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Excellent macros.
IMHO for a Patek, finishing could/should be better.
Thanks for sharing.
Vte
Solid and beautiful movement
324 is actually a very good finished movement for the Pateks at the entry level price. Definitely machined (just like 99.99% all other brands), but definitely also hand finished/polished (not to a very high level of course). Otherwise, the milling marks will be more pronounced. Regarding level of polishing, I also keep in mind of the thickness of plates. The high end Pateks have generally also comparably thicker plates. 240 and 324 have thinner plates, thus also harder to finish.
From my own observation, Patek movements starting from chronograph all have very good hand finish level. The difference between a simple chronograph and a much more expensive minute repeater or split second chronograph lies in the finishing difficulty levels such as inner angles, etc.
For the Pateks with same base moment, basically they have same level of finishing regardless of complication. It means:
3940=5110=5054
5159=5146=5167
5070=5970
Wow. Impressive watch and pictures!
what macro lens and system are you using for your macro pictures?
Thanks for the info. Very nice setup. I shoot Sony so I guess I should get the 90mm G Macro! [nt]
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Hey, don't worry about those scratches from the factory, you have the vaunted PP seal to guaranty quality.
Regarding the finishing, like with our loved ones, it's dangerous to examine under too close a magnification.
By the way, I am wearing a cal. 324 PP as we speak, so I'm just having fun here with a bit of wry humor.
I do like Patek's finishing even if I think it should be better at these price points.
Cheers,
John
Lovely photos. The finishing excellent on the movement. 👍
Although I may be biased. Thank you.
Cheers 🍻
Geross
Cheers 🍻
Geross
Sprinkle in some metal shavings from Walt Odets' ref.14270 Explorer
and it won't look so bad now 
Note: Those old enough to know what I'm referring to give yourselves a pat on the back as you've been collecting watches and visiting watch forums for way too long just like myself
Wow is all I can say!
I read all the postings and the pictures are incredible. Now I want to take a closer look at my 5270P and have Brandon do some shots of it and share, you in Brandon?...Jim
Great photos! Applause to you W220!
The scratches on the plate is a bit surprising. Seems like the tweezers slipped and created a scratch more than once in that area!
Again, great photos. Overall, very good movement finishing!
One of my favorite posts and one worthy to revisit...
Just goes to show how good Patek Philippe finishing is. It's not perfect. But it's very good!