Author: kevin

Fake “18K gold rotor”

Why do some sellers offer seemingly the same configuration at such low prices? Let me share a lesson learned from a recent case.

A customer bought a so‑called “custom 324 movement” elsewhere and asked me to assemble it for him. Never mind the movement quality itself – the so‑called “18k gold rotor” weighed only 1.2 grams. At first glance it looked impressive, but it was actually brass with a gold plating, not real gold. The result? The watch couldn’t wind automatically because the rotor was too light to drive the automatic wheel. A properly custom‑made 18k gold rotor should weigh no less than 2.1 grams.

The most popular ladies’ model in the Patek Philippe collection – the 7118A

The most popular ladies’ model in the Patek Philippe collection – the 7118A.
Currently the only Patek ladies’ watch that can be restored to the extreme level of authenticity.
Original‑data CNC case and bracelet, natural genuine diamond bezel.
Custom dial and hands, solid center axle, 324 non‑indexed movement.
Custom 18k gold rotor, correct automatic bearings.