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blue16613 · 21 March 2017, 05:11 AM

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Over on the Rolex boards most agree that Rik and Vanessa are terrific, expert maintenance & repair alternatives to the Rolex Service Center. How about for Pateks? Are there master watchmakers that can be relied upon outside of the Patek Service Centers. I am trying to avoid using Stern's if at all possible for the overhaul of my 5056 (annual calendar w/ moonphase).

Thanks

martinr · 21 March 2017, 05:33 AM

Try LA Watchworks

Mikegp · 21 March 2017, 05:34 AM

I'd like to know this too. What's the advantage of sending it to Patek for a service vs an expert watchmaker with great reputation?

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jon_jon · 21 March 2017, 05:59 AM

An AC is more complicated than a simple 3-hand watch. So there are less number of trained watchmakers who can service ACs, even at HSWA and other authorized service centers. Not sure how many independent watchmakers can get Patek parts.

Passionata · 21 March 2017, 06:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Mikegp

I'd like to know this too. What's the advantage of sending it to Patek for a service vs an expert watchmaker with great reputation?

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kneedeep · 21 March 2017, 07:44 AM

Other than the parts availability, my watchmaker told me the tolerances on Pateks are ridiculously tight so he sends them to PP for repairs. Not a favorable risk/reward equation for him. That's him being honest, and I'm sure there's other certified watchmakers that might reliably take that work. I'd have to know they were very experienced with PPs.

jfriedkin · 22 March 2017, 03:24 AM

Always trust you watch to the man who wears the cross (calatrava)!

21 March 2017, 05:11 AM	#1
blue16613 Banned Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Chicago Posts: 554	"Trusted" Overhaul For A 5056 All- Over on the Rolex boards most agree that Rik and Vanessa are terrific, expert maintenance & repair alternatives to the Rolex Service Center. How about for Pateks? Are there master watchmakers that can be relied upon outside of the Patek Service Centers. I am trying to avoid using Stern's if at all possible for the overhaul of my 5056 (annual calendar w/ moonphase). Thanks

21 March 2017, 05:34 AM	#3
Mikegp "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Unites States Posts: 790	"Trusted" Overhaul For A 5056 I'd like to know this too. What's the advantage of sending it to Patek for a service vs an expert watchmaker with great reputation? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro

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21 March 2017, 05:33 AM	#2
martinr "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: California Posts: 3,099	Try LA Watchworks

21 March 2017, 05:59 AM	#4
jon_jon "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA Posts: 4,341	An AC is more complicated than a simple 3-hand watch. So there are less number of trained watchmakers who can service ACs, even at HSWA and other authorized service centers. Not sure how many independent watchmakers can get Patek parts.

21 March 2017, 07:44 AM	#6
kneedeep "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Not 2 far from u Posts: 3,457	Other than the parts availability, my watchmaker told me the tolerances on Pateks are ridiculously tight so he sends them to PP for repairs. Not a favorable risk/reward equation for him. That's him being honest, and I'm sure there's other certified watchmakers that might reliably take that work. I'd have to know they were very experienced with PPs.

22 March 2017, 03:24 AM	#7
jfriedkin "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: James Location: chicago Watch: AP, PP Posts: 338	Always trust you watch to the man who wears the cross (calatrava)!

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