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Patina on case
Just collected my 2555 after service at Patek and I noticed this Patina which I dont recall being there earlier. I was not even aware that a case could patina like this.
Is this normal on a case? Should it be left as is? Any advice is appreciated. Thank you.
Gold stains when it is stored for a long time, especially in safes or places with abundant humidity, but you can remove it easily, with a CAPE COD cloth, wipe it lightly and with a clean one, remove it and remove it instantly. regards.
You took the words right out of my mouth, I was thinking
Cape Cod cloth as I read the original post. They are pretty amazing.
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Just go over it once and then it disappears immediately? I have used cape cod in the past but never for or on watches.
Yes, of course, just use a cloth and remove gently, without polishing, It can be buffed if necessary for any scratches if you wish, but just the impregnated liquid that the cape cod comes with is enough to remove that patina very easily. use Cape Cod and remove with a microfiber, you will see how it is removed and you give it that way, gently without polishing, just pass and remove.
I have done it with some of my watches that I have left in the safe for a long time, and when I took them out they already had that patina. Of course, it is best to store them in a vacuum bag and that way nothing will happen to them, even in extremely humid places. Of course, I do this when I know I won't be wearing that particular watch for a while.
Removing patina
Hello - I ordered the cape cod cloth and since I was in Geneva, I decided to go back to Patek and they showed me pics when I dropped it off which show the patina at that point too. Strangely I cannot remember but the watch has been with Patek for 9 odd months, maybe I forgot. In any case they were kind enough to clean the case for me. Most of the patina seems to be gone now, I will try removing the remaining patina with the cape cod cloth when I get back home. Must say, Patek service is excellent, even for a customer like me who is not buying anything.
Thanks all for the help. Best, Rahul
Glad the watch is back in good condition, and that Patek has typically provided excellent service to a customer. Thanks for updating us with Patek's response, inclusive of their providing pictures of when the watch was receivedš Cheers, FabR (moderator)
looks more like heat marking from soldering
did pp say if they did any case/lug repairs.
if it was gold staining then the crown would also be stained-but is new and shiny -replaced/changed at service?
can not see from the photo-is the screw caseback also stained or just the case body?
what does the paperwork from the service say about the service?
if it was gold staining then the crown would also be stained-but is new and shiny -replaced/changed at service?
can not see from the photo-is the screw caseback also stained or just the case body?
what does the paperwork from the service say about the service?
I would be shocked if PP did that. Maybe was exposed to something and or humidity.
I donāt see them sending like that unless maybe it arrived that way?
For stuff like that, or minor scratches, I just break out the Dremel. Works like a charm!
Gold may age in different ways depending on the alloy, but the images here look very unusual to me.
i agree steve E -very unusual
the case could of been annealed-before pp did any case work that was required on the service.
working on an old gold case without annealing can cause cracking/splits etc
working on an old gold case without annealing can cause cracking/splits etc