You will not get...

Hi Rishad,

you will NOT get back (or you may not keep) the old dial even if they were able to replace the dial

(depending if available on stock - difficult with vintage pieces!) - otherwise it will be restored on high standard!

If you decide for this option it will cost you a lot of money...

My option: cleaning and lubricating of the movement by a well trained watchmaker (costs a fraction! only possible if no worn out parts have to be replaced)

detailing the case by a skillful goldsmith who is able to do laser-welding for sophisticated case repair of deeper scratches, nicks, dents.

have the dial restored by a professional restorer with good feedback - this is a rather easy job as dials of this era have enamel printing which will NOT disappear when cleaned or replated if the restorer knows how to do a careful work...

This will cost you a fraction of what you will have to pay at PP Geneva.

I only send complicated watches to PP or when change of worn out parts is necessary - your watchmaker can tell you after close inspection if parts need to be changed... a PP automatic movement is no "miracle" to be serviced - simple job for a trained watchmaker!

just my thoughts

Erich

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Vintage Patek service costs?

By: Timertom : January 31st, 2010-02:15

Hello everyone, I'm looking for information as to approx what servicing my vintage automatic Patek ref 2551 will cost..... the watch is in fair, working condition. Patek's website has estimated cost of routine servicing for an automatic caliber listed as ...

It is not very cheap!

By: joopvdzaag : January 31st, 2010-10:58

Last year I asked about the same here in the Netherlands. The answer: to restore a dial is about 1.100 euro and then they have to service the watch. So I had to count with at least 1.700 euro. I don't know if you can get back the old dial. Regards, Joop

New dial, not restore

By: Timertom : February 1st, 2010-02:47

Hi there, Thanks for your reply..... I am interested in a new dial..... I will not have the original restored, which is why i asked about keeping it with me. Also wonder.... do they refinish the case completely? Mine is looking a bit worn and showing its ...

Estimate..

By: Roni M : February 1st, 2010-03:44

You probably won't get much change from $ 2,000 to $ 3,000 estimate.Roni

You will not get...

By: mac_omega : February 1st, 2010-06:05

Hi Rishad, you will NOT get back (or you may not keep) the old dial even if they were able to replace the dial (depending if available on stock - difficult with vintage pieces!) - otherwise it will be restored on high standard! If you decide for this opti...

I would rather do it with Patek

By: radone : February 1st, 2010-10:08

I tried to cheaper way with well trained watchmakers two times. I will never do it again... First time, after service, I had a small bump in the dial that was not there before and second time I lost the winding crown after a week. With Patek, if they say ...

I think...

By: mac_omega : February 1st, 2010-11:10

Hi Radone, I think you should look for a new (better) watchmaker This must not happen with any good watchmaker ! best Erich

You're right, Erich!

By: radone : February 1st, 2010-11:26

This better watchmaker always works for the manufacture itself )

Yes indeed...

By: Zheeeem : February 1st, 2010-13:07

...it certainly does cost! I had my 2526 overhauled about 3 years ago. I replaced my newer crown with a PP crown, and also bought a new strap. The total was a bit over $2,000 which I calculated was slightly more than the price of my first 17 watches combi...

I am sorry to say...

By: mac_omega : February 1st, 2010-22:03

Hi, I am sorry to say that you are wrong. They NEVER return the old dial - I have asked several times but they refused to... best erich

Do have a watchmaker

By: Timertom : February 2nd, 2010-01:18

I do have a watchmaker, and a very skilled one at that too. My watch is running perfectly, without any trouble as such but I've reached a point where I would like to still give it to PP, pay out the cost, but get my watch back as close to new condition as...

Doubt dial returned

By: Rollie : February 7th, 2010-20:34

Guys, I sent my 3450 to be "serviced." 18 months. $3,500. Specified no polishing of the case as I did not want the Hallmarks worn down. As for my 5004, it is clearly understood that if you send it in with a white dial to get a black dial put on, you will ...