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Toffeeman · 6 June 2020, 06:34 PM

I went and check out with the AD on 5235 R. I was given the following :

1. AD needs to vet buyer to ensure is end user for models that were launched 2 years and less.

2. UK as 2 year waiting list for this model

3. This is a low production model.

Anyone has similar experience? I just want to validate what they said to me.

sgwatchguy · 6 June 2020, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Toffeeman

I went and check out with the AD on 5235 R. I was given the following :

1. AD needs to vet buyer to ensure is end user for models that were launched 2 years and less.

2. UK as 2 year waiting list for this model

3. This is a low production model.

Anyone has similar experience? I just want to validate what they said to me.

I’m surprised by this tbh.

Before the lockdown, I’ve seen this at >3 PP stores in Singapore over a few weeks. I tried it on my wrist at the MBS outlet and the SA was very excited to see my interest in it. Much prefer the G personally.

Toffeeman · 6 June 2020, 08:44 PM

Thanx. Hence I am fairly skeptical on what they said.

d-dawg · 6 June 2020, 08:57 PM

I saw the 5235R pre-lockdown in the London salon if I have it right, and frequently saw it on display at several ADs (London, Switzerland during ski holidays).

I passed on the 5235G a year ago as I thought I like the R better. Having tried on the R in the meantime, I regretted not buying the G and now managed to track probably one of the last ones down at an AD. Not buying on Chrono24 personally but you could find them there at a discount...

Calatrava r · 6 June 2020, 11:46 PM

I love the concept and design of both the G and R. The one thing I would have preferred is simplicity in the watch and not have the AC complication. I found it hard to read the calendar functions anyway.

qrc36 · 7 June 2020, 12:00 AM

Saw 5235R in at least 2 AD in Hong Kong since February 2020, stores very eager to sell ...

jenniferjanef · 7 June 2020, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Calatrava r

I love the concept and design of both the G and R. The one thing I would have preferred is simplicity in the watch and not have the AC complication. I found it hard to read the calendar functions anyway.

If you own the watch, after a few hours on the wrist, the AC just melt away an disappeared into that spectacular dial.

MrBigSmiles · 7 June 2020, 02:30 AM

Are ADs dealing on this piece?

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jamestucker · 7 June 2020, 02:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Toffeeman

I went and check out with the AD on 5235 R. I was given the following :

1. AD needs to vet buyer to ensure is end user for models that were launched 2 years and less.

2. UK as 2 year waiting list for this model

3. This is a low production model.

Anyone has similar experience? I just want to validate what they said to me.

The watch is widely available in UK.

G version was not a low production model so I can't see R being a low production model.

Tay821 · 8 June 2020, 01:25 AM

This isa piece that should come with a discount. Can be easily had pretty much anywhere.

MrBigSmiles · 8 June 2020, 04:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Tay821

This isa piece that should come with a discount. Can be easily had pretty much anywhere.

My AD in the US tired selling me a piece but wouldn’t offer a discount. This would be been my fifth PP purchase from the AD...you’d think they would extend something.

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Toffeeman · 8 June 2020, 08:45 PM

I expect slowdown in sales in the coming months which may lead to better deals for customers. Having said that, there is also a school of thought that Patek products are inelastic to economic shocks. We shall see and time will tell.

sxdcfv · 11 June 2020, 09:10 AM

Of all pieces, I would expect a discount as is is already discounted on the secondary market.

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martinr · 11 June 2020, 11:14 AM

ALS regulator in white gold with the black dial is the watch to get if you want a regulator. Way more expensive than the 5235 though.

dauster · 11 June 2020, 11:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Toffeeman

I went and check out with the AD on 5235 R. I was given the following :

1. AD needs to vet buyer to ensure is end user for models that were launched 2 years and less.

2. UK as 2 year waiting list for this model

3. This is a low production model.

Anyone has similar experience? I just want to validate what they said to me.

AD in Burlingame, CA has one in the case right now - talking about R. I tried it. beautiful but not at retail. I tried the good old bundling with a 5164A but obviously dealer did not want to hear about it.

dauster · 11 June 2020, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by MrBigSmiles

My AD in the US tired selling me a piece but wouldn’t offer a discount. This would be been my fifth PP purchase from the AD...you’d think they would extend something.

