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mike_uk · 17 January 2011, 01:03 AM

Are there many Patek Philippe owners on here either in the UK or Stateside?

I've owned an Aquanaut and Gondola now for a year or so but have been longing for a Grand Complication for the last few years.

Anyone know of a good place to get a deal on one? Dealers in the UK just don't want to do any sort of deal and we get absolutely hammered with tax.
Would it be worth a trip stateside or are there any reputable dealers that will ship to the UK?
I'd pref like to either trade in my 2 patek's or sell them on first, again something which dealers in the UK aren't interested in doing.

Cheers,

Mike.

WatchTimes · 17 January 2011, 01:21 AM

Sell them first. Call around! Deals will vary by model and not much dealing on the grand complications.

Sweramic · 17 January 2011, 01:23 AM

Mike, would love to see pictures of your watches!

Good luck finding what you want

mike_uk · 17 January 2011, 02:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dreambaby

Mike, would love to see pictures of your watches!

Good luck finding what you want

Just in the process of setting up a new dslr so i'll take some pics when I get a chance and put them up

mike_uk · 17 January 2011, 02:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JYogi

Sell them first. Call around! Deals will vary by model and not much dealing on the grand complications.

Yeah i've been resigned to the fact that must sell them first but it's how quick will they sell :(

Spoke to a dealer last week in London and he offered me 2.5% off list price

was hoping for more than that considering how financially buggerd the UK is at the moment

asadtiger · 17 January 2011, 02:46 AM

Mike I dont know much but the only two forums I have seen that really have such high-end stuff are the puristspro and TZ forums...there they regularly share grand complications and all so dealing there will be really beneficial I can tell you

topcat30093 · 17 January 2011, 03:31 AM

Mike, specifically which Grand Complication are you looking at?

Apart from the two that Asad has mentioned, you could also try Chrono24.

Are you looking at buying new or preowned?

I have tended to buy my Pateks from two AD's, neither of which are based in London.

Aivas47a · 17 January 2011, 01:05 PM

I love my PP annual calendar, which I feel is the perfect watch in many ways. Part of me sometimes dreams of upgrading to a PP perpetual someday, but -- in addition to the discouraging cost -- I hate to give up the second hand just to save one calendar adjustment per year. The grand complication dials can also get a bit busy.

Paracentesis · 17 January 2011, 04:41 PM

I agree, the Annual Calendars are lovely watches. I also love the Nautilus. Deals can be had if you know the AD.

rpryan55 · 17 January 2011, 11:46 PM

Owned several, down to one now. Grand complications make poor daily wearers for an active lifestyle, or a clumsy gentleman (like myself).

mike_uk · 19 January 2011, 04:06 AM

Been to look at a Grand Complication again today in New Bond St, and I've decided against it.
Finally the dealer caved in as well and offered a healthy discount! Typical!
Can't justify selling 2 watches I love plus adding on £30k+ just for another watch. Think i'd rather keep the 2 Patek's I have and look for a vintage 60's sub which i've been after for years now.

Re wearing everyday comment, know exactly what you mean and kind of realised that today too.

17 January 2011, 01:03 AM	#1
mike_uk Banned Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Mike Location: Essex, UK Watch: 116505 RG Daytona Posts: 67	Any Patek Philippe Owners? Are there many Patek Philippe owners on here either in the UK or Stateside? I've owned an Aquanaut and Gondola now for a year or so but have been longing for a Grand Complication for the last few years. Anyone know of a good place to get a deal on one? Dealers in the UK just don't want to do any sort of deal and we get absolutely hammered with tax. Would it be worth a trip stateside or are there any reputable dealers that will ship to the UK? I'd pref like to either trade in my 2 patek's or sell them on first, again something which dealers in the UK aren't interested in doing. Cheers, Mike.

17 January 2011, 01:21 AM	#2
WatchTimes 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: JYogi/Jeremy Location: Metro Detroit USA Watch: It's a Rolex! Posts: 5,787	Sell them first. Call around! Deals will vary by model and not much dealing on the grand complications. __________________ "You won't rise to the occasion - you'll default to your level of training." Barrett Tillman Kentucky Colonel, Tennessee Squire & Combat Leprechaun

17 January 2011, 03:31 AM	#7
topcat30093 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: England Posts: 5,446	Mike, specifically which Grand Complication are you looking at? Apart from the two that Asad has mentioned, you could also try Chrono24. Are you looking at buying new or preowned? I have tended to buy my Pateks from two AD's, neither of which are based in London. __________________

17 January 2011, 11:46 PM	#10
rpryan55 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Dick Location: USA Watch: SubND,DD,SSDaytona Posts: 2,257	Owned several, down to one now. Grand complications make poor daily wearers for an active lifestyle, or a clumsy gentleman (like myself). __________________ “The only reason for time ....................... is so that everything doesn't happen at once." Albert Einstein

17 January 2011, 01:23 AM	#3
Sweramic "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Europe Watch: Movies Posts: 4,531	Mike, would love to see pictures of your watches! Good luck finding what you want

17 January 2011, 02:46 AM	#6
asadtiger "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Asad A. Awan Location: kabul, Afghanista Watch: Tissot PRX Posts: 2,698	Mike I dont know much but the only two forums I have seen that really have such high-end stuff are the puristspro and TZ forums...there they regularly share grand complications and all so dealing there will be really beneficial I can tell you

17 January 2011, 01:05 PM	#8
Aivas47a Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Jim Location: Dallas Watch: Love them all Posts: 225	I love my PP annual calendar, which I feel is the perfect watch in many ways. Part of me sometimes dreams of upgrading to a PP perpetual someday, but -- in addition to the discouraging cost -- I hate to give up the second hand just to save one calendar adjustment per year. The grand complication dials can also get a bit busy.

17 January 2011, 04:41 PM	#9
Paracentesis Banned Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: James Location: UK Watch: Tissot Posts: 1,454	I agree, the Annual Calendars are lovely watches. I also love the Nautilus. Deals can be had if you know the AD.

19 January 2011, 04:06 AM	#11
mike_uk Banned Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Mike Location: Essex, UK Watch: 116505 RG Daytona Posts: 67	Been to look at a Grand Complication again today in New Bond St, and I've decided against it. Finally the dealer caved in as well and offered a healthy discount! Typical! Can't justify selling 2 watches I love plus adding on £30k+ just for another watch. Think i'd rather keep the 2 Patek's I have and look for a vintage 60's sub which i've been after for years now. Re wearing everyday comment, know exactly what you mean and kind of realised that today too.

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