Patek Philippe

About 8 years ago I was given my late grandfathers watch which seems to be a Ref 565 in stainless steel. At that point I had no idea what it was and just put it in a drawer. The story I was told was that my grandmother had purchased the watch used around ... 

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Nice to meet you amanico. Cheers!

japojapo, Thank you for the great picture. Is there anything that you found out about (or knew already)that you can tell me about that watch? Thanks again, Chris

Hi Chris, I bought the PP 565 4 week ago. I tell you the story: my dentist knows that i love PP. One of his patients worked for a wealthy man who died some years ago and the daughter of this man gave the PP to him for his loyalty to his father. It seems t... 

Hey Raimondo, Your English is outstanding! Thank you for the nice story. I found the same thing when trying to figure out the value if a PP 565 in stainless, anywhere from around $15000. to $50000. and these are examples that have sold in the last number ... 

Hi Chris, First at all we have an iconic Calatrava 565. Our watch have a plus: In steel is the rarest and most wanted 565. But also two minus: Both have the standard dial (not the "sector"one) and the second at 6 (less rare that with center second Ref. 56... 

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......that is stunning. Congratulations.....a superb watch in superb condition

and congrats for your heirloom. Even when yours is in a bad condition, it still is a nice piece and adorable piece. But I would recommend to send it to Patek Philippe Geneva and they will take good care of it. It will need some time (minimum 12 month, my ... 

Thank you for the welcome Oliver! Any idea how much it costs to send the watch to Patek for repairs? I have heard they would make it like new at a cost of about $5000.00, does that sound about right? Thanks for your help, Chris

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