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Thanks Dean

 

I think you might be right about the displaced oil. Looking closely at the photos that seems like a very plausible explanation. It was in odd locations though. It wasn't just around the edges of the sundials but on the moon phase aperture as well.

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Back from a long visit to the spa in Switzerland

 
By: rovermark : August 9th, 2012-13:38
After what seemed like an interminable time my Master Perpetual has finally returned from service by JLC. I had sent it in for a routine service and also a dial replacement. The old dial had some strange corrosion around some of the indicators and the moo...  

I imagine how happy you can be, to see it back home.

 
By: amanico : August 9th, 2012-13:46
And yes, it looks like new. It was worth the wait! Enjoy it, again. Best, Mark. Nicolas

Thanks Nicolas.

 
By: rovermark : August 11th, 2012-15:04
It was with the wait, but I do wish I had timed when I sent it in better. It would have been nice to have for the Purists Perpetual dinner earlier this year.

Great!

 
By: DRMW : August 9th, 2012-14:50
Always nice to get things back from the spa! Wear it in good health rovermark! -MW

One of my perennial favorites!

 
By: watchme : August 10th, 2012-06:03
The "corrosion" you saw might have been oil displacement. I've seen it on other brands' watches, usually ON the subdial, not on the outside edge of the subdial (dial). Glad it's back and healthy again! Enjoy! -Dean

Thanks Dean

 
By: rovermark : August 11th, 2012-15:06
I think you might be right about the displaced oil. Looking closely at the photos that seems like a very plausible explanation. It was in odd locations though. It wasn't just around the edges of the sundials but on the moon phase aperture as well.

Fantastic piece..looks brand new!

 
By: ocwatching : August 10th, 2012-13:47
I have always eyed the Master Perp from a far. next GTG would be good opportunity for me take a closer look! Congrats on it return home Mark!

Thanks Phil

 
By: rovermark : August 11th, 2012-15:08
Let me know next time you are coming up to LA for a GTG and I'll be sure to bring it. Cheers, -Mark

looks like a brand new watch to me

 
By: vlkcheng : August 17th, 2012-06:39
I send mine to Switzerland in June and I really miss it. May I ask how long did yours take to come back. I was quoted 6 months. :(

I hate to say it...

 
By: rovermark : August 17th, 2012-12:25
But if I recall correctly mine took nearly 9 months.

It looks quite nice...

 
By: tempusfugit : August 18th, 2012-12:56
after its spa visit. I have one which needs a visit as well. I just hate to part with it for several months! tempusfugit

I understand your hesitance

 
By: rovermark : August 19th, 2012-21:44
Somehow having a watch out of the collection for service makes one want to wear it even more.