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Gigaton Punch · 28 February 2018, 01:39 AM

If a take my watch and warranty card to a boutique, will they authenticate them? Anybody have experiences?

Thanks!

AK797 · 28 February 2018, 03:43 AM

Yes should be no problem. Show us pics, front and back , and we can too.

Xerxes77 · 28 February 2018, 04:57 AM

Shure

Chadridv · 28 February 2018, 05:03 AM

I’ve called the AP boutique to confirm warranty status on prospective Pre-Owned purchases. Hey e been able to tell me the original purchase date and warranty status just by providing them with the serial/case numbers.

That’s not to say someone could be providing you with numbers from a different watch, but it’s a good start.

Gigaton Punch · 8 March 2018, 01:45 AM

I actually went to the AP boutique to confirm authenticity by simply (and quickly) looking at the watch and entering the serial number into their database, they were able to confirm that it's authentic. But what bothered me is that they didn't feel the need to carefully examine the watch and movement. Though, they said they know a fake right away when they see one.

Anyone else have an experience like this? Is this enough or should I request a closer examination?

Fyi, the number on the warranty card matches the back of the case back.

2nastie · 8 March 2018, 03:54 AM

I also assume the APSC can authenticate the warranty period via their system as well. Perhaps you can give them a shout.

In terms of authenticity, if you take it to them in person it should probably work. However, as a disclaimer they also tend to say they can't authenticate every single part of the watch.

If you are able to provide some pictures on the forums, the members on here can probably give you a good guidance as well.

Cheers!

AK797 · 8 March 2018, 04:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Gigaton Punch

I actually went to the AP boutique to confirm authenticity by simply (and quickly) looking at the watch and entering the serial number into their database, they were able to confirm that it's authentic. But what bothered me is that they didn't feel the need to carefully examine the watch and movement. Though, they said they know a fake right away when they see one.

Anyone else have an experience like this? Is this enough or should I request a closer examination?

Fyi, the number on the warranty card matches the back of the case back.

If it's a PM or open caseback then a quick glance and feel will be enough, but if not then I'd like some real inspection as well as checking SN, what's the watch?

AshAP · 8 March 2018, 05:15 AM

My guess is that since AP isn’t a charity if you want a more in depth analysis of the watch then you’ll need to pay for a service. Just my opinion.

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AshAP · 8 March 2018, 05:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Gigaton Punch

But what bothered me is that they didn't feel the need to carefully examine the watch and movement. Though, they said they know a fake right away when they see one.

Anyone else have an experience like this? Is this enough or should I request a closer examination?

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It seems that you’re still worried that it’s fake so I can’t understand why you’d buy it in the first place? Don’t you trust the seller?

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tyler1980 · 8 March 2018, 06:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Gigaton Punch

I actually went to the AP boutique to confirm authenticity by simply (and quickly) looking at the watch and entering the serial number into their database, they were able to confirm that it's authentic. But what bothered me is that they didn't feel the need to carefully examine the watch and movement. Though, they said they know a fake right away when they see one.

Anyone else have an experience like this? Is this enough or should I request a closer examination?

Fyi, the number on the warranty card matches the back of the case back.

they will not authenticate in the way you are suggesting at a boutique. It has to go to Switzerland. There is a procedure and this is it:

mickyd329 · 8 March 2018, 04:43 PM

The good news is that your watch is an open case back. I have yet to see that movement replicated properly. Position of the bridge is always a dead give away on the fakes.

sitkenneth · 8 March 2018, 05:02 PM

Though not 100% bullet proof, I think one could add the watch “my collection” under his registered AP account. He will need to input both the case back # and the warranty # on the warranty booklet. While the case back # can easily be faked, the warranty # should be quite impossible to.

Amiroo · 9 March 2018, 09:03 AM

With say a 15400, the movement is a give away whether it is fake or not. But what about a chronograph? Tough to know for sure a 26320 or 26331 isn't fake...

Takonwong · 9 March 2018, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by sitkenneth

though not 100% bullet proof, i think one could add the watch “my collection” under his registered ap account. He will need to input both the case back # and the warranty # on the warranty booklet. While the case back # can easily be faked, the warranty # should be quite impossible to.

