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Old 14 October 2019, 12:52 PM   #201
ct.matt
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I wonder if Patek, like Rolex, owns and operates its own foundry;

From Hodinkee: "Rolex owns its own foundry, where it creates its very own formulas for three different kinds of gold, and its own formulation of 904L stainless steel. Every single alloy used by Rolex is produced entirely in-house because, as they are quick to point out, the composition of the metal is the most important factor in determining a watch's aesthetic, mechanical, and dimensional properties." https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/inside-rolex
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