Rhys Brown
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Marks on back case
Just removed the protective film from my AP only to notice a few dings - bit disappointed. Poor quality control from AP on this occasion 
Marks on back case
Just removed the protective film from my AP only to notice a few dings - bit disappointed. Poor quality control from AP on this occasion ...
Completely unacceptable.
I would return the watch to the AD immediately. Best, Volker
So it’s not a new watch directly bought from an AP Boutique or an AD.
Probably not an AP quality control issue then.
Purchased new
I purchased new just never got around to removing the protective cover till now. Going to email them and see if they can help. You never know...
Posts like these are very difficult to evaluate.
So this is a brand new watch but out of warranty? Hmmm... so it is several years old. Have you owned it the entire time and just now started to wear it and remove the plastic? Just stating my opinion, I do not believe that watch left the AP Factory with t...
Had a similar problem
Purchased a navy Offshore and left the film on for a few months while wearing the watch. When I eventually removed the film it was slightly pitted. Almost as though a tiny piece of grit had got under the film. Took it to the AP service centre in London an...
sorry where are the dings?
I hope you are not referring to those big marks as they sure look like hallmarks to me...
Is your watch the platinum 44?
My platinum 44 has the same marks in exactly the same place - they are hallmarks.
I just looked back at your earlier post...
And it appears that you too own a platinum 44. I'm no detective but I think the mystery is solved. They're hallmarks.
Hallmarks?
I see one one side the plat 950 mark but on the other side are the marks - what is a hallmark? Can someone else post a pict of their plat case back - cheers
As per your RD thread, where I remarked that you should consider buying a loupe...
this thread suggests you definitely need one. Treat yourself to a nice little stocking filler this year.
That would have been an embarrassing complaint had you made one!
What a shame to have a beautiful watch like that owned and unworn for so long.
Try one of these
shop.bergeon.ch .php?cde=5&sent=1&categ1=Eyeglasse%2Fmicroscope&langue=2&planche=&detail=0&sadv=0&nbart=&new=0#Eyeglasse%2Fmicroscope I have a 4422-2.5 that goes everywhere with me shopping.