Patek Philippe

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Hi John,

The watch is in very good condition as far as can been told by the single picture.

There seems to be a tiny blemish on the originally looking dial - DO NOT touch the dial (under no circumstances)

and leave it as is - it has a very beautiful vintage look with a very slight patina! I would not bother about this tiny mark...

I guess there is not much to do other than a service... so try to do it locally and save

a lot of bucks and - what is more important - very long waiting time - could easily take

1 1/5 to 2 years!! But let us wait for some more pictures after you have received the watch to give you more advice...

It is a nice addition to any collection. I have the larger ref 570 in my collection which has the same case and dial

design but is considerably larger at about 35 mm (if I recall correctly).

Enjoy!

Erich

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The start of my ref 96 restoration project..

By: johnswatch1 : September 29th, 2011-08:27

I finally pulled the trigger and I have a ref 96 on its way to me. For such an iconic reference there's surprisingly little detail that I've been able to dig up on the internet. I'm therefore looking to you - yes you - for help, guidance and positive rein...

Good looking watch.

By: whit : September 29th, 2011-09:51

The spring bars are 18 karat gold, I would suspect the buckle to be a squared Patek buckle (sometimes referred to as the European buckle). I don't know of a book dedicated to the 96, but if you send it back to Patek, I would expect them to supply the acce...

Such a nice watch!

By: dr.kol : September 29th, 2011-12:21

I would send it to Geneva. As an economist I would not start a brain surgery. Best, Kari

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By: mac_omega : September 29th, 2011-23:03

Hi John, The watch is in very good condition as far as can been told by the single picture. There seems to be a tiny blemish on the originally looking dial - DO NOT touch the dial (under no circumstances) and leave it as is - it has a very beautiful vinta...

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By: johnswatch1 : September 30th, 2011-06:07

Thanks Erich. Until I get it into my hands I can't be certain of its condition. These pics seem to suggest that it's in ok condition. I had been considering a re-dail (the blasphemy!) as the seller stated that he thinks the dial is not original however to...

Leave it as it is!

By: mac_omega : September 30th, 2011-07:36

Hi John, leave it as it is! It is a perfect vintage.... If you decide to give the case a soft by hand polish you can do the same with the hands... Then it will be matching... but if I were you I would not do anything but having serviced the movement by a ...

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The start of my ref 96 restoration project..

Good looking watch.

Such a nice watch!

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Leave it as it is!

Agreed. Dial actually looks original. I would not touch this and wear it as it is [nt]

Looks much like mine - I suggest you let it age gracefully

First 'live' pic

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