Rotor customisation by Audemars Piguet

[kingofthehill]

All,

I understand that Audemars Piguet offer a rotor customisation programme. May I ask if anyone is able to share additional information and perhaps their personal experience of this programme (perhaps including pictures of the customised rotors)? In particular, I would be interested in the price of various designs (as I understand this is based on the complexity), whether it is true that this service is offered free of cost for boutique customers and whether one has the option of returning to the original rotor (perhaps at the time of service)?

Thanks!

[Hairdude1]

I would like to know as well

[arnage]

Anecdotally, I've heard from around $3k to $7k, depending on if you're just using initials for the rotor, or a custom design (e.g. logo, crest, etc)

[2nastie]

I believe another fellow member asked about this customization before. I don't have any experience, but Eric Ku had his 15202 customized (rotor).

https://instagram.com/p/BMXTVotjz_f/

Cheers!

[Foxman2k]

That's awesome


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[Hairdude1]

Originally Posted by 2nastie

I believe another fellow member asked about this customization before. I don't have any experience, but Eric Ku had his 15202 customized (rotor).

https://instagram.com/p/BMXTVotjz_f/

Cheers!

Nice!

[GB-man]

I was quoted $7300 USD and 4 months lead time by AP NY.

This was for initials on a 15202st and that figure is in addition to retail price of course.

[Manofsteelpt]

Originally Posted by 2nastie

I believe another fellow member asked about this customization before. I don't have any experience, but Eric Ku had his 15202 customized (rotor).

https://instagram.com/p/BMXTVotjz_f/

Cheers!

Wow, they changed the dial too. I wonder if they would've just added the blue date wheel to the older model?

[tyler1980]

Originally Posted by kingofthehill

All,

I understand that Audemars Piguet offer a rotor customisation programme. May I ask if anyone is able to share additional information and perhaps their personal experience of this programme (perhaps including pictures of the customised rotors)? In particular, I would be interested in the price of various designs (as I understand this is based on the complexity), whether it is true that this service is offered free of cost for boutique customers and whether one has the option of returning to the original rotor (perhaps at the time of service)?

Thanks!

AFAIK its available on the 15202 and RO PC. Both of those rotors are the same and different than a 3120 rotor. AP's website does note that this is possible on the page for both the 15202 and PC. I don't know if it is available on all models or just those based on the ultra thin movement as the 15202 and PC I think are both based on the same base movement. Im sure with the high complications though they would probably do it if requested.

If i ever get a 15202 Im doing it for sure.

[SC11]

Cheaper to change my name to

Andrew Potter

[RHIII]

Now THIS is cool.

This may have changed the dynamic of my next purchase...


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[bayerische]

Originally Posted by Foxman2k

That's awesome


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It is!

[SC11]

Has anyone enquiried about other models?

[tyler1980]

Originally Posted by SC11

Has anyone enquiried about other models?

I'm sure the ROC is an option, but you are going to have to take their word for it that they did it.

[Heff]

Originally Posted by SC11

Cheaper to change my name to



Andrew Potter

Exactly. A little too rich for me. $7300 to have my initials on a rotor that I will barely see? I don’t have it like that.


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[tyler1980]

Originally Posted by Heff

Exactly. A little too rich for me. $7300 to have my initials on a rotor that I will barely see? I don’t have it like that.


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i would not do it for a piece i might flip and it would 100% have to be a keeper. So for one that is getting passed down its more than worth it as it would become more special especially for the person who would get it someday.

Im a sucker for getting stuff monogrammed though.

[SC11]

Originally Posted by tyler1980

I'm sure the ROC is an option, but you are going to have to take their word for it that they did it.

I could just tell everyone it's done regardless

Originally Posted by tyler1980

i would not do it for a piece i might flip and it would 100% have to be a keeper. So for one that is getting passed down its more than worth it as it would become more special especially for the person who would get it someday.

Im a sucker for getting stuff monogrammed though.

I'm actually going to see if I can find a 15202st to view, I've only ever seen the 15400 blue so want to see how the 15202 dial differs I've heard it's more of a muted blue, typically I'm not a fan of blue dial watches but I may let it pass to add one.

Another option but guessing I'm not high enough up the importance ladder to get a custom 15202st with black dial commissioned.

[subtona]

Maybe if I was so incurable famous that it would fetch more in resale with my name on it...

but alas, for better or worse, I am mostly anonymous.

[jem7v]

Originally Posted by SC11

Another option but guessing I'm not high enough up the importance ladder to get a custom 15202st with black dial commissioned.

I have seen only one like this. Really don't understand why they don't offer the 15202 in black, or even white. I'd even take it in the new grey dial.

[macrowatch]

Just in case of use to anyone since I am going through the process, at least as of 2022, custom rotor or 15202 or 26572 is possible (don't know about 16202, but presumably anyone that has a 16202 probably doesn't want to take the 50th rotor off). Quoted starting price range of 5200 + partial service for water proof/seal again. And then price goes up from there depending on complexity after the artisan evaluates request.

[JettyOne]

Answer is a solid “no” for all 50th rotors. They will however engrave between the bolts on back. Costs me $900. $500 for engraving and $400 for “water resistance” testings.


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[sechsgang]

I have a custom rotor on mine, which was as far as I know, and the boutique mentioned the last delivered 15202ST in march of this year. It was something like 4k ish for my little dinosaur logo and sine qua non on top of it. Process does take a while, and I hear there's a ton of interest in the program now, but its so amazingly cool and unique.

[sechsgang]

Originally Posted by sechsgang

I have a custom rotor on mine, which was as far as I know, and the boutique mentioned the last delivered 15202ST in march of this year. It was something like 4k ish for my little dinosaur logo and sine qua non on top of it and initials on the case back surround but that is definitely going up in the future. Process does take a while, and I hear there's a ton of interest in the program now, but its so amazingly cool and unique.

Meant to edit the post above, but this works lol.

[tcpx]

Originally Posted by sechsgang

Meant to edit the post above, but this works lol.

Man that’s so cool, I love it!

[squall1]

That's very cool, thanks for sharing!

[ATO]

Originally Posted by tcpx

Man that’s so cool, I love it!

Very very cool, great stuff !!!!!

[Willyjo]

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[vipereaper30]

Had no idea, this is a cool option and not to bad at $7k!

[dmash]

That is absolutely amazing with the dinosaur! Haha what's the story behind that? Mind sharing?!

[Ghost410]

The tiny dinosaur is awesome