5167 ( my first purhcase)

[atticusfinchLS]

I am finally going to buy my first high-end watch. I am fond of the Patek Philippe 5167 and have been searching for about six months. I was wondering what the correct price range I should expect to pay is, and what sites, other than Chrono24, you would suggest for finding the watch. How much emphasis should I place on a "never worn" condition versus a "good condition" pre-owned watch?

[321Forever]

A used one in NA on bracelet probably will sell for ~$50K with FB&P, meaning that it has some wear, but no significant scratches and defects.

I have a mid-2010s one and was trying to decide whether to keep it or sell it. I shopped it to two dealers this week and one offered to consign it with my net price being at best $41K if it sold for their starting price. Another dealer that was willing to buy it was offering in the mid 30s. Both were going to price it to sell around $50K. So for owners who want to cash out quickly, the dealer buying angle has significant consequences.

[jgottsman11]

Definitely buy brand new for an aquanaut. That's my opinion. I don't want anyone else's hairlines on my Patek