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10 December 2018, 12:39 PM | #91 |
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It adds life to it.
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12 December 2018, 01:02 AM | #92 |
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kaputt
Now its broken and kaputt I will still give you 20k for it |
12 December 2018, 04:15 AM | #93 |
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Just enjoy it. After a lifetime of wear that will be one of many dings and each will tell a story or eventually you’ll forget and stop worrying. When someone looks at the pieces years after you’re gone they’ll say “This person actually wore their watch, I wonder what kind of adventures it went on...” little do they know this particular dent came from keys hahaha. But I wouldn’t worry. Just wear your watches. They’re meant to be worn and as good as they are to have looking brand new at a certain point you just have to enjoy life.
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Indeed actually a nice 5digit ref looks nice w some ding dents and scratches ,PP is different ,however your mark is so small i wouldn t really worry for it ,wear it,collect some more and it will look even .
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12 December 2018, 07:38 AM | #96 | |
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8 January 2019, 07:26 AM | #97 |
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Finally i had the courage to try laser filling. No lying was shaved off.
And I am back in love! 70 weeks my *ss. 3 days Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
8 January 2019, 07:29 AM | #98 |
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Very nice, who did the work? Looks great!
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8 January 2019, 07:36 AM | #99 |
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Most likely the Service centre. I doubt OP would give his new watch to be filled and polished to a non-authorized centre, which could compromise its finish/sharpness and warranty.
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8 January 2019, 07:38 AM | #100 |
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The 5170P was the laser filling from PP??
Can you tell me something about the price? ( i have the same watch but still it has no cut;-) ) |
8 January 2019, 07:55 AM | #101 |
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I took it to a guy named Serge. Small little old office filled with Patek complications and Richard Milles. A family friend recommended him. Told me he was the best and only works on Patek & Richard Mille. I then went around 47th street asking about Serge. All I kept getting was “he won’t even talk to you, he deals with only the super high end watches and dealers not walk in customers. Bla bla.”
It took me about 2 weeks just to reach him. Saw the ding. Told me to come in 2-3 days he’ll laser fill the ding and vwalla.... i aggressively expressed not to polish and that I will see it. Literally just filled up the ding. I saw his work and therefore was comfortable. Cost me $275. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
8 January 2019, 08:05 AM | #102 |
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Ohh this sounds great and the price was also quite ok!!
Now you can be happy again....!! ( I know myself) |
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I only felt comfortable because he’s a madman perfectionist lol. I respect that. And I saw his work and pieces. He wouldn’t even deal with Rolex. And thank you! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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8 January 2019, 10:59 AM | #105 |
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Dude really hapy you got this back. It would have pissed me off so much. Congrats on getting this back to perfect
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8 January 2019, 01:28 PM | #106 |
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No harm, no foul. Looks marvelous
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8 January 2019, 01:41 PM | #107 |
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I wonder if the next time you send the piece to Patek for regular service they will know there was a laser fill at that spot. That is quite an extraordinary repair job and looks brand new!! Nice!!
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8 January 2019, 01:48 PM | #108 |
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Looks great! I really love this ref.
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8 January 2019, 02:06 PM | #109 |
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Now you’ll just have to wear it and enjoy it.
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8 January 2019, 02:14 PM | #110 |
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Looks great! I would have done the same.
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9 January 2019, 01:25 AM | #111 |
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The first hit is the hardest to forget. Sorry for your bad luck. What a fantastic job fixing the imperfection!
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9 January 2019, 12:27 PM | #112 |
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They are good, but I think you’d be nuts to have anyone other than Patek do the work. That said, I’d live with it until it’s service. If it really bothers you, just take comfort in the fact that one day it will be perfect again.
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9 January 2019, 02:31 PM | #113 |
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I can't believe they told you 70 weeks at Patek... do they only employ two part-time people that do all the service work as well as building new watches?
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9 January 2019, 03:56 PM | #114 |
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Now you won’t be worrying about whether you should sell it or not it’s a great watch use it and enjoy it and make it yours.
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9 January 2019, 04:06 PM | #115 |
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If this is your only stress consider yourself extremely lucky, at the same time
my condolences because I do understand how this could stress someone about something they cherish but it will pass as others have mentioned |
10 January 2019, 12:38 AM | #116 |
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Looks great!
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10 January 2019, 03:34 AM | #117 |
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The fix looks good! Though I'm really curious if Patek will be able to tell down the line.
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10 January 2019, 01:14 PM | #118 |
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Congrats It looks fantastic! Looks like you found a good watchman.
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10 January 2019, 04:50 PM | #119 |
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Congrats, Looks flawless
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10 January 2019, 06:43 PM | #120 |
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It's amazing that laser filling method ! Congrats
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