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21 January 2019, 10:22 PM | #1 |
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Patek Philippe for sale?
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21 January 2019, 10:30 PM | #2 |
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Most likely not. It may restructure itself or whatever they need but will never let the brand go for sale to be taken by one of the large groups like Richemont or Swatch. Would go downhill form there if they did though.. Francois would be laughing at all press convo's about how Audemars is still privately owned then
Thierry spoke about that in 2014, they must of found some sort of solution by now to continue as a privately owned company |
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If the business needs to be sold, does it imply that the 80% dress watch model is no longer sustainable (lack of demand), and the Sterns are unwilling to expand on the 20% sports range due to pride issues?
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21 January 2019, 11:02 PM | #4 |
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Maybe it’s just a rumor or maybe not, but if the Stern family can get 8-10 billion I think they would sell it. Patek is making a product that increasingly is something people don’t need, who knows what the future will hold?
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I do think pre owned Patek value would go through the roof though as it would be like the entire company is discontinued. I would never buy another one, for sure. If they sold the company.
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I think Rolex collectors would pay more for a Rolex watch made by independent Rolex vs a Rolex made by swatch absolutely if both were on offer in the preowned market. Which would you choose?
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I'm not sure that if sold, production #'s would change. It's possible, but I have to believe that this would factor into who buys them. This is a delicate brand, too much production and the value might drop right? I mean part of what makes PP special is not everyone has one or can have one. Who knows, it's speculation at this point.
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It might be easier to buy the entire company than to find a 5711 at retail price ...
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The future of PP - and it’s ability to remain independent - are closely tied to the choices of a few teenagers in the family. If they choose career paths like law, medicine, or art then PP will need outside help.
If Stern sees a negative trajectory, he could be exploring options without trying to devalue the company. Ergo new rumors. Heavy losses could be masked by private ownership - the high investment made in the recent past may be taxing their debt load. Such things could be at work here. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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Tiffany would probably buy it. If they are selling, they would be the likely choice. Anything but a watch group would be preferred to me
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To me ALS is the only high end brand that gets a pass for not being independent since the only reason they are around is because a group helped them re start after they ceased to exist and the reason for that was a lot of stuff that has nothing to do with watches or sales as pretty sure the east germans took over the factory and nationalized it after WWII
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I'm thinking Rolex can be an ideal buyer too? Kind of like VW buying Porsche and Bentley. Rolex can then replace their unpopular Cellini line with the dressy pieces from Patek, and the Nautilus can be the 911 of the Volkswagen Automotive Group. Just a thought.
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its not the craziest idea actually. Rolex has a ton of money, a tax structure that gives them a competitive advantage, and dont mind playing the long game. All their profits go back into the company and not paying out shareholders. Im sure they have money they dont even know what to do with
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amazing at the extreme mark ups they still can't remain solvent enough to not need a buyout. assuming any merit to "rumor".
of course rapacious taxes don't help anyone except the thieves imposing them on behalf of their dynastic banking cabals. oh well... |
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I’d be delighted if Rolex bought Patek (*if* this rumor is true), but we should also keep in mind that if TS’s kids don’t want to take over the family biz, that doesn’t automatically mean a sale. Most industries value meritocracy over nepotism, and perhaps all Patek needs is an outside perspective if they’re running into financial issues. Having said that, I’d also stop buying Patek if a PE firm or Richemont/Swatch bought them.
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Whilst (time permitting) I am considering writing about it in more detail on the AP forum, given the acceptance that the traditional dress watch market is suffering, I do not understand the widespread surprise that AP decided to take a different direction.
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Crazy. I would definitely stop buying Pateks if the brand fell into the hands of a corporate conglomerate.
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I don’t know the answer but sure it could be found. But that was then, and TS was groomed for his eventual ascent to the helm. I’m saying he may already know there’s no chance his kids will follow suit. All just speculation if the rumors are true. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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If someone is going to offer me 500k for my 5131P, you damn right I am selling it. |
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