Vintage patek corrosion problems

justwatching · Dec 13, 2015

wsfarrell
To OP: It would be really great if you could reply to the seller and include a link to this thread. Might make them think a little before making absurd claims about "fully serviced."

I wouldnt want to ruffle his feathers. He still has some interesting watches the im considering. I guess its up to us to do due diligence in making sure the watch is in acceptable condition before we buy.

CanberraOmega · Dec 14, 2015

justwatching
butnwould you still b

but would u still buy it in this condition?

No

JimInOz · Dec 14, 2015

justwatching
butnwould you still b

but would u still buy it in this condition?

The advice given doesn't seem to have sunk in yet.

The PP is a heap of shit at any price.

And any other watches that this vendor is touting would need a very good review from here before you wasted your money.

My advice would be to move along and find other outlets that have better watches, maybe even ΩForums.

😁

Horlogerie · Dec 14, 2015

justwatching
but would u still buy it in this condition?

It needs a complete teardown and detailed inspection to determine the condition of the movement - before you buy it. If the movement ran properly, there was no other damage or wear, and of course the price was right, I would buy it, then I would take it apart, and send the parts away for re-plating with rhodium.

Without a detailed inspection, it is too risky, so no, I would not buy it like this...

Rob

justwatching · Dec 14, 2015

Horlogerie
It needs a complete teardown and detailed inspection to determine the condition of the movement - before you buy it. If the movement ran properly, there was no other damage or wear, and of course the price was right, I would buy it, then I would take it apart, and send the parts away for re-plating with rhodium.

Without a detailed inspection, it is too risky, so no, I would not buy it like this...

Rob

I have decided to pass on this watch since the first negative comment from you guys. thank you once again for the help. If anyone is selling a vintage patek thats atleast 35mm please pm me.

CanberraOmega · Dec 14, 2015

justwatching
I have decided to pass on this watch since the first negative comment from you guys. thank you once again for the help. If anyone is selling a vintage patek thats atleast 35mm please pm me.

Why Patek? There are lots of quality vintage dress watches in our FOr Sale forum that are 35mm for example

https://omegaforums.net/threads/omega-centenary-ref-2500.32737/

justwatching · Dec 14, 2015

CanberraOmega
Why Patek? There are lots of quality vintage dress watches in our FOr Sale forum that are 35mm for example

https://omegaforums.net/threads/omega-centenary-ref-2500.32737/

No particular reason, been looking for a nice vintage dress watch for some time now and the vintage pateks seems like the perfect dress watch. Ok will check the link. Thank you

al128 · Dec 19, 2015

Canuck
It'll only cost you a few thousand euros to have Patek restore it for you. If you can stomach that, you have to want a Patek very badly!

+ you would def. have the watch back from PP in less than a year

saturn1981 · Dec 22, 2015

justwatching
Hello everyone im being offered this vintage patek ref 2448 i noticed in the movement picture he supplied that there are some corrosions on the movement i emailed him about it and this was his reply. Does it make sense or should i pass on this watch? Also any inputs in the dial if its original or redialed? Any help would greatly be appreciated. Thank you in advance

The movement looks bad. I would say it would cost you a fair price to put right.

RDL · Jul 14, 2021

jud
Please google Swiss Watch Expo and read the threads on TRF. I take a watch shopping trip to Atlanta once a year and always stop in, but I doubt I would purchase from them. There are dealers with better reputations, and when spending Patek money, use one of them.

I purchased an Omega Speedmaster Professional from Swiss Watch Expo (SWE) and had a horrible experience them - buyer beware.

TasMike · Jul 23, 2021

Just going back to the OP pics and comparing the images with those on the listing for this watch on their web site, it's amazing how "the natural effect of age of the rhodium plating" has magically disappeared on the web site photo of the movement and the position of the regulator appears to have become more central - although the missing screwheads are still missing.

https://www.swisswatchexpo.com/watc...rava-18k-yellow-gold-vintage-mens-2448-25440/

JimInOz · Jul 23, 2021

TasMike
Just going back to the OP pics and comparing the images with those on the listing for this watch on their web site, it's amazing how "the natural effect of age of the rhodium plating" has magically disappeared on the web site photo of the movement and the position of the regulator appears to have become more central - although the missing screwheads are still missing.

https://www.swisswatchexpo.com/watc...rava-18k-yellow-gold-vintage-mens-2448-25440/

It's amazing what a good photo editing program can do.

By the way, there are no broken screw heads or missing screws. You may be looking at pivots or tips of screws inserted from below.

TasMike · Jul 23, 2021

JimInOz
It's amazing what a good photo editing program can do.

Agreed - I wouldn't trust a dealer who used one though.

JimInOz
By the way, there are no broken screw heads or missing screws. You may be looking at pivots or tips of screws inserted from below.

Ahh...thought it was odd that having photo-shopped the rust they'd leave damaged screws on display.

Archer · Jul 25, 2021

TasMike
Ahh...thought it was odd that having photo-shopped the rust they'd leave damaged screws on display.

There’s no rust, never was. The plating that was missing on the main plate is still missing.