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Before you start looking for Patek ADs, ask yourself "why are you looking into Patek?" That honest answer from yourself will be something an AD will appreciate.
There is no right or wrong answer to the above question. Not everyone is a big watch enthusiasts who has collected watches since childhood. Not everyone has the deep pockets to spend 6 or 7 figures on a watch collection. Maybe it is a curiosity with the SS sports watch craze, perhaps it's just the brand and the mystery behind it. Some AD salespeople know a lot, but many know very little. Some of the SAs jump between watch/jewelry stores regularly and for some, it is just a job. Some ADs are snobbish and judge you based on age, appearance, etc. Some watch collectors are snobbish too, so it goes both ways. Just like shopping at any luxury brand retail store, go in with an open mind. Sometimes it is not very different from walking into a Hermes store or a Ferrari dealership. Some SAs are very friendly and others are not.
Good luck with your venture into the brand. It is a special watch brand that has a lot of history. It takes time to get over the surface appeal and understand the watch brand for what it is.
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