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BenFour · 23 February 2018, 03:54 PM

I just purchased this 2508 and after getting home with the watch I noticed the markers aren't perfectly lined up with their corresponding dots. They're slightly offset to the left. I notice it most at the 11 o'clock marker

I've been looking at a bunch of other 570's and 2508's and it looks like this isn't extremely uncommon.

Is this mis-alignment evidence of a dial restoration? Are there original dials that left the Patek factory like this?

I bought this piece from a very reputable vintage Patek dealer who believes the dial to be original but would really appreciate some other opinions.

Thanks in advance!

https://imgur.com/a/HbFuk

jfriedkin · 23 February 2018, 11:42 PM

I have had a few 570's and I have not experienced misaligned markers. I have also refinished dials, however they have all been done by Patek, with outstanding results!

I would say that it would be a result of poor dial refinishing. Patek would NEVER let a dial leave the factory like this!

Chiboy · 24 February 2018, 12:44 AM

I think the markers at 12 o'clock would bother me the most.

enjoythemusic · 24 February 2018, 01:18 AM

Wow, that dial needs repair / replacing.

BenFour · 27 February 2018, 06:30 AM

Thanks so much for the replies!!

Does anyone know if the 2508 hour markers were ever glued instead of set using pins? I know the 2526 version 3's were glued on. Wondering if this could be the case for the 2508.

I'm thinking at some point in this watches life, the markers could have come un-glued, as they did with the 2526's, and were poorly re-attached.

Does that kill the watches value?

It's hard for me to give up on this example. The case is mint as is the movement, but if I'm fooling myself please let me know.

23 February 2018, 03:54 PM	#1
BenFour "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 12	Mis-Aligned Markers I just purchased this 2508 and after getting home with the watch I noticed the markers aren't perfectly lined up with their corresponding dots. They're slightly offset to the left. I notice it most at the 11 o'clock marker I've been looking at a bunch of other 570's and 2508's and it looks like this isn't extremely uncommon. Is this mis-alignment evidence of a dial restoration? Are there original dials that left the Patek factory like this? I bought this piece from a very reputable vintage Patek dealer who believes the dial to be original but would really appreciate some other opinions. Thanks in advance! https://imgur.com/a/HbFuk

24 February 2018, 12:44 AM	#3
Chiboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Chicago Watch: Daytona Posts: 5,385	I think the markers at 12 o'clock would bother me the most. __________________ Datejust w/black Tapestry dial (1985) / Daytona (2016)

24 February 2018, 01:18 AM	#4
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 19,457	Wow, that dial needs repair / replacing. __________________ __________________ “Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming 'Wow! What a Ride!'” -- Hunter S. Thompson Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

23 February 2018, 11:42 PM	#2
jfriedkin "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: James Location: chicago Watch: AP, PP Posts: 338	I have had a few 570's and I have not experienced misaligned markers. I have also refinished dials, however they have all been done by Patek, with outstanding results! I would say that it would be a result of poor dial refinishing. Patek would NEVER let a dial leave the factory like this!

27 February 2018, 06:30 AM	#5
BenFour "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 12	Thanks so much for the replies!! Does anyone know if the 2508 hour markers were ever glued instead of set using pins? I know the 2526 version 3's were glued on. Wondering if this could be the case for the 2508. I'm thinking at some point in this watches life, the markers could have come un-glued, as they did with the 2526's, and were poorly re-attached. Does that kill the watches value? It's hard for me to give up on this example. The case is mint as is the movement, but if I'm fooling myself please let me know.

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