Patek Philippe

I have just parted with hard earned cash for a vintage Patek Calatrava with paperwork from recent service, original box etc . How can I find out if it is genuine? I have a reference number (2557). Is the movement number exclusive to the specific watch or ... 

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Since 2008 it is not the first question you ask and so far only minor contributions to our forum in general. Why should we help you? To be honest I have no motivation to do so. Oliver

Thank you for your replies. The watch has not reached me yet and if not genuine I will have comeback. You can hardly be surprised Oliver if somebody with little expertise does not write much. I prefer to read what more informed people have to say.

This is no problem at all, because we all started like this. Questiones are welcome, but in the long term there should be a win-win for all of us. Example: Can you imagine how annoying it is sometimes if you can see that there have been thousands of reade... 

No offence taken. I bought my Panerai from an authorised dealer but this latest purchase has taken me out of my comfort zone. My instinct is that this is genuine but the fact that it is in such perfect condition for a 1950s watch makes me worry a little.

should look good! The buckle is of the modern type and it is not from the same period as the watch. But it looks like a Patek buckle so no problems there. Best, Kari

he needs to be. Oliver is a Moderator! Anyhow, what he means is that the members contribute and in the end this is a discussion forum where we discuss and help each others. Furthermore, our Moderator is expecting that new members would at leas introduce t... 

Do I have to change my avatar now? :-) Cheers, Oliver ...  

I'm always very kind towards everybody; especially towards Moderators. And I like your old avatar more. Or in fact I love the watch... Best, Kari