It's a very long story...

One reason is that I have serviced a lot of watches in Geneva and I'm very satisfied with everything there. However, I have to fly twice per watch - to bring the watch to Geneva and take it back.

London I'm visiting some 6 times per year on business. I wanted to see how London works and how the watch looks after that.

I must say that I did not see any difference between Geneva and London. In both places I got lately absolute first class service.

Best, Kari

My blue dial 5960P has stopped.

By: ilikewatches : March 16th, 2013-07:00

My 5960 blue dial has stopped. This is one of the first blue units made, with a geneva seal on the movement. It halted by night, with power left on the reserve, and then worked for a while and halted again. I have given it back to Patek, who are providing...

I wonder if something within the movement, such as a screw has become loose and stopped the movement? I know that it is a wrench, having waited myself for a Patek to come back, so I can empathise with you.

Sad, but it happens

By: dr.kol : March 16th, 2013-16:21

The good news is that if your watch is serviced by Patek, it comes back in new-like condition. After that it should run well for 5 years before the next service is needed. Be patient - it's always worth waiting something good. Best, Kari

3 months is acceptable. AND.... you might enjoy it even more knowig it is discontinued

By: Bruno.M1 : March 17th, 2013-09:30

Yup, the blue dial is no more available.

How come?

By: ilikewatches : March 18th, 2013-17:36

eeek? Now that's an enjoyable surprise. How come? It looks like the other 5960 variants are still going strong!

5960P Blue Dial Discountinued?

By: markieesq : March 18th, 2013-21:22

Bruno: The 5960P blue dial still shows up on the Patek website as an option. May I kindly ask where you heard this information? Thank you for your response.

Wait untill Basel

By: Bruno.M1 : March 19th, 2013-02:31

Or call your AD and ask for one. If he doesn't have one in stock you won't get it. 'Something' will change, don't know if it are minor changes on the dial or complete discontinuation. But the blue dial as we know it today is a thing of the past

Thank you for the information

By: markieesq : March 19th, 2013-05:22

You are lucky if only 3 months...

By: jimjenkins : March 17th, 2013-09:55

My 3940 went for regular service to Patek in September 12, 2012 not back yet. That is 5+ months and counting. In addition, I will be paying a hefty sum for the privilege of waiting so long. Frankly I am more upset than excited that some day I will see my ...

Very special problems...

By: dr.kol : March 17th, 2013-10:24

Normally they do not service the "grand complications" everywhere. It seems that the US delivery times are crazy. My 3940 was serviced in the end of last year in UK and it took 12 weeks. And that was a complete service. Best, Kari

Kari, that's reassuring to know........

By: Topcat30093 : March 17th, 2013-12:19

Seeing that I am based in the UK. Though, hopefully mine will not require servicing anytime soon! :) Kari, why if I may ask did you send it to the UK service centre, rather than Geneva?