Rare mistake from watch maker?

[Tzc79]

Recently I bought my RO for servicing through the boutique. After accessing the problem, they sent it back to HQ and got my dial replaced. The new dial has the wordings of the "AUDEMARS PIGUET" in white font instead of the usual black fonts. After checking with the service centre, they confirm that the watch maker has made an error and offered to take my watch back to replace the dial. I have concerns and ponder whether to part with my watch agaon for another good 3 months and to get it back with other wrong modification. Or should I leave it as it is since the fonts colour is different. Will there be any issue in future if I need to send my watch for maintenance in future? Any opinions??

[l_chissle]

Let's see a pic! If it looked nice, I'd probably keep it the way it is.

[bullies]

They confirmed the dial (assuming it's in writing) so you should be good for future servicing needs.
As for keeping it or not, do you like it or would you prefer it in black?

[Willyjo]

Piece unique. I would probably keep it


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[Henrimontgomery]

This historically significant, rare and highly desirable “error dial” from AP is today offered at la reserve by Phillips. I have a reserve bid here with maître l’huissier for 300’000.-

[In-N-Out]

need pics. value of watch is higher with the mistake probably

[macrowatch]

Originally Posted by willyjo

piece unique. I would probably keep it


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+1.

[PT_91]

Originally Posted by Henrimontgomery

This historically significant, rare and highly desirable “error dial” from AP is today offered at la reserve by Phillips. I have a reserve bid here with maître l’huissier for 300’000.-

Love it :-D

[TopherMins]

My Music Edition 37mm ROO has an error on the dial. One of the markers is not the same color as the rest in the vertical column of colors. AP confirmed the error and offered to change the dial but I will keep as is.

[Henrimontgomery]

Originally Posted by TopherMins

My Music Edition 37mm ROO has an error on the dial. One of the markers is not the same color as the rest in the vertical column of colors. AP confirmed the error and offered to change the dial but I will keep as is.

You have the new music edition? Can you share pictures!

[TopherMins]

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[Tzc79]

The photo of the watch per requested

[HMHM]

Personally, I would get it rectified. The white font looks ghastly…

[~JJ]

I’d be sending that one back. White just looks off with the overall composition.

[gretch6364]

Originally Posted by TopherMins

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That would drive me nuts....I would get fixed, lol

[Tzc79]

Personally at the first look its kinda cute but doesnt stand out like the black font. It took me a while to appreciate the white fonts ..since i hardly see any combi like that on a RO..anyone come across any model that is set in this white font on this gold dial combi?

[Gandor]

Originally Posted by Tzc79

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Wow I do not like that text but I can see how some collectors could really like this kind of error, it's pretty crazy.

[ExplorerI]

Yeah not a fan I’d get them to fix it

[Tzc79]

Originally Posted by Gandor

Wow I do not like that text but I can see how some collectors could really like this kind of error, it's pretty crazy.

Quite surprised that this error can happen..let's see what AP proposed to make thing right

[VogelPhoenix]

Originally Posted by Tzc79

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Someone must have been intoxicated. I'd probably get that fixed, if I was planning to wear the watch (Killer watch, btw!).

[Reign]

I’d keep that, pretty cool


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[ATO]

1. I would keep it, piece unique
2. Surprised it slipped through so many parties to reach the customer's hand

[dh1]

Originally Posted by Tzc79

The photo of the watch per requested

Is that a 5402BA or 14802BA?

[aldyrifqi]

Originally Posted by TopherMins

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i don't see anything wrong. can someone show me which one is wrong?

[Tzc79]

Originally Posted by dh1

Is that a 5402BA or 14802BA?

This is 14802ba

[Henrimontgomery]

Originally Posted by aldyrifqi

i don't see anything wrong. can someone show me which one is wrong?

Each “column” has a gradient. The rightmost one, has a white mark (top) instead of red.

[Willyjo]

Originally Posted by Henrimontgomery

Each “column” has a gradient. The rightmost one, has a white mark (top) instead of red.

Eagle eye! I wouldn’t have caught that


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[l_chissle]

The music edition I'd def keep.

The 14802BA, after looking at it a few times, it's growing on me. Really makes the AP at 12 o'clock pop more. I think I do like it... I'd get the documentation to back this up though just in case you ever want to sell.

[dh1]

Originally Posted by Tzc79

This is 14802ba

Very nice.

Curious though: with a vintage piece like that, why did you end up replacing the entire dial?

[Tzc79]

Originally Posted by l_chissle

The music edition I'd def keep.

The 14802BA, after looking at it a few times, it's growing on me. Really makes the AP at 12 o'clock pop more. I think I do like it... I'd get the documentation to back this up though just in case you ever want to sell.

Fortunately I have requested for a certificate of authentication to be issued and it does come with photo of the 14802BA with the white fonts on the dial. As I am not so much concern about selling, my worry that the AP refuses to take in my watch for any maintenance in the future.