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10 May 2018, 07:02 PM | #1 |
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Full Service when watch still under warranty
Apologies if this has been asked before,
Is there a specific time when one can and should send his AP watch to an AP service center and have full maintenance / service done free of charge? I purchased a watch in August 2017 and extended the warranty but would like to know when i am supposed to send the watch for a full service, and whether it is free of charge or not. Thanks |
10 May 2018, 07:04 PM | #2 |
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They used to do an inspection for the third year ticket which they have now stopped.
But why would they service FOC unless there’s a fault? |
10 May 2018, 07:40 PM | #3 |
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I don’t see any need why you or AP want to do full maintenance on properly running recently bought watch and risk issue of dust going into the case, scratching the watch or any unexpected error.
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10 May 2018, 07:44 PM | #4 |
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the watch is under warranty if it breaks. Its not a free service otherwise. That is general maintenance and part of the cost of ownership to get a service done on your watch. It shouldn't need a service within 5 years though, unless it breaks.
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My watch is under warranty. The time has not been keeping when chronograph is running, and there is a strange sound that mimics a loose screw. I just sent it in and received a letter stating how they will be doing a 'maintenance service.'
Under payment it says: covered by warranty I feel like I'm getting the impression from this thread that it should not be free of charge? Does that mean that there is a possibility that the covered by warranty part will change into a numeric figure? |
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IMO its just easier to do a full service rather than trouble shoot individual parts. If they can see there is an issue and its going to be taken apart anyway its pretty much the same thing. People sometimes think that if they send the watch in just before the warranty expires they are entitled to something they are not. Like a complete service.
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10 May 2018, 08:25 PM | #8 |
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I wonder if they will send me some goodies..always wanted some cool AP toys but never wanted to ask them for it
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10 May 2018, 08:29 PM | #9 |
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ive got some AP goodies. Ill PM you next time im in the states and mail them to you if AP doesnt give you any. I have no use for them
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That is a very nice gesture of you to offer them..however, almost a bit saddening as it sounds as though you are completely done with AP! I am hoping you return to us one day..it's more fun as a collaborative effort
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10 May 2018, 08:44 PM | #11 |
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Thank you for the answers!i was just projecting myself in the future and was a bit confused regarding what is covered under the warranty.
So basically a service for lubrication, polish if needed etc 3 years down the line will not be free of charge as it has nothing to do with the warranty correct? |
10 May 2018, 08:48 PM | #12 |
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From what I gathered probably mainly mechanical issues would be covered by warranty
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10 May 2018, 08:51 PM | #13 |
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Thank you LAFLARE. Amazing watch, wish i could rock it! i have tiny wrists
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Out of all the gifts I find it’s the hot choc mug that gets the most use, for my morning dose of caffeine |
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I would have preferred a proper coffee mug, but im not complaining.
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still have my 15400. I just dont use most of the swag really... from any brand. Ends up just being clutter.
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