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Stephan, it's really good for me, too
Thank You Stephan,it will be fantastic and very exciting collaborating with you developing an "International guide"
Have a nice day
Marco
Well Stefan...
By: Sandgroper : May 17th, 2012-22:44
I have a 5402 B series from 1975/76 bought brand new in Geneva by my step father in 1976 and the crown is signed, it went for a total overhaul to AP Le Brassus in 2010 and all was confirmed as original!!! I am a little confused! Kind regards. Francois
of course...
By: only5402 : May 18th, 2012-01:05
a signed crown is also "original" - and specially in APs eyes, because if AP (or a authorizised dealer/watchmaker makes a revision at any time they change the crown at this modell. The reason is, that in the crown there is the blanket (or what it is call...
You are correct Stefan....
By: Sandgroper : May 18th, 2012-02:32
I have just check the invoice from Audemars Piguet dated April 2010 and yes, they do mention replacement of "crown, water-resistant, stainless steel, AP symbol". I think however that they should have given the "original" back to me!!!!! I'll ask them, but...
My point is...
By: ciaca : May 18th, 2012-07:50
If there are evidences of D serial with unsigned crown we can suppose all the 5402 production was originaly equipped with unsigned crowns. There was no reason for AP to change it, given the limited number of production of the reference. The point is...are...
Work in progress...
By: ciaca : May 18th, 2012-11:56
Here and there ;-) I reported your arguments abot D-serie 5402, crowns with and without AP logo, relation between external and internal serial numbers, i'll try to keep you updated about any news. I agree with you on the necessity to look forward the ital...
Ciao Stephan, here I am
By: mstanga : May 18th, 2012-13:40
Ciao Stephan, I've sent you a PM a couple of minute ago. I'm the one who wrote on "orologi e passioni" - "Guida al Royal Oak ref. 5402" including years of study and putting together all the informations I've found all over the world in these years. It was...