very happy with my first Patek...

just picked it up today...circa 1961 ref # 3411 w/ 25 SC movement on burgundy pp strap with pp crown, 34mm w/out crown, original dial and hands w/ some discoloration between 2 and 4 near crown but nothing I will even worry about. Came with a one year warranty from the seller and the Extract from the Archives.

It has the exact look I wanted...I was searching for an autowind but when I saw this I just smiled and "yes, I'll take it."

The first six pics are just fast and dirty as soon as I got home, the last two are from the website of the dealer and they are used with his permission.

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I hope you can have the watch (esp. caliber) carefully checked. Looks like the watch had some serious water damage at one point. If the repair was not done correctly - you could be looking at substantial cost ahead. 1 year wrranty from the seller is a goo...

Thank you for the advice. The water damage seems to be

By: John Ireland : April 18th, 2007-22:22

Love the vintage.

By: Zane : April 19th, 2007-01:02

Very nice, John! Any chance that . . .

By: Dr No : April 19th, 2007-05:29

. . . you can make it next Sunday (April 29th) at the local watering hole for an informal get-together with a few local watchnuts to unveil your new pride and joy? Say, 1:30-ish? Cordially, Art