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kentheevil · 5 July 2016, 02:39 AM

So, today I went to the AP SC to send my AP to have a pressure test to get the 3rd year guarantee sticker. The staff at the SC in Bkk was very nice and was giving me advice like I should bring my AP to service before the 3rdyear guarantee run out so I can save the service cost. However I was quite surprised that the price of the rubber strap is just around 400$ and if I pay by cash I'll get another 10% discount which is much less than I expected. Then I also saw the AP travel case which is all made from leather and cost around 95$ when I've seen offers in the forum or in ebay for around 215$ even !

Does anyone have this particular case did you get it and how does a large Ap fit ?

And how does the pressure test take normally?

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Lordofrolex · 5 July 2016, 02:41 AM

I know a lot of AP ADs that give those carburying case out to clients who buy from them. Personally the carrying case is too bulky and wouldn't use it to travel.

singe89 · 5 July 2016, 02:49 AM

APSC gives those out when your watch comes back from service. I use a couple of them when I travel. They are more bulky than others but they protect the watch better than a roll. AP will fully test and sometimes service the watch when extending the warranty. Clearwater usually takes 3-4 weeks.

SMD · 5 July 2016, 04:17 AM

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Originally Posted by singe89

APSC gives those out when your watch comes back from service. I use a couple of them when I travel. They are more bulky than others but they protect the watch better than a roll. AP will fully test and sometimes service the watch when extending the warranty. Clearwater usually takes 3-4 weeks.

Don't give them out in the US anymore. At least not on the last two I sent in. Comes back in the see through cardboard shipping container.

eal15 · 5 July 2016, 04:19 AM

I got ripped off from my AD service centre when I sent my 15710 in for 3rd year sticker. I was hoping for it when I received it but it came back in a green cardboard box with labels. So I wasn't too upset. Until I visited the SC in Clearwater and they asked if I got one. I said no, which they found strange. So they gave me one and some other little things. I'm guessing the AD's et these and just hold them and give them to their "special clients" BUT I've got no proof.

Al1969 · 5 July 2016, 04:44 AM

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Originally Posted by SMD

Don't give them out in the US anymore. At least not on the last two I sent in. Comes back in the see through cardboard shipping container.

You could probably call APSC and ask "nicely" for one. Good chance they'll send you one.

SMD · 5 July 2016, 04:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Al1969

You could probably call APSC and ask "nicely" for one. Good chance they'll send you one.

I have quite a few that I don't use. Just pointing out that the practice now seems to be the green cardboard box.

Al1969 · 5 July 2016, 04:50 AM

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Originally Posted by SMD

I have quite a few that I don't use. Just pointing out that the practice now seems to be the green cardboard box.

Yes, that's how I initially received mine back from APSC.

Baco Noir · 5 July 2016, 04:52 AM

When I sent mine to Clearwater in January, it was shipped back in the green cardboard box but also had the leather case in the shipping box too.

HL65 · 5 July 2016, 04:54 AM

I got one from AP Boutique a few years back. It was nice but I gave it away to a forum member like I have many my AD goodies. Also glad to hear about good experience at APSC. I think their service is second to none with incredible turn around times. Betsy Toelle is also a class act!

lapince · 5 July 2016, 02:14 PM

I got it as a gift when I bought the ce diver, nice but the Patek travel case is much, much better and convenient, I would add 120 bucks and rather get it than 95 for the AP, you can get it just without the Patek label on a site, Mister Chrono, they have for 1, 2 and 4 watches, I would not buy the AP, they gave it so great but would not buy it, whatever the watch the Patek style case is just better...

singe89 · 5 July 2016, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by SMD

Don't give them out in the US anymore. At least not on the last two I sent in. Comes back in the see through cardboard shipping container.

Mine were always shipped back in a separate cardboard box but they included the travel case in the shipment. They usually ask if I want a travel case when they call to confirm address and overnight shipping. Last time I asked if they had the nicer double travel cases but they said those are limited to boutiques.

lianghee · 5 July 2016, 04:09 PM

It does look bulky to carry around. I am now using this travel case when I travel. Compact and easy to carry around. I would only use it when my watch is not on my wrist (e.g shower, sleep, workout).

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SMD · 5 July 2016, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by singe89

Mine were always shipped back in a separate cardboard box but they included the travel case in the shipment. They usually ask if I want a travel case when they call to confirm address and overnight shipping. Last time I asked if they had the nicer double travel cases but they said those are limited to boutiques.

