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Restoration

 

I have had many watches restored at PP Geneva. I have a pretty good idea of the cost. I have two PP in for restoration right now and both came back with the same costs. I will have everything on the list done. My watches (cases) were in good condition to start, no major dents, or deep scratches. The dials on both were in about the same condition as yours or worse. When they return, they will be near PERFECT!!! My feeling is that your watch on a strap (bracelet restoration my also be expensive...) would bring TOP $$$. The time for restoration is 27 weeks. It also took 4 weeks for my ESTIMATE. If you have it done please post after photos! When my come back I'll do the same!
MANDATORY SERVICE: $1705
Disassembly and examination of all components
Cleaning and replacement of basic movement parts
Refinishing of the hour and minute hands
Replacement of the plexi
Regulation and timing of the movement
Encasing
Full Quality Control according to our specification
Dial restoration including: $1477
Replacement of the protection glaze
Polishing of the dial plate
Second Hand $52
18mm Yellow gold springbars (x2) $134
OPTIONAL SERVICE
Case Repair $364
Straightening of the lugs and caseback
Polishing
Custom Strap: $495
18x16 men's Regular for Pin Buckle
Shiny Chocolate Brown Alligator
Padded & SStitched
16mm Yellow Gold Calatrava Pin Buckle $625
Shipping and Handeling $140

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patek 2508 1954's

 
By: yannismd : January 3rd, 2008-02:40
I received from my father as a christmas present a 2508 in yellow gold.It is in original condition and the dial is somehow oxidized.It was bought in milan in 1954 so it is written on it "Eberhard milan" .Should i keep it in the original condition or is it... 

Difficult to say without pictures-original is always better

 
By: watch-guy.com : January 3rd, 2008-19:04
The name on the dial refers to a retailer who sold the watch originally.Patek did this for a few favoured retailers eg Gobbi, Tiffany, Eberhard etc Julian

Great piece. It appears as though the laquer on the dial has lifted

 
By: watch-guy.com : January 5th, 2008-01:40
I would consider sending the watch to PP but ask whether it would be possible to save the original dial and just have it relaquered. Try not to have the dial totally refinished.This will cost a bundle at PP and will take time but may be worth it, If the d... 

Thank you very much.In my...

 
By: yannismd : January 5th, 2008-12:33
Thank you very much.In my opinion the watch needs to be restored in order to reach the beauty and the respect that deserves. Last year ,i had taken the watch to an exhibition of watches where there was a representative of antiquorum.He saw the watch and h... 

your Dad's watch...a watch he wore every day....then ....

 
By: Baron - Mr Red : November 10th, 2016-08:41
.....its all about preserving it. I have a JLC that was a very similar story. The dial was badly damaged....water (and soil) had entered the movement and it was in a shocking condition. To me, the restoration would cost more than the value of the watch...... 

Go to Geneva!

 
By: japojapo : September 25th, 2014-09:02
I suggest to do a mechanical revision in PP Geneva and NOT change the dial: ask to PP to try polish it! I presume 2.000€ and 1 or 2 years patience...

Refinish advice. . .

 
By: JJPanozzo : January 6th, 2008-10:19
Not sure if you are in the US or not, but if so, you may want to contact UWR (Universal Watch Repair). They restored an old Rolex Submariner for me some time ago and did wonderful work. It may still be pricey but I would guess no where close to how expens...  

Instead of going to the AD, send it to your local PP Authorized Service

 
By: Horology411 : November 10th, 2016-23:29
The shipping and insurance charge should be quite reasonable. For my vintage piece to go to Geneve from USA cost only $95 through the USA service center. Have you contacted: GREECE Symbol Hellas Isagogiki S.A. 2 Sardeon & 185 An. Siggrou Ave., Nea Smirni ... 

The original...

 
By: akitaishi : September 25th, 2014-09:59
Thread reply was in 2008. That's a good 6 years now. Wonder if the thread starter still frequents this forum to update and reply ?!

Pp bracelet

 
By: yannismd : November 7th, 2016-01:58
No, it is not original but it was bought in 1954. I think that this watch needs only a genuine leather strap.

It is beautiful.

 
By: Chimaera : November 7th, 2016-03:58
And i think that the chevron (3,6,9) markers clearly identify it as a 50s piece. In terms of what to do, it depends on what your plans for it are. If, as I hope, you plan to wear it and keep it in the family then restore it to whatever level you like, and... 

