FabR[Senior Patek Moderator]
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You already seem to have given yourself an answer after asking the question... Having a service center (or AD) handy is not strictly necessary but obviously helps, so that's no doubt *a* factor to consider before purchasing a watch.
Dec 07, 2020,07:09 AM
Something else you seem to imply is that you'd be buying this GP second hand. Sometimes buying from a grey dealer is the only option, but that in itself already makes things more complicated (if you buy new from your trusted AD, among many other perks you are welcome to drop by any day if you have issues with your timepiece -- regardless of warranty times).
Most importantly for me, when I buy a watch, ALL aspects that I consider relevant for that specific purchase have to come nicely together in order for me to pull the trigger: so I guess my best advice is, don't buy any watch (in-house or otherwise) unless/until all conditions that are relevant to you are satisfied...with no compromise ;-)
Cheers.
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Thanks for the advice. You are right that..
By: hoseachandra : December 7th, 2020-07:41
My enjoyment of the watch maybe ruined , or at least, annoyed, if something went wrong and I get difficulties when service it. My impression is that GP is not popular in Asia. The number of ADs and SCs are very low , even in popular countries like singapo...
Do you want a popular watch or that GP?
By: brauner : December 7th, 2020-08:02
Had never any issue with different GPs. But for me it is easy as I usually go to Switzerland several times a year. Often drop a watch for service on my way and pick it up a few weeks later.
Confidence
By: Jurry : December 7th, 2020-07:40
One would require a lot of confidence in the manufacturer to order such a watch. I would be reluctant
Precisely. I dont think I have it (now).
By: hoseachandra : December 7th, 2020-07:46
Speaking of confidence, do you guys have experiences in caliber 3300? Is it complicated, means that it cannot be serviced by a competent, independent watchmaker?
Hahaha...good point. But after drop the watch,
By: hoseachandra : December 7th, 2020-07:49
The service time usually at least one or 2 months with in-house calibers (from my experiences). So after 1 or 2 month I have to fly again to pick up the watch )