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Erpin · 8 June 2021, 01:16 AM

I was sent pictures by my dealer of an early 50s Patek Philippe ref 2497. I am not an expert on Patek so can anyone see any red flag from the poor pictures? Thanks.

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vitalsigns · 8 June 2021, 03:03 AM

You should cross-post to Watchprosite. I'm no expert on the 2497, but the dial doesn't look correct to me. The gray outlines around the date apertures and around the moon phase subdial seem odd, and I've never seen them on a 2497 before. The outline seems crudely done around the moonphase subdial. Printing of the day and month seems crude.

What about pictures of the movement?

WatchEater666 · 8 June 2021, 03:07 AM

What kind of pro dealer sends potato pics like that? lol

azizu · 8 June 2021, 06:56 AM

have you ever seen a patek phillipe with the word "Fab Swiss" in your face and on the dial?
no hallmarks on the case too!

Erpin · 8 June 2021, 10:42 AM

Yes i have not seen a photo of the 2497 with Fab Suisse on the dial.

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Pw92676 · 8 June 2021, 10:50 AM

I am no expert.

A little time on Collectability.com (John Reardon’s site) will be a great place to start.

8 June 2021, 01:16 AM	#1
Erpin 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Eric Location: Philippines Watch: Rolex DRSD Posts: 679	Patek 2497 Help I was sent pictures by my dealer of an early 50s Patek Philippe ref 2497. I am not an expert on Patek so can anyone see any red flag from the poor pictures? Thanks. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

8 June 2021, 06:56 AM	#4
azizu "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Saudi Arabia Watch: Patek 3700/11AJ Posts: 717	have you ever seen a patek phillipe with the word "Fab Swiss" in your face and on the dial? no hallmarks on the case too! __________________ Current Collection: PP 3700/11AJ, PP 5170G, PP 5320G, PP 5712/1A, APRO 15500, Rolex 116234, Rolex GMT Master2 BLNR, Omega SMP, Baume & Mercier M0A10280

8 June 2021, 03:03 AM	#2
vitalsigns "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: USA Posts: 569	You should cross-post to Watchprosite. I'm no expert on the 2497, but the dial doesn't look correct to me. The gray outlines around the date apertures and around the moon phase subdial seem odd, and I've never seen them on a 2497 before. The outline seems crudely done around the moonphase subdial. Printing of the day and month seems crude. What about pictures of the movement?

8 June 2021, 03:07 AM	#3
WatchEater666 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Vancouver Posts: 1,963	What kind of pro dealer sends potato pics like that? lol

8 June 2021, 10:42 AM	#5
Erpin 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Eric Location: Philippines Watch: Rolex DRSD Posts: 679	Yes i have not seen a photo of the 2497 with Fab Suisse on the dial. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

8 June 2021, 10:50 AM	#6
Pw92676 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Georgia Posts: 6,292	I am no expert. A little time on Collectability.com (John Reardon’s site) will be a great place to start.

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