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I don't have a problem with the lugs, my concern would
be two fold:
1- If Patek would service a modified watch.
2- If the work done has not adversely affected the fitting of the case parts.
I can see where some collectors are put off by any modification from original but there was a time when dial and hand changes were commonplace to accommodate the owner. Really doesn't bother me and may not bother you but it does have an impact. Their reluctance may afford someone a rare opportunity to own a great watch which has become out of reach for so many folks.
A 2499 nobody wants?
There is a 2499 up for auction in the next several weeks that is unique, but not in a very desirable way, which makes this watch interesting to me. Apparently, the watch was originally sold with a integral bracelet. At some point, an owner decided to chan...
Horology philosophy 101
A great question but in the end it comes down to personall choice, However I suspect the price range of this piece still puts it way above the average ( or even above average collector) and is aimed at the serious collector- who would look at this piece a...
I agree
I agree with Julian's comments above and don't think I'd be interested for all of the same reasons. Now if it could be bought cheap enough, and if it could be sent back to Geneva to have the case restored to it's original configuration, and if you could f...
buy it if you like it...
Just like you said. If you like it, it could be bargain of the century(this century that is) The watch is a 2499 in almost all parts, certainly in the most important parts(movement, dial, case and case back) Just the lugs are not factory, but if its for w...
I don't have a problem with the lugs, my concern would
be two fold: 1- If Patek would service a modified watch. 2- If the work done has not adversely affected the fitting of the case parts. I can see where some collectors are put off by any modification from original but there was a time when dial and hand ch...
Relax, modifications have been done by Patek...
... i think i recognized the one that will be auctioned by christies on the 12th of may in geneva. i think there isn't too much to worry about, i see it more of an opportunity than a drawback
Consider this...
I'd stay away from a franken-piece like this one. There are sooo many incredible pieces which are on the block at the May, 2013 Christies auction that for 6 figures you could get a very, very special, unmolested, no-story piece. That is what I would be th...
What rings the bell?
To me, when I look at any watch I have on my wrist, I will tend to do one thing specifically...I will focus on whatever flaw I perceive the watch to have. Recently, i found an insert for a vintage Sub that I owned. The watch is in superb condition.....its...