Audemars Piguet S/S Men's Royal Oak "Jumbo" - 39mm I am the original owner of this E-Series, ref. no. 15202ST.00.0944ST.01,
which was purchased new on August 19, 2005, from an authorized AP
dealer in Carmel, California.
Because the watch just had a complete maintenance service from AP, as detailed below,
it comes with a 2-year service warranty from AP. The watch comes 100% complete with everything as if purchased new, including:
*Cardboard outer box
*Beautiful wood box
*Hang tag
*3 booklets, including:
Certificat d’Origine et de Garantie (Warranty)
Service mondial (World-wide service)
Mode d’Emploi (Instruction manual)*Quality Control Certification
*Quality Control Certification
*Original purchase receipt, which will accompany the watch
A couple of things to note in particular about this watch: First, it has the classic and unique "APPA" clasp. AP moved away from this ingenious and comfortable bracelet design in later models and it is no longer used on the current Ultra Thin. Second, this watch's tapisserie dial pattern is bigger and bolder than the "Petite Tappisserie" pattern found on the current Ultra Thin.
Last
month, I took the watch into my local AP authorized dealer, Traditional
Jewelers in Newport Beach/Fashion Island, to have the watch sent off to
AP North America for a full and complete maintenance service since the
watch had never been serviced before. Although there are some
noticeable blemishes and marks on the brushed-finished bezel that are
clearly visible when light strikes the bezel at a certain angle (which I
have tried to capture as best I can in my photos - - see bezel at 12
o’clock and 3 o’clock in particular), I specifically requested that
the
watch NOT be polished and it has NEVER been polished . I’ve left that
decision for the new owner.
AP North America finished the
complete maintenance service on May 17, 2017. This is reflected in the
Service Record section of the warranty booklet, which AP has noted,
dated and stamped (pictured). I've reproduced below from AP's website the thorough multi-step
procedure the watch went through during its complete maintenance
service.
The cost for the complete maintenance service was $1,225 and, as indicated, results in a two-year service warranty from AP.
A nice opportunity to pick up an iconic Genta design in a dial color no longer available, with 100% complete packaging and the highly desirable APPA clasp, backed by a two-year service warranty from AP. Buy with confidence!
$14,999 (reduced from $16,999) includes shipping in the CONUS (I will only ship to the CONUS).
Payment by bank wire only.
I’m
located in Orange County, California. A face-to-face transaction
and/or in-person inspection of the watch in So Cal is always welcome.
References available upon request.
No trades please.
Please PM me with any questions.
Thanks for looking!
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A description from AP's website of what a watch
undergoes during a complete maintenance service:
01
Registration, Identification & Diagnosis
Your watch is photographed when it arrives and
is registered in our computer system along with your comments and observations
about its timekeeping. Your timepiece has two unique numbers that make it
individual. The first is etched on the movement mainplate, the second,
alphanumeric, is on the case back. These numbers form a confidential
combination that unequivocally identifies your watch and ensures its
traceability especially in the event of theft. They are shown in the
Manufacture’s registers. Before servicing starts, your watch and its movement
are examined meticulously by a specialized watchmaker who decides on what, if
anything, has to be done. You receive an estimate for approval before work
starts. We are at your disposal. Within our Audemars Piguet boutiques, our
watchmakers can provide an immediate estimate based on your needs.
02
Dismantling & Pre-Washing
Once the strap or bracelet has been removed from
the case, the watch is opened and the movement is removed, entirely dismantled
and pre-washed. The movement components are examined meticulously and replaced
if they show signs of premature wear or risk affecting the operation of the
mechanism.
03
Replacing Components & Adjustments
Every component is identified, replaced or
repaired depending on its level of wear, its age and the preventive maintenance
instructions governing the Manufacture's complete maintenance service. New
parts, based on the latest technological advances, are fitted if necessary. The
most frequently-used case and movement components are always changed for
collection watches: seals, crown, pushpieces, correctors, barrel, chronograph
module, central seconds and chronograph hands and chronograph counters.
04
Washing
Every movement component is placed in Teflon
washing containers designed specifically to avoid scratching, then in
ultrasonic baths to be degreased and cleaned fully under a clearly-defined
procedure.
05
Assembly & Lubrication
Lubrication is essential for your mechanical
watch to run properly and guarantees correct operation: it limits the friction
between the mechanical parts, thereby reducing energy losses and wear. When
assembling the movement, depending on the level of mechanical complication, the
watchmaker can use up to a dozen different oils and greases, determined by the
sliding and chemical stability coefficients specific to each component.
06
Diurnal Rate Adjustment
The watchmaker runs your watch for 24 hours to
stabilize all its moving components. This ensures its accuracy. He/she then
adjusts the inertia of the balance dynamically and thus its isochronism in five
positions, simulating the normal wear of the watch. The rate results must
comply with the Manufacture’s standards and tolerances.
07
Refinishing (optional)
Just like the movement, the case and bracelet
are examined in the most minute detail. All parts showing signs of wear are
systematically replaced or restored. We may offer to refinish the case and
bracelet. If appropriate, certain deep marks and scratches in the metal are
laser-treated to add material and recover a shine as close as possible to the
original appearance. Other surfaces are polished or brightened depending on the
level and depth of marks to be corrected. However, we recommend no more than
three to five aesthetic refreshings during the life cycle of your watch. Any
more than this will run the risk of damaging the angles and geometry of the
case. Each model has its own specific decorative and ornamental features:
polishing can be supplemented by other Fine Watchmaking techniques, mostly
manual, such as shot peening, sandblasting, satin polishing or circular
graining. With a Royal Oak watch, for example, it may be necessary to polish 24
bevels and 16 screw heads and then soften and polish 27 distinct surfaces.
08
Casing Up
Once the dial and hands are fitted to the
movement, It is then inserted delicately into the case and secured, depending
on the model, with a casing ring. A new crown, seals and, for chronograph
models, pushpieces are fitted to keep your watch water- and air-resistant.
After a final visual inspection, the watchmaker completes the casing up by
screwing down or pressing the caseback in firmly.
09
Final Inspection & Quality Control
Air compression tests to detect the most
insignificant leak are performed to ensure that your watch remains
water-resistant for a period of two years. Some Royal Oak models are subjected
to an additional condensation test known as the “drop of water”. Lastly, your
watch undergoes a rigorous technical, functional and aesthetic assessment. The
diurnal rate is observed over a cycle of five to twelve days. The power reserve
and the additional functions are also tested. The criteria are identical to the
ones governing the quality control of a new watch prior to arrival in market.
The results of these assessments are registered and archived, thereby providing
an exhaustive overview of the history of work carried out.
10
Two-Year Service Warranty
Work carried out during the complete maintenance
service as well as replacement parts are covered by a two-year warranty. The
warranty is valid throughout our global network of authorized repair centers as
stated in the paperwork accompanying the restored watch. Anomalies caused by
normal wear and tear, anomalies relating to a shock, abnormal use, incorrect
handling, work carried out on the watch by someone other than an Audemars
Piguet Authorized Repair Center, failure to observe the recommended water-resistant
control or service are not covered by the service warranty.
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