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Originally Posted by ts3
Couple of thoughts...
1) The 2006 will have Cal 315 or 324 and the 2019 will have Cal 324 or the current 330. Cal 330 is hacking while 315 and 324 are not. The 5711 w the 3Hz 315 is quite rare and has slightly more power reserve vs the 4Hz 324 and 330.
2) The 2006 has the Geneva Seal and screwed bracelet links whereas the 2019 has the Patek Seal and pins to connect the links.
3) Service cost is around USD 1.5k - you can check the exact figure on the German Patek website. I have been happy w the Munich Service Center so far and drop off stuff myself.
If the difference in condition is minimal I'd likely get the 2006 watch and save USD 9+k accounting for a service. It has the Geneva Seal and the screws in the bracelet which I prefer. It won't have hacking seconds like one of the later 2019 models with Cal 330 but that doesn't matter to me.
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Thank you for the insights.
How about cosmetic variants?