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Old 11 September 2020, 02:30 AM   #1
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Screws stripped on back of watch

I found this AP for sale online and noticed some damage to the screws on the underside of the watch. It looks like someone really wrenched on them and perhaps stripped them slightly. Are these screws susceptible to this type of damage? Can these be replaced? Any help is appreciated.




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Old 11 September 2020, 02:33 AM   #2
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Those screws can be replaced but what I would be concerned about is why they were stripped ?

This tells me it wasn’t AP that attempted to or even worse opened the case. Does the movement still have all original pieces in it ? Has it been tampered with ?
The owner didn’t even want to outlay the cost to replace screws before sale, what other costs did they skimp on ?
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Old 11 September 2020, 02:34 AM   #3
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Old 11 September 2020, 02:34 AM   #4
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Old 11 September 2020, 02:39 AM   #5
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Old 11 September 2020, 03:07 AM   #6
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I mean, just move on. Why think about it? I guess I can figure the reason, but that's just one more hint to look elsewhere ...
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Old 11 September 2020, 03:58 AM   #7
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I would stay away from this one... Even if the watch is the real deal, some one who is not qualified opened it, or at least tried to. That's not a good situation. I would not trust anyone that is not APSC to open the watch. APSC watchmakers likely won't ruin the screws and if they did, they will replace them before returning the watch.
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Old 11 September 2020, 04:42 AM   #8
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Old 11 September 2020, 07:46 AM   #9
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Looks totally off to me too
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Old 12 September 2020, 08:50 AM   #10
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I’m certain it’s not fake, but having someone do this kind of damage means they clearly weren’t certified to work on the watch. It wasn’t even something I was looking to buy, just curious if this is common.


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Old 12 September 2020, 10:16 AM   #11
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It's a fake watch mate.


'Royal Oak' engraving should be much deeper, case-back screws are too recessed and the entire movement is a cheap asian movement with no finishing at all.
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Old 12 September 2020, 10:57 AM   #13
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It's a fake watch mate.


'Royal Oak' engraving should be much deeper, case-back screws are too recessed and the entire movement is a cheap asian movement with no finishing at all.

After seeing your reply I messaged the dealer. Without even replying, they pulled down the listing. Good eye! I know nothing about AP and thought the dealer was more reputable.


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