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mafoofan · 5 April 2021, 10:03 AM

Anyone use LAWW, or any other reputable independent shop, instead of HSWA to polish/refinish a Patek?

Reason I ask is that HSWA/Patek gives you a lot less control over the polishing job. They insist on polishing the whole watch and will only laser weld if they determine absolutely necessary—they would rather take-off metal if the ding is small enough when I’d rather weld. And what if I only want the bezel very lightly touched up? Patek won’t do it.

Love to hear thoughts and experiences.

martinr · 5 April 2021, 11:07 AM

I had a 5905P that went back to HSWA for a warranty repair. One of the pushers was loose. They fixed it but they also dinged or dented the caseback while doing the fix. I took it to LAWW and they fixed it. Cheap. Around $60 if I remember correctly. I wouldn’t hesitate to have them fix your watch.

5 April 2021, 10:03 AM	#1
mafoofan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: New York City Posts: 160	LAWW for refinishing Pateks Anyone use LAWW, or any other reputable independent shop, instead of HSWA to polish/refinish a Patek? Reason I ask is that HSWA/Patek gives you a lot less control over the polishing job. They insist on polishing the whole watch and will only laser weld if they determine absolutely necessary—they would rather take-off metal if the ding is small enough when I’d rather weld. And what if I only want the bezel very lightly touched up? Patek won’t do it. Love to hear thoughts and experiences.

5 April 2021, 11:07 AM	#2
martinr "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: California Posts: 3,103	I had a 5905P that went back to HSWA for a warranty repair. One of the pushers was loose. They fixed it but they also dinged or dented the caseback while doing the fix. I took it to LAWW and they fixed it. Cheap. Around $60 if I remember correctly. I wouldn’t hesitate to have them fix your watch.

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