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Snowman · 26 December 2014, 08:23 AM

Hey everyone,

I just joined to get your guys' advice/input on this problem I've encountered.

I have a AP Survivor and for some reason it won't work. I try to wind it and it still doesn't work. Nothing is working on it.. I press the pusher buttons and still nothing.

The last time I wore the watch was a few months ago, and unfortunately I don't use a watch winder. So I imagine it died on its own as per usual, but this time I can't even get it to work anymore.

I've had it for a few years now, so don't think I have warranty. Don't really care what it costs to get it working again, I just want it to work.

Any ideas what could have gone wrong? I store it in room temperature in a closed watch container, and it didn't go under water or freeze or anything of the sort. It's never been dropped, it's still mint.

I'm in Vancouver, Canada. Need advice what to do or where to send it. I bought it from "Luxury Baazar" website a while ago.

WAK4 · 26 December 2014, 01:33 PM

AP website tells you:
"You should bring it into a nearby Audemars Piguet boutique, repair center or authorized retailer. We will forward it to an authorized repair center with the proper technical skills."

Probably end up in Clearwater Florida.

SamGMT · 26 December 2014, 02:02 PM

The oils may have dried up...

h999r · 26 December 2014, 02:06 PM

Contact luxury bazaar, good guy, they will taking care of it. Don't go to any watchmaker other then AP, they might ruin your watch.

Snowman · 3 January 2015, 01:56 PM

What will it cost if its an oil issue?

I just found out my Panda also doesn't work. FML. I store all my watches away and rarely wear them due to my personal life and I don't wanna damage them. So now I'm in this predicament for two AP watches UGH

Islatate · 3 January 2015, 02:21 PM

I have had the exact same problem with my Survivor and Rubberclad. I use a very experienced watchmaker in Toronto with whom I have complete trust who was able to get both working again. It took 3 business days to re-oil the movement/mechanisms and cost $250 per watch. I would recommend my "guy" to you but the distance maybe a problem for you. Unless you come to Toronto often for business, in which case it would be easily arranged. Pls PM if you need my help.

CharlieMae · 3 January 2015, 02:30 PM

AP in NYC will charge you $1500 for each watch for full service, lubrication, gaskets, etc and take about 2 months. Welcome to AP

Muzz · 3 January 2015, 02:41 PM

Wow! That is shocking! LB I am sure will help you out if you send it back to them, at least give them a call and they will point you in the right direction.

Snowman · 3 January 2015, 02:45 PM

Going to call LB on Monday and see what they say.

kilyung · 3 January 2015, 04:11 PM

Silly question... how much are you winding it and in what direction?

Snowman · 3 January 2015, 05:04 PM

20 full turns and CW

DreambreaX · 4 January 2015, 07:13 PM

it will be a lot of money to repair. good luck dude

kilyung · 5 January 2015, 01:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snowman

20 full turns and CW

Probably not the issue but the manual states that the 3126/3840 needs 30 full turns CW.

texex91 · 5 January 2015, 03:21 AM

Most likely oils and yes it might cost about a grand+ to have a nice full service. As you said price is not the worry and get that beauty on the wrist ASAP.

Let us know what they say Monday...

26 December 2014, 08:23 AM	#1
Snowman "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Vancouver Posts: 4	AP Survivor NOT WORKING Hey everyone, I just joined to get your guys' advice/input on this problem I've encountered. I have a AP Survivor and for some reason it won't work. I try to wind it and it still doesn't work. Nothing is working on it.. I press the pusher buttons and still nothing. The last time I wore the watch was a few months ago, and unfortunately I don't use a watch winder. So I imagine it died on its own as per usual, but this time I can't even get it to work anymore. I've had it for a few years now, so don't think I have warranty. Don't really care what it costs to get it working again, I just want it to work. Any ideas what could have gone wrong? I store it in room temperature in a closed watch container, and it didn't go under water or freeze or anything of the sort. It's never been dropped, it's still mint. I'm in Vancouver, Canada. Need advice what to do or where to send it. I bought it from "Luxury Baazar" website a while ago.

26 December 2014, 01:33 PM	#2
WAK4 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Bill Location: NJ Watch: Always changing Posts: 4,172	AP website tells you: "You should bring it into a nearby Audemars Piguet boutique, repair center or authorized retailer. We will forward it to an authorized repair center with the proper technical skills." Probably end up in Clearwater Florida.

26 December 2014, 02:02 PM	#3
SamGMT "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Sam Location: Singapore Watch: Audemars Piguet Posts: 1,689	The oils may have dried up...

26 December 2014, 02:06 PM	#4
h999r Banned Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: HR Location: Planet Earth Watch: -ing Barts. Posts: 4,244	Contact luxury bazaar, good guy, they will taking care of it. Don't go to any watchmaker other then AP, they might ruin your watch.

3 January 2015, 01:56 PM	#5
Snowman "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Vancouver Posts: 4	What will it cost if its an oil issue? I just found out my Panda also doesn't work. FML. I store all my watches away and rarely wear them due to my personal life and I don't wanna damage them. So now I'm in this predicament for two AP watches UGH

3 January 2015, 02:21 PM	#6
Islatate "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Ken Location: North of 49th Watch: 5980/1R-001 Posts: 1,083	I have had the exact same problem with my Survivor and Rubberclad. I use a very experienced watchmaker in Toronto with whom I have complete trust who was able to get both working again. It took 3 business days to re-oil the movement/mechanisms and cost $250 per watch. I would recommend my "guy" to you but the distance maybe a problem for you. Unless you come to Toronto often for business, in which case it would be easily arranged. Pls PM if you need my help.

3 January 2015, 02:30 PM	#7
CharlieMae Banned Join Date: May 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 171	AP in NYC will charge you $1500 for each watch for full service, lubrication, gaskets, etc and take about 2 months. Welcome to AP

3 January 2015, 02:41 PM	#8
Muzz "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Steve Location: TO CAD, HCMC VN Watch: MP 18946 Posts: 7,292	Wow! That is shocking! LB I am sure will help you out if you send it back to them, at least give them a call and they will point you in the right direction.

3 January 2015, 02:45 PM	#9
Snowman "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Vancouver Posts: 4	Going to call LB on Monday and see what they say.

3 January 2015, 04:11 PM	#10
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	Silly question... how much are you winding it and in what direction?

3 January 2015, 05:04 PM	#11
Snowman "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Vancouver Posts: 4	20 full turns and CW

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4 January 2015, 07:13 PM	#12
DreambreaX Banned Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Rolex Estate Posts: 1,304	it will be a lot of money to repair. good luck dude

5 January 2015, 03:21 AM	#14
texex91 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: . Posts: 17,898	Most likely oils and yes it might cost about a grand+ to have a nice full service. As you said price is not the worry and get that beauty on the wrist ASAP. Let us know what they say Monday...