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Ubiquitous1984 · 4 July 2021, 01:09 AM

Just a quick question - I don't currently have access to my box as it is in storage, and therefore I don't have the tool that Patek provide to assist with adjusting the moon phase. I'm happy to play it safe and go to storage next week to pick the tool up, but is there any *safe* way to do this at home without the tool, and if so what do you recommend?

Danpd · 4 July 2021, 01:10 AM

I use a wooden toothpick

Mini2 · 4 July 2021, 01:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Ubiquitous1984

Just a quick question - I don't currently have access to my box as it is in storage, and therefore I don't have the tool that Patek provide to assist with adjusting the moon phase. I'm happy to play it safe and go to storage next week to pick the tool up, but is there any *safe* way to do this at home without the tool, and if so what do you recommend?

Go you your nearest AD

dps · 4 July 2021, 01:31 AM

Agree with wooden toothpick.

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mjm700 · 4 July 2021, 01:34 AM

Most prefer a wooden toothpick regardless as it has less chance to scratch than the tool.

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pdnb · 4 July 2021, 01:38 AM

The wooden toothpick works well

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gqmagic · 4 July 2021, 02:18 AM

Toothpick or a pencil.

I have some mechanical pencils that the lead is the perfect size.

Ubiquitous1984 · 4 July 2021, 02:27 AM

Thanks all, will try the wooden toothpick.

Daytonaman799 · 4 July 2021, 02:42 AM

Toothpick is the best Bec it won’t scratch the case.

benzng · 4 July 2021, 10:05 AM

i set my watches almost every day, toothpick is something i learned way way back and happy about using it. I never used the PP pushers

goog53 · 4 July 2021, 12:51 PM

Toothpick always. Never used pusher on any of my Pateks

Ichiran · 4 July 2021, 01:18 PM

Are you able to retrieve your pusher? I always use pusher because I don't want to risk leaving tiny wood fragments from the toothpick into the correction rings. It is uncommon but I don't want to risk it.

Todd Turbo S · 5 July 2021, 05:22 AM

I was told my my AD to only use the tool that was provided as I have white gold, and the tool is white gold, apparently white gold on white gold will bit scratch.

Yobrooks · 5 July 2021, 09:03 AM

Just be very careful and take your time. I can tell you from experience that white gold can and will scratch white gold :(

rootbeer7 · 5 July 2021, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Ichiran

Are you able to retrieve your pusher? I always use pusher because I don't want to risk leaving tiny wood fragments from the toothpick into the correction rings. It is uncommon but I don't want to risk it.

I’d get a digital watch!

chunkythebulldog · 5 July 2021, 06:29 PM

I use various implements all dependent where I am when I notice the moonphase is out.

Office: paperclip, drawing pin, staple or Montblanc fountain pen
Home: corkscrew, wifes hairpin
Restaurant: usually order a fillet and then use the pointy end of the steak knife

Russell996 · 5 July 2021, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Ichiran

Are you able to retrieve your pusher? I always use pusher because I don't want to risk leaving tiny wood fragments from the toothpick into the correction rings. It is uncommon but I don't want to risk it.

Agreed, can and does happen - trimming the end to remove the fine point lessons the chances of small shards breaking off in the pusher recess. Service centres will tell you all sorts of horror stories from pieces they have had to fix.

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I’d get a digital watch!

mjm700 · 5 July 2021, 09:40 PM

Safest way is just to wait for that month, date, day, and moon to come around again and then you don’t have to worry about scratches and shards…

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Hendrikus · 5 July 2021, 11:22 PM

If you don't want to use a DIY solution, Bergeon sell a replica of the Patek tool. It is a few pounds. I leave my Patek tool in the box, and use the Bergeon version.

2nastie · 6 July 2021, 02:08 AM

Wooden toothpick works the best, I use it for my 5205. Actually more handy than Patek tool. I might misplace the stylus if I don't keep it safe in its box haha.

77T · 6 July 2021, 02:17 AM

If you want to have an easier time of it than with a thin toothpick, try a bamboo skewer.

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CastorKrieg · 7 July 2021, 10:34 PM

I never used the tool provided, always forgot. Used toothpick, pen, etc. and it worked just fine.

srvrf · 8 July 2021, 08:50 AM

If you're really worried a plastic toothpick would work but I've used a wood one without problems. The tool is gold so softer than the case/pusher

de66 · 9 July 2021, 10:02 PM

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I use a wooden toothpick

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Apheaven · 9 July 2021, 11:32 PM

I never use the stylus for any of my pieces...I always use a wood toothpick. It is softer than any of the watch metals hence less likely to scratch due to human error...which I am very capable of.

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Humble michael · 10 July 2021, 10:00 AM

Yep very seldom do I use stylus - if you are careful toothpick is great �� james in San Antonio

soundserious · 10 July 2021, 10:30 AM

Pro tip: never set the moon phase.

clu · 10 July 2021, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by CastorKrieg

I never used the tool provided, always forgot. Used toothpick, pen, etc. and it worked just fine.

Same, lost the tool years ago

Todd Turbo S · 11 July 2021, 01:29 AM

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Originally Posted by soundserious

Pro tip: never set the moon phase.

I’m curious, why not?

mjm700 · 11 July 2021, 02:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Todd Turbo S

I’m curious, why not?

