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Lrlx · 24 October 2014, 12:13 PM

Hello all - I'm about to send my AP for its 3rd year warranty certification/water test. Is it advisable to mail it to the Clearwater FL location myself, or drop it off to the AD? Are there any pro's or con's to either approach?

srvrf · 24 October 2014, 12:22 PM

I can only speak from my experience--I send directly to AP. I live over an hour away from an AD and I didn't purchase the watch from them. So I've had no problem sending directly to Clearwater. Include a letter stating what you want done and of course ship it insured. You can also do it like Rolex and send it registered mail with tamper-proof tape for maximum security. Registered mail also allows for higher insurance values. So I'd say put the watch and instructions with contact information in a zip lock bag, then lots of bubble wrap and send it in. You'll get a confirmatory phone call within a day or two of them receiving it. I've recently dealt with Betsy there and have nothing but praise.

Baco Noir · 24 October 2014, 01:20 PM

Registered mail is slow but secure and allows full insurance value. If you use another carrier, call to verify they can cover the full value.

chiko323 · 24 October 2014, 01:51 PM

When I sent mine in I used registered mail because they were the only service that would cover the full value unless you can use parcel pro. Miraculously, registered only took two days to get from boston to clearwater for me

Hairdude1 · 24 October 2014, 03:16 PM

I always call ahead to APSC letting them know I am sending overnight. I have used old Rolex service boxes put inside either a UPS or FEDEX box and then overnighted. Also including a letter what my wishes are with my timepiece

Slider817 · 24 October 2014, 09:21 PM

If you live in NY why not just drop it off at the AP Boutique?

Give yourself a chance to browse some of other models in the metal? Unless it's a big hassle to get to the boutique.

24 October 2014, 12:13 PM	#1
Lrlx "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: ny Posts: 292	Sending AP in for service Hello all - I'm about to send my AP for its 3rd year warranty certification/water test. Is it advisable to mail it to the Clearwater FL location myself, or drop it off to the AD? Are there any pro's or con's to either approach?

24 October 2014, 01:20 PM	#3
Baco Noir "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Roger Location: Colorado Watch: this ya'll Posts: 4,828	Registered mail is slow but secure and allows full insurance value. If you use another carrier, call to verify they can cover the full value. __________________ Current Collection: Rolex 116710BLNR & 216570 polar Explorer II; Omega Apollo 8 Speedmaster; Tudor BB Bronze Bucherer Blue Edition; Heuer Heritage Autavia; Nomos Club Sport Neomatik 42; Breitling Aerospace, Avenger Blackbird, & Superocean 44; Seiko Black Monster; Mickey Mouse Timex Electric; and dare I say it...an Apple Watch too

24 October 2014, 03:16 PM	#5
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	I always call ahead to APSC letting them know I am sending overnight. I have used old Rolex service boxes put inside either a UPS or FEDEX box and then overnighted. Also including a letter what my wishes are with my timepiece __________________ Instagram: @Hairdude Watches in Collection 5070R, 5522A, 214270 MK1, 228238 16750, 26401, 5711, 116718, 116710LN, 116300, 16710"Coke", 372, 15300, 15703 (All Flipped) Official Member "Perpetual 30" Las Vegas GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas Int'l GTG 2018

24 October 2014, 12:22 PM	#2
srvrf 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Steve Location: Indiana Watch: PP/AP/VC Posts: 2,096	I can only speak from my experience--I send directly to AP. I live over an hour away from an AD and I didn't purchase the watch from them. So I've had no problem sending directly to Clearwater. Include a letter stating what you want done and of course ship it insured. You can also do it like Rolex and send it registered mail with tamper-proof tape for maximum security. Registered mail also allows for higher insurance values. So I'd say put the watch and instructions with contact information in a zip lock bag, then lots of bubble wrap and send it in. You'll get a confirmatory phone call within a day or two of them receiving it. I've recently dealt with Betsy there and have nothing but praise.

24 October 2014, 01:51 PM	#4
chiko323 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: MA Watch: AP & Rolex Posts: 953	When I sent mine in I used registered mail because they were the only service that would cover the full value unless you can use parcel pro. Miraculously, registered only took two days to get from boston to clearwater for me

24 October 2014, 09:21 PM	#6
Slider817 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: William Location: New York Watch: Journe, AP & Lange Posts: 868	If you live in NY why not just drop it off at the AP Boutique? Give yourself a chance to browse some of other models in the metal? Unless it's a big hassle to get to the boutique.

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