Audemars Piguet

Good day all, I have a AP Royal Oak bought at an AD in Geneva in 1976 and the dial has some marks of "rust". The watch is with AP right now for a full service, change of all the seals, polishing etc. I asked AP if during the overhauled they could change t... 

I would keep the original dial as the patina you mention (not really rust right?) may be considered very attractive to many of us. If the original dial has merely a cosmetic problem and nothing to impair the operation of the watch, I would keep it ON the ... 

Thank you respo, I will definitely follow your advice, as for taking pics well, I'll have to wait until the watch comes back. Cheers Francois

I would keep the dial as is with the rust, trust me its very attractive that way to some collectors (like myself) and a sign that it has been through life and is flawed just like us, I find that very endearing, Here is my watch from 72 (A series) with a f...  

So happy you have this special piece in your collection. Cheers friend

Much appreciated my friend, glad you approve, hope to see you at a Purists GTG one day S

As a complete newbie I find the question "Should an AP really be rusting?" coming to mind... Thoughts? Chris

Sorry CGAJ, I know I did write "rust" but I should have written "fading mark" Cheers Francois

Mine is a B serie from 76. I will follow your advice. Cheers Francois

I look forward to seeing pics of your watch, we do not see enough of these special beauties S