Service question from AP noob

[ghotihead2001]

I just purchased an immaculate 15300 from DavidSW. Phenomenal transaction as always.

The papers are stamped 12/1/10 and the watch came LNIB.

I spoke to a woman at the Clearwater SC and she seemed to be pushing for a full service and water resistance check, her reasoning being that the watch likely sat unworn for the majority of the 2 year period and maybe the oils dried up/sedimented/whatnot. As per the manufacturer recommendations the watch is only due for a water resistance check.

So here are my questions:

1. Is a full service needed at this point?
2. Do most of you perform the water resistance check like clockwork every 2 years (pardon the pun).

[Alvinbmx]

You should perhaps just check for water resistance. If the watch has not been worn much in your case, I personally don't think a full service is required. You should also start wearing the watch and observe if the movement is working fine. Lookout for accuracy issues and stoppages.

AP service cost is pretty high. It's quite a hefty amount.

Just my 2cents, lets wait for what the other experts would say

[kilyung]

QUICK!!! Send it in for the 3rd year warranty extension before your 2yr warranty expires! They'll perform a full water resistance check as well as check regulation. One of my APs was checked for water resistance and found to need a full service (under warranty).

[ghotihead2001]

Originally Posted by kilyung

QUICK!!! Send it in for the 3rd year warranty extension before your 2yr warranty expires! They'll perform a full water resistance check as well as check regulation. One of myAPs was checked for water resistance and found to need a full service (under warranty).

well i spoke with clearwater and they are gonna check to see if they will extend my warranty even though technically its expired...

[kilyung]

Ah nuts. I'd say, I forgot it expires on 12/1/12 - all those 1s and 2s are confusing. Since its within 30 days of the expiration...

[ghotihead2001]

Originally Posted by kilyung

Since its within 30 days of the expiration...

yeah, im hoping they cut me a little slack...

[s14roller]

They will likely cut you some slack. However, sometimes it takes a few weeks to get the 3rd yr page sent to you.

Here's what you should do...register the watch on AP to they can send you the sticker...go talk to the boutique, ask if its possible to still extend and that you have already requested it online.

The staff there is wonderful and will do what they can for you.

[ghotihead2001]

Im going to head into the boutique asap and see what they can do for me. Thanks for the advice

[TSW]

Originally Posted by kilyung

QUICK!!! Send it in for the 3rd year warranty extension before your 2yr warranty expires! They'll perform a full water resistance check as well as check regulation. One of my APs was checked for water resistance and found to need a full service (under warranty).

Exactly this

[ghotihead2001]

Originally Posted by TSW

Exactly this

the 2 year warranty already expired on 12/1/12 so im not sure what they are gonna do for me

[TSW]

Originally Posted by ghotihead2001

the 2 year warranty already expired on 12/1/12 so im not sure what they are gonna do for me

Sorry just re-read this thread..

[ghotihead2001]

Well looks like apsc is working w me on the service! Dropped my 15300 off today.....having separation anxiety

[HL65]

Good move and absence makes the heart grow fonder! Cheers,

[ghotihead2001]

switching back, the rolex feels clunky in comparison...

[kilyung]

Originally Posted by ghotihead2001

Well looks like apsc is working w me on the service! Dropped my 15300 off today.....having separation anxiety

Clearwater is great.