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16 July 2019, 12:26 AM | #1 |
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215PS Reliability
Hey Folks,
New to PP. I've been a Rolex and Panerai guy for 25 years. Forgive my ignorance as I get up to speed. Will my 215PS get me a decent 8-10 years before needing service? I know this always depends, but I'm speaking on average. I know that it is an older movement. But overally is it pretty reliable? Thanks, Mac |
16 July 2019, 12:50 AM | #2 | |
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It is a simple enough movement. I had my 5119 for about 15 years before selling it and didn’t have any issues at all. |
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16 July 2019, 07:03 PM | #3 |
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I’ve also a 5119 since 2008 without a single issue.
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17 July 2019, 01:42 AM | #4 |
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Its a work horse movement which PP loves and continues to use. Highly reliable and accurate. How long between services? Who knows, could be anywhere from 3 years to 20 years.
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17 July 2019, 02:28 AM | #5 |
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Good luck with that. Wait until you send it for service to NY and you’ll soon be selling that watch and never wanting a PP again.
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17 July 2019, 02:50 AM | #6 |
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I am happy w my local Patek Service Center both in terms of work and service time. Even better it is just a 10 min bicycle ride from my place, no shipping involved and much closer than my AD who is 100+ miles away. Certainly no reason to not own some Pateks...
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27 December 2019, 05:27 AM | #7 |
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I need to correct my previous comment. 2 months ago when winding my PP 5119R powered by the 215PS caliber I heard a "click" and the watch stopped. The watch was sent to PP Facilities in Barcelona and returned 7 weeks later. A full service was performed and the barrel and the mainspring were changed.
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27 December 2019, 05:47 AM | #8 | |
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How much did that set you back ? |
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27 December 2019, 07:55 AM | #9 |
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30 December 2019, 12:37 AM | #10 |
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30 December 2019, 01:47 AM | #11 |
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My only objection to the cal 215 is that it’s much too small for most, if not all, of the current references in which it’s housed.
Perfect as designed for a 31-33mm case and, as movements go, it’s bullet proof. |
30 December 2019, 07:53 PM | #12 |
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I agree with you, however it seems to me that the case display back design makes the caliber look pretty well and balanced, at least better than the 5123.
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