ChristianDK
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Dont Polish
The polishing of a 5712 is extremely, extremely complex. I have seen it done at Pateks service department. While they do the best possible job, imo, the result shows a repolished watch with softer lines than a new piece.
As a buyer os second hand watches, I often turn down a deal when I see a watch has been polished.. I can not tell you how many times this has happened. It looses its “Lines”. Im quite sensitive on this point. I don’t mind a scratches and even a ding. Those are only natural but polishing is a big no-go for me.
Polish or not. Which option is better?
Morning everyone. I have a 5712G that i own since 2013. It is in very good shape but of course it has few scratches here and there. I want to trade it for a minute repeater ( and of course pay the difference). Do you think i ahould send it to service and ...
Dont Polish
The polishing of a 5712 is extremely, extremely complex. I have seen it done at Pateks service department. While they do the best possible job, imo, the result shows a repolished watch with softer lines than a new piece. As a buyer os second hand watches,...
Unpolished, with a „, but….“
I think Watch collectors prefer to get a worn watch in an unpolished state, because it‘s still got full material and sharp edges. Even if they want to have it polished, they‘d usually rather buy it in an unpolished state to see the defects it‘s got and th...
Do NOT polish
I sent my 5176 for a polish to Patek and they ruined the case and returned it to me. After a lot of emails/calls they eventually agreed to replace the case. I learnt my lesson; don't listen to the people that say PP sends it back to you in a brand new con...
This is exactly my impression as well.
Mind you, these technicians are highly skilled. Their ONLY job is to polish watches. Still, it is done “Free hand” at The Patek service department. No jig or tools to help precision. - and it’s shows in the end. You will have no doubt.
If This Was Decades Ago
If this was decades ago, i'd say ask for a light polish and for them to be careful around the case markings. Alas, times have changed and so do not allow PP to polish the case. There are stories about... and I see someone already chimed in with their situ...
Agree with everything said here and also, a dealer can polish it if they really want to at a nominal cost so even if PP did a perfect job, it wouldn't be worth that much more in trade
But good job using advantage of the market to trade up! 👍
Thanks guys for the great feedback…
Spoke to few dealers on minute repaters… this will take time… not easy to get… but will keep trying.
A watch is only unpolished once in its life. No explanation or story needed.
So many great points noted above. Better safe than sorry.
