to you in mint condition. The entire process will
take several weeks because each watch must
undergo a complete series of tests to fulfill the
strict quality criteria of Patek Philippe.
If you have any questions regarding the
maintenance of your watch, contact the
Authorized Patek Philippe Retailer nearest to you
or our International Customer Service department
in Geneva, or visit www.patek.com.
WINDING
When it is on your wrist, your watch is wound
automatically by your arm movements. When
fully wound and off the wrist, you watch has a
power reserve of at least 52 hours. If your watch
stopped because you set it aside for an extended
period of time, you can wind it manually with
about 20 counterclockwise turns of the crown.
We advise you to wind the watch before you put
it on. This way, you can avoid lateral pressure
on the winding stem which, in the course of the
years, could damage the stem tube.
The same applies to handsetting and alarm time
setting, for which we advise to use your fingernails
to pull the crown out and turn it gently between
two fingertips.
CHANGING THE CASE BACK
Your watch comes with a sapphire-crystal case
back and a separate interchangeable solid metal
back. Only watchmakers entitled by Patek
Philippe Genève are authorized to exchange the
backs.
PATEK PHILIPPE SEAL
The Patek Philippe Seal is a global emblem of
quality that applies to the completed and fully
cased watch. It covers the movement, the case,
the dial, the hands, the pushers, the straps
and bracelets, the clasps, as well as all other
components that contribute to the accuracy and
aesthetic appeal of a watch. It takes technical,
functional, and designrelated aspects into
account and also covers the visual appearance of
the watch, its rate accuracy and dependability,
as well as the quality of the customer service
to which its owner is entitled. It encompasses
the entire know-how and the unique facets that
govern the development, production, and long-
term maintenance of an exceptional timepiece..
