polishing a ROC

[ashil1982]

now that my 2005 ROC is starting to lose time (not much) i'm thinking of sending it in for a service and valet... its pretty scratched up but nothing i cant live with. I would avoid having it polished if i wasnt 100% sure it would still have those nice sharp edges

How has you're experience been with AP service/valet?

thanks

[Submarino]

AP service centers are the only ones qualified to do a good polishing job on a Royal Oak. My vintage 5402 looks like new after the visit to the spa.

[TSW]

As Hal already said, Never leave your AP with anybody but APSC.

Your watch will look like brand new if it hasn't got deep dents in the bezel.
AP only polish it 3-5 times depending it's wear, Then they offer a replacement bezel as optional.

[cdnyc]

Also, replacement bezels in SS are only about $800 I believe, so you don't have to go crazy rationing out your polishings.

[ashil1982]

that 5402 looks to be in great shape!

[ashil1982]

$800 for a SS bezel?? for the 39mm oak chrono? Can anybody confirm that? much more reasonable than expected!

thx

[cdnyc]

Got $800ish from AP service center in Clearwater.. regarding the 26300. Pretty confident in it.

[TSW]

Depending where you live 800-100$ for a replacement bezel seems about right.

[Dickson Lim]

Originally Posted by TSW

Depending where you live 800-100$ for a replacement bezel seems about right.

I am sure Thomas meant 1000$!

[Hairdude1]

I didn't know the bezel replacement was only $800-1000. Good to know!

[cdnyc]

yes.. makes you feel a little better wearing that RO to the max, right? FYI, cases are about $1500 and bracelets are about $2k. I found at this out from Clearwater when I first got my ROC to help me determine how careful I should be with the watch (how much it could run me in s worst case scenario).

[kilyung]

Don't ask about replacement ceramic bezels or FC cases.

[Speed]

So do folks often replace cases?

I know that's a bigger deal in the Rolex world. New generic serial number, sometimes harder to resell etc.

I guess the angular AP design has its disadvantages picking up dings...

[kilyung]

Case replacements aren't common but sh!t happens sometimes.

[Manofsteelpt]

Originally Posted by cdnyc81

yes.. makes you feel a little better wearing that RO to the max, right? FYI, cases are about $1500 and bracelets are about $2k. I found at this out from Clearwater when I first got my ROC to help me determine how careful I should be with the watch (how much it could run me in s worst case scenario).

Wow, so the movement alone is close to $20k On the ROC?

[Dickson Lim]

Originally Posted by Manofsteelpt

Wow, so the movement alone is close to $20k On the ROC?

Will it make you feel better vice versa?

[cdnyc]

Originally Posted by Manofsteelpt

Wow, so the movement alone is close to $20k On the ROC?

That was the same reaction I had when I found out. Perhaps the dial takes a chunk of the $24k price also?

[TSW]

[cdnyc]

Thomas, did you get that from Clearwater? I'd assumed they only do replacements and probably wouldn't sell loose parts.

[TSW]

Originally Posted by cdnyc81

Thomas, did you get that from Clearwater? I'd assumed they only do replacements and probably wouldn't sell loose parts.

No Cory i'm not based state side.
Picture were taken at a AP Service Center

[gbany]

I had my chrono serviced at AP last year and opted for not having it polished it. I was told that it can undergo polishing 3/4 times maximum in its lifetime. Yes, when polished, it will regain all the sharp edges and contour, but I like it to show its "true" age.

For what concerns the bezel, thank you very much for the info! If I recall correctly, I was quoted a different amount and I am interested because of a deep dent. I am actually considering polishing only the bezel, the AP watchmaker told me that it should come out nice. He even suggested micro welding but had some concerns because of the nature of the metal (ss); he said that it may show some color differences.

gb

[cdnyc]

Originally Posted by gbany

I had my chrono serviced at AP last year and opted for not having it polished it. I was told that it can undergo polishing 3/4 times maximum in its lifetime. Yes, when polished, it will regain all the sharp edges and contour, but I like it to show its "true" age.

For what concerns the bezel, thank you very much for the info! If I recall correctly, I was quoted a different amount and I am interested because of a deep dent. I am actually considering polishing only the bezel, the AP watchmaker told me that it should come out nice. He even suggested micro welding but had some concerns because of the nature of the metal (ss); he said that it may show some color differences.

gb

Can you post a pic of the "deep dent"?

[gbany]

Originally Posted by cdnyc81

Can you post a pic of the "deep dent"?

Here it is:

[cdnyc]

Originally Posted by gbany

Here it is:

thanks for sharing. it certainly is a mark with character. impressive that they think they can work it out. if they think they can polish it out (and if you decide you want it gone), let them take a shot at it. if it doesn't work out, new bezel.

[Dickson Lim]

Originally Posted by gbany

I had my chrono serviced at AP last year and opted for not having it polished it. I was told that it can undergo polishing 3/4 times maximum in its lifetime. Yes, when polished, it will regain all the sharp edges and contour, but I like it to show its "true" age.

For what concerns the bezel, thank you very much for the info! If I recall correctly, I was quoted a different amount and I am interested because of a deep dent. I am actually considering polishing only the bezel, the AP watchmaker told me that it should come out nice. He even suggested micro welding but had some concerns because of the nature of the metal (ss); he said that it may show some color differences.

gb

Wow never know that APSC provides micro welding as well. Anyone done this before?

[TSW]

Originally Posted by Dickson Lim

Wow never know that APSC provides micro welding as well. Anyone done this before?

Not every APSC does it, And usually only on gold models.

[Dickson Lim]

Originally Posted by TSW

Not every APSC does it, And usually only on gold models.

Thanks Thomas. Any idea which APSC has it and the cost? And I think gbany mentioned his watch is in SS.

[TSW]

Originally Posted by Dickson Lim

Thanks Thomas. Any idea which APSC has it and the cost? And I think gbany mentioned his watch is in SS.

Not as much as a new gold bezel

[underpar31009]

Originally Posted by cdnyc

yes.. makes you feel a little better wearing that RO to the max, right? FYI, cases are about $1500 and bracelets are about $2k. I found at this out from Clearwater when I first got my ROC to help me determine how careful I should be with the watch (how much it could run me in s worst case scenario).

Great to know!

[OP15]

I know it’ll be costly, but has anyone ever received a quote on a new gold bezel?