5326G as first Patek from AD

[APman3000]

Hello TRF - I have recently become enamored with the 5326G. I noticed on chrono24 that it is selling very close to MSRP (approximately 5% over). There is one AD in my city but I do not have a relationship with them yet. Would it be reasonable to request this as a first piece from the AD and expect to receive it? I am not in a rush, happy to wait as long as reasonably necessary but I do not have any interest in buying jewelry or other watches from the AD to obtain this as I would just go grey if that was the expectation. However, since the grey price is so close to MSRP, I would love to start down the path of acquiring more pieces in the future from this AD so that is why I would prefer to purchase from the AD, if it makes sense to do so. Thanks in advance for any thoughts!

[dauster]

I have observed the same in terms of grey pricing be right around or slightly above retail. That being said it seems like a reasonable first watch to get from your AD as a first Patek. Just go and ask. It’s not like you are asking for a nautilus / aquanaut


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[Eyas]

I think you'd have a decent shot at that model ... my AD offered me one and I hadn't even expressed an interest so I don't think it's a fast mover in the current market.

[pam66]

Originally Posted by Eyas

I think you'd have a decent shot at that model ... my AD offered me one and I hadn't even expressed an interest so I don't think it's a fast mover in the current market.

correct. actually, no non-aquanaut non-nautilus model is currently a fast mover in the market. that is the new reality and still some ADs play scarcity games with non-sports models. i wonder whether it is wishful thinking or sales tactics.

[norcalgt3]

Originally Posted by pam66

correct. actually, no non-aquanaut non-nautilus model is currently a fast mover in the market. that is the new reality and still some ADs play scarcity games with non-sports models. i wonder whether it is wishful thinking or sales tactics.

Both. Had a clowny sales person at Vancouver Maison Birk tell me their calatravas were hard to come by. Even ladies ones. Laughable.

[LJubel328]

I expressed interest with a local AD since the 5326’s release in 2022. I was given the runaround by them even with multiple Patek purchases from them.

I finally started making offers to a few grey dealers late last year. I was offering MSRP+tax and none would budge. Patience paid off and I was finally able to snag an unworn 2024 for 79.5 last month.

I’d ask around to a few ADs. If they play their usual games just go grey, I suspect the price will continue going down.

HIGHLY recommend it. I have loved mine since receiving it.




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[vandyologist]

It’s a great piece.

[pam66]

Originally Posted by norcalgt3

Both. Had a clowny sales person at Vancouver Maison Birk tell me their calatravas were hard to come by. Even ladies ones. Laughable.

we should not attend to that kind of nonsense and educate those AD salesmen :::))))

[1William]

Congratulations.

[Medem]

Like Rolex, Patek Philippe represents a significant percentage of the sales of any multi-brand authorised dealer, and I suspect they sell all of their stock, some with more talent than others. I recently had the opportunity to handle a 5370on display at my nearest AD and the -junior- sales assistant kept referring to 5172, even when I enquired about the central crown pusher for the split seconds chronograph.
Buy what you like and are happy to spend. If you are smitten by this reference and since it is in the current catalogue, I would contact PP AD’s around, make your serious interest be understood by a senior sales person, and wait.