Audemars Piguet Watch Service & Repair

Lankysudanese · 2021-09-19T12:19:01Z

Lankysudanese shares his Audemars Piguet Royal Oak service experience, detailing AP Clearwater's laser welding refinishing and its benefits for collectors.

Lankysudanese shares a detailed account of his Audemars Piguet Royal Oak's service experience at AP Clearwater, highlighting the brand's laser welding refinishing. His post offers valuable insights into the process and its benefits, particularly for collectors concerned with material preservation and aesthetic restoration. This firsthand report provides a practical look at maintaining a luxury timepiece and the meticulous standards some collectors uphold.

She was running fast, so I sent it to the folks at AP Clearwater and it came back 3 weeks later, spick and span. It was serviced under warranty, and came back with a leather travel case (which is very appreciated). I paid for their laser welding refinishing which, at 370 USD, is an absolute must.

The watch looks just like the day that I bought it

An overall positive experience; let’s now check the timekeeping 😜

Hussam

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The laser welding refinishing process, unlike traditional polishing, aims to negate material loss by using filler material that is then precision-polished, preserving the original case geometry.
Audemars Piguet and A. Lange & Söhne are noted for offering laser welding refinishing, with independent watch repair shops also providing this service for various brands, including Rolex.
The contributor maintains an exacting standard for timekeeping accuracy, setting watches against an atomic clock before wear and checking them daily, considering even 14 seconds a day unacceptable.
A fellow collector inquired about how others notice timekeeping inaccuracies, especially when rotating multiple watches, suggesting that service might only be sought when a watch is frequently worn.
The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 15400, while thicker than some predecessors, offers a distinct sporty luxury aesthetic, with its guilloché (tapisserie) dial and bracelet finish being key attractions.
The 15400 was the primary regular production Royal Oak in 2018, with the line expanding to include 34mm, 37mm, and 41mm sizes since then.

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Lankysudanese

Sep 19, 2021

So let’s see what those Floridians have done

Sep 19, 2021

It looks brand new again. What is laser refinishing?

MichaelC

Sep 19, 2021

They do exceptional work.

Lankysudanese

Sep 19, 2021

I hope that they dedicated the same attention to regulating it, as they did to refinishing it

myles721

Sep 19, 2021

It’s hard to come up with a negative comment😆🤣😂 Enjoy…looks great on you!

Lankysudanese

Sep 19, 2021

It better! It’s a tough competition nowadays, with double-certified chronometers in the collection 🤣🤣🤣

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