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LarryL · 1 January 2016, 07:21 AM

Hello,

The red chrono arrow on my watch does not sit dead center as it should.
Its set a bit to the right.

I'm guessing this is not normal.
Any ideas, or has anyone seen this before?

Hate the idea of sending it in for service, as I just got it a few weeks ago!!

It also runs about 15 seconds fast over a 24 hour period.

APRolex · 1 January 2016, 10:44 AM

Absolutely needs to go in to service.

malarky_hk · 1 January 2016, 10:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aprolex

absolutely needs to go in to service.

x2

texex91 · 1 January 2016, 10:59 AM

Will have it back in 3 weeks from APSC and all will be good.

Hairdude1 · 1 January 2016, 11:40 AM

My 44 RG had chorine issues as well. APSC will get you sorted very quickly

gummy · 1 January 2016, 12:50 PM

That would bug me...

Off to Clearwater!

masterserg · 1 January 2016, 01:02 PM

Send it in.

willski · 1 January 2016, 05:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by malarky_hk

x2

X3

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

eonflux · 1 January 2016, 06:34 PM

Has it always been that way?
Or had it reset properly then suddenly changed?

Johnnie Peh · 1 January 2016, 10:38 PM

I had the same problem with my 26400so too. Small issues. Just have to send it in. It took a 2weeks here in Singapore.
Seeing your vertical brushed bezel, I assume this is a I series. So I think most 44 roos of i serise would have this problem too

Johnnie Peh · 1 January 2016, 10:40 PM

Also you may try to run and reset the chronograph a couple of times it will be in place some how . But if that still bothers you then just send it in. Hope that helps

B. Doggy · 2 January 2016, 04:08 AM

It's free to send in under warranty, so why not. Just your time and annoyance.

el1125 · 2 January 2016, 05:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Johnnie Peh

Also you may try to run and reset the chronograph a couple of times it will be in place some how . But if that still bothers you then just send it in. Hope that helps

Try this first before sending in

AK797 · 2 January 2016, 05:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by APRolex

Absolutely needs to go in to service.

Abdullasaif · 4 January 2016, 12:09 AM

Yup service

LarryL · 6 January 2016, 04:41 AM

Thanks for all the replies everyone.
And happy new year!

The lady at the AP boutique said January is a bad month to send in, but I will definitely do so mid February.

Someone above commented that based on the bezel my watch is an I series.
As I'm a newbie, can someone kindly tell me what this means, and its significance?

Is it older, newer?

masterserg · 6 January 2016, 04:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LarryL

Thanks for all the replies everyone.
And happy new year!

The lady at the AP boutique said January is a bad month to send in, but I will definitely do so mid February.

Someone above commented that based on the bezel my watch is an I series.
As I'm a newbie, can someone kindly tell me what this means, and its significance?

Is it older, newer?

It's the latest series with the vertically brushed bezel. It has nothing to do with your issue though. I had three I series (two steel, one FC and none had this problem). AP will sort you out in a couple of weeks. Nothing to worry about.

sathwik · 6 January 2016, 04:50 AM

When AP produces such few watches annually and demand such high price, I wish their quality control and inspection was much more stringent and overall reliability and functionality of their pieces were flawless.
After reading about many such issues on this forum, I was dissuaded from buying the 44mm RG and went in for DD40. AP are beautiful watches no doubt, but at that price point I would want mine to be flawless.

masterserg · 6 January 2016, 04:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sathwik

When AP produces such few watches annually and demand such high price, I wish their quality control and inspection was much more stringent and overall reliability and functionality of their pieces were flawless.
After reading about many such issues on this forum, I was dissuaded from buying the 44mm RG and went in for DD40. AP are beautiful watches no doubt, but at that price point I would want mine to be flawless.

There is no such thing as flawless anything. APs are temperamental beasts and you have to know what you walk into to avoid disappointment. Their service though, best in the industry ... and the feeling of wearing one is unparalleled.

I walked into a Rolex store the other day just to look around and the lady behind the counter saw my 44FC. She said something like "I don't understand why a watch with a rubber band is so expensive". I sighed and moved on ... and felt all warm inside. With AP, you get it or you don't.

I do agree with you though ... their initial quality control could be better.

eonflux · 6 January 2016, 06:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by masterserg

There is no such thing as flawless anything. APs are temperamental beasts and you have to know what you walk into to avoid disappointment. Their service though, best in the industry ... and the feeling of wearing one is unparalleled.

I walked into a Rolex store the other day just to look around and the lady behind the counter saw my 44FC. She said something like "I don't understand why a watch with a rubber band is so expensive". I sighed and moved on ... and felt all warm inside. With AP, you get it or you don't.

I do agree with you though ... their initial quality control could be better.

Wonder what that lady would say about a Richard Mille??

When I walked into a Rolex boutique a while ago (looking for a blue Deepsea), I had the opposite experience. The sales woman gushed on and on about my FC, eventually asking me if I could take it off so she could have a closer look.

masterserg · 6 January 2016, 06:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eonflux

Wonder what that lady would say about a Richard Mille??

