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1William · 21 December 2020, 10:15 PM

And another reason to seriously evaluate PP ownership.

SydR · 22 December 2020, 02:51 AM

Woohoo! Got quote today!

Saying 17 weeks for the work.

Mr. Miami · 22 December 2020, 05:13 AM

I’ve never owned a Patek (yet still saving) but for some reason the long turn around time doesn’t particularly bother me. I mean I would want them to take the utmost care win servicing my watch. I could see though why it would bother others.

jfriedkin · 22 December 2020, 09:56 PM

17 week. Congrats. I usually takes Patek 17 weeks just to wind up a watch.

SydR · 4 March 2021, 08:51 PM

Got a call today to tell me that the watch is back with the AD. Just need to wait on shops opening up so I can collect it

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bonsai-man · 4 March 2021, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by SydR

Got a call today to tell me that the watch is back with the AD. Just need to wait on shops opening up so I can collect it

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Congrats, you must be pleased, don’t forget to post some pic’s when you have it in hand.

SydR · 5 March 2021, 12:08 AM

Will do. Not expecting shops to open till late April

Soondooboo · 5 March 2021, 12:08 AM

you know what they say, you never really own a Patek

Russell996 · 5 March 2021, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by SydR

Will do. Not expecting shops to open till late April

If the timeline holds it will be 12th April.

SydR · 5 March 2021, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Russell996

If the timeline holds it will be 12th April.

Pencilled in for April 26th in Scotland.

bonsai-man · 5 March 2021, 03:40 AM

I always enjoy collecting a Patek from the AD, even if it is only from servicing.

jd57 · 5 March 2021, 07:09 AM

Have had service on several Lange pieces that were sent to Germany, repaired, laser case refinished in one case, and all were returned in less than 8 weeks. AP is well recognized for being able to turn most pieces around (from Florida) in less than four weeks. Patek appears to be better than it once was but still far too slow.

bonsai-man · 5 March 2021, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by jd57

Have had service on several Lange pieces that were sent to Germany, repaired, laser case refinished in one case, and all were returned in less than 8 weeks. AP is well recognized for being able to turn most pieces around (from Florida) in less than four weeks. Patek appears to be better than it once was but still far too slow.

To be fair, the delay is due to the UK service centre and the AD being forced to close by the UK government due to COVID. Hardly Pateks fault, I am not sure what it is like in other countries but the UK is currently in full lockdown and it was the same for most of 2020.

SydR · 5 March 2021, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by bonsai-man

To be fair, the delay is due to the UK service centre and the AD being forced to close by the UK government due to COVID. Hardly Pateks fault, I am not sure what it is like in other countries but the UK is currently in full lockdown and it was the same for most of 2020.

To be fair my watch was handed in the period of time that things opened* up and I may have indirectly benefited from lockdown with less watches going into the service pool.

It’s a vintage watch handled in a reasonable time. I’m happy.

*the situation in Switzerland may or may not have had some impact but I haven’t looked into that aspect.

brady · 6 March 2021, 04:16 AM

I sent in a Naut 3700 in Dec 2019 and got it back Feb 2021. I was fortunate to be able to drive down to my AD and pick it up; that has to be rough to know it's within reach but the store can't open. Congrats on being close to the finish line tho!

SydR · 7 March 2021, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by brady

I sent in a Naut 3700 in Dec 2019 and got it back Feb 2021. I was fortunate to be able to drive down to my AD and pick it up; that has to be rough to know it's within reach but the store can't open. Congrats on being close to the finish line tho!

Is that correct? Over a year? Or is it a typo?

RollieNZ · 8 March 2021, 10:25 AM

Hi,

Would you mind telling us how much the service cost?

I'm considering getting my 5035G serviced.

Thanks.

SydR · 8 March 2021, 10:07 PM

Base cost was £1,150. There was a further ~£400 for optional work which I accepted some, but not all, of.

RollieNZ · 9 March 2021, 07:26 AM

Thanks for the info.

