MichaelC
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I have never scratched a watch so deeply
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 and bezel. Your scratch appears contained to the bracelet. I suspect it can be restored without issue.
Polishing the RO
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 ...
Ouch. So it can't really be made new again?
I was afraid of this given the unique brushed finish. Ceramic Chrono can't come soon enough lol
Don't have it polished
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?
Refreshing
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....
I heard "Rubber B is coming out with a Rubber strap for the 41 Royal Oak soon "
You should send them an email.
I have never scratched a watch so deeply
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 have had three AP's refinished in Clearwater, two were really beat up.
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)
Agreed. I have had two RO's refinished there and they are restored to like new.
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...
BUT
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...
Sage advice. Great feedback
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.
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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 think link replacement is the least problematic route
I suspect this is a somewhat regular practice for AP
Maybe get a new bracelet
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...