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Do have a watchmaker
I do have a watchmaker, and a very skilled one at that too. My watch is running perfectly, without any trouble as such but I've reached a point where I would like to still give it to PP, pay out the cost, but get my watch back as close to new condition as possible with only genuine PP parts in it, i.e. damaged screws, dial, buckle, restored case etc.
The concern after reading these posts however is, I do really really want to have my original dial to keep with me as spare. Because this is the way the watch came to me from my ancestors who wore it, so the dial right now on the watch is of huge sentimental value to me. I'll have to ask PP I guess, and see what they say about it.
Vintage Patek service costs?
Hello everyone, I'm looking for information as to approx what servicing my vintage automatic Patek ref 2551 will cost..... the watch is in fair, working condition. Patek's website has estimated cost of routine servicing for an automatic caliber listed as ...
It is not very cheap!
Last year I asked about the same here in the Netherlands. The answer: to restore a dial is about 1.100 euro and then they have to service the watch. So I had to count with at least 1.700 euro. I don't know if you can get back the old dial. Regards, Joop
New dial, not restore
Hi there, Thanks for your reply..... I am interested in a new dial..... I will not have the original restored, which is why i asked about keeping it with me. Also wonder.... do they refinish the case completely? Mine is looking a bit worn and showing its ...
You will not get...
Hi Rishad, you will NOT get back (or you may not keep) the old dial even if they were able to replace the dial (depending if available on stock - difficult with vintage pieces!) - otherwise it will be restored on high standard! If you decide for this opti...
I would rather do it with Patek
I tried to cheaper way with well trained watchmakers two times. I will never do it again... First time, after service, I had a small bump in the dial that was not there before and second time I lost the winding crown after a week. With Patek, if they say ...
I think...
Hi Radone, I think you should look for a new (better) watchmaker This must not happen with any good watchmaker ! best Erich
You're right, Erich!
This better watchmaker always works for the manufacture itself )
Yes indeed...
...it certainly does cost! I had my 2526 overhauled about 3 years ago. I replaced my newer crown with a PP crown, and also bought a new strap. The total was a bit over $2,000 which I calculated was slightly more than the price of my first 17 watches combi...
I am sorry to say...
Hi, I am sorry to say that you are wrong. They NEVER return the old dial - I have asked several times but they refused to... best erich
Do have a watchmaker
I do have a watchmaker, and a very skilled one at that too. My watch is running perfectly, without any trouble as such but I've reached a point where I would like to still give it to PP, pay out the cost, but get my watch back as close to new condition as...
Doubt dial returned
Guys, I sent my 3450 to be "serviced." 18 months. $3,500. Specified no polishing of the case as I did not want the Hallmarks worn down. As for my 5004, it is clearly understood that if you send it in with a white dial to get a black dial put on, you will ...