Alkiro1
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Thanks to your description it seems that $4000 is coherent for a such timepiece and what it requires.
Oct 18, 2016,07:35 AM
May be the best way could be to go through AP directly (if possible of course), specify precisely what you want or not and wait for a quote.
Good luck
Best wishes
Alkiro
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Hello
By: Alkiro1 : October 17th, 2016-23:05
What is the reference or model of your RO? I think it could help to understand the estimate amount. Best wishes Alkiro
HI Alkiro...
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