Received my first Patek today but...

[offrdmania]

Those hands almost look tarnished. Maybe this was a piece that was returned because of a flaw and then it was resold as new but had been opened up and exposed to air for too long maybe?

[Andad]

Originally Posted by offrdmania

Those hands almost look tarnished. Maybe this was a piece that was returned because of a flaw and then it was resold as new but had been opened up and exposed to air for too long maybe?

Are thet usually closed under Nitrogen or some other atmosphere?

[offrdmania]

Originally Posted by Andad

Are thet usually closed under Nitrogen or some other atmosphere?

I don’t think so but if it is not pressure tested correctly then there could be exposure to external elements

[Dr.Stu]

Originally Posted by offrdmania

Those hands almost look tarnished. Maybe this was a piece that was returned because of a flaw and then it was resold as new but had been opened up and exposed to air for too long maybe?

That's my guess as well- exposed to air & humidity & for some time. (Maybe a bad crown gasket/seal?) Doesn't seem like it's possible it passed Geneva QC that way.

At any rate, I would demand (politely, but very firmly) a 100% return for full refund immediately. A reputable AD shouldn't give you a problem. How you'll get another one is the problem, but job #1 is getting the full refund for that one.