[WatchLurv]

Originally Posted by MILGAUSS88

I don't know where to start.

I have a Patek with a similar signed case back, that dates from 1927. I think the 1917-19 is a little too early. I would say late 20's or early 30's.

No way that watch cost $1300 in the 1920's unless that price is adjusted for inflation.
They were expensive back then, but not that expensive. I can find ads for the 12-600at Pateks for $800 from 1955. No way the price was more than that 30 years earlier.

Most Swiss watch companies at that time would have bought cases from a different company at this time. I have seen several Pateks that were just sold as movements and the jewelry store provided their own case. Patek will note that in the extract if it is ordered.

This has a Patek signed case, that would be the way it left the factory.

The hallmark indicates that it is a gold case, not steel. So, white gold with yellow gold accents. Which, along with the other info makes me think the AD is not very knowledgeable.

I would think the only reason to not provide the original repair invoice was because the store tacked on a little for themselves. (By a little, I mean a lot.)

Then the cost of repair, wow. I knew Patek is expensive, but over $10 grand?
I knew I use to have it good, I brought a ladies Patek from the 40's to my old watchmaker, he had to make a couple of parts for me. I think it was about $150.

In summary: OP got ripped off by whoever "fixed" it?