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Patek Box Question - why does the interrior go sticky?
Hello,
I have a friend who bought a 5010 used and it came complete with box and papers.
Unfortunately the Patek coffin box (from papers dated 2002) interror has turned gooey. Very sticky like wet paint and actually comes off in places.
Why does this happen?
Will Patek replace the box and what is the cost?
Seems a bit sad to have such a lovely watch and the box is yucky..... piece did come from Singapore so perhaps it is a climate issue.
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Patek Box Question - why does the interrior go sticky?
Hello, I have a friend who bought a 5010 used and it came complete with box and papers. Unfortunately the Patek coffin box (from papers dated 2002) interror has turned gooey. Very sticky like wet paint and actually comes off in places. Why does this happe...
Its not just Patek
I've had issues with my UN freak box as well and its from Singapore you say... not surprising. the humidity at home can be bad. A few nights ago it was 80 plus%.
