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23 April 2017, 10:07 AM | #1 |
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Multiple waiting lists or Not?
I want to buy a 5711 1A 011 (white) from an AD... This will be my first Patek, so I don't have a relationship with an AD. Are there any cons for getting on multiple waiting lists?
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23 April 2017, 10:45 AM | #2 |
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No its the smart thing to do. When I was looking for a limited hard to get piece I put my name in lists all over europe. Italy called first so off I went to italy to buy my piece.
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23 April 2017, 11:56 AM | #3 |
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Not with a piece like the 5711. Provided there are no deposits required or fully refundable of course.
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23 April 2017, 03:07 PM | #4 |
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Can't think of any, if one of them calls you after you got one, you can say no the next guy on the list will be very happy to get it
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23 April 2017, 03:27 PM | #5 |
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What is the anticipated wait time?
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23 April 2017, 05:47 PM | #6 |
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Depends if you are relationship building or one off purchase?
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23 April 2017, 08:29 PM | #7 |
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23 April 2017, 09:08 PM | #8 |
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I was able to get on a few waiting lists for the 5711 blue dial. Wait time 1-2 years. Crazy!
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23 April 2017, 09:12 PM | #9 |
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No harm getting on multiple lists for a 5711. If you turn down the offer the AD can easily sell it to the next person on the list.
In the UK it is different for pieces like 5131 as the AD need to submit the names to Rhone UK and they would get to know if someone is on multiple lists. In such situations the customer would be asked to choose the AD |
23 April 2017, 09:36 PM | #10 |
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I am on two lists in the US. Should I try to get on a list in other countries?
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23 April 2017, 09:44 PM | #11 |
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I personally would not waste the time trying to get on lists outside the US unless you have a friend who happens to live in that country who can vouch for you and help make an introduction. Also many ADs will not ship international so if by some chance you were able to procure one overseas you would more than likely have to pickup in person which is obviously an additional cost. Keep calling US ADs and get on a few more and just be patient. Good Luck and Congrats in Advance!
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23 April 2017, 11:00 PM | #12 |
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Definitely call around and get on multiple lists, I bet you'll get one sooner than you think
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23 April 2017, 11:18 PM | #13 |
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A year seems crazy for white. If you pound the phones you'll get what you seek quickly (less quickly for blue)
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24 April 2017, 01:01 AM | #14 |
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Have you called all the ADs in the U.S.? If not, do so because more than likely one or more of them will have a white dial 5711 in stock.
If by chance nobody has one, give your info to as many ADs that are willing to take it and you'll probably have one in 3-4 weeks. Best of luck :) |
24 April 2017, 02:19 AM | #15 |
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Agreed. Before putting in an order, try calling every AD in the US (assuming you're in Tennessee).
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2 May 2017, 11:04 AM | #16 |
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Well... I called two more AD's last Tuesday for a total of 4 dealers contacted. The 4th dealer actually put me on hold while they checked stock, but ended up not having it. The 3rd called Friday (3 days after getting 'on their list') to tell me the watch came in as a stock piece. It shipped today and I'll get it tomorrow.
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So a wait of about 2 weeks. Not bad.
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2 May 2017, 11:47 AM | #19 |
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Congrats!
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2 May 2017, 02:00 PM | #20 |
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Congrats!
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2 May 2017, 02:17 PM | #21 |
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congrats...white dial is great
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3 May 2017, 01:31 AM | #22 |
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My wife just signed for the box at the house. I'm hoping it fits without sizing... I'm not sure of my wrist measurement, but I wear my Rolex GMT Master 2 shortened only by folding under the link into the clasp.
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It will be tough to be productive today!! Congrats on the arrival. Post wrist pics once you get home.
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3 May 2017, 09:03 AM | #24 |
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I got home and opened it! I've never seen a 5711 in person, so everything is new and different. The clasp is very hard to open. (I even stopped and searched the net to see If I was opening it correctly) Is that normal? The fit is pretty good, but I may need a link taken out. The outer cardboard Patek box was damaged in shipping. What should I expect from the AD? A replacement box?? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
3 May 2017, 05:02 PM | #25 |
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clasp sucks till u get used to it
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3 May 2017, 06:08 PM | #26 |
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Clasp does suck and you get used to it, but at least it is almost impossible to steal without you knowing, as some guys are very good. Anyways congrats looks great
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Why does the clasp suck? Just that it's hard to open? It seems full proof. Same question as above :)
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3 May 2017, 07:47 PM | #28 |
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The clasp can feel weird in the beginning. Be sure to "click" it when you put it on, I was sloppy doing this a few times and it almost fell off.
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3 May 2017, 09:34 PM | #29 |
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Congratulations!! Looks great on you!
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3 May 2017, 10:05 PM | #30 |
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Looks great! With time, you'll come to appreciate how sleek the clasp is
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