MGM
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Caliber number
Jun 09, 2010,11:42 AM
The M is stamped in front of the number because there is a (second) Geneva seal behind it. It means that it was originally meant to be a regular 27-460. That's why the serial number was changed. I found a picture of another reworked version (same ref.) with S/N 1121983. My guess is that it was done by PP.
3445 is a nice watch but this one is definitely overpolished.
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Nice
By: Dje : June 9th, 2010-05:46
Hi, I can't asnwer your precise questions but I can say that your watch looks good and is obviously not a fake or frankenwatch. Really nice watch and calibre. Cheers Dje
Archives ... if any ??
By: tic-toc : June 9th, 2010-07:14
Why dont you try to first submit both case number and movement number to Patek and try to obtain the necessary paper works, that piece of paper have many answers to your questions. You have raised some interesting questions about the piece ..... never say...
Caliber number
By: MGM : June 9th, 2010-11:42
The M is stamped in front of the number because there is a (second) Geneva seal behind it. It means that it was originally meant to be a regular 27-460. That's why the serial number was changed. I found a picture of another reworked version (same ref.) wi...
I'm not 100% sure
By: dedestexhes : June 9th, 2010-14:31
but I thought all automatics of that period had the crown with the PP (and not calatrava cross like the manuals). I just did a quick google search and some had it and others not. PP will not be able to provide a spare one. Nice wtch btw, Dirk
IMO it is...
By: mac_omega : June 10th, 2010-13:37
IMO it is an authentic example and no "Franken watch". But as already mentioned in this thread: it has been polished to much, the crisp edges on the lugs have mostly gone... look for a better example - they are not so scarce. best erich