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Vivalas · 22 July 2017, 12:02 AM

Following on from my thread asking your thoughts on the blue 5711 a few weeks back, I put my name down. I was told that they would have an idea on allocation next February.

Currently on a two week med cruise and last week I had a call to say that they had unexpectedly received one and it was mine if I wanted. Wouldn't hold it until my return so I had to bank transfer the funds. That was done and I'll pick it up next week. I'm guessing I only had to wait 6 weeks, so I've been quite lucky.

Never had a Patek and not bought from that shop before, though they own a small chain of Rolex AD's and I'm a fairly good customer.

texex91 · 22 July 2017, 12:08 AM

And in the UK...congrats and proves things can be had.

codecow · 22 July 2017, 12:10 AM

So easy!

nyc2la · 22 July 2017, 12:36 AM

Congrats!

GB-man · 22 July 2017, 12:53 AM

That's miraculous. Congrats

walds11 · 22 July 2017, 12:58 AM

Congrats! Wow, that wasn't a long wait at all.

HK Islandboy · 22 July 2017, 01:10 AM

Congratulations!

lapince · 22 July 2017, 02:23 AM

I guess the "i am a fairly good customer" played a big role. Even if not from that shop, seeing they have a chain your name is in their system. Congrats

AK797 · 22 July 2017, 03:22 AM

Great stuff, Stephen! Could be that a couple of other guys pulled out so you took full advantage, and before the price rise too!

watchucallit · 22 July 2017, 03:27 AM

Congratulations !!!..

greatmattsby · 22 July 2017, 03:50 AM

Boom! Congrats and enjoy!

mdtddd2007 · 22 July 2017, 04:08 AM

Very nice choice! Congrats!

GB-man · 22 July 2017, 04:25 AM

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Originally Posted by AK797

Great stuff, Stephen! Could be that a couple of other guys pulled out so you took full advantage, and before the price rise too!

Who would pull out? What sort of premium does a 5711 blue fetch in the U.K. these days?

key · 22 July 2017, 04:25 AM

Congrats!

Vivalas · 22 July 2017, 04:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AK797

Great stuff, Stephen! Could be that a couple of other guys pulled out so you took full advantage, and before the price rise too!

That has crossed my mind Neil as it's been so quick. I'll ask them when I get back from holiday. They did give me the first 116500 (white) and last yr a deep sea blue when they were hard to get, so to be fair have always treated me excellently. This may sound naive however as you'll know in the UK many SS Rolex are quite hard to come by and I genuinely think that because they know I love my watches and more importantly wear them and not sell them on it stands me in good stead. There's a lot of flipping for a profit (I'm not knocking that, each to their own) and I think AD's (independents in particular) would rather sell to loyal repeat customers.

Vivalas · 22 July 2017, 05:02 AM

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Originally Posted by GB-man

Who would pull out? What sort of premium does a 5711 blue fetch in the U.K. these days?

Well there's a 4 year old blue currently up for 7k over list with WF - doesn't mean they will get that but it's an indication.

Someone could have pulled out though, people not on forums might not be aware of the current market.

I've personally never bought to flip and am fully intending on enjoying this :-)

GB-man · 22 July 2017, 05:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Vivalas

I think AD's (independents in particular) would rather sell to loyal repeat customers.

As they should!

brandrea · 22 July 2017, 05:06 AM

Congratulations Stephen, cant wait to see the pictures

Psmith · 22 July 2017, 05:38 AM

Congrats

sensui · 22 July 2017, 05:55 AM

Wow. I'm now on the list also but its way far out...maybe I'll get lucky! Congrats op.

Calatrava r · 22 July 2017, 05:57 AM

Lucky you. I could not have fired the funds from the boat as my bank requires my signature. Wow would I have been disappointed. Wear it well.

Racerdj · 22 July 2017, 06:20 AM

Congratulations on a great choice!

mps354 · 22 July 2017, 07:51 AM

That's great!

AK797 · 22 July 2017, 08:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GB-man

Who would pull out? What sort of premium does a 5711 blue fetch in the U.K. these days?

People always pull out, apart from Catholics, there will be some who have bought elsewhere and some who are going on holiday now and the missus forbids spending until she's had a proper good time first.

AK797 · 22 July 2017, 08:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vivalas

That has crossed my mind Neil as it's been so quick. I'll ask them when I get back from holiday. They did give me the first 116500 (white) and last yr a deep sea blue when they were hard to get, so to be fair have always treated me excellently. This may sound naive however as you'll know in the UK many SS Rolex are quite hard to come by and I genuinely think that because they know I love my watches and more importantly wear them and not sell them on it stands me in good stead. There's a lot of flipping for a profit (I'm not knocking that, each to their own) and I think AD's (independents in particular) would rather sell to loyal repeat customers.

If your AD is in Devon maybe there aren't so many serious buyers for a 20k SS watch there, in big cities a lot of them will be overseas buyers too.

Defiancekofb · 22 July 2017, 08:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vivalas

Following on from my thread asking your thoughts on the blue 5711 a few weeks back, I put my name down. I was told that they would have an idea on allocation next February.

