And finally, the ROO is back home. Picked it up 3 days ago from the AP boutique at Liat Towers. Actually, I got an email from the service centre that the watch was ready for collection just before Christmas but as they would be closed from 24/12 up till 2/1, they asked if it was alright for me to collect the watch from the boutique if I was coming over in that time period.
So after organising work, I eagerly made the trip to pick up the watch. Landed in Singapore and headed right to the boutique. I asked the sales assistant to help wind it up, check that the date was changing properly at 12 and set the time. He put on his gloves and took out the watch which was in a plastic bag and it was all wrapped in plastic. I inspected the polish work with a loupe and it was fantastic considering that there were quite a few deep scratches and one deep ding from my baby throwing a bunch of keys which hit the bezel. The rubber on the new crown and pushers feel really 'rubbery' and not as smooth as the worn down ones. I'll get used to it. Winding the watch is now very smooth and the pushers are soft but firm.
While the sales assistant was processing my payment, I checked and found that the 3rd year warranty was not dated and stamped. I asked him about that and he was not too clear on it and asked that I refer to the service centre instead. I had it done the next day at the service centre when they were open and they even gave me a nice brown leather box to put the watch in. Although the old calf leather strap was returned, the other replaced parts were not and I did not remember to ask about it.
Overall, I am very pleased with the service. They made everything right and the watch is now keeping good time although I must admit I've not really worn it other than in my friend's office for a few hours without removing the plastic protection. It looks like a new watch and I am paranoid about getting new scratches on it. Will take some time before it becomes daily wear again.
Now mounted on the new XS blue hornback. Good fit on my wrist at the 3rd last hole.
And of course, no boutique visit is complete without looking around and I think I've found my next target as I've always loved the white dial 15300. Did not remember to take a wrist shot and this one shows the size comparison to a 40mm Daytona. The 15450 is 37mm size but it feels the same as a 40mm Rolex. Perfect fit for my wrists and the bracelet feels 'softer' than the ones on the 15400. The picture is obviously blurred and I think it's due to my shaky hands. It was that enticing!
