Discounts from Patek ADs

[kultschar]

Originally Posted by lapince

Well that's fine if you live in a country where there are enough AD's, but when you live in a country of 65 million, with a Salon and 1 AD who practically gets nothing, that the Salon won't even put you on a list for even a 5712, you don't have any choice, you need to buy in another country, so thank God that they don't only sell to locals, as it would be impossible to get my watches, ok I might have been able to get the 5167R, but the SS 5712 never, the Salon stopped the list at 200 people...

That's why for me it is not so bad that there are grey dealers and AD's who sell to whom wants, you want a 5711 without any prior purchases in most countries? Almost impossible than through grey dealer, you can't buy in your country? Only way is grey or AD from another country.

Indeed. Im struggling to get on lists for 5712 / Aqua etc simply because I am not local to any watch ADs (live on a Island where there is no ADs for any watch brand). Been fobbed off several times this week by PP dealers when it came to the crunch of declaring where I lived. I have overseas ADs for certain brands who i have built relationships with however with Patek very difficult to get my foot in the door for my first purchase. If it wasnt for damn Brexit I think I would be calling DavidSW when I am in Florida in November but the pound is so damn weak.

[Tay821]

Originally Posted by KarlS

Once I got it the CB was gone. Wish I had the balls to buy the PC but I really think a watch in that league should have applied numerals. I am going to see them in Geneva the last week of September will take pics.

I was wondering what your avatar was. Stunning watch

[Finkalot]

Interesting story about AD relationships:

Recently I've been tempted to get a chronograph. Never thought I'd want one but now I do. Also, didn't want to plonk out a huge amount of $$ for a Patek chrono and thought might get a Daytona C. If the Daytona works then I will buy a PP chrono in the future.

Walked into my regular AD with whom I had already purchased a 5146 and have a 5167 on order. I had also referred a 5712 buyer to them.

As expected no Daytona C in stock, and a waiting list that's years long. However, given my purchase history with them, I'm now next in line for the Daytona C white dial.

So having a regular AD has unexpected benefits :)

Edit: having a regular AD for PP has unexpected benefits


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[KarlS]

Originally Posted by Tay821

I was wondering what your avatar was. Stunning watch

It's the Journe Chronometre Sauvereign in Rose gold. Everyone so obsessed with Bleau they forget about this which is jaw dropping in the metal.

[Tay821]

Originally Posted by KarlS

It's the Journe Chronometre Sauvereign in Rose gold. Everyone so obsessed with Bleau they forget about this which is jaw dropping in the metal.

Beauty Karl

[incontrol]

Originally Posted by KarlS

It's the Journe Chronometre Sauvereign in Rose gold. Everyone so obsessed with Bleau they forget about this which is jaw dropping in the metal.

That is a stunning watch! Love the dial! Congrats!

[enjoythemusic]

KarlS, wow that is a gorgeous watch! Journe Chronometre Sauvereign in Rose gold

[KarlS]

Thnks guys. Try see one in the metal

[AK797]

Originally Posted by KarlS

Thnks guys. Try see one in the metal

Much nicer than blue I agree, Karl.

[Dr.Teatime]

Beautiful watch!

[arejay]

I went to a boutique and got no percent off my 5164. However, I did get a hat, wallet, book, gloves, couple of their old magazines, a tie, a couple cups of espresso, Bon-bons, and a free meal at the tonkatsu restaurant next door.

I saved on tax and the exchange rate was heavily in my favor, so I count that at a discount.


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[KarlS]

You should have gotten a free service and spare strap

[Dr.Teatime]

^Lol

[Dandoun]

Argh Journe...