When I walked into a Rolex boutique a while ago (looking for a blue Deepsea), I had the opposite experience. The sales woman gushed on and on about my FC, eventually asking me if I could take it off so she could have a closer look.

I know what you mean ... went into an Omega store right after and had a similar experience to what you describe.

srvrf · 6 January 2016, 09:13 AM

Theoretically, this should be as simple as removing the hand and resetting it (or another one) assuming it always resets to the same spot. Lindsay will take great care of you and the watch.

Archangellight · 7 January 2016, 06:29 PM

When do you buy it?

kilyung · 8 January 2016, 01:08 AM

This has (annoyingly) happened to EVERY chrono I've ever owned. AP has always resolved it well. Best service.

LarryL · 8 January 2016, 03:35 AM

Thanks guys,

I bought this less than a month ago :-/

Also, since I'll be sending this in for service soon....whats the process with getting the third year warranty activated?

1 January 2016, 07:21 AM	#1
LarryL "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: NYC Posts: 7	44mm ROO Chrono Arrow doesn't return to center. Hello, The red chrono arrow on my watch does not sit dead center as it should. Its set a bit to the right. I'm guessing this is not normal. Any ideas, or has anyone seen this before? Hate the idea of sending it in for service, as I just got it a few weeks ago!! It also runs about 15 seconds fast over a 24 hour period.

1 January 2016, 11:40 AM	#5
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	My 44 RG had chorine issues as well. APSC will get you sorted very quickly __________________ Instagram: @Hairdude Watches in Collection 5070R, 5522A, 214270 MK1, 228238 16750, 26401, 5711, 116718, 116710LN, 116300, 16710"Coke", 372, 15300, 15703 (All Flipped) Official Member "Perpetual 30" Las Vegas GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas Int'l GTG 2018

1 January 2016, 01:02 PM	#7
masterserg "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Serg Location: US of A Watch: AP Posts: 7,437	Send it in. __________________ How can you have any pudding if you don't eat yer meat????

2 January 2016, 04:08 AM	#12
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	It's free to send in under warranty, so why not. Just your time and annoyance. __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

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1 January 2016, 10:44 AM	#2
APRolex Banned Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Sam Location: NYC Watch: AP Perp Skeleton Posts: 1,071	Absolutely needs to go in to service.

1 January 2016, 10:59 AM	#4
texex91 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: . Posts: 17,898	Will have it back in 3 weeks from APSC and all will be good.

1 January 2016, 12:50 PM	#6
gummy 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Thomas Location: Midwest USA Watch: AP PP Rolex Posts: 3,348	That would bug me... Off to Clearwater!

1 January 2016, 06:34 PM	#9
eonflux "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: SNA Posts: 3,637	Has it always been that way? Or had it reset properly then suddenly changed?

1 January 2016, 10:38 PM	#10
Johnnie Peh "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Singapore Watch: 44 SS 44 RG. Posts: 117	I had the same problem with my 26400so too. Small issues. Just have to send it in. It took a 2weeks here in Singapore. Seeing your vertical brushed bezel, I assume this is a I series. So I think most 44 roos of i serise would have this problem too

1 January 2016, 10:40 PM	#11
Johnnie Peh "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Singapore Watch: 44 SS 44 RG. Posts: 117	Also you may try to run and reset the chronograph a couple of times it will be in place some how . But if that still bothers you then just send it in. Hope that helps

4 January 2016, 12:09 AM	#15
Abdullasaif "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Dubai Watch: bipolar Posts: 2,854	Yup service

6 January 2016, 04:41 AM	#16
LarryL "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: NYC Posts: 7	Thanks for all the replies everyone. And happy new year! The lady at the AP boutique said January is a bad month to send in, but I will definitely do so mid February. Someone above commented that based on the bezel my watch is an I series. As I'm a newbie, can someone kindly tell me what this means, and its significance? Is it older, newer?

6 January 2016, 04:50 AM	#18
sathwik Banned Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Bangalore Watch: 116506A Posts: 397	When AP produces such few watches annually and demand such high price, I wish their quality control and inspection was much more stringent and overall reliability and functionality of their pieces were flawless. After reading about many such issues on this forum, I was dissuaded from buying the 44mm RG and went in for DD40. AP are beautiful watches no doubt, but at that price point I would want mine to be flawless.

6 January 2016, 09:13 AM	#22
srvrf 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Steve Location: Indiana Watch: PP/AP/VC Posts: 2,156	Theoretically, this should be as simple as removing the hand and resetting it (or another one) assuming it always resets to the same spot. Lindsay will take great care of you and the watch.

7 January 2016, 06:29 PM	#23
Archangellight "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: IWC Posts: 70	When do you buy it?

8 January 2016, 01:08 AM	#24
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	This has (annoyingly) happened to EVERY chrono I've ever owned. AP has always resolved it well. Best service.

8 January 2016, 03:35 AM	#25
LarryL "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: NYC Posts: 7	Thanks guys, I bought this less than a month ago :-/ Also, since I'll be sending this in for service soon....whats the process with getting the third year warranty activated?

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