Nautilus 3700/1 project. Keep the dial, refinish or change to service dial?

[JasonBetts]

On a crossroad with this gorgeous Nautilus.

This watch was obviously used, enjoyed and.....abused during it's lifetime but seemed to be unpolished. Crown and stem are missing, caseback was 'raped' by some 'watchmaker' who thought the entry point was from the back, evident from deep and cruel scratch. Ohhh my eyes...

Movements seemed intact and protected but the dial was badly flaking, revealing the solid gold material. Strangely the 'Patek Philippe Geneve' and 'Swiss' markings still clearly intact despite the flaking grey/blue paint.

Thinking about getting it, asking price is reasonable. But the directions I should take next is giving me sleepless nights.

Option A:
- Take it to Patek Geneve
- Overhaul the whole movement
- Repair and polish the case and bracelet
- Change the hands and dials with service parts

Option B:
- Take it to Patek only to overhaul the movement
- Leave the case, hands and dial as they are and enjoy the watch

Option C:
- Take it to Patek to overhaul and fix the case and polish the bracelet
- Take the dial to someone who can refinish / repaint the dial

What would you do?








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