REPAIR & SERVICE
Patek Philippe Aquanaut Automatic
Gray & Sons Jewelers, located in Miami Beach, Florida is an independent watch service center, repairing Patek Philippe Aquanaut Automatic watches since 1980.
Patek Philippe Ref 5066 Rusted Movement Repair
Patek Philippe Repair Services
Patek Philippe Aquanaut History
Patek Philippe 5066 movement
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Details
Patek Philippe Aquanaut
Model: 5066
Movement: Automatic
Case size: 34mm
Calibre: 330/294 with 29 jewels
Case metal: stainless steel
Dial style: Arabic numerals
Dial color: Black
Band style: Tropical rubber strap
Band metal: Rubber
Buckle style: Fold-over clasp
Buckle metal: stainless steel
Gray and Sons Aquanaut Restoration
This spotless looking watch arrived at Gray & Sons to be serviced. Eric searched on google for “ patek philippe aquanaut repair ” and found that Gray and Sons was on the first page and read through several of our repair blogs. He noticed we were close to his job and decided to come by our boutique located at 9595 Harding Ave Surfside, FL, 33154 .
He told us how he had spent a beautiful weekend at the Keys with his family and noticed his watch’s crystal had condensation inside when he had returned back home. He remembered he was adjusting the date on the watch because he had not worn it in a while. Apparently, he forgot to screw down his crown after doing so.
Our watch specialist who was taking care of him immediately knew water had entered the watch. It needed an emergency overhaul and detail. One of our master watchmakers proceeded to decase the watch and disassemble the movement to its bare components.
He hand-removed the rust on the affected parts with fiberglass and metal brushes. He then put the parts into baskets, which hold the parts inside our ultrasonic watch cleaning machine. These parts go through three different cleaning solutions in order to get the oils and other built up debris removed off of them.
Automatic bridge
Automatic bridge
The parts are then inspected to verify which ones need to be replaced or adjusted. The movement is reassembled piece by piece and reoiled. Our watchmaker checks the movement amplitude with a special computer and it is adjusted until it reaches its Patek Philippe standards.
Disassembled and clean parts
Our expert watchmaker also makes sure that the watch’s gaskets are correctly in place in order to make the watch waterproof as it originally should be. Once the timepiece was completely assembled it went on to the testing phase. Our testing phase consists of 10 days where the watch is constantly checked and adjusted until it runs up to its original factory specifications.
Patek Philippe Aquanaut
Along with the repair the customer had also requested we placed a new original Tropical rubber and so we did. We had one in stock as part of our inventory so we did not have to wait for the strap to be delivered. That is one of the perks of repairing your watch at Gray and Sons. We hold over one million dollars in original parts and accessories for your swiss watches.
Eric could not believe what we were able to do for him and as a thank you, shared his experience with his friends. The watch repair included a 12-month warranty in which he can always bring the watch back to us to adjust for him. As of now he will continue to enjoy his beautiful Patek Philippe and will always remember to screw down his crown.
Aquanaut out of water
Gray and Sons in History
With more than 40 years in business and over 150 years of combined experience in watchmaking Gray & Sons has always strived for excellence. We can guarantee we can get almost any repair or restoration done in less than half of the time a swiss manufacturer would take.
Apart from repairing, we are also a boutique who sells and buys not only watches but also fine and estate jewelry. Gray and Sons are one of the few places that will also buy your long stored sterling silver flatware and tea sets. You can always count on us for any of your timepiece, jewelry and sterling silver needs!
Sapphire Back - Calatrava Cross Buckle
OUR EXPERIENCE
OVER 150 YEARS OF COMBINED WATCHMAKING AND JEWELRY/CASE AND BRACELET REPAIR EXPERIENCE!
How to Repair Your Watch with Gray & Sons Jewelers
We offer our watch repair services locally in South Florida (Miami, Miami Beach, Surfside, Bal Harbour, Fort Lauderdale, and West Palm Beach), nationally as well as internationally with our Easy Ship Box Option.
Local Repairs
Come visit our showroom and let us evaluate your watch. Our Swiss-trained watchmakers are among the best in the United States and we just happen to be located on Miami Beach. We will provide you an estimate before beginning any work.
National Repairs
To accommodate customers across the United States who complete repairs with us, we devised the Easy Ship Box as the fastest and most convenient way to send sensitive luxury items. This allows you to receive our state of the art services anywhere in the country, so you never compromise on the care your watch rightfully deserves.