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Servicing help.
Hello All,
My C series 5402 needs servicing and the bracelet also needs some work as one of the pins appears to have broken.
I would prefer not to send it to AP as they would want to replace the original dial and hands and I'd probably end up with something closer to a new watch than a vintage one - or is that unfair?
Does anyone know a specialist who could do some sympathetic work on this so that I can start to wear it again.
I'd be grateful for any suggestions by PM of course.
Best wishes,
Vernon
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Servicing help.
Hello All, My C series 5402 needs servicing and the bracelet also needs some work as one of the pins appears to have broken. I would prefer not to send it to AP as they would want to replace the original dial and hands and I'd probably end up with somethi...
Hi Vernon
Have you checked with your local AP service center? I don't think they will replace original dials and hands if you instruct them not to (as long as they are original parts of course). I can understand your interest in maintaining the "aged" appearance; i...
Thank you
For your advice. I'll try this and hopefully do a post at some time with an update. Best wishes, Vernon
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Hi , i was in a similar situation with my A series and trust me it was worth sending it to the AP. Though i nearly paid the price of a new 15300st back then but it truly made it a new watch . The rationale which AP gave for high costs was that each and ev...
Thanks.
I think this watch is a 'keeper' so I want it done properly, but I do want to preserve the originality. Many thanks for your advice. Best wishes, Vernon.