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Almost a 6 months treatment, but I am glad she is finally back.
One of the best condition dial I have ever seen. The case was beautifully and expertly restored by the sorcerers in AP:
Noticed the tapered mirror finished on the caseback? This is a beautiful detail that the modern Royal Oak is missing!
Certainly a keeper this time. And this is a watch that is certainly going to be babied.
Totally love the dancing stars shimmers on the dial. Iridescent dial that shows slate, navy blue to light blue. All thanks to the intricate details on the petite ta[word removed]erie that even the modern ones can't beat.
So much more than just a watch, history and a masterpiece.
The dial and case are superb, the bracelet looks a bit thick in my opinion but perhaps it is the picture.
Cheers
Francois
the AP logo on the crown, I asked for the original (without logo) back and got it back.....only, it is not on the watch but at least I have it. Just for the little story, what happens with time on ANY watch, is that the rubber seals dry up/harden eventually becoming brittle and are not to the "waterproof" specifications given by the manufacturer anymore. In the case of the RO, there is a wee, tiny little rubber O'ring inside the crown and AP, as probably other manufacturers, in order to not take any risk after a service, do change the entire crown. This is the case for the RO, from my understanding!? It is easier to just change the crown. However, the crowns are different not only in having or not the AP logo, they are different in the way the "female" pin screw is designed. The "female" pin screw, which is not a pin at all but a cylinder with thread inside it receiving a threaded pin, well the cylinder in the (no logo) crown is shorter that the one on the (AP logo crown) Please Michael, correct me if I am wrong.
Cheers
Francois a VERY happy owner of an RO
Royal Oak 5402 A serial is finally back from a spa!!!
| Royal Oak 5402 A serial is finally back from a spa!!! | Sun, 30 June 2013 14:25 |
Almost a 6 months treatment, but I am glad she is finally back.
One of the best condition dial I have ever seen. The case was beautifully and expertly restored by the sorcerers in AP:
Noticed the tapered mirror finished on the caseback? This is a beautiful detail that the modern Royal Oak is missing!
Certainly a keeper this time. And this is a watch that is certainly going to be babied.
Totally love the dancing stars shimmers on the dial. Iridescent dial that shows slate, navy blue to light blue. All thanks to the intricate details on the petite ta[word removed]erie that even the modern ones can't beat.
So much more than just a watch, history and a masterpiece.
Stunning Jack, congratulations this is an iconic watch.....
The dial and case are superb, the bracelet looks a bit thick in my opinion but perhaps it is the picture.
Cheers
Francois
Simply fantastic!
Your watch paired by Nautilus 3700 would make a fantastic pair! Same colors, same designer, same basic movement but two top class manufacturers with idea how a top class sporting watch should look like.
Best, Kari
Simply perfect.
WOW.
Interesting to see how much the plots drop out of the case lugs. Must make it superbly comfortable.
Thank you for the inspiring post!
Interesting to see how much the plots drop out of the case lugs. Must make it superbly comfortable.
Thank you for the inspiring post!
Stunning.
The AP spa is second to none. You have a very special treasure.
Congrats.
JerryW
Pretty 5402ST....
I have one that went for spa 2 years back......it came back with a crown with AP logo.....did you change your crown during this spa....
No picture to show your crown.....
I miss the no logo crown but for the sake of spa....i have to change crown....
My 5402ST - Series A17XX
Funny you say that, mine too (B serie) came back with......
the AP logo on the crown, I asked for the original (without logo) back and got it back.....only, it is not on the watch but at least I have it. Just for the little story, what happens with time on ANY watch, is that the rubber seals dry up/harden eventually becoming brittle and are not to the "waterproof" specifications given by the manufacturer anymore. In the case of the RO, there is a wee, tiny little rubber O'ring inside the crown and AP, as probably other manufacturers, in order to not take any risk after a service, do change the entire crown. This is the case for the RO, from my understanding!? It is easier to just change the crown. However, the crowns are different not only in having or not the AP logo, they are different in the way the "female" pin screw is designed. The "female" pin screw, which is not a pin at all but a cylinder with thread inside it receiving a threaded pin, well the cylinder in the (no logo) crown is shorter that the one on the (AP logo crown) Please Michael, correct me if I am wrong.
Cheers
Francois a VERY happy owner of an RO
That's beautiful Jack!
I'm always an admirer of this 5402A
And nice detail on the caseback
Regards
Sam