I have always love this Beauty but.....

I'm always interested what the owners feel about the fragility of the enamel dial.
It seems like all emphasis are being placed on the perfection of the dial...meaning it must not have any hairline crack or blemish.
Doesn't this put alot of pressure on the wearer?
I adore the Simplicity and Beauty of this watch but I'm not sure I will actually dare to wear it, considering that it is a vintage dial and most likely extremely fragile.
It may crack just because of the temperature change (will it ?) , a sudden shock or even during routine servicing by a non
master patek watchmaker......too many probability.
Sorry to sound pessimistic but I really adore this piece and would like to know what an owner thinks when having such precious possession.
Lovesss*CL

My Ref.2526 YG......

By: googaa : August 3rd, 2008-20:24

Hello,everybody. I think that ref.2526 is one of the most elegant gentleman's watch that Patek has ever produced. This example is the 1st series?which was a much more costly manufacturing endeavor. It has synthetic beige enamel dial with applied indexes. ...

The key

By: autowind : August 3rd, 2008-21:16

is no cracks in the enamel and your's looks perfect! Beautiful.

Yes,

By: googaa : August 3rd, 2008-22:01

I agree with you. It is the most important that the watch has a perfect dial (.....with no crack,hairline). The case is also in perfect condition. (never polised,sharp edge) Rated 98% (total)...

Simplicity at its best [nt]

By: Topcat30093 : August 4th, 2008-00:41

The dial is sublime...

By: JediWatchFool : August 3rd, 2008-22:32

...soft and timeless. Is Gruber the name of the retailer? To me, at the risk of sounding like a philistine, the case side profile reminds me of the Rolex Oyster case, but the crown, oh my, the crown. How elegant. I think I actually prefer it to the Calatr...

If I am not mistaken

By: schen : August 4th, 2008-19:31

...it is Gubelin the retailer.

That's right.

By: googaa : August 5th, 2008-00:19

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If you plan to keep it forever, then why not wear it? If you bought it as an inv vestment then good luck . . .

don't think you understand my question....

By: CL : August 4th, 2008-20:09

The question has nothing to do with investment. I don't know why topic/discussion in Patek forum tends to easily lead to the word 'Investment' :-( Please read again. I'm just wondering how an owner feels about wearing such 'fragile' beauty. If the dial di...

Yes, big pressure.......

By: googaa : August 4th, 2008-23:59

I have two ref.2526s

By: googaa : August 5th, 2008-00:28

I usually wear the slightly cracked one and I am keeping the perfect ref.2526 to the safe-deposit box of a bank. googaa

that's a GREAT solution :-)

By: CL : August 5th, 2008-06:16

Beautiful 2526

By: schen : August 4th, 2008-19:46

What a beautiful series 1 example! A classic and one of the most elegant dress watches ever made IMHO. The enamel dial certainly adds much appeal to it, and I confess first of all it’s the dial that really caught me in love. Regarding the fragility of the...

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