Hey folks,
can anyone of you recommend a good dealer for gen AP parts?
Would be of great help!
Thanks!
can anyone of you recommend a good dealer for gen AP parts?
Would be of great help!
Thanks!
Searching Chrono24 and eBay ... that’s tough ... ????
Do you have a double account or did ya just answer ya own question?
Wtf is going on lol
Nah, I was hoping someone tells me where I can get more / better parts ...
Nah, I was hoping someone tells me where I can get more / better parts ...
Nah, I was hoping someone tells me where I can get more / better parts ...
Go into an AP boutique and ask for the parts you want. That’s how I got my 15202 hands, dial, and case.
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True. Or u must be watchsmith that affidavit with them. Otherwise, u cannot get part without any paperwork. If that easy, rep will all gen.Oh don’t tease.
You should mention it came with the rest of the watch, box and papers and a 1 year wait.
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It was a joke. Found those for sale online. People sell random things if you just keep an eye out. Just a matter of patience.
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Yes I got that it was a joke.
The point there was that a relatively new guy came on and asked for sources of gen AP parts. I know of 4 sources personally:
1. Ebay
2. C24
3. M2M in various forums online
4. Private sellers who have the resources and means (directly or otherwise) to procure the parts. Prior relationships often need to be established with such sellers before the parts can be purchased, and such relationships are established by purchasing existing parts offered by said sellers. In this way, they are like the Rolex or AP ADs, and you have to buy their "in stock" models before being offered the really good stuff.
Sources 1-2 are public, and 3 is semi-public (since you need to be members of the forums before allowing access to the sales section).
Source 4 is where the really good stuff are IMHO. I have established a few of those channels myself over many years and many deals. But I doubt anyone who have taken the time, trouble and money to establish their standings in this privileged position would give it up to a stranger just because he asks, and for good reasons too.
There is just no shortcut in this matter. You either get very lucky, get referred by someone, or build the relationship yourself one deal at a time. Asking such a question openly show ignorance to the process and it is akin to asking "can someone send me $50 please?" and providing his account details and then sitting back and hoping to get lucky. QueTip's facetious reply embodies everything I have said in one fell swoop. He is definitely one guy who knows where to get hold of such sellers but these sellers need to be protected as part of the game, you don't need to be a rocket scientist to figure out why.
Thanks for the great answer mate ...
Yes, I`m still some kind of new to this game, but just because I bought such a great rep from another formum member last year.
Now I got my hands on a 15400 and try to spice it up, just little .... and it's hard to get good parts.
I will try to be patient and source from other member I guess.