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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 itself is pristine as is the dial . Movement a bit rough- the lack of consistencyy does concern but is possible as I have seen it before
I have included a better example of what I am sure is a true casebook from a similar model
Does anyone have any int regarding the stamps on the casebook- are they Ok
Most I have and have seen have much better definition- I know the actual pic is little poor as well which does not help
Here they are
concern ?
definite example
many thanks in advance for your input
Julian
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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...
.. then I am truly scared of the vintage market these days, especially if the rest of the watch passes your inspection. My thoughts: My feeling is that this is ok. Wearing down of stamped casebacks happens all the time with vintage PP and this example doe...
Thans all for the feedback
1. No refernce number may not be a big issue but I would be more comfortable- not a deal breaker, 2. If case has been polished inside stamps should not be affected. 3. I do not think it is a fake but possibly the case back was remade if over polished in t...