Patek Philippe

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...  

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

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...  

.. 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... 

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...