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Daytonaman799 · 25 February 2024, 07:20 AM

I just turned down a 5168 today. I was picking up a watch for my daughter…her first Rolex. I looked at the PP boutique and saw a 5168 in the case where I was offered it if I wanted to take it home today. It’s nice but big and I’ve never liked a strap so instead asked if I could get either a 5726 1/a or a 5740 along with some Rolexes I was interested in. Did I make a mistake?

JorgeCCW · 25 February 2024, 07:33 AM

As general rule I usually don’t turn down a watch that it’s not a doggy that AD offers me. But maybe in your case is different, some AD’s may respect you because of that.

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rolexnyc718 · 25 February 2024, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Daytonaman799

I just turned down a 5168 today. I was picking up a watch for my daughter…her first Rolex. I looked at the PP boutique and saw a 5168 in the case where I was offered it if I wanted to take it home today. It’s nice but big and I’ve never liked a strap so instead asked if I could get either a 5726 1/a or a 5740 along with some Rolexes I was interested in. Did I make a mistake?

I saw it at London Jewelers today.

Calatrava r · 25 February 2024, 08:29 AM

I think it's smart not to buy something, for a lot of money, you are not interested in.

ts3 · 25 February 2024, 08:30 AM

You did the right thing. Not a big fan of WG on rubber and the 5168 is too large for many wrists. But I'd certainly have picked up a 5740 if I had gotten the call before my AD lost Patek.

bourgognebob · 25 February 2024, 11:03 PM

I’m on the hunt for a 5168! Can you share which boutique? I’m in london

TunaTuna · 25 February 2024, 11:14 PM

Wow I would have walked out in a second with that. What color?

Daytonaman799 · 25 February 2024, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by TunaTuna

Wow I would have walked out in a second with that. What color?

Blue

Daytonaman799 · 25 February 2024, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by bourgognebob

I’m on the hunt for a 5168! Can you share which boutique? I’m in london

It was in new york

AHall42631 · 26 February 2024, 12:17 AM

Was the watch offered at MSRP? I would not buy a watch I do not want. Do you have other Pateks?

seadubs · 26 February 2024, 12:36 AM

wow it has begun!

Ichiran · 26 February 2024, 01:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Daytonaman799

It was in new york

Which one in NY? I'm buying a ticket now.

bourgognebob · 26 February 2024, 01:30 AM

Yeah, I’d fly to New York today and pick up tomorrow if it’s available at MSRP

Vince_76 · 26 February 2024, 01:46 AM

No way. I’d fly out right now too ha!

codecow · 26 February 2024, 02:00 AM

If I didn’t have a 5167 I’d buy it.

Daytonaman799 · 26 February 2024, 02:53 AM

I don’t think it would be available to random walk ins. I think it was a matter of circumstance past history and the fact I bought a watch yesterday. So I wouldn’t get into a frenzy’s. I was just wondering if I made a mistake not taking it even though it’s not a watch I was interested in.

johnsonsxusfrt · 26 February 2024, 03:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Daytonaman799

I don’t think it would be available to random walk ins. I think it was a matter of circumstance past history and the fact I bought a watch yesterday. So I wouldn’t get into a frenzy’s. I was just wondering if I made a mistake not taking it even though it’s not a watch I was interested in.

IMO only you can define what a "mistake" is since it's your money and relationship with the AD. I personally wouldn't accept a piece I didn't love, especially at the price points we're talking about. But based on the response of the folks here, most would've jumped on it and envy your circumstance.

The real question is how many folks here truly love the 5168g for its intrinsic beauty and function vs simply it's value on the secondary market, and how would those "feelings" change if it were trading at retail or below

goog53 · 26 February 2024, 12:02 PM

I said this on another thread and am biased owning a 67R but the 68G IMO wears big and super flat for most and in white gold is just meh for Me. Smart move in passing and wait for something you really want.

DonLee · 26 February 2024, 09:13 PM

i would have bought it in a heart beat.

Russell996 · 26 February 2024, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Daytonaman799

I just turned down a 5168 today. I was picking up a watch for my daughter…her first Rolex. I looked at the PP boutique and saw a 5168 in the case where I was offered it if I wanted to take it home today. It’s nice but big and I’ve never liked a strap so instead asked if I could get either a 5726 1/a or a 5740 along with some Rolexes I was interested in. Did I make a mistake?

Of course you did the right thing, not even sure why you are asking. Only ever buy what you want.

patlex · 26 February 2024, 10:16 PM

Is your money. It would be a grave mistake if you part with it over something which you feel ‘compelled’ to purchase and regret it down the road. I have turned down a 5167A when my AD offered to me. It did not affect my relationship. Instead my AD went on to offer me another timepiece several weeks thereafter which i had expressed a very strong interest to acquire.

lbj_19 · 26 February 2024, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by johnsonsxusfrt

IMO only you can define what a "mistake" is since it's your money and relationship with the AD. I personally wouldn't accept a piece I didn't love, especially at the price points we're talking about. But based on the response of the folks here, most would've jumped on it and envy your circumstance.

The real question is how many folks here truly love the 5168g for its intrinsic beauty and function vs simply it's value on the secondary market, and how would those "feelings" change if it were trading at retail or below

Very well said. Id also pass on the blue 5168 even at msrp

Partekular · 26 February 2024, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Calatrava r

I think it's smart not to buy something, for a lot of money, you are not interested in.

Exactly so! Insanity to buy a watch you don’t want.

Bmats · 27 February 2024, 01:36 AM

I have a 5168G and love it. But you made a smart decision in my view. If you don’t want the watch, then there’s no point in owning it. Aquanauts in general and the jumbo one in particular are a love/hate watch.

But good to see things easing up, even if for an established customer.

