Patek Philippe

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or was it given to you?

Really like the judgement in your question!

and not pertinent to the question. Let's assume the best in our fellow watch lovers, not the worst. Cazalea

Again thank you Calazea for your reply! Just FYI I am watch collector also and my curiosity led me to this site while looking for answers about this watch! I usually collect JLC and have a few IWC's, Rolex's. I look for limited edition ones and vintage wi... 

You have found a very nice watch! We can't help you with the value, as we try to avoid that topic on this site. There are Patek experts who will soon chime in about the movement. If you want a detailed history of the watch, it is possible to go to the Pat... 

Thank you for the answer. I know about the Patek certificate and will send them the details soon. I am actually looking not for the money worth but how rare is it to find a watch like it and some details about the precision of the movement, since patek of... 

You have a very nice basic two hand time only PP. Not all that rare as far as PP goes. However it is very rare as far as vintage watches are concerned. Great value and history as it was your grandfathers. The watch appears to be in very nice condition, if... 

Thank you for the feedback! It is in excellent condition considering it’s age. But I am not surprised since my GP was a bit OCDich with his stuff!

But it's irrelevant. It has family history, so wear it in good health!

As you said the value is it’s history! Thanks for the input! Cheers

Why is it not coveted? Is it the mechanism or the model as a whole?

Honestly, I don't know what to say to you. Firstly, this has been a totally unacceptable approach by more than one so-called Purist to your post. I am appalled and ashamed of what has happened to you. As a Moderator, I try very hard to keep this type of t...