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AP Royal Oak Offshore Bezel Scratches
Hello All,
I have an AP Royal Oak Offshore Themes (Black dial) and was in a bit of an accident recently. As a result of which, the Bezel on the AP has a few, very noticeable scratches on it, mainly on the right side. They are also quite close to the WG Screws.
Sending it away to the dealer, isn't really an option for me. Is there anything I could do? OR have any of you experienced similar?
Thank you
Ap
I have an AP Royal Oak Offshore Themes (Black dial) and was in a bit of an accident recently. As a result of which, the Bezel on the AP has a few, very noticeable scratches on it, mainly on the right side. They are also quite close to the WG Screws.
Sending it away to the dealer, isn't really an option for me. Is there anything I could do? OR have any of you experienced similar?
Thank you
Ap
Keep wearing it
It's going to happen again, and again. And it happens with other watches too. You might as well wear it and enjoy it - battle scars and all - until it's ready for a service back at AP.
AP Bezel Scratches
Hi,
Oh, I intend to..I just wanted to know if this, if at all, would be an attemptable DIY thing? Or if any of you have done it before?
They are REALLY obvious and its killing me to see it like that.
Oh, I intend to..I just wanted to know if this, if at all, would be an attemptable DIY thing? Or if any of you have done it before?
They are REALLY obvious and its killing me to see it like that.
Only one option
Really only one option, sevice center in clearwater florida for a polish. I wouldn't do it myself. Trust me, i've been there.
Try!
If the scratches are on brushed surfaces, and it is light enough--not major dints or scars, you could try using a pen rubber eraser. Rub it the exact direction of the original brushed lines. I've had success with few of my ROO pieces--Ti, steel and RG. For the polished surface areas, use gold/silver polishing cloth--the Tiffany sourced ones are excellent and effective to remove light scratches.
Understand how u feel, I too for one can't bear looking at visible imperfections when wearing one
My TA Carbon is currently with AP service centre for a bezel change (accidentally knocked and made groove marks--hardly visible actually due to their material (CA), but still irritating to me), plus a hornback strap retrofit--thought might as well while at it. Sent it through an AD, and it's been two weeks now and still have not gotten any news from them re prices nor parts availability.. Damn, hate their slow response and watch service/repair turn around time.
2 years ago, sent in my JPM RG for total service, check and polish, took almost 5months before I got it back! They said watch had to be sent back to Switzerland thus the delay. So sometime, an eraser and polishing cloth can come in quite handy and work wonders to lessen or even dispense with your misery (scratches visibility)--at least until the actual big service day is due. Work on it carefully though.. You may be pleasantly surprise. Hope this helps. Good luck!
Understand how u feel, I too for one can't bear looking at visible imperfections when wearing one
My TA Carbon is currently with AP service centre for a bezel change (accidentally knocked and made groove marks--hardly visible actually due to their material (CA), but still irritating to me), plus a hornback strap retrofit--thought might as well while at it. Sent it through an AD, and it's been two weeks now and still have not gotten any news from them re prices nor parts availability.. Damn, hate their slow response and watch service/repair turn around time.2 years ago, sent in my JPM RG for total service, check and polish, took almost 5months before I got it back! They said watch had to be sent back to Switzerland thus the delay. So sometime, an eraser and polishing cloth can come in quite handy and work wonders to lessen or even dispense with your misery (scratches visibility)--at least until the actual big service day is due. Work on it carefully though.. You may be pleasantly surprise. Hope this helps. Good luck!
Vacation in Clearwater
I suspect the delay is because your watch arrived at one of the two worst times of year: Xmas and August, when the facility (and many of those in Switzerland, I hear) are closed.
Leave it to the pro's for refinishing
Hi areez,
IMO, just enjoy the watch as no matter what happens you will always get little dings and scratches. Best to have your AD send it to AP Service Center (ie Clearwater if you're in the U.S.). The sharp angles and alternating brush and polished finish should be left to the professional finishers at AP
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Regards,
ED-209
IMO, just enjoy the watch as no matter what happens you will always get little dings and scratches. Best to have your AD send it to AP Service Center (ie Clearwater if you're in the U.S.). The sharp angles and alternating brush and polished finish should be left to the professional finishers at AP
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Regards,
ED-209