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GM_FFX · 14 July 2018, 07:54 AM

Hi guys, I'm planning to buy the Patek Philippe 5205R-10 and I've read some of you were able to get some serious discount from ADs, can you share your personal experience?

GM_FFX · 17 July 2018, 06:39 PM

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Russell996 · 17 July 2018, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by GM_FFX

Hi guys, I'm planning to buy the Patek Philippe 5205R-10 and I've read some of you were able to get some serious discount from ADs, can you share your personal experience?

Personally never had a discount on any PP I have purchased. 5205 is a beautiful piece and I love the case design.

SW1 · 17 July 2018, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Russell996

Personally never had a discount on any PP I have purchased. 5205 is a beautiful piece and I love the case design.

Join the club...i think we just suck or oyr AD's do as everykne getsca minimum 10%....or that could just be everyone overstating their negotiation prowess

AK797 · 18 July 2018, 01:30 AM

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Join the club...i think we just suck or oyr AD's do as everykne getsca minimum 10%....or that could just be everyone overstating their negotiation prowess

It's getting so bad you've started speaking Welsh!

tom2517 · 18 July 2018, 02:42 AM

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Join the club...i think we just suck or oyr AD's do as everykne getsca minimum 10%....or that could just be everyone overstating their negotiation prowess

Well that would depend what he was buying. You not going to get a discount anywhere if you are talking about 5131 and 5711.

Just talked to a friend who bought a 5205R last year in Taiwan, he got 15% off (15% off is the on going rate for VIP on unpopular pieces) plus he has an American passport so he got tax refund, in total close to 20% off.

5205R MSRP in Taiwan is $1,459,000 NTD.

Sam Philip · 18 July 2018, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Russell996

Personally never had a discount on any PP I have purchased. 5205 is a beautiful piece and I love the case design.

You have limited edition/extremely hard to obtain pieces so no surprise not getting any discount. I have been offered discounts for annual calendars/chronographs some times up to 15% without any negotiation but not for any nautilus or aquanauts.

lapince · 18 July 2018, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Russell996

Personally never had a discount on any PP I have purchased. 5205 is a beautiful piece and I love the case design.

Russell, you bought the 5711P and 5131R, those are clearly not your average Patek watches and I doubt anyone would even ask a discount for pieces like this, I certainly wouldn't, but for pieces like 5146, 5205 and others which do relatively poor on resale, I don't think anyone would buy them at retail when you see that grey prices are what 20-40% less, not sure about the numbers as I don't follow these models at all, but they do loose a lot, the two you have don't loose a lot, they gain a huge premium once you walk out the store...

SW1 · 18 July 2018, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by lapince

Russell, you bought the 5711P and 5131R, those are clearly not your average Patek watches and I doubt anyone would even ask a discount for pieces like this, I certainly wouldn't, but for pieces like 5146, 5205 and others which do relatively poor on resale, I don't think anyone would buy them at retail when you see that grey prices are what 20-40% less, not sure about the numbers as I don't follow these models at all, but they do loose a lot, the two you have don't loose a lot, they gain a huge premium once you walk out the store...

I never got on 5167, 5711, 5146G, 5205R, 5930 or whatever else i can remember

Russell996 · 31 July 2018, 05:03 AM

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Originally Posted by lapince

Russell, you bought the 5711P and 5131R, those are clearly not your average Patek watches and I doubt anyone would even ask a discount for pieces like this, I certainly wouldn't, but for pieces like 5146, 5205 and others which do relatively poor on resale, I don't think anyone would buy them at retail when you see that grey prices are what 20-40% less, not sure about the numbers as I don't follow these models at all, but they do loose a lot, the two you have don't loose a lot, they gain a huge premium once you walk out the store...

Understood - but I have purchased other Pateks and repeat I have never had a discount.

tyler1980 · 31 July 2018, 05:06 AM

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Originally Posted by lapince

Russell, you bought the 5711P and 5131R, those are clearly not your average Patek watches and I doubt anyone would even ask a discount for pieces like this, I certainly wouldn't, but for pieces like 5146, 5205 and others which do relatively poor on resale, I don't think anyone would buy them at retail when you see that grey prices are what 20-40% less, not sure about the numbers as I don't follow these models at all, but they do loose a lot, the two you have don't loose a lot, they gain a huge premium once you walk out the store...

i think paying retail on the harder to move pieces gets you the other ones at retail too. I would offer to pay retai absolutely on a 5205 and then ask for something else later and remind them

Sonzy · 18 July 2018, 02:58 AM

I love this watch... I’m waiting for the Platinum (I’ve waited for so long).

thomaspp · 18 July 2018, 07:03 AM

perhaps consider buying this one pre-owned

soundserious · 19 July 2018, 11:37 AM

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perhaps consider buying this one pre-owned

Agree, save a bundle on a basically new watch.

Vipes · 31 July 2018, 10:50 PM

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perhaps consider buying this one pre-owned

Good advice.

Vaxe · 19 July 2018, 02:19 PM

My AD wanted $45k + tax, which is a joke. I called around to other ADs I’ve never bought from and got a few quotes around $37k.

GM_FFX · 20 July 2018, 07:46 AM

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My AD wanted $45k + tax, which is a joke. I called around to other ADs I’ve never bought from and got a few quotes around $37k.

