Audemars Piguet

I just put this nice glaring mark on the top side of the bracelet. I understand that AP does provide a polishing service. I\'m just curios what this typically costs, and if it should only be done a certain number of times throughout the life of the watch ...  

I was afraid of this given the unique brushed finish. Ceramic Chrono can't come soon enough lol

That looks relatively deep and to get it out it will involve too much polishing, the angles and shapes will be ruined. Also, I doubt it will disappear completely. How about getting a leather or plastic strap for the watch and just keep the bracelet?

Best wishes Alkiro

Best wishes Alkiro

Best wishes Alkiro

If it really bothers you, check with AP, They might do laser welding to repair damaged cases and bracelets. If they do, it will come back looking like new. But, it will not be cheep....

You should send them an email.

It might be something that bothers you too much given the location. Audemars Piguet has top notch service centers and does offer refinishing services. There are limitations on how many times you can refinish, but that might pertain more to the main case a... 

I think they have all been returned in better than new condition. The price is very reasonable. They also may be able to replace the single link. Just call Betsy at AP Clearwater 727-467-0940. (Hope it is ok to post this info)

Only AP can do this - never have a RO refinished by anyone else, no matter what they say to you - only AP has the properly configured machines and sufficiently experienced finniseurs. Similar situation for Patek with the Nautilus - 52 angles required to p... 

Having said this, it still requires the removal of metal. Deep gashes can be repaired and then re-finished again due to laser welding; however, on principle I agree with the other posters who have said just leave it and wear it with pride. It is a badge o... 

No doubt, as much as I wear this it will inevitably grow some wrinkles. Perhaps the best thing to do is to keep upgrading every 5-10 years with each major iteration.

If it's DLC coated (black) then it's simply not economical to have the links stripped of the coating and then re-polished , brushed and re-coated. I think it's more feasible in your case to replace individual links. ---- For non-coated stainless steel and... 

I suspect this is a somewhat regular practice for AP

There are possibilities of getting authentic bracelets for ROCs sometimes. Careful of the aftermarket ones. A bracelet should go secondhand for 3-5k. Probably cheaper than a service Also don't worry about it. Get a 15202 to wear as the rare unscratched on...