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Old 6 September 2018, 05:34 AM   #31
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I had a different experience. I paid for a Patek in full, the watch was in stock but I didn't have the time to go and collect it. Few weeks later Patek reduced the price by 10% and the AD refunded me 10% when I went to collect the watch.


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Old 6 September 2018, 05:35 AM   #32
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Not to sidetrack, but here's to bringing the cane back


Yes it’s pretty cool !! Think it’s an umbrella handle ??

Rather nicely made one at that.
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Old 6 September 2018, 05:37 AM   #33
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i saw a guy shoplift at TK Maxx once as i happened to be walking by with my son when it happened. Alarms were going off and no one did anything. His getaway was on a bicycle (seriously). His clothes he stole got caught in the chain and he was unable to pedal as he rendered his own getaway vehicle useless. Everyone on the street was laughing at this guy. He had to pick up his bicycle and walk away with that too. Security didn't care yet the store pays them to be there. They actually wont do anything besides use words i guess.


It never ceases to amaze me this type of brazen act. Probably would have been a different result in America with US store security !
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Old 6 September 2018, 05:42 AM   #34
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Gents Thank You for your view and advice. This really calmed my temper.
I am still disappointed with the price increase but in deed if many of the TRF folks had similar experience then that is the norm, I have accepted the situation and let my pride aside.
Ultimately I get the watch I like in relatively short time.
I will get it the next time I go to Paris, in few weeks time. Will send pictures, promised.

The guy said that they glue the bracelet screws with a special kind of glue, so they don’t unscrew with time, has any one heard of that?

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Old 6 September 2018, 05:58 AM   #35
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Old 6 September 2018, 03:06 PM   #36
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I had a falling out with my AD’s security guard. I was there at 10am and he tried to remove me from the front of the store. Probably didn’t help that I said “the time on the watch I bought here says exactly 10:00”

Staff saw it through the window opened “early” and gave the security guard a stern talking to


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I try to remind myself in such situations they are just doing their job but if they are a dick about it I’m worse.

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If it was in the UK then pretty certain he wouldn’t have a legal right to search you or your bags without your consent. Only the police can do that.
Yeah businesses get sued over here for searching people depending on the situation. This guy was an idiot.

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It never ceases to amaze me this type of brazen act. Probably would have been a different result in America with US store security !
No way. Many stores just let people go rather than chase them down and risk being sued. Almost like our banks that make it a policy to let robbers rob them rather than risk a wrongful death lawsuit.

My mom saw a woman walk out of saks with like 10 coats one time


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The guy said that they glue the bracelet screws with a special kind of glue, so they don’t unscrew with time, has any one heard of that?

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Probably just a touch of loctite. Heat the bracelet with a hairdryer and then use a 1.2 mm cut out screwdriver. Or just let AP handle it
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Old 10 September 2018, 12:49 AM   #37
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Yes it’s pretty cool !! Think it’s an umbrella handle ??

Rather nicely made one at that.
Sorry not to take this topic further off track (happy to start a new thread).

Yes, it's an umbrella (a whangee handle - solid stick). My wife thinks I'm crazy for also collecting handmade umbrellas but like watches there's a element of history, craftsmanship and utility that you get in addition to a style statement. This once in particular is from a German manufacturer called Schirm Oertel out of Bremen. They make some awesome stuff as do a few places in the UK, Italy, etc.

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Old 10 September 2018, 03:55 AM   #38
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That's unfortunate! Luckily you got the jumbo! Wear it in good health and post lots of pics :)

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Old 10 September 2018, 04:51 AM   #39
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You are reading to much into it, it’s a French boutique ;). Congrats on the jumbo.
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Old 10 September 2018, 06:27 AM   #40
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Sorry not to take this topic further off track (happy to start a new thread).



Yes, it's an umbrella (a whangee handle - solid stick). My wife thinks I'm crazy for also collecting handmade umbrellas but like watches there's a element of history, craftsmanship and utility that you get in addition to a style statement. This once in particular is from a German manufacturer called Schirm Oertel out of Bremen. They make some awesome stuff as do a few places in the UK, Italy, etc.



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Off topic is always good ! But yes a dedicated post would be cool as there are bound to be other collectors on here too.

I always thought it was just Becks beer which came from Bremen ! Lovely looking umbrella, and being German I imagine it’s made robustly and impeccably.

I’ve been to James Smith & Son in London a few times, not for umbrellas but collar stiffeners as they are the only place anywhere that I can find who sell proper bone ones which offer the right level of flexibility and rigidity.
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Old 10 September 2018, 08:45 AM   #41
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I understand your frustration but such is the world of watches today. I would gladly pay the price increase and get the watch. I ve been told no more watches available at boutique for rest of the year here in the US.
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Old 15 September 2018, 11:29 AM   #42
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Just found out my go to dealer cant get me a 15400, very sad
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Old 15 September 2018, 01:05 PM   #43
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Just found out my go to dealer cant get me a 15400, very sad
Call the boutique
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Old 15 September 2018, 09:32 PM   #44
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Which boutique are you referring to?
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Old 15 September 2018, 11:50 PM   #45
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The same everywhere.. my boutique sales told me when I placed my order (15400 blue dial) that if there's a price increase before delivery, the customer is on the hook for that increase.

I guess at least I was told ahead of time..
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Old 16 September 2018, 06:24 AM   #46
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Which boutique are you referring to?
New York or Miami. If you’re just seeking a 15400 silver or black I’m sure you can get one in a reasonable time period.
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Old 16 September 2018, 06:37 AM   #47
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FWIW, my sales rep at the NYC boutique told me they are sold out of all dial color 15400s for the rest of the calendar year. They won't take any more deposits.
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Old 16 September 2018, 07:14 AM   #48
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FWIW, my sales rep at the NYC boutique told me they are sold out of all dial color 15400s for the rest of the calendar year. They won't take any more deposits.
Damn. That’s nuts. Sold out before the fourth quarter is even getting started.
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Old 16 September 2018, 10:10 PM   #49
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Yikes, what is leading to hold back or decrease the time pieces all of a sudden ?
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Old 16 September 2018, 11:35 PM   #50
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The same everywhere.. my boutique sales told me when I placed my order (15400 blue dial) that if there's a price increase before delivery, the customer is on the hook for that increase.

I guess at least I was told ahead of time..
This is standard practice. When are you expected to get yours?

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FWIW, my sales rep at the NYC boutique told me they are sold out of all dial color 15400s for the rest of the calendar year. They won't take any more deposits.
Wow! When will they start taking deposits again? I’m sure the “list” for the blue dial is quite deep.
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Old 17 September 2018, 07:35 AM   #51
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This is standard practice. When are you expected to get yours?
Actually ahead of schedule. (Initially scheduled for early next year). Picked up mine yesterday!!
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Old 17 September 2018, 08:03 AM   #52
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Actually ahead of schedule. (Initially scheduled for early next year). Picked up mine yesterday!!
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Old 22 September 2018, 09:12 PM   #53
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Made the deposit for my 15450 blue in late June and just collected it this week without any price increase in Singapore.
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