How to get a Nautilus/Aquanaut

[Louispong89]

Hi all,

New to the forum but have really enjoyed all the incoming patek photos. It’s 2020 and I would like to ask all the veteran patek owners on how to work with local AD or for that matter...any AD for a chance at getting a nautilus or aquanaut. I live in Los Angeles but do go to Las Vegas from time to time. Any advice would be appreciated!

[Naples09]

Buy a bunch of other watches from them.

[Passionata]

Originally Posted by Louispong89

Hi all,

New to the forum but have really enjoyed all the incoming patek photos. It’s 2020 and I would like to ask all the veteran patek owners on how to work with local AD or for that matter...any AD for a chance at getting a nautilus or aquanaut. I live in Los Angeles but do go to Las Vegas from time to time. Any advice would be appreciated!

grey

[WatchLurv]

Wait for a global recession...

[tchaic]

Grey, global recession, or bring your young child who is hopefully very cute who strikes up a watch conversation with the AD. No wait list for cute kids that live watches.

[scurfa]

Originally Posted by tchaic

Grey, global recession, or bring your young child who is hopefully very cute who strikes up a watch conversation with the AD. No wait list for cute kids that live watches.

My 13 year old son asked to go on the waiting list for an Aquanaut for his 21st! But seriously it is really down to where your local AD is located and how comfortable they are to speak to on a regular basis, you might be surprised is you persist, good luck.


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[cascavel]

Originally Posted by tchaic

Grey, global recession, or bring your young child who is hopefully very cute who strikes up a watch conversation with the AD. No wait list for cute kids that live watches.

If your kid is really cute wouldn't it work better to sell the kid in the grey market and use the funds to buy a Nautilus, also in the grey market?

[Fat_ninja]

Originally Posted by cascavel

You're going about it all wrong. Ask the sales rep if they have a 5227g. If they do, buy it. If not, order one. Then tell them you want a 5167/1a. One month later go back and ask if they have a 5960g. if they do, buy it, if not, order one. Then tell them you want a 5711/1a. One month later go back and tell them you want a 5172g and a 5205g and you'll pick those two up and pay for them when your 5711 and 5167 come in. Before you know it, you'll have your Aquanaut and your Nautilus.

I believe in just being direct... that way minimal misunderstandings. What do I need to do to get a relationship started. Everyone knows how it works... just be straight forward is what I would recommend.

Originally Posted by cascavel

If your kid is really cute wouldn't it work better to sell the kid in the grey market and use the funds to buy a Nautilus, also in the grey market?

Depends what the NPV is. My kid needs to take over my business dealings lol

[tchaic]

Originally Posted by cascavel

If your kid is really cute wouldn't it work better to sell the kid in the grey market and use the funds to buy a Nautilus, also in the grey market?

Divorce is expensive.

[locutus49]

Your AD is actually a boutique. I spoke to the manager a couple months ago. The wait for these watches is so long they threw out the waiting list. Remember, their customers include Hollywood stars and hip hop artists. They will get first crack at these coveted watches. If I were you I would buy grey.

[Ichiran]

Be friend with Josh!!!!!

[Josh1000]

Originally Posted by Ichiran

Be friend with Josh!!!!!

Get adopted by Pam66

[Ichiran]

Originally Posted by Josh1000

Get adopted by Pam66

Much easier to be your friend than to go through all the procedures for adoption.

[Mr Naultilus]

Originally Posted by Josh1000

Get adopted by Pam66

Originally Posted by Ichiran

Much easier to be your friend than to go through all the procedures for adoption.

I've asked for hos daughters hand in marriage even that hasn't worked

[Fat_ninja]

Originally Posted by Mr Naultilus

I've asked for hos daughters hand in marriage even that hasn't worked

Fact... I was there as a witness. Multiple times...

A few times it was creepy

[Fat_ninja]

You can bundle in Vegas... spend 100k. You definitley get a nautilus

[KBM]

Originally Posted by Fat_ninja

You can bundle in Vegas... spend 100k. You definitley get a nautilus

For real, only 100k?

[Fat_ninja]

Originally Posted by kauebm

For real, only 100k?

Yep

[KBM]

Originally Posted by Fat_ninja

Yep

Well, that's a quick 30k to be made if you want, say, a PCC.

[Fat_ninja]

Originally Posted by kauebm

Well, that's a quick 30k to be made if you want, say, a PCC.

Yeah if u want a PCC... but the PCC is likely going to lose you 30k at least

[WatchLurv]

Originally Posted by Fat_ninja

You can bundle in Vegas... spend 100k. You definitley get a nautilus

I'll give you a call when I'm ready to bundle their 5724G or R which has been on their display for about 3 years now if they can hit me with a 5990 or 5712/1A (or I'll take a 5711/1A too)

[Fat_ninja]

Originally Posted by WatchLurv

I'll give you a call when I'm ready to bundle their 5724G or R which has been on their display for about 3 years now if they can hit me with a 5990 or 5712/1A (or I'll take a 5711/1A too)

You would want to bundle a $100k with a 5711? You know it’s cheaper to go grey

[WatchLurv]

Originally Posted by Fat_ninja

You would want to bundle a $100k with a 5711? You know it’s cheaper to go grey

I'd just want both watches and I get into the good books with them then

[Passionata]

Originally Posted by Fat_ninja

You can bundle in Vegas... spend 100k. You definitley get a nautilus

R u positive on that ?I d multiply that amount a couple of times

[Fat_ninja]

Originally Posted by Passionata

R u positive on that ?I d multiply that amount a couple of times

Yes at all the stores too

[Louispong89]

Originally Posted by Fat_ninja

You can bundle in Vegas... spend 100k. You definitley get a nautilus

Spend 100k and you get on a waitlist for nautilus or aquanaut or you get it straight there no questions asked?

[RHIII]

Sadly in the current market - it is honestly just a waste of time to try to work with most ADs. As many have eluded to - they have their client base and VIPs they are catering to - and just don’t get the inventory to be able to supply all of the desire.

Can someone get lucky? Perhaps - it’s not completely out of the question - however probably is quite low.

My AD would LOVE to sell either of those references to EVERYONE that walks in - if they could - they are a business - they just don’t get enough watches.

(I remember the days when my AD couldn’t GIVE an Aquanaut away)



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[Fat_ninja]

Originally Posted by RHIII

Sadly in the current market - it is honestly just a waste of time to try to work with most ADs. As many have eluded to - they have their client base and VIPs they are catering to - and just don’t get the inventory to be able to supply all of the desire.

Can someone get lucky? Perhaps - it’s not completely out of the question - however probably is quite low.

My AD would LOVE to sell either of those references to EVERYONE that walks in - if they could - they are a business - they just don’t get enough watches.



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It is definitley a difficult environment... but it will get better. My personal speculation is that we saw the peak and over the next year the frenzy will wane some.

[RHIII]

Originally Posted by Fat_ninja

It is definitley a difficult environment... but it will get better. My personal speculation is that we saw the peak and over the next year the frenzy will wane some.

Completely agree.


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[locutus49]

Here is my question: given this SS frenzy for Rolex and Patek, is it just among WIS and celebrities, or is the circle of watch enthusiasts actually getting bigger? Put differently, are more of the masses becoming interested in mechanical watches?