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burakusta · 10 July 2017, 12:54 PM

As the title suggests, i was riding a bike and suddenly the watch just fell.
Here is the result, what are your thougts for the repair ? Can anyone source me the replacement parts, especially the bezel. The watch works properly i guess since it can keep up with the real time ?

amggts9 · 10 July 2017, 12:57 PM

Sorry to hear but as long as you are okay. I'd suggest taking it to the boutique in NY and have them send it in for repair. My guess is about 1K. AP spare parts are very hard to source and repair them via an independent even harder. I suggest you bite the bullet and have AP do the repair. In the long run you will be happier.

Meco · 10 July 2017, 01:05 PM

Hacıbaba geçmiş olsun. Çarpan bisikletlinin huammua...
Dm at bana depoda olabilir belki ;))

HK Islandboy · 10 July 2017, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by amggts9

Sorry to hear but as long as you are okay. I'd suggest taking it to the boutique in NY and have them send it in for repair. My guess is about 1K. AP spare parts are very hard to source and repair them via an independent even harder. I suggest you bite the bullet and have AP do the repair. In the long run you will be happier.

Agree - glad that the OP is ok and sorry to hear that the diver got bashed up

Please share what feedback you get on the ability of the AP SC to repair the damage

jem7v · 10 July 2017, 01:22 PM

That sucks. You probably have to replace all those parts. Very expensive.

GB-man · 10 July 2017, 02:13 PM

Three options that I see.

1) wear it and enjoy it. Doesn't look as bad as I had expected given the title.

2) send it to your nearest AP service center for a quote and let them repair it

3) sell it as is and buy another

tyler1980 · 10 July 2017, 02:31 PM

Ouch, that sucks. That is one occasion when i would just send it to APSC and let them fix it as i probably would not want to see those scratches every day. Not the same thing to me as those hairline scratches everyone always talks about getting fixed.

Just be happy you were not wearing your RM, that would be a tragedy.

coffeebreak · 10 July 2017, 02:41 PM

Just curious, the watch just fell while you were riding? What gave way, the clasp or the connections at the lugs?

tamiya · 10 July 2017, 03:03 PM

Anybody do laser welding locally?

Tomas Eriksson · 10 July 2017, 03:11 PM

Sad to hear. As someone also pointed out it doesn't look as bad as I was expecting from the title. You don't have a home insurance that covers it? For the future maybe invest in some loctite? Especially if you like changing strap frequently. Hope it work out well

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Originally Posted by coffeebreak

Just curious, the watch just fell while you were riding? What gave way, the clasp or the connections at the lugs?

You can tell that from the pictures.

toxicavenger · 10 July 2017, 03:24 PM

I would send it to LAWW and let them laser weld it.

Rachdanon · 10 July 2017, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by coffeebreak

Just curious, the watch just fell while you were riding? What gave way, the clasp or the connections at the lugs?

That actually isnt just curiosity but a pertinent question. A watch doesnt just fall off, design problem?

tyler1980 · 10 July 2017, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Rachdanon

That actually isnt just curiosity but a pertinent question. A watch doesnt just fall off, design problem?

it does if you replace straps often and either strip the screws or don't use loctite. Im 99.9% sure it isn't a design flaw based on how hard it is to get screws out on a watch after AP gets done with it, even after years of use.

Still, its very unfortunate that this happened and thankfully it does seem to be a fairy rare occurrence.

KBM · 11 July 2017, 04:07 AM

Ouch, very sorry to hear. I'd also bite the bullet and send it to AP.

Manofsteelpt · 11 July 2017, 04:24 AM

Who did the strap swap? If AP, maybe you can blame it on them and ask them to fix.

I'd replace the bezel (shouldn't be too much for a SS bezel) and polish the case and plot the best they can. Only issue is, AP is gonna want to service it I'm sure. At least you'll have a 2 yr warranty though.

AK797 · 11 July 2017, 06:54 AM

Yes, tell us more about this strap and who did the work?

Hairdude1 · 11 July 2017, 09:14 AM

Ouch!! I would submit thru your insurance

burakusta · 11 July 2017, 10:24 AM

The yellow strap was changed by ap nyc. I took it there this morning and they changed it to the black strap that the watch came with, so far no issues. They told me that the ap service can polish the bezel and it would be %90 the same as before

ejvette · 11 July 2017, 10:25 AM

Off to AP it must go hi ho hi ho

Manofsteelpt · 11 July 2017, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by burakusta

The yellow strap was changed by ap nyc. I took it there this morning and they changed it to the black strap that the watch came with, so far no issues. They told me that the ap service can polish the bezel and it would be %90 the same as before

I would hold them accountable.

tng11 · 11 July 2017, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Manofsteelpt

I would hold them accountable.

+1

This is my worst nightmare when changing the strap by myself. If the boutique did it though, I would raise hell with them.

tyler1980 · 11 July 2017, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by manofsteelpt

i would hold them accountable.

+2

HK Islandboy · 11 July 2017, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by tyler1980

+2

+3

I for one am interested to see the results when the watch comes back from repair.

tyler1980 · 11 July 2017, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by HK Islandboy

+3

I for one am interested to see the results when the watch comes back from repair.

this one had fairly good results. Long story short it looked pretty good post fix, bezel appeared too polished though as too much material removed, sent back to APSC and they replaced the bezel. No update after the second fix though.

