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Thanks, Stephan ...

 

The same thought had occurred to me, given the number on the case back.  I find that unlikely, though, for two reasons: (1) the replacement parts (dial, hands, bezel, bracelet) would presumably have to have come from AP and I can't imagine the company would agree to "convert" a watch in that manner and (2) the cost for those parts would presumably have been quite high, and the work done at a time when it would have been just as easy to buy an original steel 5402.  I remember a time when steel 5402s in good shape could easily be obtained for a few thousand USD ... why would someone have gone to so much trouble to convert the watch?

I will be curious to see what AP says.  I understand that the records at the company do not support the production of "pre-A" 5402s, but I put my faith in the memories of the "old timers" at the company who originally said otherwise ...

Kind regards,
Garrett


This message has been edited by grkyle on 2012-01-06 05:27:53

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My 5402 is taking a little trip ...

 
By: grkyle : January 5th, 2012-08:48
To the service facility in Clearwater, Florida, for an overhaul. I suspect that it will ultimately head from there to Le Brassus, but we'll see. I have owned this watch for about seven years now. I bought it from a dealer in New York, who had in turn (and...  

it is a 5402...

 
By: only5402 : January 5th, 2012-21:59
and Garret, i don´t like to make you unsure about your Royal Oak, but if it is possible, first contact Le Brassus to talk with them about your watch and send them pictures - but also only the number from caseback must be enough , so that they can look at ... 

Thanks, Stephan ...

 
By: grkyle : January 6th, 2012-05:05
The same thought had occurred to me, given the number on the case back. I find that unlikely, though, for two reasons: (1) the replacement parts (dial, hands, bezel, bracelet) would presumably have to have come from AP and I can't imagine the company woul... 

it is a little bit courios...

 
By: only5402 : January 6th, 2012-05:48
and you are right regarding at the parts and cost. Perhabs you saw my posts here in the forum. Belive me - it is not my intention to be the only one who knows the right details about the 5402, but i worked hard to compare all what was writen about, checke... 

Beautiful RO.

 
By: VMM : February 27th, 2012-16:43
Hope you get it back soon. Thanks for sharing. Vte