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12 January 2017, 11:37 AM | #1 |
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Looking for Input From the Patek Experts
Hey Gang,
I'm looking to buy a used Patek (from a Forum member) which is dated 2012 and received service work from Watch Check in the Philippines. I went to the Patek Website and couldnt find them as an authorized Service Center. I did see however they were an Authorized Service Center for IWC, Breitling and Panerai. The Work Order Included a Restore of the following: - Scratched Crystal - Scratched / Dented Case - Scratched Clasp - Replacement of Strap To the Patek experts on the forum, would you be comfortable purchasing a watch that had what appears to be just a cosmetic restore of the watch from this service center? Also, should I care that the watch was polished? Thanks in Advance! |
13 January 2017, 09:35 AM | #2 |
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I would. And I would not buy a Patek polished by an "outsider".
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13 January 2017, 10:12 AM | #3 |
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13 January 2017, 10:22 AM | #4 |
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Depends on the watch and the job done. We've seen bad polish jobs from various sources, even including those done by Patek themselves.
Can you post some photos to get more informed opinions? Otherwise you'll likely get the generic response. |
13 January 2017, 10:32 AM | #5 |
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Some scans and information about the seller would def help 👍
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13 January 2017, 12:59 PM | #6 |
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I'd pass.
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13 January 2017, 01:49 PM | #7 |
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I see you're in chicago, please PM me if I can be of assistance
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13 January 2017, 02:16 PM | #8 |
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Do not buy IMO.
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13 January 2017, 02:32 PM | #9 |
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Simple things like strap changes etc I wouldn't have a problem. But dented case and crystal has to be done by Authorised Service Centre
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13 January 2017, 05:16 PM | #10 |
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Have you seen the watch in person?
It could turn out rather expensive, if its poor job and has to go back to Patek in the future.
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13 January 2017, 09:54 PM | #11 |
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Doesn't seem great, but depends on price, if the price is really good then maybe it is worth it, but without knowing and you listing all the defects, don't sound super, I am against polishing so that would be a no no for me
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13 January 2017, 10:28 PM | #12 |
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I would pass on this one.
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14 January 2017, 01:48 AM | #13 |
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For a watch of this age it seems like it has had a tough life.
As such I would pass. |
14 January 2017, 05:11 AM | #14 |
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No, too many issues, buying a PP should be a pleasurable and even a refined experience, not a battle in the trenches, that's what Rolex is for.
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