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Old 15 November 2011, 09:23 AM   #1
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My AP has stpped working? HELP.

hi guys, need some advise, i bought a ap royal oak from a friend a few months ago, all was fine up until now. the movement stops running every 15 seconds or so. i thought it may be the power reserve but i wount it for a bit, but still the same problem. has anyone else come accross this problem before as im not sure what to do next. thanks guys
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Old 15 November 2011, 09:39 AM   #2
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hi guys, need some advise, i bought a ap royal oak from a friend a few months ago, all was fine up until now. the movement stops running every 15 seconds or so. i thought it may be the power reserve but i wount it for a bit, but still the same problem. has anyone else come accross this problem before as im not sure what to do next. thanks guys
sounds like service is in order...
and you will get a response from AP saying the oil has dried...
hopefully your piece is under warranty...
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Old 15 November 2011, 09:42 AM   #3
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sounds like service is in order...
and you will get a response from AP saying the oil has dried...
hopefully your piece is under warranty...
im not sure if it is or not, it is a e series if that means anything? as you can tell im new to ap but loving every minute of it until now thanks mate
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Old 15 November 2011, 09:53 AM   #4
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Well..if its E chances are its not covered...
you got box or papers?
try emailing AP Service center...

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Old 15 November 2011, 10:42 AM   #5
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Get it in to Hannover Square.

Be prepared for a little shock when the estimate comes through. My friend's AP RO Chrono cost was estimated at £932 for a service including a few "low cost" parts.

He did smooth talk them down to £850 though and the watch came back in pristine order with a guarantee, I think 2 years.
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Old 15 November 2011, 12:39 PM   #6
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Good luck and keep us posted on the service. I'd like to know.
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Old 15 November 2011, 03:52 PM   #7
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E- Series was sold thru 91-97 if i remember correctly.
Could be time for a service if you don't know the service history on it.
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Old 17 November 2011, 02:30 AM   #8
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Some contact details for you

holly.darricotte(AT)audemarspiguet.com

Audemars Piguet, Floor 5, 3 Hanover Square. London. W1S 1HD

020 7659 7300

Have you got any pics of your watch?
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Old 18 November 2011, 12:39 AM   #9
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Your Avatar states you are London based? Try Official Watches in north London, you can google them. They have a watchmaker onsite who is Rolex and AP trained. I have used him with my AP's in the past and he is very good. Best of luck.
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