gonavy1385
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Help on new purchase
I recently purchased this watch's head at an auction. I am planning to send in to PP for restoration. Unfortunately the back is missing. Any recommendation? Identification of the type/model of watch? Thank you for the help.
Movement - 23-300.
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This message has been edited by gonavy1385 on 2012-04-14 20:09:35
This message has been edited by gonavy1385 on 2012-04-14 20:39:30
Help on new purchase
I recently purchased this watch's head at an auction. I am planning to send in to PP for restoration. Unfortunately the back is missing. Any recommendation? Identification of the type/model of watch? Thank you for the help. Movement - 23-300. Ref? This me...
Indeed, it looks like ref. 3546
The movement belongs to this reference and those watches were produced around 40 years ago. Golden Ellipse is one of the least wanted Pateks. I have serviced many watches in Geneva recently and I'm also following the prices of the older references. My gue...
Thank you
Sir - thank you for your response. Could you tell me what your guess will be for such restoration? I understand that there are many other factors in estimating the final cost. Thank you in advance. Regards
Okay. But I hope Dje will not kill me!
But still most of the costs are public... This is only my qualified guess and the offer you will get from the Manufacturer or AD. The guess is based on Patek's prices in Switzerland: - Service for the movement SFR 800.00 - New crown SFR 85.00 - Polishing ...
Since this is my first ...
You are right about the cost, but since this is my first Patek Phillipe acquisition, I believe it is worthwhile. I am learning a lot about PP, just by trying to find out what I got. I also understand that the 23-300 is one of best movement out there, alon...
Found this wonderful article on this site
Hi there, Based on your response, I was able to search and found this wonderful article by Dje on this site. Repost the link here - only so I can get it to it more often. patek.watchprosite.com Regards