AP service center in Australia?

[ericky7]

Hi guys,
I have scratched my RO 15300 with wife's diamond ring....
Sapphire needs replacing and I would like to refinish the bezel while at it..
Does anyone here have any experience with Master watchmaking in Sydney?(they are listed on AP's website)
Or should I just send it to Clearwater?
Any ideas?

[Horolojust]

Mate, for polishing and refurbishment, DONT give it to master watchmaking - one word; they’re useless.

If it’s only routine service; it’s fine since I know they are authorised AP, but remember that they are private business and only expert in restoration of vintage pieces. Their inspection and final brushing on AP case, I don’t think will be on par with AP. I did send my watch to them once and they couldn’t even spot the scratch that I wanted to get rid of.

If anything; go to AP factory boutique for polishing; is my advice.

All the best.


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[ericky7]

Thank you so much for the advice. I will try to call Clearwater and see if I can send it to them!

[Horolojust]

Yeah I think there’s another guy Michael A from Horologist, who I’ve heard is better in AP restoration. I’ve no first hand experience with him but have heard good reviews. Try him.

Master watchmaking; honestly are useless in this department. Also, their restoration charges are three times higher than what’s mentioned on AP website, yet they can’t spot a very obvious scratch. This is my first hand experience.

All the best mate.


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[HK Islandboy]

Presumably the APSC in Singapore would be easier to deal with from a time zone perspective.

There’s quite a nice visit write up on WatchProSite

[enricotambunan]

Originally Posted by Horolojust

Mate, for polishing and refurbishment, DONT give it to master watchmaking - one word; they’re useless.

If it’s only routine service; it’s fine since I know they are authorised AP, but remember that they are private business and only expert in restoration of vintage pieces. Their inspection and final brushing on AP case, I don’t think will be on par with AP. I did send my watch to them once and they couldn’t even spot the scratch that I wanted to get rid of.

If anything; go to AP factory boutique for polishing; is my advice.

All the best.


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That gets me worried. My roo is due for service but I now not sure what to do as Master Watchmaking is the only 1 in Sydney based on AP website

[enricotambunan]

Originally Posted by ericky7

Hi guys,
I have scratched my RO 15300 with wife's diamond ring....
Sapphire needs replacing and I would like to refinish the bezel while at it..
Does anyone here have any experience with Master watchmaking in Sydney?(they are listed on AP's website)
Or should I just send it to Clearwater?
Any ideas?

What did you end up doing? Did you service it there?

[tzechong]

I tried making contact direct with AP regarding an enquiry I had regarding a full service for a prospective 15300, including a dial swap (blue to blue) - which was redirected back to M/W. When I spoke to M/W, they said that depending on the work done, it may go back out of Oz.

I would agree that I would only want AP Switz to be polishing if ever I needed to

[17noir]

I had a full service with AP in HK for a triple calendar. Took about 3 weeks, and a cost of about $1200 USD.