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28 August 2024, 12:58 PM | #31 |
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My ad flat out refuses to discuss a 'roadmap', he only mentioned the next watch I buy should be a precious metal complication dress watch, so imagine the likes of 5205. I think like the others have mentioned, we'll probably need a ppc dress watch to qualify for a 5712a...
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28 August 2024, 05:49 PM | #32 |
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This sounds like the "journey" people regularly write about on the AP forum. Not a "family" I have joined for exactly that reason.
A little more than 5 years ago it would have been crazy from an AD to suggest you have to buy this and this and that to become eligible for a Nautilus. Those days may or may not return but the current trend is clear. I would be patient and see where we are in a year or two - or go preowned. |
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29 August 2024, 01:59 AM | #34 |
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29 August 2024, 04:44 AM | #35 |
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I would never agree to buy watches that I dont want in order to get one that I actually want.
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29 August 2024, 12:02 PM | #36 | |
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I agree to a certain extent. It’s honestly kind of nice to know the price to pay and have a little guidance from the AD. Now would I purchase an annual or perpetual calendar just to get the piece I want….no. Now if I was interested in one and they said it would lead to what I want next…yes sir. Haha. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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29 August 2024, 12:03 PM | #37 |
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29 August 2024, 04:07 PM | #38 |
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29 August 2024, 11:09 PM | #39 |
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I heard that when the rubber strap is put on the bracelet version, there’s a small gap. Is that on the underside?
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29 August 2024, 11:26 PM | #40 | |
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I think with Patek you have to find an honest AD that will be transparent and actually keep their license long enough so you get all the pieces you want. The issue for me, and why I haven't gone deep on the Patek journey, is that I just don't like enough of their models to warrant the spend history. Going grey makes more sense if all you want is 1 or 2 pieces. |
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IMO once we get a nice recession in 2025 or 2026, the market will reset. We may not go back to 2015 when you could walk in and buy a Nautilus straight up, but I think access will significantly improve. |
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30 August 2024, 06:34 AM | #45 |
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My AD (that has never sold me anything and probably never will) told me last week that a 5712a is far harder to get than a 5167a. They said a 5168g was a lot more realistic.
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30 August 2024, 08:38 AM | #46 | |
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Thanks for the insight. You have never done any business with them or they have never sold you a Patek? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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I’ve done business with another location that doesn’t sell Patek. All I’ve bought from that store is some Mont Blanc ink. No Patek. |
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30 August 2024, 02:07 PM | #48 |
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30 August 2024, 05:23 PM | #49 | |
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My SA repeatedly was trying to tell me it’s not pay-to-play, but also said my wait time would be markedly improved if I got at least a Calatrava or the diamond encrusted world time that’s available. As politely as I could, I basically told him he’s talking out of both sides of his mouth. |
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2 September 2024, 03:09 AM | #50 |
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Walked into AD, asked for my 1st choice of 5711 blue, no stock. Instead offered a 5712, tried it, case profile was still elegant like the 5711. Considered for a moment, asked for a discount to sweeten the deal, declined by AD, but still bought it anyway (fortunately). This was back in 2015. And here we are in 2024.
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2 September 2024, 10:51 AM | #54 |
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Perception is reality... funny how it is the full opposite now, can't believe I declined to buy 5164a multiple times in 2018 seeing them in the display cases and fully available
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