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Damn really? I also saw the "R" in Singapore sitting in a case at MBS PP boutique as well as at my local dealer here in CA. Can't believe they won't give a discount.

MrBigSmiles · 11 June 2020, 12:29 PM

Yeah...seems like other ADs are willing to sell for $43K....just need to shop around.

watch-guy.com · 11 June 2020, 01:08 PM

white gold - black dial- never even seen one like that do you have pic?

Julian

martinr · 11 June 2020, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by watch-guy.com

white gold - black dial- never even seen one like that do you have pic?

Julian

Here you go.

watch-guy.com · 11 June 2020, 02:36 PM

Ha ha - its not a patek or even a 5235

No wonder I was confused-I did not read the post properly - missed the ALS

It is lovely though

Julian

Toffeeman · 23 July 2020, 09:38 PM

Finally decided to put deposit for the 5235r. Hope is the right call.

sgwatchguy · 23 July 2020, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Toffeeman

Finally decided to put deposit for the 5235r. Hope is the right call.

Congrats, good call! Pics when you have it.

I toyed with one this weekend again for the umpteenth time. Almost in love, can’t get there though thinking I want the g more.

jenniferjanef · 23 July 2020, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Toffeeman

Finally decided to put deposit for the 5235r. Hope is the right call.

As long as you like the watch, it is ALWAYS the right call!

Congrats on your new incoming!

Loco-993 · 24 July 2020, 07:14 AM

I think they are relatively readily available - my AD had one in store available to purchase.
From what I’ve heard - the G is in low numbers because Patek has a couple of issues with the movement and it wasn’t as accurate as they would have liked. They then corrected it somewhat but still weren’t entirely happy so pulled it completely.

They then relaunched having got the movement to the standard they wanted in the R.

The person who told me this is pretty clued in and not one for hyperbole so I believe him but take it as you will.

Either way, the R I saw was an absolutely stunning watch.

dauster · 24 July 2020, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Loco-993

I think they are relatively readily available - my AD had one in store available to purchase.
From what I’ve heard - the G is in low numbers because Patek has a couple of issues with the movement and it wasn’t as accurate as they would have liked. They then corrected it somewhat but still weren’t entirely happy so pulled it completely.

They then relaunched having got the movement to the standard they wanted in the R.

The person who told me this is pretty clued in and not one for hyperbole so I believe him but take it as you will.

Either way, the R I saw was an absolutely stunning watch.

interesting but that the watch called the regulator had movement problems is kind of ironic

Edit: David SW has a G for 36k https://davidsw.com/watches/patek-ph...r-regulator-2/

Toffeeman · 25 July 2020, 01:10 AM

Well I was toying between this and 5524. But I can’t get over the fact that 5235 is very different from the rest and is an ‘adventurous’ watch

I gave 5524 the pass since I am supposed to get the 5164 next.

And also the movement is very distinctive.

MrBigSmiles · 25 July 2020, 02:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Toffeeman

Well I was toying between this and 5524. But I can’t get over the fact that 5235 is very different from the rest and is an ‘adventurous’ watch

I gave 5524 the pass since I am supposed to get the 5164 next.

And also the movement is very distinctive.

Congrats on the deposit!

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KBM · 25 July 2020, 04:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Toffeeman

Finally decided to put deposit for the 5235r. Hope is the right call.

Congrats, man! Definitely post pics when you get it!

Loco-993 · 25 July 2020, 07:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Toffeeman

Well I was toying between this and 5524. But I can’t get over the fact that 5235 is very different from the rest and is an ‘adventurous’ watch

I gave 5524 the pass since I am supposed to get the 5164 next.

And also the movement is very distinctive.

Congrats! For me, I’d got for the 5235 over the 5524 everyday of the week but it’s all subjective at the end of the day.

5235 is an awesome looking watch.
Generally, I’m way less keen on the Aquanauts - just don’t see what the fuss is about - would go nautilus every time but, again, it’s all subjective!

Enjoy them!

d-dawg · 25 July 2020, 08:49 PM

Congrats, I bought the 5235G recently (from an AD) and still amazed by its uniqueness, its dial and its understatement, a true joy.

Unfortunately I struggle to upload pics on this forum.

