Absolutely stunning.....

2526 is indeed the most beautiful Patek time only watches. According to my good friend, it is very robust too and not really fragile.
The dial only have issue when you send in for servicing and the watchmaker may overtighten it and cracks the dial.
I wonder what if Patek damages it while servicing the watch, will they do something about it? Or is it something that they know and have special way to handle this piece such that they will never crack the dial while servicing it? Anyone has insight?
I find this piece simply irresistable.
*CL

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Gentlemen, there were two 2526 Patek on Antiquorum recently

By: A.F.W. : June 17th, 2009-09:34

Both watches were in yellow gold but there was a huge difference in the price realized. Why do you think there was such a difference in value?

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By: nice2guy : June 17th, 2009-14:01

One had a dial that was in very good condition and the other had one that was in very bad condition.

And that is the problem with buying unseen....

By: watch-guy.com : June 17th, 2009-14:03

I cannot recall whether the condition report stated that the one dial was down but unlees you personally inspect the piece you might not have known Caveat emptor! Julian

you had 2 people bidding that had more money than knowledge

By: jglydon : June 17th, 2009-15:06

IMHO

I should clarify that I am talking about the 60k one. That

By: jglydon : June 17th, 2009-15:09

said unless someone can tell me that there was something special about the watch????? JohnLy

Both are somewhat shocking

By: Zheeeem : June 17th, 2009-17:06

I think $60,000 is about $35,000 too much for the one. Yellow gold and plain ivory enamel dial in excellent condition should probably be much closer to $25,000. I think $19,200 is way too much for a 2526 with such cracks in the dial, plus I would suppose ...

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