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radika · 26 January 2018, 01:44 PM

I'm wondering what's your policy on polished AP RO that's been polished outside the service center? Is it a no-go? Why?

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OP15 · 26 January 2018, 01:49 PM

If I were to get mine polished, I would only let AP do the work. It’s hard to keep the proper lines. And it only gets harder and harder with multiple attempts. But just my opinion.

HK Islandboy · 26 January 2018, 09:54 PM

No go for me.

Rachdanon · 26 January 2018, 10:05 PM

why even polish. Let time be etched on the metal and not just the dial. ...woah... where did those profound words suddenly come from? ....haha

tyler1980 · 26 January 2018, 10:14 PM

would you like to fly an airline that sends their planes to a boat mechanic when they need servicing?

Same principle

Andrés G · 26 January 2018, 10:24 PM

It’s a no go. Nobody finishes watches like AP.

Ziperian · 26 January 2018, 10:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rachdanon

why even polish. Let time be etched on the metal and not just the dial. ...woah... where did those profound words suddenly come from? ....haha

I like this. It would be a no go for me.

benlee · 26 January 2018, 11:42 PM

No for me. And that goes for servicing of any parts internally not done by AP.

solrac6262 · 27 January 2018, 01:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tyler1980

would you like to fly an airline that sends their planes to a boat mechanic when they need servicing?

Same principle

lmao

V25V · 27 January 2018, 02:16 AM

Zero chance. Nobody can replicate the finish on these like AP themselves. Don't touch it.

GB-man · 27 January 2018, 02:20 AM

Generally no way. There certainly are individuals outside of AP who I think could do the work (beau at LAWW) but best to leave it to AP in case you're unhappy with the result for any reason.

sssteel · 27 January 2018, 02:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tyler1980

would you like to fly an airline that sends their planes to a boat mechanic when they need servicing?

Same principle

Best. Comment. Ever.

Peterandwatches · 27 January 2018, 02:34 AM

I wouldn't even have AP polish. I like a little character on my watches.

singe89 · 27 January 2018, 03:10 AM

only AP for polish and service. They have very reasonable prices and quick turnaround times with 2 year warranty and a nice leather travel case. why not use them?

I wouldnt buy and AP that has been polished by someone other than AP too easy to destroy the lines of the watch. I dont even like buying used APs for fear they have been polished at all.

mobster600 · 27 January 2018, 03:48 AM

If you plan on selling anytime- Don’t do it

Keeping it forever- sure do anything to it

AK797 · 27 January 2018, 05:08 AM

Was it here that we had someone have their AP polished by was it Watchfinder? Think it came out well, altho they are now linked officially to AP.

bayerische · 27 January 2018, 07:27 AM

No!!!

SpeedyTuomas · 27 January 2018, 07:32 AM

No polish, please.

2nastie · 27 January 2018, 07:33 AM

I'm a big fan originality so I would say no re-polish APSC or not.

If for some reason it was an absolute must, then APSC only.

Xerxes77 · 27 January 2018, 07:38 AM

It’s hard to maintain the line of the watch and bracelet for a non AP polish

goog53 · 27 January 2018, 08:14 AM

ABSOLUTE NO! Remember you get what you pay for. If polished by some random watch maker the piece couldve also been opened at some point for all we know so I’d stay away

Submarino · 27 January 2018, 11:49 PM

Never. Why would you buy a watch that has been polished outside of AP? To polish that watch someone had to open it and disassemble the case. Would you trust other than AP to do such thing? I wouldn't. Plus AP has a special polishing machine with an inverted set up that allows for them to recut and redo the chamfers as they came out of the manufacture.

Chute · 28 January 2018, 02:06 PM

If the non-AP polisher worked for many years at AP, then maybe.

Otherwise only AP.

bayerische · 28 January 2018, 02:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tyler1980

would you like to fly an airline that sends their planes to a boat mechanic when they need servicing?

Same principle

lol!!!!

bayerische · 28 January 2018, 02:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2nastie

I'm a big fan originality so I would say no re-polish APSC or not.

If for some reason it was an absolute must, then APSC only.

Good man!

