Patek Philippe

eric.vonschonberg
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Dealing with the fungus

There are ways to clean up the fungus without affecting the patina.  I recommend
sending it to Patek to have this restored.

Although the watch is waterproof, all air has some water in it.  When there are
temperature changes, the water vapor in the air can condense and form drops
of water, providing a means of growing fungus.

Most likely he kept it in a safe to preserve it.  Ironically, had he instead worn it
every now than then, it probably wouldn't have the fungus problem.
Eric von Schonberg