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I received from my father as a christmas present a 2508 in yellow gold.It is in original condition and the dial is somehow oxidized.It was bought in milan in 1954 so it is written on it "Eberhard milan" .Should i keep it in the original condition or is it... 

The name on the dial refers to a retailer who sold the watch originally.Patek did this for a few favoured retailers eg Gobbi, Tiffany, Eberhard etc Julian

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I would consider sending the watch to PP but ask whether it would be possible to save the original dial and just have it relaquered. Try not to have the dial totally refinished.This will cost a bundle at PP and will take time but may be worth it, If the d... 

Thank you very much.In my opinion the watch needs to be restored in order to reach the beauty and the respect that deserves. Last year ,i had taken the watch to an exhibition of watches where there was a representative of antiquorum.He saw the watch and h... 

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.....its all about preserving it. I have a JLC that was a very similar story. The dial was badly damaged....water (and soil) had entered the movement and it was in a shocking condition. To me, the restoration would cost more than the value of the watch...... 

I suggest to do a mechanical revision in PP Geneva and NOT change the dial: ask to PP to try polish it! I presume 2.000€ and 1 or 2 years patience...

Not sure if you are in the US or not, but if so, you may want to contact UWR (Universal Watch Repair). They restored an old Rolex Submariner for me some time ago and did wonderful work. It may still be pricey but I would guess no where close to how expens...  

The shipping and insurance charge should be quite reasonable. For my vintage piece to go to Geneve from USA cost only $95 through the USA service center. Have you contacted: GREECE Symbol Hellas Isagogiki S.A. 2 Sardeon & 185 An. Siggrou Ave., Nea Smirni ... 

Is this the original bracelet for 2508?

Thread reply was in 2008. That's a good 6 years now. Wonder if the thread starter still frequents this forum to update and reply ?!

No, it is not original but it was bought in 1954. I think that this watch needs only a genuine leather strap.

And i think that the chevron (3,6,9) markers clearly identify it as a 50s piece. In terms of what to do, it depends on what your plans for it are. If, as I hope, you plan to wear it and keep it in the family then restore it to whatever level you like, and... 

I haven't restored the watch yet. I will do it in PP since it has good value as a watch. Hopefully it won't cost more that 3-4.000€ but who really knows... the case was never polished. Maybe in Pp they can write again eberhard Milan. In 40 yrs from now, t... 

Perhaps get in touch with Mark Hearn, MD at PP UK. I know that he restored a watch in worse shape than yours, and will probably have invaluable advice.

As i see, the 2508 reference in gold makes around 15-17.000euros if it is in good condition . Many years ago, i showed that watch to an antiquorum representative in a watch exhibition here in Athens and he told me that the value of the watch in that condi... 

I have had many watches restored at PP Geneva. I have a pretty good idea of the cost. I have two PP in for restoration right now and both came back with the same costs. I will have everything on the list done. My watches (cases) were in good condition to ... 

Hello, many years have passed. Well, this bracelet is a Gay Freres expandable bracelet in 18 carat gold. Yes it is original for patek :/:/&intObjectID=6028546&lid=1

A glorious moment has arrived. I made a trip to Geneva and I delivered myself the watch in Patek Philippe central said that I have to wait for an estimate until the end of January. They don’t know if it is possible to rewrite eberhard Milan because this ...  

I had the dial cleaned and of course eberhard Milan was deleted. The repairman in PP centrals could not believe that the watch I gave him was the same with the one shown in previous posts! He said that he had never seen in his life such a case! After remo...  

Hi. I focus on collecting vintage pieces that are double signed. I hate to be bearer of bad news but whoever cleaned your watch did you a terrible, massive disservice. Removing the retailer signature takes away a lot of charm, and history, that the piece ... 

I agree in all that you say. Thank you for giving me a good idea and a hope. I will communicate with eberhard in Milano and ask them if they can do it. It is really worth of will take several months in PP but I think that it was the best move that could ... 

Finally today I received an answer from PP Geneva about service total cost! ...  

That’s an amazing result and a no brainer to have done. Especially with them replicating eberhard

It was really unexpected the fact that again eberhard Milan signage will be displayed. Thanks to PP people , they are working with a lot of respect. The answer from EBERHARD MILAN in my query for the signage was disappointing. I am more than happy, really...  

I am floored they are redoing a dealer signature! And for chf2600!!! I thought that might be service cost alone.

I am more happy than ever! The beauty is back. Signage is there. I don’t have words to say. Patek Philippe Geneva did a wonderful job. Couldn’t be better because there is no next to perfect !! ...  

the best outcome anyone could expect! Congrats !!!

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A truly amazing result! Wear it with great pride!

Patek did a splendid job.

That's superb!

But that looks amazing. Getting a watch restored to that condition but still retaining its character. It's like you jumped in a time machine. Now when you look down at it you can think of your father gardening. Congrats.

That watch was the present of my grandfather to my father and after present from my father to me. 3 generations ... Bought in Milano in 1953. Nobody else could do the repair better than the factory itself in Geneva, even the original signage eberhard Mila... 

So well done. Wear it in the best of health.