26 January 2018, 01:44 PM	#1
radika "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Jakarta Posts: 30	Polished AP? Yes/no? I'm wondering what's your policy on polished AP RO that's been polished outside the service center? Is it a no-go? Why? Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk

26 January 2018, 11:42 PM	#8
benlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Ben Location: SIN & JKT Watch: Rolex, AP, PP Posts: 9,874	No for me. And that goes for servicing of any parts internally not done by AP. __________________ Follow me on Instagram : benlee789

27 January 2018, 02:20 AM	#11
GB-man 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,593	Generally no way. There certainly are individuals outside of AP who I think could do the work (beau at LAWW) but best to leave it to AP in case you're unhappy with the result for any reason. __________________

27 January 2018, 07:27 AM	#17
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	No!!! __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

27 January 2018, 08:14 AM	#21
goog53 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Mike G Location: Ohio Watch: Rolex-Patek-AP Posts: 3,080	ABSOLUTE NO! Remember you get what you pay for. If polished by some random watch maker the piece couldve also been opened at some point for all we know so I’d stay away __________________ The only thing better than the watches are the people behind them. "The best watch in the world is the one that's on your wrist." Morgan King "Do you like having a good time? Then you need a good watch!" Rocky Balboa

26 January 2018, 01:49 PM	#2
OP15 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: Andrew Location: USA Posts: 542	If I were to get mine polished, I would only let AP do the work. It’s hard to keep the proper lines. And it only gets harder and harder with multiple attempts. But just my opinion.

26 January 2018, 09:54 PM	#3
HK Islandboy "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Hong Kong Watch: AP Posts: 3,825	No go for me.

26 January 2018, 10:05 PM	#4
Rachdanon "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Singapore Posts: 266	why even polish. Let time be etched on the metal and not just the dial. ...woah... where did those profound words suddenly come from? ....haha

26 January 2018, 10:14 PM	#5
tyler1980 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Houston Posts: 17,619	would you like to fly an airline that sends their planes to a boat mechanic when they need servicing? Same principle

26 January 2018, 10:24 PM	#6
Andrés G "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Guatemala Posts: 3,392	It’s a no go. Nobody finishes watches like AP.

27 January 2018, 02:16 AM	#10
V25V "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: USA Posts: 4,416	Zero chance. Nobody can replicate the finish on these like AP themselves. Don't touch it.

27 January 2018, 02:34 AM	#13
Peterandwatches "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: WA Watch: 5167/15400/Sub/JLC Posts: 1,023	I wouldn't even have AP polish. I like a little character on my watches.

27 January 2018, 03:10 AM	#14
singe89 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Jim Location: Orange County, CA Watch: Rolex, AP & Patek Posts: 3,752	only AP for polish and service. They have very reasonable prices and quick turnaround times with 2 year warranty and a nice leather travel case. why not use them? I wouldnt buy and AP that has been polished by someone other than AP too easy to destroy the lines of the watch. I dont even like buying used APs for fear they have been polished at all.

27 January 2018, 03:48 AM	#15
mobster600 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: USA Watch: Yes Posts: 1,509	If you plan on selling anytime- Don’t do it Keeping it forever- sure do anything to it

27 January 2018, 05:08 AM	#16
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	Was it here that we had someone have their AP polished by was it Watchfinder? Think it came out well, altho they are now linked officially to AP.

27 January 2018, 07:32 AM	#18
SpeedyTuomas "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Finland Posts: 652	No polish, please.

27 January 2018, 07:33 AM	#19
2nastie "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: YVR Watch: Time Only Posts: 2,332	I'm a big fan originality so I would say no re-polish APSC or not. If for some reason it was an absolute must, then APSC only.

27 January 2018, 07:38 AM	#20
Xerxes77 Banned Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Home! Posts: 3,307	It’s hard to maintain the line of the watch and bracelet for a non AP polish

27 January 2018, 11:49 PM	#22
Submarino "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Mr. H Location: Dallas Watch: them for me! Posts: 7,180	Never. Why would you buy a watch that has been polished outside of AP? To polish that watch someone had to open it and disassemble the case. Would you trust other than AP to do such thing? I wouldn't. Plus AP has a special polishing machine with an inverted set up that allows for them to recut and redo the chamfers as they came out of the manufacture. __________________ WATCHES ARE THE NEW CURRENCY!/ MEMBER 27491/OFFICIALLY DESIGNATED OLD TIMER /AP OWNERS CLUB MEMBER Instagram @watchcollectinglifestyle

28 January 2018, 02:06 PM	#23
Chute "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Chris Location: Austin Watch: 6 digit Rolex+APRO Posts: 1,564	If the non-AP polisher worked for many years at AP, then maybe. Otherwise only AP.

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