ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX
17 June 2024, 06:43 PM | #1 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: London
Watch: Rolex GMT2
Posts: 51
|
AP Royal Oak steel bracelet/bezel/case replacement cost?
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.
__________________
AP Royal Oak 15202ST - AP Royal Oak Offshore 25721ST - Patek Philippe 5120J - Vacheron Constantin 43039 - Rolex GMT Master 2 - Rolex DJ36 - Breguet Type XXI Jaeger LeCoultre Reverso Duo - Cartier Tank Large |
17 June 2024, 07:18 PM | #2 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: woodmere,ny
Posts: 579
|
I just priced
a new titanium offshore bracelet at the boutique. It was $6700 incl tax
|
17 June 2024, 07:27 PM | #3 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: London
Watch: Rolex GMT2
Posts: 51
|
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.
__________________
AP Royal Oak 15202ST - AP Royal Oak Offshore 25721ST - Patek Philippe 5120J - Vacheron Constantin 43039 - Rolex GMT Master 2 - Rolex DJ36 - Breguet Type XXI Jaeger LeCoultre Reverso Duo - Cartier Tank Large |
17 June 2024, 07:35 PM | #4 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2023
Location: USA
Posts: 856
|
$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
|
17 June 2024, 09:18 PM | #5 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2020
Location: Manila
Posts: 56
|
What si the turnaround time for these things? Will they return you the replaced part?
|
18 June 2024, 12:33 AM | #6 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: London
Watch: Rolex GMT2
Posts: 51
|
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).
__________________
AP Royal Oak 15202ST - AP Royal Oak Offshore 25721ST - Patek Philippe 5120J - Vacheron Constantin 43039 - Rolex GMT Master 2 - Rolex DJ36 - Breguet Type XXI Jaeger LeCoultre Reverso Duo - Cartier Tank Large |
18 June 2024, 01:16 AM | #7 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jun 2020
Location: Taiwan
Posts: 3,846
|
Nah, steel bracelet is the same cost.
__________________
AP 15500ST Grey // 26237ST Beast // 26331ST Panda // 15450ST Blue // 77350CE Bucci // 26240CE 50th // 15407ST // 26715.ST.ZZ || Rolex 116520 White // 116710 BLNR // 126200 Blue || Omega Seamaster NTTD // Speedy Tokyo LE "Rising Sun" // Speedy cal. 321 "Ed White" A timeless classic - Winding, ticking, faithful time - Golden crown of trust |
18 June 2024, 01:20 AM | #8 | |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jun 2020
Location: Taiwan
Posts: 3,846
|
Quote:
__________________
AP 15500ST Grey // 26237ST Beast // 26331ST Panda // 15450ST Blue // 77350CE Bucci // 26240CE 50th // 15407ST // 26715.ST.ZZ || Rolex 116520 White // 116710 BLNR // 126200 Blue || Omega Seamaster NTTD // Speedy Tokyo LE "Rising Sun" // Speedy cal. 321 "Ed White" A timeless classic - Winding, ticking, faithful time - Golden crown of trust |
|
18 June 2024, 03:12 AM | #9 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Austin, Texas
Watch: HULK SMASH
Posts: 584
|
I recently got a quote for case replacement of a 36mm steel RO $5,962.00 + partial service fee $480.
|
18 June 2024, 03:15 AM | #10 | |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: CA
Watch: 116519LN
Posts: 618
|
Quote:
|
|
18 June 2024, 04:47 AM | #11 | |
2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jan 2021
Location: USA
Posts: 144
|
Quote:
|
|
18 June 2024, 07:34 AM | #12 | |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: London
Watch: Rolex GMT2
Posts: 51
|
Quote:
__________________
AP Royal Oak 15202ST - AP Royal Oak Offshore 25721ST - Patek Philippe 5120J - Vacheron Constantin 43039 - Rolex GMT Master 2 - Rolex DJ36 - Breguet Type XXI Jaeger LeCoultre Reverso Duo - Cartier Tank Large |
|
18 June 2024, 07:35 AM | #13 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: London
Watch: Rolex GMT2
Posts: 51
|
That is a steep price! Must be one of if not the most expensive steel watch bracelets You can get.
__________________
AP Royal Oak 15202ST - AP Royal Oak Offshore 25721ST - Patek Philippe 5120J - Vacheron Constantin 43039 - Rolex GMT Master 2 - Rolex DJ36 - Breguet Type XXI Jaeger LeCoultre Reverso Duo - Cartier Tank Large |
18 June 2024, 09:31 AM | #14 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Sep 2021
Real Name: Bob
Location: Bay Area, CA
Watch: 126110LN
Posts: 4
|
|
18 June 2024, 12:10 PM | #15 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jun 2020
Location: Taiwan
Posts: 3,846
|
Yeah, but not for a 26238 steel or titanium bracelet with quick change.
