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Patek does seem to put a genuine effort…
Jul 06, 2021,00:13 AM
…into ensuring top quality watchmaking. One would think that with the skewed popularity of nautilus and aquanauts while that of its other leather strap models are only lukewarm, the brand would put more sincere efforts to better watchmaking and innovation. Instead, it continues to churn out poor quality pieces where other brands with similar materials and configurations are selling at a fraction of its price but at much higher quality (such as Rolex).
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Patek does seem to put a genuine effort…
By: bankeal : July 6th, 2021-00:13
…into ensuring top quality watchmaking. One would think that with the skewed popularity of nautilus and aquanauts while that of its other leather strap models are only lukewarm, the brand would put more sincere efforts to better watchmaking and innovation...
Sweeping statement...
By: Cpt Scarlet : July 6th, 2021-08:46
“Instead, it continues to churn out poor quality pieces” As an owner of watches from Patek Philippe ranging from the 1950s to 2021 and multiple visits to various stages of the manufacturing process, I do not recognise this statement as factual and I urge ...
thank you for your comments.
By: bankeal : July 6th, 2021-09:38
in addition to the video, also presented what I and other of my collector friends had experienced. Any and all brands may have imperfect products, but even disregarding what's in the video, there are more incidents that one would expect from Patek, hence ...
Another sweeping statement ...
By: Cpt Scarlet : July 6th, 2021-10:03
“there are more incidents that one would expect from Patek” Here’s a fact... In 2018 Patek Philippe made 62,000 watches involving human assembly. Patek Philippe should be judged by how they deal with customers and how they respond to any issues with an in...
Hi bankeal, Thank you for
By: GLau : July 6th, 2021-10:25
alerting us to some QC issues. Understandably Sam and you are disappointed about the problems you two had. The community is genuinely focused with such matters faced by our members. We all want what you and Sam want: better QC and improved after sale serv...
Hi GLau
By: bankeal : July 6th, 2021-11:05
Thank you for your suggestions.
You are most welcome !
By: GLau : July 6th, 2021-11:15
I can sense your Patek passion and want Patek to improve👍
While I can’t vouch for
By: bankeal : July 6th, 2021-00:21
the authenticity of the watches in the video, I can say that if the scratches are real, it is not a surprise to me. I’ve collected Pateks for over 20 years, and what I have seen over the last 10 years are shocking. My 5370P’s seconds hand was stuck and st...
thanks
By: bankeal : July 6th, 2021-10:56
As I stated, I cannot vouch for the authenticity of the pieces in the video and thanks for your warning regarding that. I've also described my unpleasant experience with my 5370P, as well as that of my friend's brand new watch's caseback that completely f...
Authenticity of the watch
By: Lafrog : July 8th, 2021-06:20
Is likely genuine, sold by VIPStation in Hong Kong which is pretty famous for flipping items at high price but never had complains of counterfeit products. I even knew it went for approx So instead of reflecting on the poor quality of the watch (honestly...
Have you seen videos of side by side fakes on the 5711 and Daytona?
By: Clueless_Collector : July 8th, 2021-16:12
If you do, you’ll understand. This video just show close up on parts of a watch, not convincing to me. I like to see the whole picture that this is an authentic watch with papers, movement numbers etc first then go into the story….but of course, all these...
Excuse me…?
By: Blue and White : July 6th, 2021-03:19
Is that meant to be a joke? They can afford to provide lower quality than their competitors because of their higher brand recognition? I would argue the exact opposite. When you have a bigger brand name, you have more to lose and therefore you can’t affor...
Not a joke. Patek is very good. But, in my opinion, it’s not the best.
By: LS : July 6th, 2021-17:15
Just my opinion, though. Reasonable minds can differ. Here is the back of my VC 82172. The movement is is finished to the highest levels. It includes inside and outside corners in the anglage. Perfect concentric tracing around the escapement wheel jewel. ...
I wouldn't quite put it that way, but...
By: bankeal : July 6th, 2021-03:52
I had the fortune to be invited to visit the PP manufactory in Plan-les-Ouates in Geneva before the final buildings were fully completed. A lovely place and Mr. Stern's vision and ambition was clearly witnessed. However, the suboptimal quality control is ...
I have experienced Patek’s poor quality control first hand.
By: HelixL : July 6th, 2021-10:14
My 5131P had a damaged golden thread ring sorrounding the enamel dial with visible dark spots, along with considerable bubbling. They did honor it and order a new dial, but the experience showed how it came with defects out of the factory that seemingly w...
I understand the op concerns but feel
By: watch-guy.com : July 6th, 2021-10:33
He/she needs to provide evidence of said poor quality control The video is interesting but I am not sure that it provides definite evidence as the authenticity of the 5711 is in question I have been a collector of pp ( mainly vintage but some new pieces )...
Imho PP Quality Has Been Declining For Quite Some Time
By: enjoythemusic : July 6th, 2021-20:52
Compare ASL and FJ Journe to the 'PP' rated modern Pateks. I see many QC problems in decoration within modern PPs as compared to other top-level brands. Look, we all know Patek is not the same quality they once were, and worse still they've been falling b...
My experience with Patek…….
By: KC_HK : July 8th, 2021-07:01
I had 2 watches that had minor problems after receiving from my AD. (1) 5976G - there was a hairline scratch on the bracelet the moment I received the watch. When I showed my AD, they claimed the plastic sealed bag may have something to do with the scratc...