agree patek finishing, attention to detail, etc. Nothing is better. I thing the vintage pieces stand out because they feel like more labors of love than the modern pieces. They just feel, and look, special. In a time when almost all males wore timepieces. I am alluding to the 2526, 2499, 3448. Even
...to my knowledge. That looks like a real patek but I think the back was modified to fit that rope strap. .... The movement will tell you for sure... if it’s real, that’s a very cool double signature. Look forward to seeing movement!
I wear it with a blue matte strap. Looks great and works casually. Not a big fan of your strap choice, try it with dark blue matte. It’s casual enough. My .02