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Thank you for explaining Watch-er....
no grey market, but maybe they put their own warranty on new Patek watches to avoid a fee from them for each watch sold? The chances of a warranty issue is so low that it would cost them more to commit to Pateks repair? After all they sell a brand new watch. Best Regards Edward
How the grey market scum defeat the warranty issue.
They offer their own warranty. Yea right ...... if you trust them.
off topic but a related question...
If HSWA sends their complicated watches requiring repair off to Geneva, then how do the grey markey vendors perform their warrantee services? Are there skilled independent service centers here in the States that have watchmakers capable of such repair? I ask because of the excessive time required for Patek service. If there is a legitimate alternative (perhaps less costly and more efficient) than I'd sincerely be interested. Any thoughts?
A certified watchmaker with experience can repair most movements....
But I would prefer to entrust my Patek Philippe to the Brands skilled people and superior service. Best Regards Edward
hmmm
Have seen some service horror stories lately, not to mention ridiculous wait time. Hard to know who to "entrust" your PP with these days.
There actually is a place in NYC that claims the ability to work on any (I think) complication Patek can through at it.
It is a very reputable Gallery that sells the highest end pre-owned watches. I have no idea about turn-around times and prices.
This is not a big deal
Most people buy their Patek from a AD as they should. All this really hurts is the grey market dealer. I've often said once a greymarket dealer gets a watch to resell it becomes a pre-owned watch. He should represent it as such and offer his own warranty and not Patek's factory warranty!
Good news from HSWA
I received an Email from HSWA today. HSWA say they will honor the warranty. Thanks to all the helpful members here especially PJS for contacting PP.
Good news
I had update the conclusion a few days ago with my answer here: www.watchprosite.com
Glad to see that things have come back in order 
Best, Mark
Excellent news. I didn't get involved in the previous debate, but delighted to hear you are now getting your watch fixed under warranty. [nt]
No message body
I spoke with HSWA this morning.
HSWA said that they ended up doing a complete overhaul on the watch. The watch should be ready in about two weeks
Penny wise, pound foolish if patek chooses not to cover for 2nd owners.
This will bring down sales and I'm sure most of their watches easily survive more than 2 years.
FYI......
this issue has been checked and confirmed. Patek honour the watch....... no matter who owns it, it is the watch that is honoured. So, no need to be critical of Patek after-sales at all. This was an issue that was misunderstood by some and has now been clarified.