Can you PM me the AD please? That's not a bad price.

jtpopper · 20 July 2018, 08:17 AM

Was it Kerns? Any suggestions for PP dealers in the Bay?

GM_FFX · 30 July 2018, 10:53 PM

I'm still planning to buy one does anyone have an AD that will discount?

tom2517 · 30 July 2018, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by GM_FFX

I'm still planning to buy one does anyone have an AD that will discount?

I’m in the northern cal for a vacation and saw one in the Westfield mall near San Jose two days ago, you can call to see if they will do a discount.

raclaims · 31 July 2018, 06:09 AM

Did I read that right...that no one would ask for a discount on a "limited" piece? Why wouldn't you?

tyler1980 · 31 July 2018, 03:56 PM

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Did I read that right...that no one would ask for a discount on a "limited" piece? Why wouldn't you?

IMO it makes you look like you don't know what you are doing if its a limited piece as that is a non starter anyway, and the AD prefers people who pay retail.

All things being equal if you buy a lot of watches from an AD at retail (limited, hard to get, and unpopular) then you are more valuable to them then the guy with the exact same watches but got discounts on a few.... who gets that 5711? The retail guy. Depending on what you want, paying a little more for some watches saves you money in the long run by getting hot watches at retail and not having to go to the secondary market.

I cant imagine asking for a discount on a 5522 LE when that was announced for example. You would look foolish.

AK797 · 31 July 2018, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by tyler1980

IMO it makes you look like you don't know what you are doing if its a limited piece as that is a non starter anyway, and the AD prefers people who pay retail.

All things being equal if you buy a lot of watches from an AD at retail (limited, hard to get, and unpopular) then you are more valuable to them then the guy with the exact same watches but got discounts on a few.... who gets that 5711? The retail guy. Depending on what you want, paying a little more for some watches saves you money in the long run by getting hot watches at retail and not having to go to the secondary market.

I cant imagine asking for a discount on a 5522 LE when that was announced for example. You would look foolish.

Yes you have to be very careful with what you say at an ADs now as they are analysing your every word, as a few ADs have told me once I passed their test, it's like dating now and girls checking if you're a serial killer or worse a serial flipper.

benlee · 31 July 2018, 11:15 PM

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Yes you have to be very careful with what you say at an ADs now as they are analysing your every word, as a few ADs have told me once I passed their test, it's like dating now and girls checking if you're a serial killer or worse a serial flipper.

I almost spilt out my coffee

GM_FFX · 4 August 2018, 11:41 PM

Still haven't found an AD that would discount, mine only offered to cover 6% tax

goog53 · 5 August 2018, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by GM_FFX

Still haven't found an AD that would discount, mine only offered to cover 6% tax

Just be patient. The watch will sit for years at that price

GM_FFX · 5 August 2018, 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by goog53

Just be patient. The watch will sit for years at that price

I want to get one, what do you recommend?

JayG · 5 August 2018, 09:45 AM

5205G tiffany beautiful in every way. Understated, contemporary, classy.If you can get it at a discount do it.
Moved ahead of my 5711 blue and 5712r as of late.

14 July 2018, 07:54 AM	#1
GM_FFX "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Washington DC Posts: 27	Discount on a 5205R-10 ? Hi guys, I'm planning to buy the Patek Philippe 5205R-10 and I've read some of you were able to get some serious discount from ADs, can you share your personal experience?

18 July 2018, 02:58 AM	#12
Sonzy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Egypt Watch: PP/Breguet/IWC/Rlx Posts: 378	I love this watch... I’m waiting for the Platinum (I’ve waited for so long). __________________ Patek Philippe: 5712, 5146P Breguet: Marine GMT. IWC: Big Pilot “Le Petite Prince” Limited, Portugieser Chrono. Rolex: GMT Master II Batman.

18 July 2018, 07:03 AM	#13
thomaspp "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 11,137	perhaps consider buying this one pre-owned __________________ Instagram: @watches_anonymous

17 July 2018, 06:39 PM	#2
GM_FFX "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Washington DC Posts: 27	Bump

19 July 2018, 02:19 PM	#16
Vaxe "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Austin TX Posts: 2,122	My AD wanted $45k + tax, which is a joke. I called around to other ADs I’ve never bought from and got a few quotes around $37k.

20 July 2018, 08:17 AM	#18
jtpopper "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Real Name: Jim Location: Vt Watch: In pursuit. Posts: 39	Was it Kerns? Any suggestions for PP dealers in the Bay?

30 July 2018, 10:53 PM	#19
GM_FFX "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Washington DC Posts: 27	I'm still planning to buy one does anyone have an AD that will discount?

31 July 2018, 06:09 AM	#21
raclaims "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: NJ Posts: 2,622	Did I read that right...that no one would ask for a discount on a "limited" piece? Why wouldn't you?

4 August 2018, 11:41 PM	#25
GM_FFX "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Washington DC Posts: 27	Still haven't found an AD that would discount, mine only offered to cover 6% tax

5 August 2018, 09:45 AM	#28
JayG "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: US Watch: FP Journe CB/ 5711 Posts: 345	5205G tiffany beautiful in every way. Understated, contemporary, classy.If you can get it at a discount do it. Moved ahead of my 5711 blue and 5712r as of late.

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