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Old 20 November 2017, 03:39 PM   #1
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Royal Oak 15202st - Welding Marks

Hi All,

I've recently acquired a 15202st full set with box papers. While it has been verified at the boutique, one thing that bothers me is the welding marks at the inner clasp.

I did a quick search on the internet and found that there is a variation to this issue, some came without, some are semi-welded, and some are fully welded like mine.

Appreciate if any 15202st owners (earlier model with single fold clasp) could chip in on this matter


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Pics from internet (note the inner clasp)
fully welded:



Semi-welded:
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Old 20 November 2017, 07:08 PM   #2
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15202st ?


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Old 20 November 2017, 08:54 PM   #3
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Yes, reference number 15202st.OO.0944ST.01
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Old 20 November 2017, 11:51 PM   #4
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Is there anyone else having trouble viewing the pictures?
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Old 21 November 2017, 12:35 AM   #5
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Old 21 November 2017, 07:12 AM   #7
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Old 21 November 2017, 07:12 AM   #8
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Old 21 November 2017, 03:06 PM   #9
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Sorry the photos arent showing.
So the first 2 photos are mine. Notice the weld marks on inner clasp, which are also evident on the other 2 photos i have found from other dealers.
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Old 21 November 2017, 03:09 PM   #10
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Doesn't look right to me. I don't think AP would release a bracelet unfinished like that.
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Old 21 November 2017, 06:14 PM   #11
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Wow finished pretty bad.... especially for a watch like this
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Old 21 November 2017, 08:27 PM   #12
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I would be suspicious - does not look AP made to me (that part of the bracelet)?
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Old 22 November 2017, 12:52 AM   #13
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I'm guessing it could be an issue of a broken clasp that was repaired? Anyway I will bring the watch to AP Singapore to have it checked. Maybe purchase a replacement clasp for it.
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