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I think Patek can probably do almost anything you want them to do.  But there is such a thing as diminishing returns.

I inherited a 2526 a few years ago.  The only thing about it in perfect condition was, most fortunately, the dial.  I located an old-stock buckle, and sent the watch to Patek for an overhaul, new old stock PP crown, strap, cleaning, etc. etc.  It took 6+ months and cost several thousand $US.  I confess that it never actually occurred to me to polish any of the innards, probably because I plan to keep the watch and wear it regularly.

I am hugely enthusiastic about vintage watches, especially YG calatrava-style from the 40s and 50s.  Clean looks, and to tell the truth, I find the massive large watches sold these days to be uncomfortable and sometimes a bit gaudy.

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Question about Patek vintage servicing/restoration . . .

 
By: N : August 6th, 2009-19:43
Hello, I have a vintage 3445 that I was considering sending in for servicing/restoration. The watch looks very good overall, but I opened the case back and noticed that the movement bridges have some fine scratches from previous overhauls by perhaps a lit... 

By your specific requests ....

 
By: jellybean : August 6th, 2009-20:21
... service center will probably needs to send your watch back to Geneva for examining before providing you with a specific answer to your question. I doubt they will replace a particular movement unless you state that you are willing to pay for that spar... 

Patek can do whatever you want, if they want to

 
By: cazalea : August 7th, 2009-11:03
Based on experiences that friends (not I) have had, they can make your watch virtually like new. I think you might have to request - and refinishing plates is a bigger deal than you might expect. Here's a little old watchmaker showing how it's done. But m...  

Ditto

 
By: Zheeeem : August 8th, 2009-06:16
I think Patek can probably do almost anything you want them to do. But there is such a thing as diminishing returns. I inherited a 2526 a few years ago. The only thing about it in perfect condition was, most fortunately, the dial. I located an old-stock b... 

I had an amagnetic

 
By: mac_omega : August 8th, 2009-09:14
I have good experience with restoration at PP. About 15 years ago I sent an amagnetic watch (Ref 3410) to Geneva which was worth of restoration as it is a rare ref. with the rare movement 27 AM 400  (only about 5000 biult in total) The watch was real...