JSCP · 9 March 2021, 02:08 PM

3 months

SydR · 15 April 2021, 06:11 AM

Appointment booked for the 26th, when the store should be allowed to reopen, to collect my watch.

SydR · 27 April 2021, 03:48 AM

Dropped of October 10th.

Picked up late afternoon today

yessir69 · 27 April 2021, 06:34 AM

Looks great. My 3445 took 17 months. In fairness, it wasn't running at all when it was sent.

: (

SydR · 27 April 2021, 07:14 AM

Thanks. Going to have to dig out the light tent and get some proper images. It picks up every reflection.

Hope your 3445 was worth the wait.

22 December 2020, 05:13 AM	#33
Mr. Miami "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: United States Posts: 881	I’ve never owned a Patek (yet still saving) but for some reason the long turn around time doesn’t particularly bother me. I mean I would want them to take the utmost care win servicing my watch. I could see though why it would bother others. __________________ Time is Money.

9 March 2021, 02:08 PM	#50
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21 December 2020, 10:15 PM	#31
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 44,729	And another reason to seriously evaluate PP ownership.

22 December 2020, 02:51 AM	#32
SydR "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 338	Woohoo! Got quote today! Saying 17 weeks for the work.

22 December 2020, 09:56 PM	#34
jfriedkin "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: James Location: chicago Watch: AP, PP Posts: 338	17 week. Congrats. I usually takes Patek 17 weeks just to wind up a watch.

4 March 2021, 08:51 PM	#35
SydR "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 338	Got a call today to tell me that the watch is back with the AD. Just need to wait on shops opening up so I can collect it .

5 March 2021, 12:08 AM	#37
SydR "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 338	Will do. Not expecting shops to open till late April

5 March 2021, 12:08 AM	#38
Soondooboo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: San Francisco Posts: 122	you know what they say, you never really own a Patek

5 March 2021, 03:40 AM	#41
bonsai-man "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: UK Posts: 727	I always enjoy collecting a Patek from the AD, even if it is only from servicing.

5 March 2021, 07:09 AM	#42
jd57 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: NYC Posts: 564	Have had service on several Lange pieces that were sent to Germany, repaired, laser case refinished in one case, and all were returned in less than 8 weeks. AP is well recognized for being able to turn most pieces around (from Florida) in less than four weeks. Patek appears to be better than it once was but still far too slow.

6 March 2021, 04:16 AM	#45
brady "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Brady Location: San Antonio Watch: yes please Posts: 525	I sent in a Naut 3700 in Dec 2019 and got it back Feb 2021. I was fortunate to be able to drive down to my AD and pick it up; that has to be rough to know it's within reach but the store can't open. Congrats on being close to the finish line tho!

8 March 2021, 10:25 AM	#47
RollieNZ "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Mark Location: Auckland, N.Z. Watch: Day Date YG Posts: 320	Hi, Would you mind telling us how much the service cost? I'm considering getting my 5035G serviced. Thanks.

8 March 2021, 10:07 PM	#48
SydR "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 338	Base cost was £1,150. There was a further ~£400 for optional work which I accepted some, but not all, of.

9 March 2021, 07:26 AM	#49
RollieNZ "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Mark Location: Auckland, N.Z. Watch: Day Date YG Posts: 320	Thanks for the info.

15 April 2021, 06:11 AM	#51
SydR "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 338	Appointment booked for the 26th, when the store should be allowed to reopen, to collect my watch.

27 April 2021, 03:48 AM	#52
SydR "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 338	Dropped of October 10th. Picked up late afternoon today

27 April 2021, 06:34 AM	#53
yessir69 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Kevin Location: Tornado Alley Posts: 3,212	Looks great. My 3445 took 17 months. In fairness, it wasn't running at all when it was sent. : (

27 April 2021, 07:14 AM	#54
SydR "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 338	Thanks. Going to have to dig out the light tent and get some proper images. It picks up every reflection. Hope your 3445 was worth the wait.

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