MichaelC
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Hi Bishop, and welcome here!
The subject of purchasing AP strap components is one that has seemed to vary over the years and by the region you are in. In the old days, it was extremely difficult to source parts from different references, at least here in the US. So if you bought a steel bracelet watch, buying steel plots to connect the strap was not always doable.
On your dual time, you would have to check with your local AP Service Center to see if the parts are available. You can do this through the boutiques as well; in my experience it has been easiest to order directly through the service center (again, that might vary by region).
I am not sure which dealer might have given you the cold shoulder but I have heard of it happening. I can tell you, I have never been treated like that inside of an AP Boutique, regardless of appearance.
Keep us posted, and feel free to add some photos of that Dual Time here on the AP Forum 
Strap conversion, yay or nay
Having recently purchased a Dual Time (ref 26120st) I'm wondering if I can change out the stainless bracelet to a leather strap. I love the fit and feel of the bracelet, but currently as a daily wearer it is unfortunately a scratch magnet.I know of the af...
Hi Bishop, and welcome here!
The subject of purchasing AP strap components is one that has seemed to vary over the years and by the region you are in. In the old days, it was extremely difficult to source parts from different references, at least here in the US. So if you bought a st...
Good to be here
Thanks for the reply Michael, I'm sure my experience was just a one off. I will keep sending out emails to boutiques and try to get in contact with some service centres. Thanks again.
Leather strap conversion
Hi there! I think It is not so easy to sort these parts to do the conversion in a steel version Royal Oak. As far as I know ( I could be wrong), only very few original steel models of Royal Oak equipped with leather strap. They are all limited edition ser...
Do a little research and it should work
I've converted my ROC 25860 and now can chose between a bracelet, rubber, or leather strap. But in my quest to do so, tried AP Bands (which didn't correctly fit but was useable), and then AP directly (but not without some resistance--I did find a sympathe...
RE: research
Thanks for the reply. I believe the specs of my watch should be the same as yours, both being 39mm. Unfortunately the gold versions were the only ones available with a strap. Was hoping not to go down the after market path, as like you said there maybe fi...
Just needs plots
I guess what I meant was that at least you know that straps, screws, and deployants exist. So the only thing you need to find would be plots. This is from the RolexForum thread and you can order them directly from Clearwater. The attachment studs are $18...
re: yay or nay
Hello and welcome thebishop! The dual time is a cool AP and nice that it is a daily wearer for you. Scratches are part of the wear and tear process so I see it as each ding or mark a added character to the piece. IMO the way the bracelet and the links fit...