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18 February 2017, 12:25 AM | #1 |
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Vintage Restoration Estimate
Just received my Estimate for a full restoration
-Disassembly and examination of all components -Cleaning and replacement of basic movement parts -Refinishing of the hour and minute hands -Replacement of the Plexi -Regulation and timing of the movement -Encasing -Full Quality Control according to our specifications $1705 Dial Restoration -Replacement of the protection glaze -Polishing of the dial Plate $1477 Replace Second Hand $52 18mm yellow gold springbar (2) $134 Case repair -Straightening of the lugs and caseback -Polishing $364 Custom Strap 18x16 shiny brown Alligator padded and stiched $495 16mm Yellow gold Calatrava Pin Buckle $625 Total time - 27 weeks. When finished I'll post before and after photos. |
18 February 2017, 01:21 AM | #2 |
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Awesome, can't wait to see the final result!
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18 February 2017, 02:43 AM | #3 |
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This was an estimate from Patek I assume? Pricey I have to say...
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18 February 2017, 02:49 AM | #4 |
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Actually, I didn't think it was that bad.
When you consider the acquisition cost + restoration, it is less than a pre-owned current model (or new) It also comes with a PP warranty. I have had a few PP's restored, and they are amazing transformations. |
18 February 2017, 03:21 AM | #5 |
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I have had several AP's restored to different levels and I think this is very reasonable cost and time - best of luck.
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18 February 2017, 03:36 AM | #6 |
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Sounds like a fantastic and exciting restoration project. I cannot wait to see the results, and please keep us in the loop.
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18 February 2017, 03:36 AM | #7 |
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Looking forward to seeing the results. Do you have before / after photos of the previous ones you've had restored?
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18 February 2017, 03:42 AM | #8 |
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I do have photos of before.
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18 February 2017, 03:49 AM | #9 |
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About what I paid for a recent service on a 2007 997, but that includes tires and TPMSs.
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18 February 2017, 03:53 AM | #10 |
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The restoration cost seems quite reasonable. Assuming it is being done in Geneva, the 27 weeks is not that long. Looking forward to seeing it post-restoration
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18 February 2017, 04:00 AM | #11 |
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I have actually sent in two PP for service. The estimates are nearly identical. When they return, I have another one I want to send in. Some people upgrade their collection by selling and trading. I upgrade my collection by restoration.
I had a few others that I sent in for restoration, and sadly they were sold. I am now buying pieces I love in less than satisfactory condition and let PP do their magic. |
18 February 2017, 04:22 AM | #12 |
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I am looking forward to the restoration results. I have always wondered if the results are worth it. This will be a very interesting thread over the next 6 months.
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18 February 2017, 08:48 AM | #14 |
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Here is the last PP sent to Geneva. Purchased for $4,000, restoration was $3300 and sold two years later for $12,000.
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18 February 2017, 10:26 AM | #15 |
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Looking forward to the after shots.
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18 February 2017, 09:03 PM | #17 |
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PP puts the watch back to original. If it has the wrong hands, or crown...it is replaced with the correct.
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19 February 2017, 02:12 AM | #18 |
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That watch will be brand new when you get it back. Can't wait to see the results.
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