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cdnyc · 13 February 2014, 02:54 AM

Hey guys,
I believe this was the first 41mm ROC on the forum and, since time's flown by since the 40th anniversary, it's time to send it in for water testing to get that 3rd year warranty. So what's the opinion these days on:

(1) whether one should send it straight to Clearwater VS take it to the AP Boutique to send it in (I live very close to a Boutique, so no hassle there -- but heard stories of scratches happening).

(2) do you guys generally get a refinishing done at this ~2 year mark? I don't have any highly noticeable marks, but I'd like to get it refinished if it were just an issue of money, but I don't want to be too wasteful of the limited number of refinishings before bezel/case replacement is needed.

Thanks,

SMD · 13 February 2014, 03:00 AM

I just dropped mine off at the boutique. They took care of everything. No refinishing.

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B. Doggy · 13 February 2014, 10:54 AM

I sent mine directly to Clearwater. They take pics of it and send you back a description of what they received when it arrived. Polishing is all up to you though. Mine didn't need it. However, it is in the spa if you want it done...

HL65 · 13 February 2014, 11:21 AM

I have sent mine directly to Clearwater and have not done a refinish nor would I unless the watch really needs one and is dinged up.

yachty 1 · 13 February 2014, 12:08 PM

I sent mine in for 3rd year and had the refinishing done I had a ding I couldnt live with anymore....If I only had scratches I wouldnt of got the refinishing done..

Hairdude1 · 13 February 2014, 02:40 PM

I sent my diver in on Jan 5. They contacted me the next day once it had arrived. I just had them check it over and no polishing. I received it back feb 7.

AK797 · 14 February 2014, 01:05 AM

AP advised me to polish every 4-5 years as they can only do 3-4 polishes and still maintain the integrity of the lines.

kilyung · 14 February 2014, 02:43 AM

Send it in yourself. Avoids any issues with damage in transit or handling by AD. Take lots of pictures before shipping.

Slider817 · 14 February 2014, 03:01 AM

Dropped Mine off at NYC Boutique a few weeks ago for the 3rd year warranty, I'll let you when I get it back.

subtona · 14 February 2014, 03:40 AM

Interesting thread, im close to NY boutique also.

I feel much more comfortable physically handing it over to boutique & getting receipt, rather than dealing with shipping?

Would it be possible to hand it to boutique & wrap it in bubble wrap or something right there at boutique counter?

kilyung · 14 February 2014, 05:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by subtona

Interesting thread, im close to NY boutique also.

I feel much more comfortable physically handing it over to boutique & getting receipt, rather than dealing with shipping?

Would it be possible to hand it to boutique & wrap it in bubble wrap or something right there at boutique counter?

No because they'll want to document the serial number and description of the watch they're shipping. Someone wrote a post a few years ago about seeing a service person at an AD holding two watches in the same hand... clink clink clink.

subtona · 14 February 2014, 06:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kilyung

No because they'll want to document the serial number and description of the watch they're shipping. Someone wrote a post a few years ago about seeing a service person at an AD holding two watches in the same hand... clink clink clink.

Clink clink Ouch, i guess nobody cares like the owner...

cdnyc · 14 February 2014, 01:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kilyung

No because they'll want to document the serial number and description of the watch they're shipping. Someone wrote a post a few years ago about seeing a service person at an AD holding two watches in the same hand... clink clink clink.

I don't think I'd even think about taking it to an AD to send in. AP Boutique or send myself... Was this story about an AD or an AP boutique?

robisan · 14 February 2014, 02:06 PM

If doesn't have any noticeable marks, don't have it refinished just yet.

kilyung · 14 February 2014, 03:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cdnyc

I don't think I'd even think about taking it to an AD to send in. AP Boutique or send myself... Was this story about an AD or an AP boutique?

Boutique

diver2012 · 14 February 2014, 08:27 PM

When mine comes up I am taking a trip down to London and dropping it off in person at the APSC - am also going to explain politely how anal I am and get them to look after it!