Interesting. I sent in two watches through the boutique. Was offered nothing other than the cardboard shipping container. Didn't ask as i already have a few I don't use.

lapince · 5 July 2016, 10:15 PM

This is the one I was talking about, have the dark blue

http://www.misterchrono.com/en/trave...lack_dark_blue

masterserg · 5 July 2016, 11:01 PM

Last one I sent came back in the green cardboard box. I have another one in now, so we'll see what I get.

Colin W · 9 July 2016, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by lapince

This is the one I was talking about, have the dark blue

http://www.misterchrono.com/en/trave...lack_dark_blue

I have both the one and two watch Phase de Lune cases mentioned above - they are some of the best made quality cases I have come across, well worth the money IMO

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singe89 · 9 July 2016, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Colin W

I have both the one and two watch Phase de Lune cases mentioned above - they are some of the best made quality cases I have come across, well worth the money IMO

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Love that schumi! Ti and Cermet is the best AP combo in my opinion.

beaglehusky · 9 July 2016, 11:56 AM

I use Oakleys for travel. The Diver fits in the large one but the small one is a better fit for the RG.

I have had mixed experiences with the BKK SC. For one, while they are a AP SC, they don't have the same "authority" as other centers (like the one in Singapore, for instance). It was weird. I had to check with the folks in Clearwater to make sure that the BKK pressure test was "approved" for the third year warranty, which ended up being ok.

While they are super nice, IIRC the last time I was there, their technician was in training so it took a couple of weeks for a pressure test.

On another occasion, I had an issue with my diver, which was still within the 3rd year warranty and it took them about 3 months to fix it. When I picked it up, they did not give me any proof of the work they had done. I asked them if their repair would have a one-year warranty, and after a few confused looks they said yes. When I asked for proof of that warranty they said I could just bring the watch and they'd fix it for me, but no paperwork was given. Luckily I have had no further issues. And no, I did not get a leather case.

Colin W · 9 July 2016, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by singe89

Love that schumi! Ti and Cermet is the best AP combo in my opinion.

Thanks - Ti Schumi is one of my favourite pieces, a real chameleon depending on the lighting conditions and always looks great 👍

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lapince · 9 July 2016, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Colin W

I have both the one and two watch Phase de Lune cases mentioned above - they are some of the best made quality cases I have come across, well worth the money IMO

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Exactly they are perfect travel cases, awesome watches by the way, esp the Schumi

KarlS · 9 July 2016, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by lapince

Exactly they are perfect travel cases, awesome watches by the way, esp the Schumi

Have to agree

SubKing · 12 July 2016, 07:50 AM

Love the travel cases everyone. I have purchased a mini AP travel box/case but also find it to be too clunky. Just received my special order from goyard, should solve my problem

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kentheevil · 12 July 2016, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by SubKing

Love the travel cases everyone. I have purchased a mini AP travel box/case but also find it to be too clunky. Just received my special order from goyard, should solve my problem

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Wow!!! That's dope but probably would cost more than what I'm willing to pay for a travel case hahaahha
Anyways I would want to tell everyone that I was really happy with the service in bkk incase anyone have to it's great imo and the pressure test only takes me 7 days which was a great surprise to me!

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SubKing · 12 July 2016, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by kentheevil

Wow!!! That's dope but probably would cost more than what I'm willing to pay for a travel case hahaahha
Anyways I would want to tell everyone that I was really happy with the service in bkk incase anyone have to it's great imo and the pressure test only takes me 7 days which was a great surprise to me!

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5 July 2016, 02:39 AM	#1
kentheevil "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Real Name: Ken Kelvins Location: bkk Watch: 116610LV Posts: 587	AP service center experience? So, today I went to the AP SC to send my AP to have a pressure test to get the 3rd year guarantee sticker. The staff at the SC in Bkk was very nice and was giving me advice like I should bring my AP to service before the 3rdyear guarantee run out so I can save the service cost. However I was quite surprised that the price of the rubber strap is just around 400$ and if I pay by cash I'll get another 10% discount which is much less than I expected. Then I also saw the AP travel case which is all made from leather and cost around 95$ when I've seen offers in the forum or in ebay for around 215$ even ! Does anyone have this particular case did you get it and how does a large Ap fit ? And how does the pressure test take normally? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

5 July 2016, 02:41 AM	#2
Lordofrolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Brandon Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: Yes Please! Posts: 6,691	I know a lot of AP ADs that give those carburying case out to clients who buy from them. Personally the carrying case is too bulky and wouldn't use it to travel. __________________ Rolex GMT Master II 116710LN Panerai PAM 359 Audemars Piguet RO 15300OR Follow me on Instagram: @b_jakobovich

