Patek Philippe White Gold Discoloration Service

Key Points from the Discussion

• A similar issue was reported on a Rolex forum in 2019/2020, where a Rolex 5711 developed recurring brown, rust-like spots on the bracelet near the pins. The owner received a new watch from Patek Philippe, but the root cause was not disclosed.
• The discoloration on Kamdaswani's Nautilus appeared as black marks on the bezel and strap, resembling cigarette burns, with no change in the metal's texture.
• Patek Philippe's service center sent the watch to HQ for assessment. Upon its return, the watch looked brand new, suggesting a significant repair or replacement of components, possibly the case or even the entire watch, though no specific reason for the discoloration was provided.
• A contributor expressed concern about the repair method, questioning if the fix involved polishing, which could alter the watch's original finish and value.