they would supply a bracelet. It may be the case with AP as well.

[Il-Re]

Originally Posted by PreferHackingSeconds

I did ask the boutique in Singapore out of curiosity.

They told me a brand new bracelet for the 41mm Royal Oak 15510 in steel cost around 4.9k SGD or about 3700 dollars.

The mid case is closer to 5.5k SGD and the bezel is 1.8k SGD or so. Service advisor advised me to wear the balls out of the watch, polish it during the service and replace the case or bracelet when needed. The good thing about RO cases is that if you don't replace the case back, the serial number is still original. Hence you can always buy a midcase, bezel and bracelet "forever" with the same serial number.

That's really interesting you mention the 3700 dollars as some else above mentioned a figure of 6900 dollars for an offshore bracelet. 3700 I think I could just about stomach.

I was told even if you replace the case they would still use the same serial number.

[PreferHackingSeconds]

Originally Posted by Il-Re

That's really interesting you mention the 3700 dollars as some else above mentioned a figure of 6900 dollars for an offshore bracelet. 3700 I think I could just about stomach.

I was told even if you replace the case they would still use the same serial number.

Sometimes I wonder if everything from the Offshore line is just more expensive!

The bracelet on an RO is barely 5 times more than a rubber strap set for the ROO.

[Il-Re]

Originally Posted by PreferHackingSeconds

Sometimes I wonder if everything from the Offshore line is just more expensive!

The bracelet on an RO is barely 5 times more than a rubber strap set for the ROO.

It's much thicker, and I would understand the price difference it if it was gold.

I wonder if anyone had had to get a new gold offshore bracelet, that would be interesting, likely near enough a new 15510ST!

[VogelPhoenix]

Originally Posted by Il-Re

It's much thicker, and I would understand the price difference it if it was gold.

I wonder if anyone had had to get a new gold offshore bracelet, that would be interesting, likely near enough a new 15510ST!

Those were quote at $30k+ a while ago.

[PreferHackingSeconds]

Originally Posted by Il-Re

It's much thicker, and I would understand the price difference it if it was gold.

I wonder if anyone had had to get a new gold offshore bracelet, that would be interesting, likely near enough a new 15510ST!

I did ask about the 15510OR bracelet and was told the gold one is about 10x the price of the steel one. Similar or more for the ceramic

[J.T.]

41mm royal oak RG bracelet is $30k+/- when I checked last year

[draken1]

Anybody got any idea how much Replacing or refinishing a dial would cost? Like for older watches do they restore it use original parts? Or are they service parts?

[Il-Re]

I was quoted by the London Boutique £4,200 for a new 15202ST bracelet.

[Il-Re]

Originally Posted by draken1

Anybody got any idea how much Replacing or refinishing a dial would cost? Like for older watches do they restore it use original parts? Or are they service parts?

This is a good question, I've seen 14790's in decent condition apart from the dial and wondered if they can be replaced. The potential issue is around 2010ish I believe AP moved the dial manufacture inhouse.