5740/1G possible?

[tyler1980]

Originally Posted by danestaff

See I figured u could have, I'm no better than you etc, if u don't ask then u don't get


I look forward to having a beer and a good chat with you

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my problem is its a central london AD with a ton of big fish. I guess they like me so thats good but a 5740 is a bridge too far. Maybe in a few years, but not now.

The amount of big time collectors in there is amazing and i have seen some of them. Its way above my level.

[pam66]

Originally Posted by danestaff

People tell me alot of things whether it is true who knows,

We all know people try to big themselves up etc, if it worked good luck, but there in lies the problem

We can all build relationships and then someone can come up and feck u up the arse with out lube etc

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just a (for me confirmed) road map my friend, nothing else:::))) unless of course you believe in waiting lists, first in first out. but i think you don't:::)))

[kneedeep]

This BS to get popular references in many cases comes down to whales' one-upmanship games played well above the rim for most WIS. Some looking for the references are serious proven collectors in the inner circle and they'll get the nod from Thierry and the PP powers without spending big money on watch clunkers and jewelry trinkets. And they should get their coveted pieces for their collections. But I believe some of these present buyers don't give a rat's arse about the watches or are lukewarm at best except to say that they can and they did pay stupid amounts of money for them. Exceptionally, a few nice guys and gals who have sincere friendships at ADs with commensurate history will break through and get a nice piece.

[ap1]

Originally Posted by pam66

walk into an AD (best a small one but not a too small one in western europe), ask to talk to the owner and offer him to buy calatravas or/and ACs for the value of 150K-200K - of course at the usual discount of, say 20% - and a 5740G at list. how many do you think will refuse? they need to sell stock watches to keep the PP contract::::))))
then sell the calatravas/ACs on chrono24 for what you paid for (careful: work involved!!!) and there is your 5740G for list price:::)))
my AD tells me they have a wait list of 120 people for nautilus/aquanaut models and 0 people for the rest of the PP collection. so go figure:::))))

But doesn’t the AD see you try to immediately sell the “junk” online and cut you off?

[Louribal]

My dealer offered me the possibility of allocation for next year!
Still thinking ��

[Fat_ninja]

Originally Posted by pam66

walk into an AD (best a small one but not a too small one in western europe), ask to talk to the owner and offer him to buy calatravas or/and ACs for the value of 150K-200K - of course at the usual discount of, say 20% - and a 5740G at list. how many do you think will refuse? they need to sell stock watches to keep the PP contract::::))))
then sell the calatravas/ACs on chrono24 for what you paid for (careful: work involved!!!) and there is your 5740G for list price:::)))
my AD tells me they have a wait list of 120 people for nautilus/aquanaut models and 0 people for the rest of the PP collection. so go figure:::))))

Not a bad idea but

1) this would make you a big customer. So its a positive
2) small AD’s highly unlikely get such a piece like this so maybe waste of time.

Lastly dont walk out of store with 300k of watches

[archer1021]

I have one coming in November from my AD whom I have done lots of business with

Will post as soon as I have pics

[zahain]

Originally Posted by Fat_ninja

Not a bad idea but

1) this would make you a big customer. So its a positive
2) small AD’s highly unlikely get such a piece like this so maybe waste of time.

Lastly dont walk out of store with 300k of watches

Why not? Could get insurance and would save time selling all the watches you bought if some friendly moped rider paid you a visit.. The robber gets the watches and you walk out without losing any money & a 5740g at retail. Thats with ofcourse no issues with claiming

[sxdcfv]

It sounds like a plan is coming together here.....I'll do the buying, who's up for the robbing? No violence please. LOL.

[pam66]

Originally Posted by ap1

But doesn’t the AD see you try to immediately sell the “junk” online and cut you off?

dangerous, isn't it:::)))fact is they don't. you see 'junk' at all ADs, in abundance. all i am saying is this approach has worked, in at least one (to me) confirmed case.

[pam66]

Originally Posted by Fat_ninja

Not a bad idea but

1) this would make you a big customer. So its a positive
2) small AD’s highly unlikely get such a piece like this so maybe waste of time.

Lastly dont walk out of store with 300k of watches

i know very small ADs in places you have never heard about get 1-2 5740s a year. it depends on their relation with the grandmaster in geneve.

[Sam Philip]

Originally Posted by pam66

i know very small ADs in places you have never heard about get 1-2 5740s a year. it depends on their relation with the grandmaster in geneve.

That is absolutely correct

[sxdcfv]

I find the idea intriguing... If I had the time- I'd go for it. Unfortunately, I have a job...

[GB-man]

I would think you’d need to have spent a minimum of 500k-1M at an AD to even be entertained for one.

[Ichiran]

If you have to ask...

[Passionata]

Originally Posted by sxdcfv

Not famous....I have the means to make the purchase, but so do a million others, literally. Just trying to get a gage of where the market is considering the gray market price double the retail. Thanks for the input...and suggestions ;)

I had a 5712A as initial purchase and right after a 5131R ,if there s a will there s a way.Visit your local AD and make a wish.

[Calatrava r]

You can only ask. No harm in that. Allocation is very very tight on this piece. One is on- line for 225K pre-owed.