Does anyone know if the waterproof test (for 3rd year warranty) can be done whilst I wait...or at least on the same day...or does it take longer? I'm not exactly sure what it entails to be honest - do they open up the watch?

kilyung · 15 February 2014, 12:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by diver2012

When mine comes up I am taking a trip down to London and dropping it off in person at the APSC - am also going to explain politely how anal I am and get them to look after it!

Does anyone know if the waterproof test (for 3rd year warranty) can be done whilst I wait...or at least on the same day...or does it take longer? I'm not exactly sure what it entails to be honest - do they open up the watch?

Mine have all taken several weeks.

B. Doggy · 15 February 2014, 02:40 AM

After 6 weeks in the spa (3rd year warranty and service for running a little fast) I get my 15300 bak today!!

13 February 2014, 02:54 AM	#1
cdnyc "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Cory Location: NY Posts: 681	3rd Year Warranty Hey guys, I believe this was the first 41mm ROC on the forum and, since time's flown by since the 40th anniversary, it's time to send it in for water testing to get that 3rd year warranty. So what's the opinion these days on: (1) whether one should send it straight to Clearwater VS take it to the AP Boutique to send it in (I live very close to a Boutique, so no hassle there -- but heard stories of scratches happening). (2) do you guys generally get a refinishing done at this ~2 year mark? I don't have any highly noticeable marks, but I'd like to get it refinished if it were just an issue of money, but I don't want to be too wasteful of the limited number of refinishings before bezel/case replacement is needed. Thanks, Attached Images

13 February 2014, 10:54 AM	#3
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	I sent mine directly to Clearwater. They take pics of it and send you back a description of what they received when it arrived. Polishing is all up to you though. Mine didn't need it. However, it is in the spa if you want it done... __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

13 February 2014, 11:21 AM	#4
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,006	I have sent mine directly to Clearwater and have not done a refinish nor would I unless the watch really needs one and is dinged up. __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

14 February 2014, 03:40 AM	#10
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,599	Interesting thread, im close to NY boutique also. I feel much more comfortable physically handing it over to boutique & getting receipt, rather than dealing with shipping? Would it be possible to hand it to boutique & wrap it in bubble wrap or something right there at boutique counter? __________________

15 February 2014, 02:40 AM	#18
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	After 6 weeks in the spa (3rd year warranty and service for running a little fast) I get my 15300 bak today!! __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

13 February 2014, 03:00 AM	#2
SMD "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: SMD Location: LGA/EWR/ORD Watch: AP/PP Posts: 3,701	I just dropped mine off at the boutique. They took care of everything. No refinishing. Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk

13 February 2014, 12:08 PM	#5
yachty 1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: ny Watch: yacht master Posts: 948	I sent mine in for 3rd year and had the refinishing done I had a ding I couldnt live with anymore....If I only had scratches I wouldnt of got the refinishing done..

13 February 2014, 02:40 PM	#6
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	I sent my diver in on Jan 5. They contacted me the next day once it had arrived. I just had them check it over and no polishing. I received it back feb 7.

14 February 2014, 01:05 AM	#7
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	AP advised me to polish every 4-5 years as they can only do 3-4 polishes and still maintain the integrity of the lines.

14 February 2014, 02:43 AM	#8
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	Send it in yourself. Avoids any issues with damage in transit or handling by AD. Take lots of pictures before shipping.

14 February 2014, 03:01 AM	#9
Slider817 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: William Location: New York Watch: Journe, AP & Lange Posts: 868	Dropped Mine off at NYC Boutique a few weeks ago for the 3rd year warranty, I'll let you when I get it back.

14 February 2014, 02:06 PM	#14
robisan "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: PH Posts: 545	If doesn't have any noticeable marks, don't have it refinished just yet.

14 February 2014, 08:27 PM	#16
diver2012 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: N/A Watch: N/A Posts: 1,373	When mine comes up I am taking a trip down to London and dropping it off in person at the APSC - am also going to explain politely how anal I am and get them to look after it! Does anyone know if the waterproof test (for 3rd year warranty) can be done whilst I wait...or at least on the same day...or does it take longer? I'm not exactly sure what it entails to be honest - do they open up the watch?

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