What was / is your 5711 (blue) wait time?

[ap1]

Originally Posted by Chute

Are there not Patek Boutiques anywhere in the world where you can just walk in and buy one? I ask because a few years back I was interested in a blue AP 15400 and made an appointment with the the Miami boutique and the rep said they could get anything AP makes at the boutique.
I'd be up for flying somewhere on vacation if I knew I could walk out with one.
The thing is I haven't been able to find a 5711 to try on.
My grail list is down to a 15300 or a 5711. I've tried the 15400 (too big) the 15202 too fragile, and the 5167 (just right but the Mrs. doesn't like it). I've got her approval for a 5711 I just need to try one on to make sure it's The One.

It's the one, trust me.

[jon_jon]

Originally Posted by tinygears

Possibly a naive question.

For timepieces such as a 5711, with indeterminate wait times, why would an AD give them up, so that they find their way to the grey market or trusted sellers?

Or are the grey and trusted dealers in those same lines, picking them up, and reselling for a profit?

ADs will often sell the 5711/1A and the ceramic SS Daytona to their existing customers first, even if they have a wait list.

There are other threads about gray dealers and other resellers and how they obtain their watches. But they can be an AD's largest customers, because unlike watch enthusiasts who typically purchase one or two watches at a time, the resellers often buy 10 or 20 watches at a time. With that kind of relationship with an AD, they are able to negotiate better pricing and terms. Resellers also network with other resellers and will often buy from one another.

However you hear story of ADs losing their license because they sold too many watches through the backdoor. I don't know if that is true, but I know Patek has decreased the number of ADs from the 700s to the 400s over the past 5-6 years.

[KarlS]

Originally Posted by jon_jon

ADs will often sell the 5711/1A and the ceramic SS Daytona to their existing customers first, even if they have a wait list.

There are other threads about gray dealers and other resellers and how they obtain their watches. But they can be an AD's largest customers, because unlike watch enthusiasts who typically purchase one or two watches at a time, the resellers often buy 10 or 20 watches at a time. With that kind of relationship with an AD, they are able to negotiate better pricing and terms. Resellers also network with other resellers and will often buy from one another.

However you hear story of ADs losing their license because they sold too many watches through the backdoor. I don't know if that is true, but I know Patek has decreased the number of ADs from the 700s to the 400s over the past 5-6 years.

I think this is true. I wasnt even looking for a 5711 and my AD phoned to say he had one that had come in unexpectedly and did I want it...said sure!! He has been waiting for a blue dial for himself for 3 years and Patek have made a December allocation to him!

[AckAck]

Got mine a few years back before the craze of everyone wanting one. Bought it well too!

[lovej]

Acquired the new 40th anniversary grey dial.

[KarlS]

Originally Posted by lovej

Acquired the new 40th anniversary grey dial.

We definately need a movement shot!

[ath1212]

Originally Posted by lovej

Acquired the new 40th anniversary grey dial.

Hi James,

Nice watch, love to see it in person. We should do a catch up with our 5711's.

Congrats and wear it in good health.

Bill


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[jonathan17]

Originally Posted by lovej

Acquired the new 40th anniversary grey dial.

Hi James! amazing grey dial, can you please share more info about the piece? when was it released? is this in whitegold or steel? would love to know more. thank you.

[Flex368]

Originally Posted by lovej

Acquired the new 40th anniversary grey dial.

More details please.

It looks like a 5711/1A with the 5711G dial to me, it´s a beautiful combination, though.

[KarlS]

Be cool to see a close up of the dial...the PP looks like its on a different placement and as its a 40th Anniversary must be a new look! Cheers

[lovej]

Sorry to burst everyone's bubble!

It is just a regular 5711 (the same one I posted sealed a few pages back), the dial emitted this stunning grey tone when I first tried it on that I snapped and uploaded.

It is however a lot darker than what I had originally thought.



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[KarlS]

aaaaaawwwwwww.....thought you had one of the long awaited 40th Anniversary only being released at end of October models....and sure to be seen first in Australia!! Anyway it wierd how the dial has turned grey....but nice colour

[Flex368]

Originally Posted by KarlS

aaaaaawwwwwww.....thought you had one of the long awaited 40th Anniversary only being released at end of October models....and sure to be seen first in Australia!!

Would be funny though if the anniversary Nautilus just had a dial from a discontinued version and nothing else.

[KarlS]

Originally Posted by Flex368

Would be funny though if the anniversary Nautilus just had a dial from a discontinued version and nothing else.

i have a horrible feeling......

need to add Breguet numerals tho to make it anniversary!!

[jonathan17]

Originally Posted by KarlS

i have a horrible feeling......

need to add Breguet numerals tho to make it anniversary!!

That would be interesting to see Karl, Breguet numerals in a Nautilus case. hmm.. lets wait and see.

[KarlS]

Originally Posted by jonathan17

That would be interesting to see Karl, Breguet numerals in a Nautilus case. hmm.. lets wait and see.

oh i just hope that thousands of collectors arent underwhelmed with the much anticipated 40th!! I am still amazed they are bothering but then times are tough for the industry!