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HL65 · 22 March 2012, 05:54 AM

Just sent my RB2 in to Clearwater for service. Total cost including parts $1064 dollars. That is a few hundred more than a Rolex full overhaul so not too bad IMHO. My RB2 is an F series like all other RB2 Ti's made in 2007. I have heard a lot of myths and rumbling around how crazy service costs are so hope this puts an end to that. I also ordered brand new RB2 Ti strap for $374 dollars- again not too bad for that strap IMHO.

TSW · 22 March 2012, 06:02 AM

Great to hear that Ken

HL65 · 22 March 2012, 06:07 AM

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Originally Posted by TSW

Great to hear that Ken

It was especially great for me to hear that too!

eric23 · 22 March 2012, 06:11 AM

Sounds like a great deal Ken!

HL65 · 22 March 2012, 06:14 AM

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Originally Posted by eric23

Sounds like a great deal Ken!

Eric- just AP standard service cost and RB2 Ti new strap cost. I think it is quite fair and far less than what rumors are out there! Wanted to debunk the myth!!

eric23 · 22 March 2012, 06:18 AM

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Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

Eric- just AP standard service cost and RB2 Ti new strap cost. I think it is quite fair and far less than what rumors are out there! Wanted to debunk the myth!!

You will have to post some photos when it comes back.

TSW · 22 March 2012, 06:22 AM

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Originally Posted by eric23

You will have to post some photos when it comes back.

It will look exactly as bnib as it looks now

HL65 · 22 March 2012, 06:26 AM

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Originally Posted by TSW

It will look exactly as bnib as it looks now

Exactly....The watch didn't need polish as it was hardly worn. It came from large collector who literally has every limited AP made. He never wore it. I got new strap only because I wanted me that was never worn as I am a picky dude!!

h999r · 22 March 2012, 07:11 AM

That news made me smile :) thanks for sharing the good news.

FremStar · 22 March 2012, 07:18 AM

Ken was your RB2 running slow or fast? Not bad for a service cost, however, curious...

dysondiver · 22 March 2012, 07:27 AM

sounds ok , not as scarey as some of the costs posted at all.

HL65 · 22 March 2012, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by FremStar

Ken was your RB2 running slow or fast? Not bad for a service cost, however, curious...

It was running within one second a day. I wanted it done regardless given age.

FremStar · 22 March 2012, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

It was running within one second a day. I wanted it done regardless given age.

Nothing but best I see!

mask1196 · 22 March 2012, 09:13 AM

Thanks for sharing Ken!! Great to hear your beautiful RB2 is getting some servicing centre loving. Cheers mate!

Yoda · 22 March 2012, 09:26 AM

Ken, I would have placed a strap on it and left it at that. Look forward to the return of the masthead beast.

eric23 · 22 March 2012, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by TSW

It will look exactly as bnib as it looks now

Still we need pics

HL65 · 22 March 2012, 11:21 AM

Thanks guys!! I get a nice 2 year warranty too. The good news is I have a few watches to wear while she is gone!

psv · 22 March 2012, 11:28 AM

Smart choice to have it looked over, Ken. And the cost was surprisingly affordable. Makes me think that it is only the vintage AP's that costs a lot to service...

HL65 · 22 March 2012, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by psv

Smart choice to have it looked over, Ken. And the cost was surprisingly affordable. Makes me think that it is only the vintage AP's that costs a lot to service...

Thanks Patrick and yes vintage can be expensive with any top brand as you know- especially as you start to get into worn out parts that cost a lot to replace!!

Luv2watches · 22 March 2012, 11:44 AM

Thanks for posting about this. That's all great news to hear about AP. What is the turn around time these days? I've heard everything from two weeks to 2 months.

HL65 · 22 March 2012, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Luv2watches

Thanks for posting about this. That's all great news to hear about AP. What is the turn around time these days? I've heard everything from two weeks to 2 months.

Turn around time is 6-8 weeks which is just fine by me!

MrJ320 · 22 March 2012, 12:29 PM

That is definitely great to hear and sounds reasonable.

theironchef106 · 22 March 2012, 12:37 PM

Wow that's not bad at all. I keep hearing about the insane cost of service for AP.

VetteBandit · 22 March 2012, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

Exactly....The watch didn't need polish as it was hardly worn. It came from large collector who literally has every limited AP made. He never wore it. I got new strap only because I wanted me that was never worn as I am a picky dude!!

Don't blame you for that Ken, I would be (am) the same way. Glad you were to shine another light on AP Service too

Adam K. · 22 March 2012, 12:47 PM

Will second Ken's point. My 15300 Royal Oak just had its movement overhaul done by AP Clearwater, and my bill was just over $900. This number was just for the movement, with no polishing--that would be a few hundred more, had I so opted.

Wouldn't call that figure "cheap" per se, but certainly not wild or exorbitantly more than what an RSC will charge for an overhaul these days...especially if we're talking servicing a Daytona or YMII, which have relatively more complex workings than a 3130 or 3135. In fairness to Rolex though, they do include the refinishing.