__________________
AP 15500ST Grey // 26237ST Beast // 26331ST Panda // 15450ST Blue // 77350CE Bucci // 26240CE 50th // 15407ST // 26715.ST.ZZ || Rolex 116520 White // 116710 BLNR // 126200 Blue || Omega Seamaster NTTD // Speedy Tokyo LE "Rising Sun" // Speedy cal. 321 "Ed White" A timeless classic - Winding, ticking, faithful time - Golden crown of trust |
18 June 2024, 03:46 PM | #16 | |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Sep 2023
Location: US & Asia
Posts: 74
|
Quote:
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. |
|
18 June 2024, 03:47 PM | #17 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Sep 2023
Location: US & Asia
Posts: 74
|
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
|
18 June 2024, 05:20 PM | #18 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: London
Watch: Rolex GMT2
Posts: 51
|
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.
__________________
AP Royal Oak 15202ST - AP Royal Oak Offshore 25721ST - Patek Philippe 5120J - Vacheron Constantin 43039 - Rolex GMT Master 2 - Rolex DJ36 - Breguet Type XXI Jaeger LeCoultre Reverso Duo - Cartier Tank Large |
18 June 2024, 07:10 PM | #19 | |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: London
Watch: Rolex GMT2
Posts: 51
|
Quote:
I was told even if you replace the case they would still use the same serial number.
__________________
AP Royal Oak 15202ST - AP Royal Oak Offshore 25721ST - Patek Philippe 5120J - Vacheron Constantin 43039 - Rolex GMT Master 2 - Rolex DJ36 - Breguet Type XXI Jaeger LeCoultre Reverso Duo - Cartier Tank Large |
|
18 June 2024, 07:17 PM | #20 | |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Sep 2023
Location: US & Asia
Posts: 74
|
Quote:
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. |
|
18 June 2024, 07:56 PM | #21 | |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: London
Watch: Rolex GMT2
Posts: 51
|
Quote:
I wonder if anyone had had to get a new gold offshore bracelet, that would be interesting, likely near enough a new 15510ST!
__________________
AP Royal Oak 15202ST - AP Royal Oak Offshore 25721ST - Patek Philippe 5120J - Vacheron Constantin 43039 - Rolex GMT Master 2 - Rolex DJ36 - Breguet Type XXI Jaeger LeCoultre Reverso Duo - Cartier Tank Large |
|
19 June 2024, 12:49 AM | #22 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jun 2020
Location: Taiwan
Posts: 3,846
|
Those were quote at $30k+ a while ago.
__________________
AP 15500ST Grey // 26237ST Beast // 26331ST Panda // 15450ST Blue // 77350CE Bucci // 26240CE 50th // 15407ST // 26715.ST.ZZ || Rolex 116520 White // 116710 BLNR // 126200 Blue || Omega Seamaster NTTD // Speedy Tokyo LE "Rising Sun" // Speedy cal. 321 "Ed White" A timeless classic - Winding, ticking, faithful time - Golden crown of trust |
19 June 2024, 01:00 AM | #23 | |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Sep 2023
Location: US & Asia
Posts: 74
|
Quote:
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 |
|
19 June 2024, 02:30 AM | #24 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: May 2019
Location: USA
Posts: 316
|
41mm royal oak RG bracelet is $30k+/- when I checked last year
|
21 June 2024, 03:20 AM | #25 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2020
Location: Manila
Posts: 56
|
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?
|
25 June 2024, 03:50 AM | #26 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: London
Watch: Rolex GMT2
Posts: 51
|
I was quoted by the London Boutique £4,200 for a new 15202ST bracelet.
__________________
AP Royal Oak 15202ST - AP Royal Oak Offshore 25721ST - Patek Philippe 5120J - Vacheron Constantin 43039 - Rolex GMT Master 2 - Rolex DJ36 - Breguet Type XXI Jaeger LeCoultre Reverso Duo - Cartier Tank Large |
25 June 2024, 03:52 AM | #27 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: London
Watch: Rolex GMT2
Posts: 51
|
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.
__________________
AP Royal Oak 15202ST - AP Royal Oak Offshore 25721ST - Patek Philippe 5120J - Vacheron Constantin 43039 - Rolex GMT Master 2 - Rolex DJ36 - Breguet Type XXI Jaeger LeCoultre Reverso Duo - Cartier Tank Large |
3 September 2024, 12:05 AM | #28 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: London
Watch: Rolex GMT2
Posts: 51
|
Interestingly I was quoted just over GBP £7,000 for a new royal oak offshore bracelet. For a steel bracelet that is exceptionally high.
__________________
AP Royal Oak 15202ST - AP Royal Oak Offshore 25721ST - Patek Philippe 5120J - Vacheron Constantin 43039 - Rolex GMT Master 2 - Rolex DJ36 - Breguet Type XXI Jaeger LeCoultre Reverso Duo - Cartier Tank Large |
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests) | |
|
|
*Banners
Of The Month*
This space is provided to horological resources.