6 June 2020, 06:34 PM	#31
Toffeeman "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Kuala Lumpur Watch: PP 5164A Posts: 207	I went and check out with the AD on 5235 R. I was given the following : 1. AD needs to vet buyer to ensure is end user for models that were launched 2 years and less. 2. UK as 2 year waiting list for this model 3. This is a low production model. Anyone has similar experience? I just want to validate what they said to me.

6 June 2020, 08:44 PM	#33
Toffeeman "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Kuala Lumpur Watch: PP 5164A Posts: 207	Thanx. Hence I am fairly skeptical on what they said.

6 June 2020, 08:57 PM	#34
d-dawg "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: London Posts: 25	I saw the 5235R pre-lockdown in the London salon if I have it right, and frequently saw it on display at several ADs (London, Switzerland during ski holidays). I passed on the 5235G a year ago as I thought I like the R better. Having tried on the R in the meantime, I regretted not buying the G and now managed to track probably one of the last ones down at an AD. Not buying on Chrono24 personally but you could find them there at a discount...

6 June 2020, 11:46 PM	#35
Calatrava r 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: United States Watch: Rolex and Patek Posts: 10,582	I love the concept and design of both the G and R. The one thing I would have preferred is simplicity in the watch and not have the AC complication. I found it hard to read the calendar functions anyway.

7 June 2020, 12:00 AM	#36
qrc36 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: HKG Posts: 275	Saw 5235R in at least 2 AD in Hong Kong since February 2020, stores very eager to sell ...

7 June 2020, 02:30 AM	#38
MrBigSmiles "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Bay Area Watch: AP/PP/PAM/Rolex Posts: 308	Are ADs dealing on this piece? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

8 June 2020, 01:25 AM	#40
Tay821 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: USA Posts: 913	This isa piece that should come with a discount. Can be easily had pretty much anywhere.

8 June 2020, 08:45 PM	#42
Toffeeman "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Kuala Lumpur Watch: PP 5164A Posts: 207	I expect slowdown in sales in the coming months which may lead to better deals for customers. Having said that, there is also a school of thought that Patek products are inelastic to economic shocks. We shall see and time will tell.

11 June 2020, 09:10 AM	#43
sxdcfv Banned Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 342	Of all pieces, I would expect a discount as is is already discounted on the secondary market. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

11 June 2020, 11:14 AM	#44
martinr "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: California Posts: 3,099	ALS regulator in white gold with the black dial is the watch to get if you want a regulator. Way more expensive than the 5235 though.

11 June 2020, 12:29 PM	#47
MrBigSmiles "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Bay Area Watch: AP/PP/PAM/Rolex Posts: 308	Yeah...seems like other ADs are willing to sell for $43K....just need to shop around.

11 June 2020, 01:08 PM	#48
watch-guy.com Banned Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: United States Posts: 501	white gold - black dial- never even seen one like that do you have pic? Julian

11 June 2020, 02:36 PM	#50
watch-guy.com Banned Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: United States Posts: 501	Ha ha - its not a patek or even a 5235 No wonder I was confused-I did not read the post properly - missed the ALS It is lovely though Julian

23 July 2020, 09:38 PM	#51
Toffeeman "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Kuala Lumpur Watch: PP 5164A Posts: 207	Finally decided to put deposit for the 5235r. Hope is the right call.

24 July 2020, 07:14 AM	#54
Loco-993 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: London Posts: 17	I think they are relatively readily available - my AD had one in store available to purchase. From what I’ve heard - the G is in low numbers because Patek has a couple of issues with the movement and it wasn’t as accurate as they would have liked. They then corrected it somewhat but still weren’t entirely happy so pulled it completely. They then relaunched having got the movement to the standard they wanted in the R. The person who told me this is pretty clued in and not one for hyperbole so I believe him but take it as you will. Either way, the R I saw was an absolutely stunning watch.

25 July 2020, 01:10 AM	#56
Toffeeman "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Kuala Lumpur Watch: PP 5164A Posts: 207	Well I was toying between this and 5524. But I can’t get over the fact that 5235 is very different from the rest and is an ‘adventurous’ watch I gave 5524 the pass since I am supposed to get the 5164 next. And also the movement is very distinctive.

25 July 2020, 08:49 PM	#60
d-dawg "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: London Posts: 25	Congrats, I bought the 5235G recently (from an AD) and still amazed by its uniqueness, its dial and its understatement, a true joy. Unfortunately I struggle to upload pics on this forum.

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