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Patek Philippe: What makes you think it's a knock off buckle?

The misspelling? Have a look here...
9Y
By: veblen_goods
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Automotive: If I had to choose...

:) Hmmmm... Great question! I think I'd pick the V12 Vantage S as it's a small, nimble package with a killer motor :) One thing about AM motors... They have such amazing exhaust notes; quite seductive and visceral. I think I prefer the Aston audio track to even Ferrari or Lamborghini.
9Y
By: veblen_goods
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Automotive: I hope I am forgiven for saying this...

But I'm just not feeling it. The rear looks like a TVR to me; not a bad thing... Just not signature AM to me. From the profile, the roofline to C pillar looks very Nissan GT-R. Front fenders forward, it looks like... A Hyundai (gasp)! Granted, impressions from images alone don't tell the whole story
9Y
By: veblen_goods
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WatchTech: Dials

I've seen a few different methods for fitting dials to movements. As stated, dial feet are the typical approach; usually stabilized and anchored by a locking screw or sliding clip. I've seen clip on dials that have a ring along the outer edge that allows a dial to be friction fit to the edge of the
9Y
By: veblen_goods
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Patek Philippe: Some redial results may be better than others on vintage

I think it kind of depends on the era of which the watch relates. For example, 1940s and 1950s era pieces had dials with the 'printing' actually done in enamel (i.e. the dial details were engraved into the plate and filled/fired with enamel). A refinish with this kind of dial may yield better result
10Y
By: veblen_goods
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Patek Philippe: Thank you!

I would like to thank you for your help on this Oliver. I had delayed replying as I had hoped others would chime in as well, but alas no luck :( Thanks for your input. I do appreciate it. Best, RT
11Y
By: veblen_goods
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Patek Philippe: cal. 27SC documents

Just grabbed these images of my manual; hopefully they show up correctly (this is my first time using the forum uploading software).
11Y
By: veblen_goods
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Patek Philippe: Question on the cal. 27SC

Dear PuristS, I would like to inquire as to whether there might be 2 versions of the caiber 27SC that anyone is aware of; a low beat 18,000a/h and a higher beat 19,800a/h? I've read 19,800a/h, but I also have a manual in hand that seems to indicate the conflictig 18,000a/h. Is it possible that there
11Y
By: veblen_goods
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Patek Philippe: Thank you Roni, rishad and Suitbert!

Suitbert's image in his link is indeed a perfect example of the raised text I had observed. Seems to be a rather interesting process involved with production of that dial based on his description; an art form all it's own. So, based on what I can surmise from this educational thread, it sounds like
12Y
By: veblen_goods
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