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AD or Boutique?
If I wanted to buy a number of AP models and Patek models for personal use, is it best to try and build a relationship with an AD in the States or Europe? Is it best to go direct to the boutique? What would y’all recommend?
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Patek --> AD
AP --> boutique |
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Thank you!
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100% company owned boutique is your best bet IMO. AD's play favorites, but hey if you are buying 'a number' of pieces (other than a Nautilus, Aquanaut or Royal Oak) then you can have your pick of the litter at either outlet. |
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ADs are completely gone by next yr so it’ll be a waste of time to build a relationship unless hey sell Patek or something else. Just go with a boutique
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What boutiques are company owned? I’ve heard the LA one is Westtime, assume that’s similar to AD?
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Bal harbor Miami and 57th street NYC are the company owned boutiques in the US.
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Dallas coming soon?
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I heard highland park, boutique owned by AP, which explains why they took Eisman last year
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This is, in fact, true. If you grab a business card from one of the gentlemen at AP it will say "Operated by Mayors" on it :)
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I was speaking in regards to “the employees work at both places”. Of course Mayors/WoS operates the Boutique; that’s no secret. |
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