Warranty card

[Mini2]

When do you think Patek will changed the way they do there warranty to more an 21st century card like system like AP where details can be updated as and when you buy and sell the watch and where personal details are not left on the certification.

[ts3]

I am happy getting a Certificate of Origin on paper no matter if I buy new in my name or preowned. No need for change from my perspective.

[HMHM]

I wish Patek will never change the way it issues the certificate of origin. Buying a Patek should be a personal occasion. Having the owner's name on the paper establishes the connection between watch and the buyer. I hate that Rolex decided to stop having the purchaser's name on the warranty card.

[Mini2]

Originally Posted by HMHM

I wish Patek will never change the way it issues the certificate of origin. Buying a Patek should be a personal occasion. Having the owner's name on the paper establishes the connection between watch and the buyer. I hate that Rolex decided to stop having the purchaser's name on the warranty card.

Maybe why not do both, Original owner has the name on the certificate but have a online portal where when it changes hands you can update details

[HMHM]

Originally Posted by Mini2

Maybe why not do both, Original owner has the name on the certificate but have a online portal where when it changes hands you can update details

then the second owner will still be deprive of the original certificate of origin? It'a frustrating dilemma regarding this because I understand that some watches are impossible to get and may need to turn towards the grey market for one, but when someone is spending so much money for a watch, authenticity and personalisation are two important aspects.

[Mini2]

Originally Posted by HMHM

then the second owner will still be deprive of the original certificate of origin? It'a frustrating dilemma regarding this because I understand that some watches are impossible to get and may need to turn towards the grey market for one, but when someone is spending so much money for a watch, authenticity and personalisation are two important aspects.

The second owner has always been deprived of the original certificate they are the second. I am just talking abut an online database which allows new owners to update details on older watches somewhat like AP

[ts3]

Originally Posted by Mini2

The second owner has always been deprived of the original certificate they are the second. I am just talking abut an online database which allows new owners to update details on older watches somewhat like AP

Any new owner can register any preowned Patek with Patek online just like you can register a Patek new from the AD. If it is their first Patek they become eligible to receiving the magazine going forward etc.

[enjoythemusic]

It's paper, be sure to have the original and NOT an extract as that greatly lowers the value of you timepiece. And yes, PP gives only a short two-year warranty.

[Mini2]

Originally Posted by ts3

Any new owner can register any preowned Patek with Patek online just like you can register a Patek new from the AD. If it is their first Patek they become eligible to receiving the magazine going forward etc.

I didn't know that

[2nastie]

Something about Patek and the paper Certificate is perfect. I hope they don't change. Perhaps add an additional electronic card, but I'm perfectly fine with the way it is right now.

One thing I do say, they should sent their sales to penmanship class, some of them have god awful handwriting.

[Flex368]

Originally Posted by 2nastie

One thing I do say, they should sent their sales to penmanship class, some of them have god awful handwriting.

My AD uses a typewriter for the certificates.