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ocN55 · 9 September 2019, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by tyler1980

they will not authenticate in the way you are suggesting at a boutique. It has to go to Switzerland. There is a procedure and this is it:

hate to revive such an old thread but does anyone have experience with sending their AP in for a copy of papers? Also known as "archive papers"?

28 February 2018, 01:39 AM	#1
Gigaton Punch "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: USA Posts: 136	Will AP boutique authenticate watch and warranty? If a take my watch and warranty card to a boutique, will they authenticate them? Anybody have experiences? Thanks!

28 February 2018, 05:03 AM	#4
Chadridv "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chadri Location: LI, NY Watch: 116610LV Posts: 11,358	I’ve called the AP boutique to confirm warranty status on prospective Pre-Owned purchases. Hey e been able to tell me the original purchase date and warranty status just by providing them with the serial/case numbers. That’s not to say someone could be providing you with numbers from a different watch, but it’s a good start. __________________ - i͞n͟s͞t͟a͞g͞r͟a͞m͞ @ⓒⓄⓁⒹⓒⒶⓈⒺⓦⒶⒶⓉⒸⒽⒺⓈ

8 March 2018, 04:43 PM	#11
mickyd329 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Socal Watch: AP/PP/Rolex Posts: 2,114	The good news is that your watch is an open case back. I have yet to see that movement replicated properly. Position of the bridge is always a dead give away on the fakes. __________________ PP 5205G-013/ PP 5212A / AP 26240CE / AP 15416CE /26574 st QP/ AP 50th 16202st /AP 15500st Black / AP 26405CE / AP 77350CE / AP 15551st / AP 67540sk / Rolex 116500 Panda / Rolex 126710 BLRO / Rolex 126610LV Green / Rolex 16570 Black/ Rolex 116300 Blue / Rolex 126710 BLNR / Rolex 126710 GRNR

9 March 2018, 09:03 AM	#13
Amiroo "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Canada Watch: Royal Oak Chrono Posts: 301	With say a 15400, the movement is a give away whether it is fake or not. But what about a chronograph? Tough to know for sure a 26320 or 26331 isn't fake... __________________ Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Chronograph 26331OR Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 15400OR Rolex Day-Date II 218235 Rolex GMT-Master II BLNR 116710

28 February 2018, 03:43 AM	#2
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	Yes should be no problem. Show us pics, front and back , and we can too.

28 February 2018, 04:57 AM	#3
Xerxes77 Banned Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Home! Posts: 3,307	Shure

8 March 2018, 01:45 AM	#5
Gigaton Punch "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: USA Posts: 136	I actually went to the AP boutique to confirm authenticity by simply (and quickly) looking at the watch and entering the serial number into their database, they were able to confirm that it's authentic. But what bothered me is that they didn't feel the need to carefully examine the watch and movement. Though, they said they know a fake right away when they see one. Anyone else have an experience like this? Is this enough or should I request a closer examination? Fyi, the number on the warranty card matches the back of the case back.

8 March 2018, 03:54 AM	#6
2nastie "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: YVR Watch: Time Only Posts: 2,332	I also assume the APSC can authenticate the warranty period via their system as well. Perhaps you can give them a shout. In terms of authenticity, if you take it to them in person it should probably work. However, as a disclaimer they also tend to say they can't authenticate every single part of the watch. If you are able to provide some pictures on the forums, the members on here can probably give you a good guidance as well. Cheers!

8 March 2018, 05:15 AM	#8
AshAP "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Ash Location: UK Watch: AP Royal Oak Posts: 4,544	My guess is that since AP isn’t a charity if you want a more in depth analysis of the watch then you’ll need to pay for a service. Just my opinion. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

8 March 2018, 05:02 PM	#12
sitkenneth "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Real Name: Ken Location: HK Watch: AP SS Jumbo Posts: 41	Though not 100% bullet proof, I think one could add the watch “my collection” under his registered AP account. He will need to input both the case back # and the warranty # on the warranty booklet. While the case back # can easily be faked, the warranty # should be quite impossible to.

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