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Horologer · 17 July 2018, 02:51 AM

Hi,

Long time lurker, still with much to learn

.

Seeking advice regarding Aquanaut purchase.

I'm ok buying outside of an AD and paying premium.
What resource would you advise? Chrono24 seems like the most likely place I was able to find. Any others?
Want the watch new, with box papers. Is their designation of 0 (unworn/new) typically accurate?
Probably means buying from a jeweler with a track record rather than individual private seller?
Some of the listings show the watch still sealed in a plastic bag in a small paper box, does this mean it has "not seen the atmosphere since the factory" new?
Also, any sellers you would particularly recommend?
Chrono24 charges the seller 4.5% fee, since I live a short drive of several of the sellers is it worth pursuing a discount on the 26,000-30,0000 (ouch) fee?

Thanks in advance.

tyler1980 · 17 July 2018, 03:30 AM

id buy a 5164 at retail from an AD. Paying a premium for a second hand 67 is just silly.

There is no such thing as double sealed anymore so if you are buying one it has either been sitting for a while or the seller is re-sealing a watch to make even more money off of it.

Horologer · 17 July 2018, 03:36 AM

Thanks for response.
5164 seems to be scarce too.
Like 5164, but love 5167!

Quote:

Originally Posted by tyler1980

id buy a 5164 at retail from an AD. Paying a premium for a second hand 67 is just silly.

There is no such thing as double sealed anymore so if you are buying one it has either been sitting for a while or the seller is re-sealing a watch to make even more money off of it.

ap1 · 17 July 2018, 04:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tyler1980

id buy a 5164 at retail from an AD. Paying a premium for a second hand 67 is just silly.

There is no such thing as double sealed anymore so if you are buying one it has either been sitting for a while or the seller is re-sealing a watch to make even more money off of it.

Yeah / no maroon shipping box any longer and I didn’t even get the large outer box, even that is held back these days

OP - I also vote 64

GB-man · 17 July 2018, 05:19 AM

I would entertain like new in this crazy market. Bill WAK4 just sold his for around 22k asking which would have been a great deal.

AK797 · 17 July 2018, 06:38 AM

New unworn in UK is only £3/4K below retail of the 64 so I'd think hard before buying a 67, 64 is def the better value now at retail.

DLRIDES · 17 July 2018, 11:11 AM

The trusted sellers here have very accessible references and several have NIB offerings.

https://www.rolexforums.com/search.p...rchid=20472888

soundserious · 17 July 2018, 11:22 AM

OP wants a 67, best option is buying as complete a set as possible from a trusted seller. I’d avoid Chrono24, peruse the sale forums and one will pop up. There’s a premium but there’s a reason for that. Everyone wants one. I’d steer clear of the 64 if that’s not what you want.

uniqueMR · 18 July 2018, 09:32 AM

I am looking for Patek as well: 5164 or 5167
No luck with AD so far :(

Looking forward to some input

lial · 21 July 2018, 09:43 PM

This week I put myself on the waitlist for 5167 on bracelet at two different ADs. One said it wouldn’t be too long. And another said 6-8 months. One required a 20% refundable deposit.

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Kevin Hammer · 23 July 2018, 12:26 AM

I bought mine from a trusted seller on here. Could not be happier.

goog53 · 23 July 2018, 12:52 AM

I dont care for the bracelet version but that may be a way around a big wait and then just get the rubber strap and clasp through HSWA or the AD. It will be cheaper than secondary prices

17 July 2018, 02:51 AM	#1
Horologer "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: NYC Watch: 5513, 116610 Posts: 49	Buying a 5167 Aquanaut Hi, Long time lurker, still with much to learn . Seeking advice regarding Aquanaut purchase. I'm ok buying outside of an AD and paying premium. What resource would you advise? Chrono24 seems like the most likely place I was able to find. Any others? Want the watch new, with box papers. Is their designation of 0 (unworn/new) typically accurate? Probably means buying from a jeweler with a track record rather than individual private seller? Some of the listings show the watch still sealed in a plastic bag in a small paper box, does this mean it has "not seen the atmosphere since the factory" new? Also, any sellers you would particularly recommend? Chrono24 charges the seller 4.5% fee, since I live a short drive of several of the sellers is it worth pursuing a discount on the 26,000-30,0000 (ouch) fee? Thanks in advance.

17 July 2018, 03:30 AM	#2
tyler1980 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Houston Posts: 17,622	id buy a 5164 at retail from an AD. Paying a premium for a second hand 67 is just silly. There is no such thing as double sealed anymore so if you are buying one it has either been sitting for a while or the seller is re-sealing a watch to make even more money off of it. __________________ Instagram: tyler.watches current collection: Patek 5164A, Patek 5524G, Rolex Platinum Daytona 116506, Rolex Sea Dweller 43 126600, Rolex GMT II 116710LN, AP 15400ST (silver), Panerai 913, Omega Speedmaster moonwatch, Tudor Black Bay (Harrods Edition)

17 July 2018, 05:19 AM	#5
GB-man 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 36,864	I would entertain like new in this crazy market. Bill WAK4 just sold his for around 22k asking which would have been a great deal. __________________

17 July 2018, 11:11 AM	#7
DLRIDES 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: Don Location: NC/WY Watch: Me Posts: 4,599	The trusted sellers here have very accessible references and several have NIB offerings. https://www.rolexforums.com/search.p...rchid=20472888 __________________ ”When citizens learn to vote themselves the treasury, they limit prosperity.”

17 July 2018, 11:22 AM	#8
soundserious "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: usofmfa Posts: 3,157	OP wants a 67, best option is buying as complete a set as possible from a trusted seller. I’d avoid Chrono24, peruse the sale forums and one will pop up. There’s a premium but there’s a reason for that. Everyone wants one. I’d steer clear of the 64 if that’s not what you want. __________________ Instagram: soundsoserious

17 July 2018, 06:38 AM	#6
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,232	New unworn in UK is only £3/4K below retail of the 64 so I'd think hard before buying a 67, 64 is def the better value now at retail.

18 July 2018, 09:32 AM	#9
uniqueMR 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: USA Watch: P A T E K Posts: 4,694	I am looking for Patek as well: 5164 or 5167 No luck with AD so far :( Looking forward to some input __________________ A. Lange & Sohne \| Audemars Piguet \| F.P.Journe \| Omega \| Patek Philippe \| Rolex \| Tudor \| ...and Othersss

21 July 2018, 09:43 PM	#10
lial "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: New Jersey, USA Posts: 5	This week I put myself on the waitlist for 5167 on bracelet at two different ADs. One said it wouldn’t be too long. And another said 6-8 months. One required a 20% refundable deposit. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

23 July 2018, 12:26 AM	#11
Kevin Hammer "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: PA/NYC Posts: 94	I bought mine from a trusted seller on here. Could not be happier.

23 July 2018, 12:52 AM	#12
goog53 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Mike G Location: Ohio Watch: Rolex-Patek-AP Posts: 3,060	I dont care for the bracelet version but that may be a way around a big wait and then just get the rubber strap and clasp through HSWA or the AD. It will be cheaper than secondary prices __________________ The only thing better than the watches are the people behind them. "The best watch in the world is the one that's on your wrist." Morgan King "Do you like having a good time? Then you need a good watch!" Rocky Balboa

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