Keep for next generation

 
By: yannismd : November 7th, 2016-04:49
I haven't restored the watch yet. I will do it in PP since it has good value as a watch. Hopefully it won't cost more that 3-4.000€ but who really knows... the case was never polished. Maybe in Pp they can write again eberhard Milan. In 40 yrs from now, t... 

A suggestion.

 
By: Chimaera : November 7th, 2016-06:00
Perhaps get in touch with Mark Hearn, MD at PP UK. I know that he restored a watch in worse shape than yours, and will probably have invaluable advice.

pp value

 
By: yannismd : May 31st, 2017-06:39
As i see, the 2508 reference in gold makes around 15-17.000euros if it is in good condition . Many years ago, i showed that watch to an antiquorum representative in a watch exhibition here in Athens and he told me that the value of the watch in that condi... 

Restoration

 
By: jfriedkin : June 3rd, 2017-05:38
I have had many watches restored at PP Geneva. I have a pretty good idea of the cost. I have two PP in for restoration right now and both came back with the same costs. I will have everything on the list done. My watches (cases) were in good condition to ... 

bracelet gay freres

 
By: yannismd : May 31st, 2017-06:32
Hello, many years have passed. Well, this bracelet is a Gay Freres expandable bracelet in 18 carat gold. Yes it is original for patek :/:/&intObjectID=6028546&lid=1

Patek Philippe 2508 in Geneva centrals for repair

 
By: yannismd : December 24th, 2017-05:39
A glorious moment has arrived. I made a trip to Geneva and I delivered myself the watch in Patek Philippe central said that I have to wait for an estimate until the end of January. They don’t know if it is possible to rewrite eberhard Milan because this ...  

How 2508 looked before going there

 
By: yannismd : December 24th, 2017-05:55
I had the dial cleaned and of course eberhard Milan was deleted. The repairman in PP centrals could not believe that the watch I gave him was the same with the one shown in previous posts! He said that he had never seen in his life such a case! After remo...  

My .02

 
By: rcg412 : December 24th, 2017-06:40
Hi. I focus on collecting vintage pieces that are double signed. I hate to be bearer of bad news but whoever cleaned your watch did you a terrible, massive disservice. Removing the retailer signature takes away a lot of charm, and history, that the piece ... 

I agree

 
By: yannismd : December 24th, 2017-07:01
I agree in all that you say. Thank you for giving me a good idea and a hope. I will communicate with eberhard in Milano and ask them if they can do it. It is really worth of will take several months in PP but I think that it was the best move that could ... 

Patek 2508 repair estimate .

 
By: yannismd : February 1st, 2018-09:41
Finally today I received an answer from PP Geneva about service total cost! ...  

awesome

 
By: rcg412 : February 1st, 2018-09:58
That’s an amazing result and a no brainer to have done. Especially with them replicating eberhard

Couldn’t expect something better

 
By: yannismd : February 1st, 2018-10:12
It was really unexpected the fact that again eberhard Milan signage will be displayed. Thanks to PP people , they are working with a lot of respect. The answer from EBERHARD MILAN in my query for the signage was disappointing. I am more than happy, really...  

Me too.

 
By: rcg412 : February 1st, 2018-10:57
I am floored they are redoing a dealer signature! And for chf2600!!! I thought that might be service cost alone.

! My 2508 is perfect !! Restoration completed

 
By: yannismd : November 3rd, 2018-09:15
I am more happy than ever! The beauty is back. Signage is there. I don’t have words to say. Patek Philippe Geneva did a wonderful job. Couldn’t be better because there is no next to perfect !! ...  

Amazing

 
By: w220 : November 3rd, 2018-11:20
A truly amazing result! Wear it with great pride!

I am apparently very late to this thread as well..

 
By: Wristenthusiast : November 3rd, 2018-09:57
But that looks amazing. Getting a watch restored to that condition but still retaining its character. It's like you jumped in a time machine. Now when you look down at it you can think of your father gardening. Congrats.

Everything kept original

 
By: yannismd : November 4th, 2018-01:01
That watch was the present of my grandfather to my father and after present from my father to me. 3 generations ... Bought in Milano in 1953. Nobody else could do the repair better than the factory itself in Geneva, even the original signage eberhard Mila... 

Truly amazing

 
By: rcg412 : November 4th, 2018-03:48
So well done. Wear it in the best of health.