jim vancouver
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Patek 5153 pre-owned
Finally, won a watch at auction - Christie NY Online. I've never owned a watch with a cover. Looks cool.
PATEK OFFICERS WATCH, REF. 5153, circa 2014, white gold, 38mm, CALIBER: 324 SC. There's a nice 21k gold rotor, but the watch does not hack?
Fortunately, the dial and movement ware in excellent condition. However, the case (as described by Christies) has scratches along the side of the case.
What wasn't obvious from the photos was the chip at 12 o'clock and bad scar at 2 o'clock.
I'm brought the watch to the AD for a service on the movement and seals. The time/date watch can by serviced by the local AD. Estimated 8 weeks (mid October) and C$900. Any insights from the experienced people? Thanks.
I declined the offer to polish the case ($150). I was told that they could only polish 2 or 3 times before the case got too thin.
For me, the most beautiful feature is the round minute markers. Reflective and translucent. Exquisite.
The opaline dial with a guilloche centre is discrete but worthy of contemplation. Precious. This is what a dress watch should be.
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Patek 5153 pre-owned
Finally, won a watch at auction - Christie NY Online. I've never owned a watch with a cover. Looks cool. PATEK OFFICERS WATCH, REF. 5153, circa 2014, white gold, 38mm, CALIBER: 324 SC. There's a nice 21k gold rotor, but the watch does not hack? Fortunate...
Congrats - truly beautiful. I'd be interested to hear more about your auction experience...
Would you do it again? What would you do differently? How do you think the "defects" you've now found effect the value you placed on the watch... regardless you've got something truly great here - enjoy!
It's always an adventure
Auctions are always risky even with big names like Christies and Sotheby. Normally, I would ask for a full set of photos, particular for older watches. This time I didn't because how much damage could a 2014 watch have? Haha! I can live with the damages o...
This is the present day Calatrava I like best.
Although I prefer YG here. But it is a beauty. Congratulations. Good luck with it.
Congratulations Jim!
You have a great watch. I say this as I owned the same model for 6 months and it was a reliable and elegant companion. The only reason why I had to let it go was to finance another Patek, my 7200R London Edition.
Congratulations!
I've been able to try the R ( www.watchprosite.com ) and G Black dial ( www.watchprosite.com ) versions and this is indeed a watch I appreciate a lot. It has this very special case among the collection that brings a lot of charm (lugs, rou...
Thanks for the kind comments
I wanted to share the experience of the auction (caveat emptor) with you guys. Normally, I buy new. But, there are deals for pre-owned watches that are heavily discounted. New Patek watches have little discount. So, it was worth the bother to acquire this...
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