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Jm0914aRoyalOak · 11 January 2018, 07:00 AM

Hey all! I am new to the forum so this will be my first post. I have two Audemars Piguet watches, a steel royal oak offshore and a rose gold royal oak chronograph. I recently had a complete service conducted on my offshore and it took a total of 5.5 weeks from drop off at the boutique to my doorstep. I am planning on having my royal oak chronograph dropped off at the NYC boutique for only a polish (not complete service) in the near future. Does anyone know how long it takes for AP to just do a polish?

Submarino · 11 January 2018, 07:45 AM

Probably at least 3-4 weeks.

wach16 · 11 January 2018, 12:01 PM

Welcome to the forum!

It depends on their work load but I agree it should not take more than 1 month. You can also contact APSC in Clearwater directly APNA.ClientCare@audemarspiguet.com to cut out the extra time it might spend at the AD.

tyler1980 · 11 January 2018, 04:57 PM

In case you are not aware, be careful with too many polishes. AP themselves say after about 3-5 polishes the lines of the case cannot be preserved as too much material has been removed. Nothing wrong with a polish, but considering you are not in need of a service Im guessing the interval you are selecting for polishing is not sustainable long term.

From AP:
"However, we recommend no more than three to five aesthetic refreshings during the life cycle of your watch. Any more than this will run the risk of damaging the angles and geometry of the case."

LAFLARE · 11 January 2018, 08:40 PM

Maybe a polishing is needed once a watch gets to this condition..

Xerxes77 · 11 January 2018, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by tyler1980

In case you are not aware, be careful with too many polishes. AP themselves say after about 3-5 polishes the lines of the case cannot be preserved as too much material has been removed. Nothing wrong with a polish, but considering you are not in need of a service Im guessing the interval you are selecting for polishing is not sustainable long term.

From AP:
"However, we recommend no more than three to five aesthetic refreshings during the life cycle of your watch. Any more than this will run the risk of damaging the angles and geometry of the case."

Agree with that
You must be carry with how many time you want to do polish

Colin W · 12 January 2018, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by LAFLARE

Maybe a polishing is needed once a watch gets to this condition..

Looks like that Panda has taken a bit of a beating

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AK797 · 12 January 2018, 08:57 AM

Panda needs some TLC before it becomes extinct.

AshAP · 13 January 2018, 06:00 AM

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Originally Posted by AK797

Panda needs some TLC before it becomes extinct.

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robbonds · 14 January 2018, 12:30 AM

I was told by AP clearwater - 4 polishes during life of watch...I was surprised to hear it applies to platinum

benlee · 14 January 2018, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by LAFLARE

Maybe a polishing is needed once a watch gets to this condition..

More like need a bezel change.

Jm0914aRoyalOak · 1 February 2018, 03:36 AM

Thank you everyone! Very informative and helpful. Much appreciated

V25V · 1 February 2018, 03:49 AM

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Originally Posted by LAFLARE

Maybe a polishing is needed once a watch gets to this condition..

I am not sure how someone allows this to happen. That's insane.

tng11 · 1 February 2018, 04:30 AM

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Originally Posted by LAFLARE

Maybe a polishing is needed once a watch gets to this condition..

A local guy's 44 RG Summer Edition looked like that after a single summer. Some people just wear without any care at all, and big thick watches like the ROO with angular bezel can look like that very fast if you have no wrist awareness.

AK797 · 1 February 2018, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by npalacio

I am not sure how someone allows this to happen. That's insane.

Women drivers.

I know a woman who has a ceramic Chanel J12 and the bezel won't even turn now because of all the gunk that's built up and glued it over the years, just no maintenance at all.

aquatimerfla · 1 February 2018, 10:14 AM

Buffing the bezel up is fine plus its replaceable when the time comes

I never touch the case.

Speed · 1 February 2018, 10:59 AM

I suppose the last resort is a new case for your watch?

I wonder how common this is. I know Rolex issues new cases with replacement serial #s.

Does AP do the same?

11 January 2018, 07:00 AM	#1
Jm0914aRoyalOak "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Pennsylvania Watch: AP Posts: 8	Royal Oak refinishing/polishing Hey all! I am new to the forum so this will be my first post. I have two Audemars Piguet watches, a steel royal oak offshore and a rose gold royal oak chronograph. I recently had a complete service conducted on my offshore and it took a total of 5.5 weeks from drop off at the boutique to my doorstep. I am planning on having my royal oak chronograph dropped off at the NYC boutique for only a polish (not complete service) in the near future. Does anyone know how long it takes for AP to just do a polish?

11 January 2018, 07:45 AM	#2
Submarino "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Mr. H Location: Dallas Watch: them for me! Posts: 7,180	Probably at least 3-4 weeks. __________________ WATCHES ARE THE NEW CURRENCY!/ MEMBER 27491/OFFICIALLY DESIGNATED OLD TIMER /AP OWNERS CLUB MEMBER Instagram @watchcollectinglifestyle

11 January 2018, 12:01 PM	#3
wach16 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: NH Watch: 228239, PAM00684 Posts: 2,121	Welcome to the forum! It depends on their work load but I agree it should not take more than 1 month. You can also contact APSC in Clearwater directly APNA.ClientCare@audemarspiguet.com to cut out the extra time it might spend at the AD. __________________ Rolex 228239 PAM00684

14 January 2018, 12:30 AM	#10
robbonds "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Florida Watch: ROO Posts: 1,040	I was told by AP clearwater - 4 polishes during life of watch...I was surprised to hear it applies to platinum __________________ 41mm SS ROC blue dial

11 January 2018, 04:57 PM	#4
tyler1980 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Houston Posts: 17,619	In case you are not aware, be careful with too many polishes. AP themselves say after about 3-5 polishes the lines of the case cannot be preserved as too much material has been removed. Nothing wrong with a polish, but considering you are not in need of a service Im guessing the interval you are selecting for polishing is not sustainable long term. From AP: "However, we recommend no more than three to five aesthetic refreshings during the life cycle of your watch. Any more than this will run the risk of damaging the angles and geometry of the case."

11 January 2018, 08:40 PM	#5
LAFLARE "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: SF, CA Posts: 833	Maybe a polishing is needed once a watch gets to this condition..

12 January 2018, 08:57 AM	#8
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	Panda needs some TLC before it becomes extinct.

1 February 2018, 03:36 AM	#12
Jm0914aRoyalOak "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Pennsylvania Watch: AP Posts: 8	Thank you everyone! Very informative and helpful. Much appreciated

1 February 2018, 10:14 AM	#16
aquatimerfla Banned Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: FL Posts: 673	Buffing the bezel up is fine plus its replaceable when the time comes I never touch the case.

1 February 2018, 10:59 AM	#17
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,740	I suppose the last resort is a new case for your watch? I wonder how common this is. I know Rolex issues new cases with replacement serial #s. Does AP do the same?

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