Double Sealed

One opinion:

1. I wouldn't worry about it. If it's keeping time and not exhibiting problems it's likely to be OK. If not then it will need to go in for service. THat's the chance you take. I've bought several complications double sealed without a problem.

2. A double sealed watch is worth more to a collector assuming the piece is collectable in the first place. A double sealed watch has been untouched from the factory meaning everything is perfect brand new - no blemishes, polishing, abuse, strap changes, etc. Having the price tag, etc. is even better but again this is only important if the watch is collectable. Not all Pateks are collectable.

3. I think this answer depends on the oil inside the watch. If the watch has been kept in a climate where the oil can evaporate then the parts may be dry. Again, this is the chance you take but IMO if the price is right it's worth it for a collectable piece.

sealed watch; need advise

By: abe : October 17th, 2011-15:31

I am in the process of buying a "double sealed" 5070R from a secondary market dealer; I have had the chance to "inspect" the watch, but the seller would not allow the watch to be taken out of the sealed long cardboard box!! the sale would would be final o...

You asked for advice, so take it for what it is

By: whit : October 17th, 2011-18:33

costing you.... nothing, just a personal opinion. To comment on your questions: 1. Will it function correctly after being sealed for five years and should you be concerned? Won't know until it's wound and observed. Technically though, it's about time for ...

Double Sealed

By: autowind : October 17th, 2011-23:06

One opinion: 1. I wouldn't worry about it. If it's keeping time and not exhibiting problems it's likely to be OK. If not then it will need to go in for service. THat's the chance you take. I've bought several complications double sealed without a problem....

Untouched for 5 years means that you may have to change the oil of the movement.

By: amanico : October 17th, 2011-23:20

So here comes the paradox of the " Double Seal " phenomenon: If you want to wear the watch, you will have to remove the seal: Is this necessary to buy a double sealed watch, then? If you want to keep the watch under its double sealed protection, why buyin...

i agree with amanico.....

By: Cool : October 18th, 2011-07:20

... if it were myself that was purchasing a 2006 model of a 5070, I would prefer to have a newly serviced version,,,,serviced ONLY by Patek, with the one year warranty that would come with it,,, buying it this way you would not be paying the premium you o...

No real upside

By: watch-er : October 18th, 2011-07:25

Once you buy the watch and open it the premiun goes away. No deal there. Plus a watch not run for 5 years needs service. I like the comment earlier that we only see PP and factory sealed issues. Remember, all the factory packaging is supposed to be remove...

sealed actually detracts for me

By: johnswatch1 : October 18th, 2011-08:58

A still-sealed watch would actually be less attractive to me. I want to ensure that it's not been damaged in any way and that all the complications work. Small issues such as a date not centering properly can easily be spotted without a plastic bag in the...

I went through the same experience....

By: furklust : October 18th, 2011-14:33

... i bought a double sealed 5070R a couple of years back. It was dated 2006 as well. Everything was perfect. Its not true that you need to service it as soon as you open the seal. Even if its dated from 2006 the fact that its sealed protects it from humi...