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Alain Lee · 31 October 2013, 07:33 PM

Hi Guys,

I just bought the silver dial AP RO 15400 from Switzerland, although at a higher price compared to other countries including mine, but since its not available in my local AD decided to get it while im on vacation there.

I noticed after inspecting it at home, it has a few hairline scratches at the caseback, I thought that since its in Switzerland, the handling/shipping could minimized these kinds of things.

I know over time It will accumulate scratches from daily wear,but kind of annoyed that other people scratched it first. aside from these, the watch is in great shape, keeps good time +3secs.

I wonder any of you guys experience getting a brandnew watch with these kinds of issues, or should I be worried that the watch was mishandled..

Thanks!

scimps · 31 October 2013, 07:52 PM

Seems like a shame. And I feel your discontent. However.
Just think you might of done it sooner or later anyway!!!

Chin up. And enjoy it

travisb · 31 October 2013, 08:10 PM

The hairlines are likely from the bracelet coming in contact with the caseback. No biggie. Enjoy your new Oak!! It's a great watch!

Alain Lee · 31 October 2013, 08:16 PM

Yup thats what I thought was the cause. As I remember the AD said the watch just recently been brought to the shop. only inspected the dial at close, making sure no foreign objects are present, misaligned hands etc..forgot to check the caseback though...anyway, Like I said this will happen sooner or later, just a bit of annoyed that Im not the one who scratched it first.

But in fairness, overall its indeed a great watch :)

AK797 · 31 October 2013, 08:33 PM

You've gone thru the stress of buying it, now time to relax and really enjoy your beautiful watch.

redsubby · 1 November 2013, 04:05 PM

I have a 15400 but don't recall the bracelet could touch the case back.

kilyung · 1 November 2013, 11:11 PM

Relax and enjoy. You won't notice it on your wrist.

Alain Lee · 2 November 2013, 01:00 AM

Indeed the bracelet can touch the case back. Very clumsy for them to scratched it this way. Luckily it's not visible when worn. And I'm afraid to touched it up because of the circular pattern.

Already informed the AD re the issue. Just so they know.

31 October 2013, 07:33 PM	#1
Alain Lee "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: Alain Lee Location: Philippines Watch: Submariner Posts: 102	AP 15400 Question Hi Guys, I just bought the silver dial AP RO 15400 from Switzerland, although at a higher price compared to other countries including mine, but since its not available in my local AD decided to get it while im on vacation there. I noticed after inspecting it at home, it has a few hairline scratches at the caseback, I thought that since its in Switzerland, the handling/shipping could minimized these kinds of things. I know over time It will accumulate scratches from daily wear,but kind of annoyed that other people scratched it first. aside from these, the watch is in great shape, keeps good time +3secs. I wonder any of you guys experience getting a brandnew watch with these kinds of issues, or should I be worried that the watch was mishandled.. Thanks!

31 October 2013, 07:52 PM	#2
scimps Banned Join Date: May 2013 Location: uk Posts: 487	Seems like a shame. And I feel your discontent. However. Just think you might of done it sooner or later anyway!!! Chin up. And enjoy it

31 October 2013, 08:10 PM	#3
travisb "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,802	The hairlines are likely from the bracelet coming in contact with the caseback. No biggie. Enjoy your new Oak!! It's a great watch!

31 October 2013, 08:16 PM	#4
Alain Lee "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: Alain Lee Location: Philippines Watch: Submariner Posts: 102	Yup thats what I thought was the cause. As I remember the AD said the watch just recently been brought to the shop. only inspected the dial at close, making sure no foreign objects are present, misaligned hands etc..forgot to check the caseback though...anyway, Like I said this will happen sooner or later, just a bit of annoyed that Im not the one who scratched it first. But in fairness, overall its indeed a great watch :)

31 October 2013, 08:33 PM	#5
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	You've gone thru the stress of buying it, now time to relax and really enjoy your beautiful watch.

1 November 2013, 04:05 PM	#6
redsubby "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Henry Location: TW/SoCal Posts: 1,632	I have a 15400 but don't recall the bracelet could touch the case back.

1 November 2013, 11:11 PM	#7
kilyung "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,950	Relax and enjoy. You won't notice it on your wrist.

2 November 2013, 01:00 AM	#8
Alain Lee "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: Alain Lee Location: Philippines Watch: Submariner Posts: 102	Indeed the bracelet can touch the case back. Very clumsy for them to scratched it this way. Luckily it's not visible when worn. And I'm afraid to touched it up because of the circular pattern. Already informed the AD re the issue. Just so they know.

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