5 July 2016, 04:52 AM	#9
Baco Noir "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Roger Location: Colorado Watch: this ya'll Posts: 4,969	When I sent mine to Clearwater in January, it was shipped back in the green cardboard box but also had the leather case in the shipping box too. __________________ Current Collection: Rolex 126619LB, 116710BLNR, and 216570 polar Explorer II; Omega Apollo 8 Speedmaster and Planet Ocean 42; Tudor BB Bronze Bucherer Blue Edition; Nomos Neomatik 42; Breitling Aerospace, Avenger Blackbird, & SuperOcean 44; Doxa 300 Pro Carbon; Stowa Limette; Laco Napa Flieger; Mickey Mouse Timex Electric; and dare I say it...an Apple Watch too

5 July 2016, 04:54 AM	#10
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,005	I got one from AP Boutique a few years back. It was nice but I gave it away to a forum member like I have many my AD goodies. Also glad to hear about good experience at APSC. I think their service is second to none with incredible turn around times. Betsy Toelle is also a class act! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

5 July 2016, 11:01 PM	#16
masterserg "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Serg Location: US of A Watch: AP Posts: 7,437	Last one I sent came back in the green cardboard box. I have another one in now, so we'll see what I get. __________________ How can you have any pudding if you don't eat yer meat????

5 July 2016, 02:49 AM	#3
singe89 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Jim Location: Orange County, CA Watch: Rolex, AP & Patek Posts: 3,747	APSC gives those out when your watch comes back from service. I use a couple of them when I travel. They are more bulky than others but they protect the watch better than a roll. AP will fully test and sometimes service the watch when extending the warranty. Clearwater usually takes 3-4 weeks.

5 July 2016, 04:19 AM	#5
eal15 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Everett Location: GTA, Canada Watch: Audemars Piguet 15 Posts: 789	I got ripped off from my AD service centre when I sent my 15710 in for 3rd year sticker. I was hoping for it when I received it but it came back in a green cardboard box with labels. So I wasn't too upset. Until I visited the SC in Clearwater and they asked if I got one. I said no, which they found strange. So they gave me one and some other little things. I'm guessing the AD's et these and just hold them and give them to their "special clients" BUT I've got no proof.

5 July 2016, 02:14 PM	#11
lapince "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Mars Watch: 5712 Posts: 11,509	I got it as a gift when I bought the ce diver, nice but the Patek travel case is much, much better and convenient, I would add 120 bucks and rather get it than 95 for the AP, you can get it just without the Patek label on a site, Mister Chrono, they have for 1, 2 and 4 watches, I would not buy the AP, they gave it so great but would not buy it, whatever the watch the Patek style case is just better...

5 July 2016, 04:09 PM	#13
lianghee "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Singapore Watch: Pam, AP, Rolex Posts: 277	It does look bulky to carry around. I am now using this travel case when I travel. Compact and easy to carry around. I would only use it when my watch is not on my wrist (e.g shower, sleep, workout). Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

5 July 2016, 10:15 PM	#15
lapince "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Mars Watch: 5712 Posts: 11,509	This is the one I was talking about, have the dark blue http://www.misterchrono.com/en/trave...lack_dark_blue

9 July 2016, 11:56 AM	#19
beaglehusky "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Adrian Location: Tanzania Posts: 1,553	I use Oakleys for travel. The Diver fits in the large one but the small one is a better fit for the RG. I have had mixed experiences with the BKK SC. For one, while they are a AP SC, they don't have the same "authority" as other centers (like the one in Singapore, for instance). It was weird. I had to check with the folks in Clearwater to make sure that the BKK pressure test was "approved" for the third year warranty, which ended up being ok. While they are super nice, IIRC the last time I was there, their technician was in training so it took a couple of weeks for a pressure test. On another occasion, I had an issue with my diver, which was still within the 3rd year warranty and it took them about 3 months to fix it. When I picked it up, they did not give me any proof of the work they had done. I asked them if their repair would have a one-year warranty, and after a few confused looks they said yes. When I asked for proof of that warranty they said I could just bring the watch and they'd fix it for me, but no paperwork was given. Luckily I have had no further issues. And no, I did not get a leather case. Attached Images

12 July 2016, 07:50 AM	#23
SubKing "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: USA Watch: where do i start?? Posts: 3,254	Love the travel cases everyone. I have purchased a mini AP travel box/case but also find it to be too clunky. Just received my special order from goyard, should solve my problem .

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