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=429681

HK Islandboy · 11 July 2017, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by tyler1980

this one had fairly good results. Long story short it looked pretty good post fix, bezel appeared too polished though as too much material removed, sent back to APSC and they replaced the bezel. No update after the second fix though.

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=429681

That's an astonishingly good result

Rachdanon · 11 July 2017, 09:44 PM

If only AP had laid hands on it for strap change, definitely raise it up. How do you prove that it was so, and that it simply fell off your wrist is the tough part...

This worries me a little to be honest.

Manofsteelpt · 12 July 2017, 01:40 AM

I'm worried too. Wearing my watch like this from now on.

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Yzord · 12 July 2017, 02:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Manofsteelpt

I'm worried too. Wearing my watch like this from now on.

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

It will not help...it will always fall on the side where no bubblewrap is

Count my words

tyler1980 · 12 July 2017, 02:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Manofsteelpt

I'm worried too. Wearing my watch like this from now on.

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

10 July 2017, 12:54 PM	#1
burakusta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: Bu Location: World Watch: Audemars piguet Posts: 354	Ap diver fell of the bicyle As the title suggests, i was riding a bike and suddenly the watch just fell. Here is the result, what are your thougts for the repair ? Can anyone source me the replacement parts, especially the bezel. The watch works properly i guess since it can keep up with the real time ?

10 July 2017, 02:13 PM	#6
GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,355	Three options that I see. 1) wear it and enjoy it. Doesn't look as bad as I had expected given the title. 2) send it to your nearest AP service center for a quote and let them repair it 3) sell it as is and buy another __________________

11 July 2017, 04:24 AM	#15
Manofsteelpt "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Mike Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 3,971	Who did the strap swap? If AP, maybe you can blame it on them and ask them to fix. I'd replace the bezel (shouldn't be too much for a SS bezel) and polish the case and plot the best they can. Only issue is, AP is gonna want to service it I'm sure. At least you'll have a 2 yr warranty though. __________________ "Best to stay silent and have the world think you're a fool than to speak and remove all doubt." SMD

11 July 2017, 09:14 AM	#17
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	Ouch!! I would submit thru your insurance __________________ 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

11 July 2017, 10:25 AM	#19
ejvette 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: Ed Location: East Hampton NY Watch: me break clays.. Posts: 7,516	Off to AP it must go hi ho hi ho __________________ Rolex•Omega•Breitling•Grand Seiko•Tudor "No one on their death bed ever said I wish I worked more" My Grandma * Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons *

10 July 2017, 12:57 PM	#2
amggts9 Banned Join Date: May 2017 Location: LA Posts: 168	Sorry to hear but as long as you are okay. I'd suggest taking it to the boutique in NY and have them send it in for repair. My guess is about 1K. AP spare parts are very hard to source and repair them via an independent even harder. I suggest you bite the bullet and have AP do the repair. In the long run you will be happier.

10 July 2017, 01:05 PM	#3
Meco "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Istanbul/Turkey Posts: 1	Hacıbaba geçmiş olsun. Çarpan bisikletlinin huammua... Dm at bana depoda olabilir belki ;))

10 July 2017, 01:22 PM	#5
jem7v Banned Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Maryland Posts: 842	That sucks. You probably have to replace all those parts. Very expensive.

10 July 2017, 02:31 PM	#7
tyler1980 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Houston Posts: 17,622	Ouch, that sucks. That is one occasion when i would just send it to APSC and let them fix it as i probably would not want to see those scratches every day. Not the same thing to me as those hairline scratches everyone always talks about getting fixed. Just be happy you were not wearing your RM, that would be a tragedy.

10 July 2017, 02:41 PM	#8
coffeebreak "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Philippines Posts: 457	Just curious, the watch just fell while you were riding? What gave way, the clasp or the connections at the lugs?

10 July 2017, 03:03 PM	#9
tamiya "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Real Name: Willy Location: AU, SG, MY Posts: 1,248	Anybody do laser welding locally?

10 July 2017, 03:24 PM	#11
toxicavenger "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Colorado Springs Watch: Seiko's Posts: 2,563	I would send it to LAWW and let them laser weld it.

11 July 2017, 04:07 AM	#14
KBM 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: K. Location: 780 Posts: 10,460	Ouch, very sorry to hear. I'd also bite the bullet and send it to AP.

11 July 2017, 06:54 AM	#16
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	Yes, tell us more about this strap and who did the work?

11 July 2017, 10:24 AM	#18
burakusta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: Bu Location: World Watch: Audemars piguet Posts: 354	The yellow strap was changed by ap nyc. I took it there this morning and they changed it to the black strap that the watch came with, so far no issues. They told me that the ap service can polish the bezel and it would be %90 the same as before

11 July 2017, 09:44 PM	#26
Rachdanon "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Singapore Posts: 266	If only AP had laid hands on it for strap change, definitely raise it up. How do you prove that it was so, and that it simply fell off your wrist is the tough part... This worries me a little to be honest.

12 July 2017, 01:40 AM	#27
Manofsteelpt "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Mike Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 3,971	I'm worried too. Wearing my watch like this from now on. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ "Best to stay silent and have the world think you're a fool than to speak and remove all doubt." SMD

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