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10 August 2018, 11:45 PM | #1 |
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Aquanaut 5167A-001 service/repair
I have a Patek Philippe Aquanaut 5167A-001 which I bought new from my AD 4 years old. The watch has been stored mostly and has had very little use (less than 3 months in 4 years). I got it out of storage a few weeks ago for the summer and it was working fine. A week ago, it stopped running over night. I wound it, but the auto-winding did not seem to keep the watch working. Yesterday I tried winding with the crown 60 turns to ensure a full wind). It ran a few minutes, but stopped again, I guess it will need to be returned to Patek Philippe for repair/servicing.
I understand external finishing, dial, crystal, hands are extra if replaced, but the watch is mint so will not need that. Does the service cost include replacing the broken movement parts to get the movement working again or is that extra as well? |
11 August 2018, 07:22 AM | #2 |
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You should call the London Salon and ask. Or if you are near there, probably best to drop it off there for servicing.
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11 August 2018, 08:31 AM | #3 |
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Should be under warranty....we’ll if a Rolex .
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2 year warranty for such an expensive piece seems ridiculous and not even transferable. Heard horror stories from my local dealer about service wait times. Good luck.
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11 August 2018, 05:35 PM | #6 |
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Incorrect regarding the warranty — it’s fully transferable between owners. |
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To the OP.....
Most likely it need to be service... If nothing is major, parts is included doing service... If it a major parts of the movement that is broken, then you have to pay for that parts.... Quote:
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12 August 2018, 06:25 AM | #8 |
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Hmm, i am probably wrong but seems to be a lot of confusion about that in USA. Many threads on this same issue on trf https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=515113 Ridiculous repair times, comparatively short warranties that may or may not follow the watch....seems lame. |
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12 August 2018, 10:30 AM | #10 |
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Four seems short., daily beater Rolex is every 10. Did OP really only wear his Patek for four months in four years? Patek should easily cover repair under warranty. What are service times, 2 to 3 months?
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I think the issue was caused through lack of use/storage and the oils were not moved around enough. Although I have a 20 year old seamaster never serviced, a 1968 Bolova Astronaut and Space View still going strong (great USA engineering) I guess it is just bad luck, the AD has confirmed £930 and service includes movement parts, but no external parts finishing. It will take around 8 weeks. Much less than I was expecting £250 a year, but I will be wearing it a lot more at least while it under warranty. |
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Good attitude about the service. Get it done and enjoy your watch.
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I get both sides of this argument but I wouldn't make a big fuss about it if it were me. I would likely point out that its only been 4 years and surprised it had an issue. If they took care of it, great. If not, 1k every 4 years would be ok with me. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro |
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Lack of use, as here, can lead to prematurely dried up oils which have migrated to from form micro snags in the movement. Always best to run the movement at least twice a month for 24 hours or so. I bought a sealed PP grand complication four years old and it had issues, out of the seal, requiring a full overhaul service.
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14 August 2018, 01:57 AM | #15 |
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Just had an update from AD it is now 16 week repair time
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