I would appreciate your opinions on the following. With the 2526, more than other Pateks, it is often said here that the value is in the dial. Cracks in the enamel kill the collectible value. But do you draw any distinction between the enamel surface itself (which must be original and free of chips/hairlines/etc.) and the condition of the applied hour markers or hands? For example, take a 2526 with an otherwise problem-free original enamel dial, but with a missing gold baton, or with a replaced baton that does not match the other batons, or is placed incorrectly, or shows some excess glue. How much value (percentage wise) do you deduct for baton imperfections on an otherwise clean dial? And while Patek can not repair the enamel surface, will they restore missing, or mis-applied batons? And if Patek restores an original dial in this way, what effect does that have on value? All views appreciated!
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