FabR[Senior Patek Moderator]
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No need to share any invoices, but when one's contributions are consistently about negativity, and in a way that looks extremely unusual (if not contradictory), then we do have the right to ask some questions.
Jan 26, 2021,06:38 AM
If now you are really experiencing problems even with a 5164, then rather than asking "the owners" of this reference for advice on the other forum, frankly I avoid buying a second one altogether ;-)
I sincerely hope your series of negative experiences with popular Patek sports references is over now...As you well know, market prices are very high for these models, so I do hope you can fully enjoy your next Patek purchase as much as everybody else does! ;-)
Cheers.
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Patek 5164 pushers
By: icecube4000 : January 25th, 2021-17:24
I bought 5164 a year ago new from an AD. The watch had to go to HSWA in NY for service last month as the top GMT pusher had become too stiff to push. Patek ‘corrected the movement and replaced the pushers’ as part of the service under warranty. I don’t tr...
It was new
By: icecube4000 : January 25th, 2021-23:39
The AD opened the seal infront of me. I bought it at end of 2019.
Does not sound good
By: chintu : January 26th, 2021-02:33
Looks like the the chrono pusher mechanism in 5164 are not robust. Most watch owners rarely use the chrono features. The chronograph mechanism is therefore not put to strain at all. More so in Pateks where watch owners may be petrified to operate their ex...
Yes, that’s me.
By: icecube4000 : January 26th, 2021-05:26
I have a 5164 steel and looking to pick a 5164 rose gold pre owned. Didn’t know I couldn’t post at two forums. Next time will ask permission. Or perhaps share service/purchase invoices of my watches with you first to ask whether I can create a post.
Thank you
By: icecube4000 : January 26th, 2021-06:28
My intention is not to speak ill of the brand or get any sort of leverage on the ADs. My experience with Patek has been below average after owning 3 of their products. Also not sure how I can get any leverage on the ADs in today’s environment when Nautilu...
I'm just suggesting you use them regularly
By: cazalea : January 26th, 2021-08:06
Rubber seals often feel “sticky” when new and they loosen or lose that stickiness when they wear a bit. Like breaking in a new pair of shoes. Pushers are designed for constant use; thus prolonged inactivity, whether on a chronograph or other function such...
Interesting and thank you
By: icecube4000 : January 26th, 2021-10:37
I thought there was something wrong with the movement itself when the upper pusher became almost stiff like rock to push. And I used to engage the pushers regularly during the last year. Will keep your advice in mind and keep using the pushers.
It happened ...
By: Bokfu : January 26th, 2021-11:30
... to my 5990 where the chrono pusher was a little stiff right out the seal. After five years, one of the pushers no longer trigger the chrono start/stop. It was my daily wear for a long time and I travelled a lot with it. I had it service and it’s all g...
I use my chrono all the time, I hope it will work forever
By: fallanden_ch : January 26th, 2021-15:27
I found it strange that someone posted Patek owners are afraid to use their chrono's. I use mine all the time, every day, at least once. I expect it to last forever, I have chrono's that are twenty years old, never serviced and work perfectally. No reason...