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I can only hope for more..
Well, we are also bringing out our own experiences.
Julian, Wouldn't you be happier if everyone had the same experience?! I am sure you would.
At the same time, I want to bring out a funny point.
When I posted my thread last week, some people had doubts that I might have been making the whole thing up;
funny thing, I don't see anyone here with a post such as;
" AFW, I hope you are not making this up. I cannot believe the service center helped you out in 40 minutes."
I am just kidding.
Great news AFW and your piece is beautiful.
I took my 2526 to H. Stern in New York last week
I had my watchmaker service and repair my 2526 recently. He did a complete overhaul and changed the rotor arbor and stem. I needed the original crown and a new crystal as well. Since I was travelling to N.Y.City I took the watch along to take to Patek AD....
No wonder you are a happy camper!! Wow magnificent
You see all you nay sayers . PP is a magnificent service orientated firm. Good story Enjoy the watch Julian
Thank you ALL for your comments...
I was told the number on the back of the dial was their reference number and did not indicate the dial surface composition. I also wanted to pay for the extract from archives for my watch but was told that this can only be done by faxing the necessary inf...
The buckle...
...looks like this. You can occasionally find them used for around $400-$500. A newer 14 mm (which is a bit pointy halfway down the buckle) can be had for around half that. Good news on the crystal and crown. I had the crown on my 2526 replaced at my last...
Thanks for pic. of the buckle. More...
The dial is original Patek dial. The watchmaker at H. Stern said it was not porcelain but it looks too good to be just paint. I may try to test it on the very edge with a sharp point. Porcelain will not give but paint will. I will have make the buckle rat...
DO NOT test the edge. If it is porcelain it will crack and
will devalue the watch tremendously. If Stern said it is not porcelain I would listen to them and not test the edge. You may be sorry! Just enjoy a termendous watch Julian Yes I appreciate my post is slightly confusing but I would not recommend testing th...
I can only hope for more..
Well, we are also bringing out our own experiences. Julian, Wouldn't you be happier if everyone had the same experience?! I am sure you would. At the same time, I want to bring out a funny point. When I posted my thread last week, some people had doubts t...
Very nice and timeless Vintage PP, my friend
And good to know that you are not killed during the Service of your watch, financially speaking, of course! The crown with the PP inintials is awesome! Now you have a very nice Lady! Congrats to the watchmaker, and to you, too! Best. Nicolas
Thanks, I like it too ;)
Movement 761893 should put it in 1954, if so the watch and I are born in same year !!...
