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15 January 2019, 11:44 AM | #1 |
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UK 2019 allocation - good time to request?
I believe shortly (Feb?) the UK dealers receive notification of their allocation for the year?
Can anybody confirm this is how it works in the UK? If so I guess its nearly time to maybe send a gentle request / reminder |
15 January 2019, 12:33 PM | #2 |
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I think their allocations come late Jan through February? What reference are you waiting on? you know how AD phone calls go...
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15 January 2019, 01:55 PM | #3 |
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That is correct, UK ADs receive notification of their allocation for 2019 in late January/early February. It will be a good time to send a reminder that you are still interested in a particular watch before the AD promise it to some one else.
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15 January 2019, 04:29 PM | #4 |
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It is a great time to request but of course it means doing so before Basel reveals.
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15 January 2019, 08:46 PM | #5 |
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As above,
Anytime between the end of January and March will UK AD's receive the year allocations. Hopefully brings fruitful news for all members, and then Basel = far too much excitement for one month. |
15 January 2019, 09:24 PM | #6 |
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Hope they increase nautilus allocation by ten folds so that everyone can get one.
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16 January 2019, 02:18 AM | #7 |
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Thanks for the info guys.
Was hoping to upgrade my 5167 to a 5164 in 2019. Tempted by a 5968 however since this would be only my second purchase from this AD it might be too much to ask |
16 January 2019, 02:38 AM | #8 |
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try for the 5968. If its too big, ill trade you for my 5164 so you dont have to queue again
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I think it is a good time to upgrade as used 5167 prices are very strong. 5968 is a great watch, certainly worth asking for. |
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16 January 2019, 04:18 AM | #10 |
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Bit of a first world headache I have
I picked up a Ceramic Daytona in July therefore was not too bothered by the 5968 initially (though that Orange strap has been calling my name!!). The 5164 was always the eventual upgrade plan as I liked the slight heft it has over the 5167 and more importantly I had no GMT in my collection! However, last week I unexpectedly purchased a SS BLRO which is now making me scratching my head! It arrives Friday so I maybe I should wait and see how much I actually like it before pondering which Aquanaut!! |
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I think these decisions are further made after Basel where PP tries to get some of the new pieces this year out to ADs before the end of the year.
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16 January 2019, 05:42 AM | #15 |
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It is an awesome watch and I too prefer it way over the 5167. It would have been the perfect watch if the chrono counter had a globe similar to the date wheel of the 5164 and the chronograph minutes hand had the jumping function like the 5170.
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And as for the 5170 its a totally different watch, granted lovely and the more I see it the more I like it Sent from my G8141 using Tapatalk |
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16 January 2019, 12:52 PM | #20 |
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I presume it works that in the next few weeks the ADs get their list of allocation for the year and then randomly receive that allocation throughout the year?
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16 January 2019, 12:56 PM | #21 |
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Pretty much. Some AD's know when shipments are coming (from the courier) but wont know whats inside of it. But my AD has known before what was coming and when, so it's very unclear/vague.
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My 5167 rubber strap still looks like new despite it being my daily wearer until recently. I think I will add the 5164 regardless if I keep the BLRO or not. Love the Aquanaut and the travel time function is more use to me then the chrono as I travel a fair bit. |
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Yes exactly, its not really clear how the system goes with AD, but i was told that my AD is notified in advance on when the shipment arrives, but i thought because of the Basel Fair, we will not know the allocation until after the watch fair Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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They usually make a allocation for all the watches to a AD that are not upcoming to be discontinued (wont tell the AD if it is or not) before Baselworld and then with new novelty’s, later add onto AD’s lists. I can be corrected if thats not how they do it but i believe so. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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Bit of a silly question, but does anyone here with no Patek purchase history able to get on a wait list for a Nautilus model? I ask as all the UK AD’s (Patek) won’t add you unless you’ve purchased at least 2 Pateks? Even though I’ve purchased many Rolexes, these do not count for WoS group.
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Depends on the AD. If WoS is telling you to buy 2 Patek’s then pony up or see if you can find another AD. Even if you do buy those 2 Patek’s, you’re on the list for a minimum 1 year anyway so its up to you. The depreciation on those 2 Pateks may very well be close to grey premium if not past it so its your choice if you’re looking for more than a SS nautilus allocation in the future. If they’re telling you your Rolex purchases mean nothing & want you to spend more and buy 2 Patek’s, id consider changing AD’s.. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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