angler7
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Hmm . . not so sure
Thanks Oliver for the scan! It certainly looks like my watch, particularly considering the frame and angle of the lugs, though I notice a few differences. The pictured watch seems more square than rectangular, both on initial impression and by reference to the layout. The minute hand appears like it would sweep over the bottom part of the XII. Furthermore, the seconds dial is flush with the minutes register at the 6 position. My watch shows definite clearance on either end.
I also observe that the position of the batons at the 5, 25, 35 & 55 minute markers are one minute inside the frame, whereas mine are at the corners and extend longer. The baton positioning of the pictured Ref. 1560 suggests an accommodation for a more stout encasement. Another difference is that the four position is indicated as IIII versus IV. However, I think that is more a matter of style than an indication of the appropriate reference.
Those are my thoughts anyway. I anxiously await the archive extract.
Taking the plunge
By: angler7 : May 20th, 2011-19:45
Owning a Patek has been at best a pipe dream for much of my adult life. Every so often I would peer at a window display, pick up a catalogue or visit this fine forum to learn what I could about the designs or calibers. The complicated timepieces are a mar...
Thanks Oliver!
By: angler7 : May 21st, 2011-06:53
Interesting observation on the reference. I was going by the vendor's advert and pictures of Ref. 425, which closely approximate my watch. Will definitely hunt down a copy of the Reference Guide for details on Ref. 1560. The archive extract will tell all....
Hmm . . not so sure
By: angler7 : May 22nd, 2011-12:26
Thanks Oliver for the scan! It certainly looks like my watch, particularly considering the frame and angle of the lugs, though I notice a few differences. The pictured watch seems more square than rectangular, both on initial impression and by reference t...
Hi Angler7.
By: watch-guy.com : May 20th, 2011-23:41
As you say it is very difficult to comment on pics only. A few thought. 1. Dial looks original -possibly cleaned but should have enamelled letter. Sub seconds looks like original enamelling though 2. Crystal is replaced. Should be facetted. 3. Get an extr...
Thanks Julian!
By: angler7 : May 21st, 2011-00:30
Your contributions definitely have helped me in my search and I appreciate the feedback. I see what you are saying about the faceted crystal as I look at your lovely piece. I also prefer how your crown is more subtle than mine. Fact is that I have purchas...
So true
By: angler7 : May 22nd, 2011-10:48
It is like alternating between a rock and an eggshell. My IWC is stainless steel, water resistant to depths of 180 feet, covered by a grade 9 hardness sapphire glass and double cased (with the inner one made of soft iron to protect against magnetic fields...
Appraisal
By: angler7 : May 27th, 2011-11:33
Just received the appraisal from the vendor who had also submitted the request to PP for an archive extract. Good news. He has appraised my watch at precisely the value that I negotiated, which is 32% below the selling vendor's listed internet price and 1...
Archive Extract
By: angler7 : June 14th, 2011-16:42
Received PP's Extract from the Archives today, so mystery solved. My Patek is neither a Ref. 425 as marketed nor a Ref. 1560 as surmised by Oliver. It is a Ref. 1468. I have attached a copy of the extract with the last four digits for each of the movement...