Currently on a two week med cruise and last week I had a call to say that they had unexpectedly received one and it was mine if I wanted. Wouldn't hold it until my return so I had to bank transfer the funds. That was done and I'll pick it up next week. I'm guessing I only had to wait 6 weeks, so I've been quite lucky.

Never had a Patek and not bought from that shop before, though they own a small chain of Rolex AD's and I'm a fairly good customer.

Wow lightening in a bottle! Congratulations! Sometimes it just workouts!

Hairdude1 · 22 July 2017, 09:05 AM

Congrats

Oryx · 22 July 2017, 09:19 AM

Well done - perfect timing. Excuse the pun!

incontrol · 22 July 2017, 01:08 PM

Easy peasey! Congrats on a great watch.

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SpeedyTuomas · 22 July 2017, 07:59 PM

Nice. Very lucky.

22 July 2017, 12:02 AM	#1
Vivalas "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Stephen Location: UK Watch: AP Posts: 2,532	Had the call... Following on from my thread asking your thoughts on the blue 5711 a few weeks back, I put my name down. I was told that they would have an idea on allocation next February. Currently on a two week med cruise and last week I had a call to say that they had unexpectedly received one and it was mine if I wanted. Wouldn't hold it until my return so I had to bank transfer the funds. That was done and I'll pick it up next week. I'm guessing I only had to wait 6 weeks, so I've been quite lucky. Never had a Patek and not bought from that shop before, though they own a small chain of Rolex AD's and I'm a fairly good customer.

22 July 2017, 12:36 AM	#4
nyc2la "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Stephen Location: Beach Watch: 16660 Posts: 9,176	Congrats! __________________ "Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm." --- RWE

22 July 2017, 12:53 AM	#5
GB-man 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 36,866	That's miraculous. Congrats __________________

22 July 2017, 12:58 AM	#6
walds11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Adam Location: Philly ‘burbs Posts: 5,632	Congrats! Wow, that wasn't a long wait at all. __________________ Adam

22 July 2017, 05:38 AM	#19
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Congrats __________________

22 July 2017, 12:08 AM	#2
texex91 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: . Posts: 17,898	And in the UK...congrats and proves things can be had.

22 July 2017, 12:10 AM	#3
codecow "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Louis Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: PP 5131R Posts: 4,786	So easy!

22 July 2017, 01:10 AM	#7
HK Islandboy "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Hong Kong Watch: AP Posts: 3,825	Congratulations!

22 July 2017, 02:23 AM	#8
lapince "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Mars Watch: 5712 Posts: 11,509	I guess the "i am a fairly good customer" played a big role. Even if not from that shop, seeing they have a chain your name is in their system. Congrats

22 July 2017, 03:22 AM	#9
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,242	Great stuff, Stephen! Could be that a couple of other guys pulled out so you took full advantage, and before the price rise too!

22 July 2017, 03:27 AM	#10
watchucallit "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: San Fran Posts: 2,214	Congratulations !!!..

22 July 2017, 03:50 AM	#11
greatmattsby "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Real Name: Matthew Location: Netherlands Watch: YES Posts: 144	Boom! Congrats and enjoy!

22 July 2017, 04:08 AM	#12
mdtddd2007 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: U.S Watch: Rolex, PP, AP, GS Posts: 5,657	Very nice choice! Congrats!

22 July 2017, 04:25 AM	#14
key "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: N/A Posts: 386	Congrats!

22 July 2017, 05:06 AM	#18
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 73,714	Congratulations Stephen, cant wait to see the pictures

22 July 2017, 05:55 AM	#20
sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,356	Wow. I'm now on the list also but its way far out...maybe I'll get lucky! Congrats op.

22 July 2017, 05:57 AM	#21
Calatrava r 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: United States Watch: Rolex and Patek Posts: 10,601	Lucky you. I could not have fired the funds from the boat as my bank requires my signature. Wow would I have been disappointed. Wear it well.

22 July 2017, 06:20 AM	#22
Racerdj 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Indianapolis Watch: Patek-Philippe Posts: 16,832	Congratulations on a great choice! __________________ Rolex and Patek Philippe

22 July 2017, 07:51 AM	#23
mps354 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: CT Posts: 8,972	That's great!

22 July 2017, 09:05 AM	#27
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	Congrats __________________ Instagram: @Hairdude Watches in Collection 5070R, 5522A, 214270 MK1, 228238 16750, 26401, 5711, 116718, 116710LN, 116300, 16710"Coke", 372, 15300, 15703 (All Flipped) Official Member "Perpetual 30" Las Vegas GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas Int'l GTG 2018

22 July 2017, 09:19 AM	#28
Oryx "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: London Posts: 1,878	Well done - perfect timing. Excuse the pun!

22 July 2017, 01:08 PM	#29
incontrol "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Kevin Location: Somewhere in PA Watch: All of them... Posts: 10,355	Easy peasey! Congrats on a great watch. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Patek Philippe Rolex

22 July 2017, 07:59 PM	#30
SpeedyTuomas "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Finland Posts: 598	Nice. Very lucky.

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