Oh dear! I was thinking there must be quite a bit of room between the screwhead and the sapphire chrystal for it to pop out. But this screw sits in a lower bridge.

Uh oh!

By: Bob L. : February 6th, 2026-14:59

This morning, after a very long hiatus, I decided to strap on my Patek 5970P. I carefully wound and set it, and boy it was a joy to have on the wrist. For a few seconds, at least. As soon as I moved, I heard something that sounded off. And, alas, the loos...

Patek Philippe

Uh oh!

Ouch! I feel for you and for the movement!

Thanks, Emmanuel.

Hope you get it back soon

Thank you!

My friend, owning a 5970P is such a joy that some weeks or months of absence will make you enjoy it even more!

It is a wonderful watch. And it's old enough that servicing seems appropriate. Thanks!

Absolutely.

Yikes! Glad you noticed it right away

Me too! Hopefully it was fast enough to avoid any further damage!

Anxious at the breakdown of a new Mercedes, one of my best lessons in life was from an Egyptian workshop manager: "My dear, it is only mechanical."

How true!

Very true. And it's just an expensive toy!

Thank god, you discovered it so fast. Let’s hope it’s a quick recovery.

Thanks, Christian.

Wow, how is that possible? I would be very sad to discover that😢. I hope all goes well soon! Best, E.

Thanks, E.

Oh NO ! Although upsetting, your 5970 getting a

Hopefully! And will do.

Does this mvt hack?? If it does should you halt the mvt??

No hacking.

Oh dear! I was thinking there must be quite a bit of room between the screwhead and the sapphire chrystal for it to pop out. But this screw sits in a lower bridge.

Sorry for you ! Is the screw broken or just unscrewed ? Luckily you noticed it before any damage !

Wow sorry to hear it.

Wow