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8 August 2017, 09:14 AM | #91 |
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When do you think we will hear something? How does that work?
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8 August 2017, 09:22 AM | #92 |
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I spoke to an AD while on vacation and she said that she should hear from Patek in about 10 days regarding delivery date. She also said that bigger ADs will get more pieces. If this process is an "application" process then I guess this won't make a difference.
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8 August 2017, 09:47 AM | #93 |
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My AD said they will hear on allocation numbers soon (and yes numbers will be very different).
Who the hell really knows as everyone thinks they know the answer here. It shows when it shows (or not)--no biggie. |
8 August 2017, 09:52 AM | #94 |
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Spoke to Thierry on the phone today. He said I can't have one because I don't have any children to pass it on to. Bummed.
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8 August 2017, 10:41 AM | #95 | |
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I too have heard that the distribution will not necessarily be even, and larger AD’s will get a more generous number. I guess I would rather hear yes or no asap. The suspense is not a whole lot of fun. Let all vote for tomorrow |
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8 August 2017, 10:43 AM | #96 |
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8 August 2017, 12:51 PM | #97 |
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I wonder if the irrational exuberance would be tempered if HSWA advised that they would keep the papers for 2 years like the UK
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8 August 2017, 02:34 PM | #98 |
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Play the video at the 3min mark and Mr Stern says it is up
The AD https://watchjournal.com/thierry-ste...nd-exhibition/
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8 August 2017, 02:57 PM | #100 |
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And not hard to argue that each US AD will get 5-6 pieces and will sell it to their premiere clients. Outsiders that want an entry level Patek will not get a 5522, like Mr. Stern was stating. These Premiere US clients will then flip this limited production piece for a hefty profit to people in Europe, Middle East and Asia.
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8 August 2017, 03:57 PM | #101 |
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I like the "I really hope" .....ha ha very niave... he thinks an AD is going to give half his allocation to a "newbie" and not somebody that he wants to do a favour??? Dream on TS
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9 August 2017, 12:32 AM | #102 |
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Best quote ever: "I never thought about making children only to run Patek Philippe"... haha
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9 August 2017, 01:29 AM | #103 |
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Maybe naive but it's really the way to get a new customer, my Patek AD operates this way unlike some others that won't sell you a hard to get watch unless you have multiple prior purchases. My first purchase was a 5711, next a sealed 5980 blue from his safe, also sold a friend the other sealed 5980 blue from his safe, and now I don't shop anywhere else. Unlike the other AD I contacted about the 5522, he said buy some of our stuff we have in stock and we will consider selling you one. Not how to get a new customer! It may be wishful thinking on Thierrys part but he has the right idea.
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I may be delusional but I honestly can't see my AD refusing my request and giving my piece to a "newbie" who may support him in the future. It doesn't matter what the AD thinks. Potentially pi%#ss me off after a couple of hundred grand or take a chance on a new PP customer. Think I know where I will put my money |
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Fwiw the AD that is saying they will get me one has only sold me one watch. A 5711.
We shall see. Talk is cheap.
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Would a seasoned collector with a fairly large collection with grand comps etc really want a 5522? Maybe just to have it and the dollar amount doesn't mean much to him so why not. Would it get worn? I doubt it.
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9 August 2017, 02:49 AM | #107 |
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Maybe a seasoned collector will get one for a friend - like a new collector or someone who hasn't invested a large sum with Patek.
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9 August 2017, 03:03 AM | #108 |
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With the release of this piece, We have had more guys on this subforum who never even spoke of Patek who all of the sudden must have this piece or the world is going to end. If this was a regular production model I am curious how many of those people would be chiming in.
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Less than half would be my guess and if it weren't for the 5711 shortage I'd say none of them
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9 August 2017, 04:11 AM | #111 |
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Yep and for whatever reason it is pissing me off. It's a free country but I wish Patek held the papers for these "limited" releases and application pieces to weed out people who have zero personal interest in the watch. Just my 2cents
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Here in the US it's a free market and those that wish to flip will. Holding papers is silly--many don't want to own a watch 2 years. They paid and should do what they wish with it. If I get 5522 will I keep it forever...no. But then again, watches are meant to be bought, enjoyed, sold, repeat. |
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Mike, I think that is why Patek is selecting the people who will receive this piece and all the NY pieces. They will know from every dealer the names that are submitted, and will check the record of customer purchases and their habits, like if they still have the watches they purchased or flipped them. My AD today even told me that Patek has asked for the addresses of every person whose name is submitted so they can verify. Remember supposedly Patek keeps record of the sale of every Patek sold and who purchased the piece. I too wish they could limit any under the table purchases from AD's that end up in the open market.
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I have doubts they will be doing private eye investigations on 600 people. Also unless the second buyer of the Patek contacts Patek and has their name attached to the piece, which I gather many don't bother, Patek won't have much information. Now the WT MR...that's a different story lol
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At the end of the day PP can't control merchandise once they sell it...as much as like believe they can. |
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I think they could I'm just not sure it would be good for business.
Put an rfid chip in the warranty cert/card. Allow buyers to drop by points of sale and rescan the card after each year. Award those buyers with a points system that allows them access to future releases and events. Something along those lines.
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9 August 2017, 07:13 AM | #118 |
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No RFID needed or any other silly scheme. Have a GOOD relationship and things happen. Simple.
PP is not going to go through 600 people on a $22k watch. Your AD may tell you that, but not going to happen. |
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Interesting. Well let's see how it goes Quote:
I was talking about means by which Patek could directly elect to reward good customers without punishing them by keeping papers etc My AD did not tell me that. I myself said prior I do not think they will do that.
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