V25V · 27 February 2024, 05:07 AM

Still cannot believe we live in a world where one would feel bad for deciding not to buy a very expensive watch they do not really want. Amazing to me.

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dauster · 27 February 2024, 05:24 AM

I turned down hot watches that I know I am not going to wear and also don't want to share here since I don't want to start a witchhunt but absolutely you did the right thing. You don't want it / like it and apparenlty also don't want to get blacklisted for flipping so you turn it down. That's the way :)

fskywalker · 27 February 2024, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Calatrava r

I think it's smart not to buy something, for a lot of money, you are not interested in.

+1

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Ashj52 · 27 February 2024, 09:53 AM

Definitely not worth buying something you are unsure of in my humble opinion

25 February 2024, 07:20 AM	#1
Daytonaman799 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NYC/South Fl Watch: Rolex, Patek Posts: 3,517	5168g turndown I just turned down a 5168 today. I was picking up a watch for my daughter…her first Rolex. I looked at the PP boutique and saw a 5168 in the case where I was offered it if I wanted to take it home today. It’s nice but big and I’ve never liked a strap so instead asked if I could get either a 5726 1/a or a 5740 along with some Rolexes I was interested in. Did I make a mistake?

25 February 2024, 07:33 AM	#2
JorgeCCW "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Jorge Location: Ohio, USA Watch: Rolex,Patek and AP Posts: 4,675	As general rule I usually don’t turn down a watch that it’s not a doggy that AD offers me. But maybe in your case is different, some AD’s may respect you because of that. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "Nothing happens until something moves " Albert Einstein

26 February 2024, 01:46 AM	#14
Vince_76 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Orange County Posts: 1,618	No way. I’d fly out right now too ha! __________________ AP 15500ST (Silver) // ♛ Rolex 126334 (Blue Roman, Fluted, Jubilee) // Ω Moonswatch (Mission to Pluto) // G-Shock GA2100-1A1

26 February 2024, 12:02 PM	#18
goog53 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Mike G Location: Ohio Watch: Rolex-Patek-AP Posts: 3,060	I said this on another thread and am biased owning a 67R but the 68G IMO wears big and super flat for most and in white gold is just meh for Me. Smart move in passing and wait for something you really want. __________________ 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

27 February 2024, 09:53 AM	#28
Ashj52 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2021 Location: UK Posts: 321	Definitely not worth buying something you are unsure of in my humble opinion __________________ Rolex Datejust 126333 Black Dial// Rolex Day-Date Olive// AP Royal Oak Grey Dial 41mm 15510ST// Patek 5205-R Olive// Patek 5167R

25 February 2024, 08:29 AM	#4
Calatrava r 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: United States Watch: Rolex and Patek Posts: 10,644	I think it's smart not to buy something, for a lot of money, you are not interested in.

25 February 2024, 08:30 AM	#5
ts3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Europe Posts: 3,246	You did the right thing. Not a big fan of WG on rubber and the 5168 is too large for many wrists. But I'd certainly have picked up a 5740 if I had gotten the call before my AD lost Patek.

25 February 2024, 11:03 PM	#6
bourgognebob "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Geneva Posts: 55	I’m on the hunt for a 5168! Can you share which boutique? I’m in london

25 February 2024, 11:14 PM	#7
TunaTuna 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2021 Location: Merica Posts: 1,312	Wow I would have walked out in a second with that. What color?

26 February 2024, 12:17 AM	#10
AHall42631 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2023 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 9	Was the watch offered at MSRP? I would not buy a watch I do not want. Do you have other Pateks?

26 February 2024, 12:36 AM	#11
seadubs "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: USA Posts: 244	wow it has begun!

26 February 2024, 01:30 AM	#13
bourgognebob "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Geneva Posts: 55	Yeah, I’d fly to New York today and pick up tomorrow if it’s available at MSRP

26 February 2024, 02:00 AM	#15
codecow "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Louis Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: PP 5131R Posts: 4,834	If I didn’t have a 5167 I’d buy it.

26 February 2024, 02:53 AM	#16
Daytonaman799 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NYC/South Fl Watch: Rolex, Patek Posts: 3,517	I don’t think it would be available to random walk ins. I think it was a matter of circumstance past history and the fact I bought a watch yesterday. So I wouldn’t get into a frenzy’s. I was just wondering if I made a mistake not taking it even though it’s not a watch I was interested in.

26 February 2024, 09:13 PM	#19
DonLee "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: HK Posts: 1,057	i would have bought it in a heart beat.

26 February 2024, 10:16 PM	#21
patlex "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2022 Location: Asia Posts: 36	Is your money. It would be a grave mistake if you part with it over something which you feel ‘compelled’ to purchase and regret it down the road. I have turned down a 5167A when my AD offered to me. It did not affect my relationship. Instead my AD went on to offer me another timepiece several weeks thereafter which i had expressed a very strong interest to acquire.

27 February 2024, 01:36 AM	#24
Bmats 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2021 Location: East Coast Posts: 488	I have a 5168G and love it. But you made a smart decision in my view. If you don’t want the watch, then there’s no point in owning it. Aquanauts in general and the jumbo one in particular are a love/hate watch. But good to see things easing up, even if for an established customer.

27 February 2024, 05:07 AM	#25
V25V 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: USA Posts: 4,342	Still cannot believe we live in a world where one would feel bad for deciding not to buy a very expensive watch they do not really want. Amazing to me. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

27 February 2024, 05:24 AM	#26
dauster "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: San Francisco Posts: 2,872	I turned down hot watches that I know I am not going to wear and also don't want to share here since I don't want to start a witchhunt but absolutely you did the right thing. You don't want it / like it and apparenlty also don't want to get blacklisted for flipping so you turn it down. That's the way :)

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