Patek Philippe

The thread below about the "Officer" caseback.....

 

Hi all,
....just waked up some memories of the PP visit and this very nice PP employee:

He actually is checking the hinged case back for proper fit and correct "opening force".
If you look at the small, grey "machine" in the background on the table - there are the cases fixed and the small vertical arm is pressing down to open the caseback.....than, one can read the "opening-force" on a small digital display.
It's the only way to make sure, that there are not too big differences, due to different craftsmen working on the case.
best regards
SuitbertW