Bottom line: servicing for AP is not what many are claiming, at least if we're talking modern pieces that don't have high complications like a perpetual calendar, tourbillon or repeater. (Or a particularly old piece that needs a full restoration). Now those are a different kettle of fish!

aboen · 22 March 2012, 03:34 PM

Sent in my AP Diver for a 3rd year warranty procedure and requested a bezel only finishing removing a few scratches and micro dings; quoted $140 with return shipping on them…not bad at all. And the customer service (Betsy) is the Bomb!

kctt · 22 March 2012, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by aboen

Sent in my AP Diver for a 3rd year warranty procedure and requested a bezel only finishing removing a few scratches and micro dings; quoted $140 with return shipping on them…not bad at all. And the customer service (Betsy) is the Bomb!

That's not bad at all. I wonder how much would AP Australia charge for the same job? I've got a scratch which I don't mind getting rid off for less than 200 bucks.

dalip · 22 March 2012, 05:41 PM

Good to know my friend

Luv2watches · 23 March 2012, 06:28 AM

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Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

Turn around time is 6-8 weeks which is just fine by me!

No. Not bad at all. Thankfully there is a service center in the US now.

gwalker · 23 March 2012, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

Turn around time is 6-8 weeks which is just fine by me!

Glad you have just a few others to wear when it's gone...

Thanks for setting the record straight on AP service.

22 March 2012, 05:54 AM	#1
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,222	AP Service Cost..... Just sent my RB2 in to Clearwater for service. Total cost including parts $1064 dollars. That is a few hundred more than a Rolex full overhaul so not too bad IMHO. My RB2 is an F series like all other RB2 Ti's made in 2007. I have heard a lot of myths and rumbling around how crazy service costs are so hope this puts an end to that. I also ordered brand new RB2 Ti strap for $374 dollars- again not too bad for that strap IMHO. __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

22 March 2012, 06:02 AM	#2
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	Great to hear that Ken __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

22 March 2012, 07:18 AM	#10
FremStar "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Sam Location: Gotham City Watch: Wall Street Posts: 9,954	Ken was your RB2 running slow or fast? Not bad for a service cost, however, curious... __________________ "Wealth is of the heart and mind, not of the pocket!" "A Watch Is An Emotional Object, And So, It Is The Responsibility Of The Brand To Create Emotion Through It's Products" - Georges Kern "In the 1950s and 60s, they made the Ref 8171, which is a cult collectible—now that’s the ultimate Rolex you could own with a calendar and a moon phase.” - John Reardon "Heh, heh, heh..." - Michael Kilyung

22 March 2012, 11:21 AM	#17
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,222	Thanks guys!! I get a nice 2 year warranty too. The good news is I have a few watches to wear while she is gone! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

22 March 2012, 05:41 PM	#28
dalip "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Dalip Location: Mumbai and Perth Watch: Rolex PAM Omega Posts: 18,656	Good to know my friend __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------ *"The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else." George Bernard Shaw*

22 March 2012, 06:11 AM	#4
eric23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Calgary Posts: 9,595	Sounds like a great deal Ken!

22 March 2012, 07:11 AM	#9
h999r Banned Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: HR Location: Planet Earth Watch: -ing Barts. Posts: 4,244	That news made me smile :) thanks for sharing the good news.

22 March 2012, 07:27 AM	#11
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,062	sounds ok , not as scarey as some of the costs posted at all.

22 March 2012, 09:13 AM	#14
mask1196 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Elliott Location: NYC Posts: 1,145	Thanks for sharing Ken!! Great to hear your beautiful RB2 is getting some servicing centre loving. Cheers mate!

22 March 2012, 09:26 AM	#15
Yoda Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: London Watch: PP AP RM Posts: 794	Ken, I would have placed a strap on it and left it at that. Look forward to the return of the masthead beast.

22 March 2012, 11:28 AM	#18
psv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA & France Posts: 11,077	Smart choice to have it looked over, Ken. And the cost was surprisingly affordable. Makes me think that it is only the vintage AP's that costs a lot to service...

22 March 2012, 11:44 AM	#20
Luv2watches Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Midwest Watch: On which day? Posts: 48	Thanks for posting about this. That's all great news to hear about AP. What is the turn around time these days? I've heard everything from two weeks to 2 months.

22 March 2012, 12:29 PM	#22
MrJ320 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: James Location: Toronto Watch: IG: @j.project Posts: 2,194	That is definitely great to hear and sounds reasonable.

22 March 2012, 12:37 PM	#23
theironchef106 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Kevin Location: Aventura, Florida Watch: Day Date II Posts: 436	Wow that's not bad at all. I keep hearing about the insane cost of service for AP.

22 March 2012, 12:47 PM	#25
Adam K. Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: WA Watch: All the Oysters Posts: 811	Will second Ken's point. My 15300 Royal Oak just had its movement overhaul done by AP Clearwater, and my bill was just over $900. This number was just for the movement, with no polishing--that would be a few hundred more, had I so opted. Wouldn't call that figure "cheap" per se, but certainly not wild or exorbitantly more than what an RSC will charge for an overhaul these days...especially if we're talking servicing a Daytona or YMII, which have relatively more complex workings than a 3130 or 3135. In fairness to Rolex though, they do include the refinishing. Bottom line: servicing for AP is not what many are claiming, at least if we're talking modern pieces that don't have high complications like a perpetual calendar, tourbillon or repeater. (Or a particularly old piece that needs a full restoration). Now those are a different kettle of fish!

22 March 2012, 03:34 PM	#26
aboen "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Here and there Posts: 935	Sent in my AP Diver for a 3rd year warranty procedure and requested a bezel only finishing removing a few scratches and micro dings; quoted $140 with return shipping on them…not bad at all. And the customer service (Betsy) is the Bomb!

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