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You have a very nice basic two hand time only PP. Not all that rare as far as PP goes. However it is very rare as far as vintage watches are concerned. Great value and history as it was your grandfathers. The watch appears to be in very nice condition, if serviced it should be very very accurate! En

to think that PP would just drop in a whole new movement. The cost of such a suggestion would be nearly the cost of a new watch! Mark, I have sent several watches to Geneva for service. The wait times for customs inspection is no where near 1-2 weeks. Patek uses a Customs agent and due to the VERY h

you are going to go through restoration of a vintage Patek, it really does not matter much if the watch runs or not. I try to the either the very best I can find or the worst example and then restore. As long as the case is in good shape, no deep marks, Patek will fix everything else.

Here are the before and after shots of my 570. After 7 months in Geneva undergoing a full restoration.

Many of the Pateks I buy have problem dials. Patina is one thing, however damaged dials are another. I do have Patek restore damaged dials. The watches I have restored, are worth more than the cost of restoration and acquisition, and they look absolutely fantastic!!

I have had several watches (All Vintage) into Geneva for service and restoration. UNBELIEVABLE! I currently have two watches in for restoration. I just got the call yesterday that my Ref 570 will be home on Monday! It spent 6 months at the spa. I will post pics of it's Homecoming!

Here's mine!

Glad to hear you have your baby back! I have two vintage pieces in Geneva currently. I just got the call from HSWA yesterday that my Ref 570 will be here Monday. I will post a few pics when it arrives. Congrats, wear it in good health!

This is a Patek 3468 most likely from the late 60's or early 70's. The watch is usually found with a very plain dial, baton markers and stick hand. You will also find it with Roman numerals. This dial is a mix of Roman and baton markers. An extract from the Archive will give you the information you