Possible Patek purchase
Discussion
My father is looking to purchase a 2011 World Time 5130R-001 Rose Gold Calibre 240 HU from a retailer. £22k
Papers, box etc are all present. Not sure it has had a service (told him to ask), looked up costs c.£1000. I assume if not serviced then due now.
Any advice or things to ask / consider before the purchase would be greatly appreciated. This is abroad where he lives. I can see on Chrono24 a couple at £24k and £25k 2014 models with recent services.
Papers, box etc are all present. Not sure it has had a service (told him to ask), looked up costs c.£1000. I assume if not serviced then due now.
Any advice or things to ask / consider before the purchase would be greatly appreciated. This is abroad where he lives. I can see on Chrono24 a couple at £24k and £25k 2014 models with recent services.
I’ve just snapped-up a 2009 PP Travel Time 5134g which is exquisite.
It was serviced late in 2016 and that came to €1400. The motor is the 512 PS. The PP 5130 runs on the 240 HU unit. I’m not sure what PPs policy is on cost/time/complexity with regards to servicing but a grand may be a little light.
As a 2011 PP 5130, it is more likely than not that your perspective purchase has not been serviced but will definitely be due one soon. I had to check through 3 PP5134 to get one where the hour and second hour hand aligned properly - indicating possible abuse, poor 3rd party servicing etc... Ditto with date PPs, alignment should be perfect. Your PP5130 may be a lot more difficult to ascertain by the nature of the beast.
Buy yourself a good LED illuminated loupe. Check every square mm. The online watch market is to me a bit like buying an Aston or Fezzer from an insurance company, repo firm or finance outfit; you may get a great bargain, a good car but one where the history may be questioned and you should provision to ensure you can put it straight or release back into the wild
It was serviced late in 2016 and that came to €1400. The motor is the 512 PS. The PP 5130 runs on the 240 HU unit. I’m not sure what PPs policy is on cost/time/complexity with regards to servicing but a grand may be a little light.
As a 2011 PP 5130, it is more likely than not that your perspective purchase has not been serviced but will definitely be due one soon. I had to check through 3 PP5134 to get one where the hour and second hour hand aligned properly - indicating possible abuse, poor 3rd party servicing etc... Ditto with date PPs, alignment should be perfect. Your PP5130 may be a lot more difficult to ascertain by the nature of the beast.
Buy yourself a good LED illuminated loupe. Check every square mm. The online watch market is to me a bit like buying an Aston or Fezzer from an insurance company, repo firm or finance outfit; you may get a great bargain, a good car but one where the history may be questioned and you should provision to ensure you can put it straight or release back into the wild
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