Patek any issues

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Heavy patina on the dial, which I am usually a fan of, but I know not everyone is so that could affect resale. Especially on a dress watch. Also looks to have been polished more than a few times. And hard to see from the pics, but I don’t think that movement’s seen a service in a while. Also almost no information from the seller, makes me suspicious...
 
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Heavy patina on the dial, which I am usually a fan of, but I know not everyone is so that could affect resale. Especially on a dress watch. Also looks to have been polished more than a few times. And hard to see from the pics, but I don’t think that movement’s seen a service in a while. Also almost no information from the seller, makes me suspicious...

Thanks. I messaged him about service, any damage etc. we’ll see. Seems like an inexpensive way to finally get a Patek
 
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Would you really wear a PP with a dial like that? I wouldn't. Their are many better examples out there.
 
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I'd pass. There are other PP calatravas with much better dials and much less patina. Besides, the patina on this one is moderate and not very attractive, IMO.

I like a little patina but finding one at a cheap price doesn’t happen often
 
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32mm size is going to hold it back too.
 
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Wasn’t that the normal size back then

Nah, that watch isn't so old. There were plenty of 34mm dress watches around at the time, and some even larger.
 
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This is why I ask the experts here. It’s also why I need to diversify my knowledge about brands other than Zenith
 
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Would you really wear a PP with a dial like that? I wouldn't. Their are many better examples out there.
At this price?....Where?
 
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My eye keeps going to that 9 o'clock missing indexes 🙁 I would pass just for that, I don't mind the rest dial patina
 
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My eye keeps going to that 9 o'clock missing indexes 🙁 I would pass just for that, I don't mind the rest dial patina

Totally missed that
 
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If there's anything I learnt on OF, is that to buy condition condition condition.
 
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If there's anything I learnt on OF, is that to buy condition condition condition.

And that axiom is becoming increasingly important, as overall demand wanes.
 
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My eye keeps going to that 9 o'clock missing indexes 🙁 I would pass just for that, I don't mind the rest dial patina


Excuse me ,what is missing at nine o'clock?
Why do you talk without knowing what to say?
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Excuse me ,what is missing at nine o'clock?

It appears that most of the paint that originally filled the grooves of the index is missing. They were not applied indexes.