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Old 3 April 2020, 11:18 AM   #1
gelkad
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Similar situation?

Currently I have the 5740G that I waited for almost a year, I had it for the past 9 months wearing it daily, a week ago I left it for 2 days, ran out of power, held it in my hand, unscrewed the crown, wind it up then it came to a halt, couldn’t wind it any more, got stuck, doesn't windup or screw down, but can wind back running well and accurate for a week on a winder, today it stopped Functioning.

Not my first Patek, 5711/A, 5960/G, 5130/G 5990/A

Any thoughts/ideas much appreciated ?
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Old 3 April 2020, 11:20 AM   #2
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Similar situation?

Currently I have the 5740G that I waited for almost a year, I had it for the past 9 months wearing it daily, a week ago I left it for 2 days, ran out of power, held it in my hand, unscrewed the crown, wind it up then it came to a halt, couldn’t wind it any more, got stuck, doesn't windup or screw down, but can wind back running well and accurate for a week on a winder, today it stopped Functioning.

Not my first Patek, 5711/A, 5960/G, 5130/G 5990/A

Any thoughts/ideas much appreciated ?

This happens with my 5164a! I have to play with it in order to screw back the crown.. jiggle with it


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Old 3 April 2020, 11:21 AM   #3
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Similar situation?

Currently I have the 5740G that I waited for almost a year, I had it for the past 9 months wearing it daily, a week ago I left it for 2 days, ran out of power, held it in my hand, unscrewed the crown, wind it up then it came to a halt, couldn’t wind it any more, got stuck, doesn't windup or screw down, but can wind back running well and accurate for a week on a winder, today it stopped Functioning.

Not my first Patek, 5711/A, 5960/G, 5130/G 5990/A

Any thoughts/ideas much appreciated ?
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Old 3 April 2020, 11:37 AM   #4
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Sad, but it is your experience. Send it in for service when you can.
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Old 3 April 2020, 11:41 AM   #5
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This happens with my 5164a! I have to play with it in order to screw back the crown.. jiggle with it


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Old 3 April 2020, 11:57 AM   #6
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Sorry to hear. Very surprising.... But we know it's watchmaking with high complication so anything can happen.
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Old 3 April 2020, 12:06 PM   #7
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Sorry to hear that. It is surprising that a watch would have issues within the first year. Especially a watch containing a movement that Patek has been making since 1977. I am also surprised at people’s willingness to give Patek a pass on issues like this. Good luck and stay safe.
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Old 6 April 2020, 10:29 AM   #8
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Dang that’s terrible. Best of luck with the service.
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