I’m also curious. I dont because i’m lazy… :)

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4 July 2021, 01:09 AM	#1
Ubiquitous1984 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: UK Posts: 288	5712/1A - changing moon phase without the Patek tool Just a quick question - I don't currently have access to my box as it is in storage, and therefore I don't have the tool that Patek provide to assist with adjusting the moon phase. I'm happy to play it safe and go to storage next week to pick the tool up, but is there any safe way to do this at home without the tool, and if so what do you recommend?

4 July 2021, 12:51 PM	#11
goog53 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Mike G Location: Ohio Watch: Rolex-Patek-AP Posts: 3,060	Toothpick always. Never used pusher on any of my Pateks __________________ The only thing better than the watches are the people behind them. "The best watch in the world is the one that's on your wrist." Morgan King "Do you like having a good time? Then you need a good watch!" Rocky Balboa

5 July 2021, 11:22 PM	#19
Hendrikus 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Norfolk, UK Watch: All of them... Posts: 797	If you don't want to use a DIY solution, Bergeon sell a replica of the Patek tool. It is a few pounds. I leave my Patek tool in the box, and use the Bergeon version. __________________ A collector of Rolex, Patek, Vacheron, JLC and Cartier

6 July 2021, 02:17 AM	#21
77T 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 40,714	If you want to have an easier time of it than with a thin toothpick, try a bamboo skewer. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

10 July 2021, 10:30 AM	#27
soundserious "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: usofmfa Posts: 3,157	Pro tip: never set the moon phase. __________________ Instagram: soundsoserious

4 July 2021, 01:10 AM	#2
Danpd "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Speldhurst UK Posts: 63	I use a wooden toothpick

4 July 2021, 01:31 AM	#4
dps "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Toronto Watch: 5170P, 5712A, CHNR Posts: 18	Agree with wooden toothpick. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

4 July 2021, 01:34 AM	#5
mjm700 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: US Posts: 373	Most prefer a wooden toothpick regardless as it has less chance to scratch than the tool. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

4 July 2021, 01:38 AM	#6
pdnb "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: The best coast Watch: 5726, 5212 Posts: 637	The wooden toothpick works well Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

4 July 2021, 02:18 AM	#7
gqmagic "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Near LA Posts: 244	Toothpick or a pencil. I have some mechanical pencils that the lead is the perfect size.

4 July 2021, 02:27 AM	#8
Ubiquitous1984 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: UK Posts: 288	Thanks all, will try the wooden toothpick.

4 July 2021, 02:42 AM	#9
Daytonaman799 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NYC/South Fl Watch: Rolex, Patek Posts: 3,505	Toothpick is the best Bec it won’t scratch the case.

4 July 2021, 10:05 AM	#10
benzng "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Benson Location: ASIA Posts: 264	i set my watches almost every day, toothpick is something i learned way way back and happy about using it. I never used the PP pushers

4 July 2021, 01:18 PM	#12
Ichiran 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Michael Location: Dotonbori Watch: Mostly blue dials Posts: 7,619	Are you able to retrieve your pusher? I always use pusher because I don't want to risk leaving tiny wood fragments from the toothpick into the correction rings. It is uncommon but I don't want to risk it.

5 July 2021, 05:22 AM	#13
Todd Turbo S "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: California Watch: PP, Rolex, PAM Posts: 641	I was told my my AD to only use the tool that was provided as I have white gold, and the tool is white gold, apparently white gold on white gold will bit scratch.

5 July 2021, 09:03 AM	#14
Yobrooks "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Philly, USA Watch: PP Posts: 537	Just be very careful and take your time. I can tell you from experience that white gold can and will scratch white gold :(

5 July 2021, 06:29 PM	#16
chunkythebulldog "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Northern Monkey Posts: 463	I use various implements all dependent where I am when I notice the moonphase is out. Office: paperclip, drawing pin, staple or Montblanc fountain pen Home: corkscrew, wifes hairpin Restaurant: usually order a fillet and then use the pointy end of the steak knife

5 July 2021, 09:40 PM	#18
mjm700 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: US Posts: 373	Safest way is just to wait for that month, date, day, and moon to come around again and then you don’t have to worry about scratches and shards… Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

6 July 2021, 02:08 AM	#20
2nastie "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: YVR Watch: Time Only Posts: 2,332	Wooden toothpick works the best, I use it for my 5205. Actually more handy than Patek tool. I might misplace the stylus if I don't keep it safe in its box haha.

7 July 2021, 10:34 PM	#22
CastorKrieg "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Europe Watch: Rolex, PP Posts: 241	I never used the tool provided, always forgot. Used toothpick, pen, etc. and it worked just fine.

8 July 2021, 08:50 AM	#23
srvrf 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Steve Location: Indiana Watch: PP/AP Posts: 2,075	If you're really worried a plastic toothpick would work but I've used a wood one without problems. The tool is gold so softer than the case/pusher

9 July 2021, 11:32 PM	#25
Apheaven "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: SF Posts: 584	I never use the stylus for any of my pieces...I always use a wood toothpick. It is softer than any of the watch metals hence less likely to scratch due to human error...which I am very capable of. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

10 July 2021, 10:00 AM	#26
Humble michael "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: James Cline Location: san antonio Watch: 5711 white , 5990, Posts: 1,218	Yep very seldom do I use stylus - if you are careful toothpick is great �� james in San Antonio

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