IMO it is not worth...

Hi,

IMO it is not worth having it restored at Patek Philippe as it is too costly compared to the value of this particular watch...

Let me explain:

These very small rectangular watches from the 40ies are not valued on the recent market and specially this shape.

Now these kind of watches are a little bit out of fashion and this is reflected in the low prices paid for them.

Would be a different situation with a "Banana", "Pagoda" or an "Hourglass" - then it would make sense to spend $2000 or even more...

I would have the watch cleaned and lubricated, give the case a light cosmetic treatment - only smooth hand detailing - NO BUFFING WHEEL!!!!

and keep it!

When tastes and fashion will change some day in the future it may be good to have it in the drawer

Just my 2 cents

Erich

Is it a thorny rose or junk?

By: thtabe : July 26th, 2010-21:28

Hello all, I was looking for a little input. This appears to be a 1940s Patek Philippe rose gold wrist watch with an alligator band. Obviously in need of cosmetics however it seems to keep time well. Not sure what it could be worth and if it should be res...

Definitely saveable

By: watch-guy.com : July 26th, 2010-22:24

Cost will be high but personally I think worth it Dial will need to be refinished or at the least cleaned up. There does appear to be enamelling on the letters. Needs new hand and crystal need to see movement as well PP can definitely do this but get a qu...

then the question would be....

By: thtabe : July 28th, 2010-21:45

How much would it be worth restored? I don't want to put too much money in it and be upside down. Tarry

No discussion about value here but

By: Dje : July 28th, 2010-23:22

Hi, We don't discuss value of watches here, but I think I'm not wrong if I say that the restored watch will be valued more than the cost of the restoration by Patek Philippe. Maybe some will confirm my opinion. Cheers Dje

Could be right Dje...

By: COUNT DE MONET : July 29th, 2010-05:59

... the closest I could match, but without finding the real reference, is to reference 1480 and 1488, assuming the caliber used is 9-90. If the watch keeps quite well time than it should not be too costly to service it. Without parts exchange it should no...

My apologies to the forum

By: thtabe : July 29th, 2010-12:46

I did not intend to break the forums rules or edict. I do not understand what you are saying in the following quote. “could be right Dje the closest I could match, but without finding the real reference, is to reference 1480 and 1488, assuming the caliber...

Yes 1488 means the model ...

By: COUNT DE MONET : July 29th, 2010-13:13

... and 9-90 is the movements "name". Caliber is the technical term and horological lingo for the movement. Regarding the rule about value discusions: Fair enough not to speak about discounts at the AD ! BUT here are MAYOR POSTS about auction results, lik...

keep it!

By: hautegerie : August 4th, 2010-10:33

Watch is a thorny rose now, after alot of TLC you will be happy with the finished product. The dial will be most expensive to replace but the overall value should far exceed the costs.

Looks similar to a 246 (1952) model. (nt)

By: KCLQMULKU : July 30th, 2010-05:02

"Every rose has its thorn, just like every night ...

By: COUNT DE MONET : August 4th, 2010-10:54

... has its dawn. Just like every cowboy sings a sad, sad song: Every rose has its thorn." Poison 1988 Yes, it is a rose, the more I think about it... Regards Moritz

Patek rose

By: vintageguy : August 4th, 2010-13:32

there is no such thing as Patek junk, imho.

IMO it is not worth...

By: mac_omega : August 6th, 2010-05:49

Hi, IMO it is not worth having it restored at Patek Philippe as it is too costly compared to the value of this particular watch... Let me explain: These very small rectangular watches from the 40ies are not valued on the recent market and specially this s...