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6 December 2019, 11:26 PM | #1 |
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Would you fix it or wait till service?
So this happened yesterday...clumsily dropped it when taking it off, and hit the bathroom counter. First time for me ever denting a watch. Didn’t hit hard, or fall far, just happened to hit right on the lug. Not real noticeable when wearing...I just know it’s there. I’m inclined just to wait, knowing it can be fixed by PP, LAWW, etc...
Anyone else had a similar situation? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk |
7 December 2019, 12:06 AM | #2 |
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Yep I know the feeling. Got a tiny little nick on the polished part of the bezel on my new 5990. Waaaaah! Can’t really see it unless you know it’s there ( I do :-( ) Thought if I send it in , after another 6 mos I will surely have another dink! Soooo , just enjoy your beautiful timepiece and maybe send it in in 5 yrs for polishing and service - happens to the best of us.take heart - hah! :-)))
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7 December 2019, 12:15 AM | #3 |
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Would say to leave as is for now. If you cannot, since you are in Florida perhaps you can check with Rik Dietel as he might be able to make it go away or at least smooth it to be less visible to the naked eye
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7 December 2019, 12:22 AM | #5 |
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It’s part of the story of the watch. Why ‘fix’ it at all?
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7 December 2019, 12:24 AM | #6 |
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Maybe this is the one
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7 December 2019, 01:08 AM | #7 |
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I tend to wait unless something is wrong with the movement. My belief is the fewer times the back is opened, the fewer mistakes can occur. Gorgeous 5524 btw.
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7 December 2019, 01:29 AM | #8 |
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7 December 2019, 02:11 AM | #9 |
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How did the movement fair? Agree with others that it’s part of its history now.
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7 December 2019, 03:05 AM | #10 |
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Sorry this happened Rich. Well, your other post suggests you want less worries and more worry free wear. This is a good place to test that hypothesis. For me, it’s all I would look at
And the blemish would grow to my eyes, then I’d sell at a huge loss. I recently picked up a rg zenith and while taking my seatbelt off I heard a metal on metal horror sound. Nicked the lug real bad. I haven’t worn it since and am wondering what to do about it. I wish I weren’t wired like this but sadly not sure i have any power to not sweat the small stuff. Again, bummer. Hopefully you can get passed it and continue to cherish it. It’s a beautiful watch! |
7 December 2019, 03:30 AM | #11 |
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I’d just live with it as others have said. If something needs attention with the movement...have it felt with then.
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7 December 2019, 03:32 AM | #12 |
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I’d leave it alone if you plan on keeping it... unless it bothers you
Btw simpleman got it fixed locally vs sending to patek. Came out great |
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7 December 2019, 03:50 AM | #14 |
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This is why for PM watches a deployant really provides that safety blanket. If you don't have one on, gotta be really careful.
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7 December 2019, 09:09 AM | #15 |
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Its not really that visible I would just leave it alone.
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7 December 2019, 09:27 AM | #16 |
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Rich I’m like ap1, I would have a real problem wish it wasnt that way. If you can live with it ,it makes life so much easier.
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7 December 2019, 10:01 AM | #17 |
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Leave it alone rich. Now its truly yours.
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7 December 2019, 10:06 AM | #18 |
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It would probably only take a minute to buff the lug out, but what are you going to do with the next ding.
I might have a glaring mark touched up, but you can chase the little nicks, bumps, and scratches to the point where you damage the finish beyond reasonable repairs.
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It's just a small dent. During the 6 months it takes to service Patek can fix it.
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Doubt if that is an easy fix.
Looks to me as if it would have to be built up a little then refinished but I would need a closer look to be sure. I would leave it as it is.
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if it bothers u get a fix ,
if you think on it more than once in a week get a fix.
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if it bothers u get a fix ,
if you think on it more than once in a week get a fix.
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The worst move you can make to bring it to an indy.IMHO. I d leave it so
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7 December 2019, 11:09 PM | #29 |
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I typically would say leave it on most watches but on this PP I would have to fix it. What is the point of not fixing it if it is going to be done at some point in the near future? I can live with dents, scratches and blemishes on most of my watches but on the high end pieces, not so much. Why not explore what it would take to repair it and make a decision based on what you are told. During your research also wear the watch and see if you can live with it. In the end make the decision that works for you.
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