Mark in Paris
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I'm not a vintage expert
But here are a few things I can tell if it may help you.
I think you have the Banberry book so you certainly managed to check the movement's number period (p.129).
I also found this picture on the net:
Credit: Era l'ora
What I notice in the second picture you posted and in this one is that there are 2 kind of "rails" at each end of the case (on the right and on the left).
These parts are missing in you first picture. I don't know if it is a normal change or not.
I really can't help about whether it is genuine or not.
You seem to be hunting something nice Julian, good luck
Cheers, Mark
Vintage PP advice
Would love the thoughts of all you vintage PP experts out there I am thinking of purchasing a vintage piece ref 1593 Got all the pics incl the inside of the case back 2 concerns 1. No reference number 2. The stamps look "soft" worn out almost. The case it...
I would avoid
this watch as the stamping is not Patek Philippe quality. I am sure that if it was genuine, the stamps would be sharper and precise. Just my two cents
I'm not a vintage expert
But here are a few things I can tell if it may help you. I think you have the Banberry book so you certainly managed to check the movement's number period (p.129). I also found this picture on the net: Credit: Era l'ora What I notice in the second picture...
If this is not original...
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Thans all for the feedback
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