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texex91 · 13 July 2017, 01:56 AM

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Originally Posted by unknown

being sold only in the US is very disappointing and imo unacceptable
a big mistake
Wrote a bit more about it on watchprosite.com

Makes complete sense--those of us in the US appreciate PP looking out for us :-)

Don't worry as someone mentioned, you can buy from US AD if you live overseas (PM Karl, seems he has the inside scoop).

You can buy on secondary.

Or you can wait until Basel 2018...you never know what PP might do

Socal to az · 13 July 2017, 02:01 AM

That is a very reasonable and welcome price point. Still wouldn't buy the watch but I like the price.

Socal to az · 13 July 2017, 02:02 AM

I'm going to NYC tomoorw to the exhibition. Invite by my AD for my wife and I. Will see the watch in person and post some photos.

Socal to az · 13 July 2017, 02:04 AM

Ooohhh!!!! It's 42mm!!!! It just went up 6 notches on the likability scale! Love that Patek is looking out for us larger guys with the larger watches.

HorologyK · 13 July 2017, 02:04 AM

Is this an application piece ? AD doesn't know.

77T · 13 July 2017, 02:06 AM

I saw it on CNBC this morning and am guessing it will be a future for PP to explore - maybe other SS options like "tool" watches. It puzzles me since they aren't a high volume production watchmaker like Swatch, Richemont, Rolex.

But it could backfire if the loyalists who pay from $75K-upward for PP's are put off the brand.

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AK797 · 13 July 2017, 02:13 AM

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Originally Posted by KarlS

A non LE would challenge a Nautilus albeit two different watches. I think this may give the calatrava a run. This or a 6000? Easy chouce for me.... I think PP did well with all there choices

We all pretty much love the Nautilus but the design is quite polarising, esp for non PP owners like Rolex owners, who prefer a conventional round dial but don't want a pure dress watch. I think this could take a lot of business at this price point. If this is going to be tricky to get worldwide then we could have the Nautilus Hunger Games Mk 2, the last bloody thing we need, they should just have it on normal release.

texex91 · 13 July 2017, 02:17 AM

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Originally Posted by 77T

But it could backfire if the loyalists who pay from $75K-upward for PP's are put off the brand.

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Don't see it doing that (look at 5711 and 5167 SS)...but I do see it bringing more into PP brand potentially.

I think you might see more lower price point pieces at Basel 2018...we shall see.

Vipes · 13 July 2017, 02:31 AM

Just contacted my AD. With that price I had to bite.

What do you guys think about the 5230 WT?

Tay821 · 13 July 2017, 02:35 AM

called the AD. She said its an "allocation" piece. Her words

Socal to az · 13 July 2017, 02:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Vipes

Just contacted my AD. With that price I had to bite.

What do you guys think about the 5230 WT?

Have to see it in person but could be a great daily "beater".

GB-man · 13 July 2017, 02:52 AM

How long did it take for PP to deliver the london pieces? Were they end of year or ready on release?

martinr · 13 July 2017, 03:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Vipes

Just contacted my AD. With that price I had to bite.

What do you guys think about the 5230 WT?

Congrats on the 5522. I'd say no on the world time, i like the RG version without the NY skyline more but not really a fan of world time watches so maybe I'm not the best person to take advice from.
How was your visit to the west coast AD's?

Vipes · 13 July 2017, 03:29 AM

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Originally Posted by martinr

Congrats on the 5522. I'd say no on the world time, i like the RG version without the NY skyline more but not really a fan of world time watches so maybe I'm not the best person to take advice from.
How was your visit to the west coast AD's?

Thanks, Martin. Keeping my fingers crossed for the 5522 (he will order but can't guarantee anything). I like yours better but too good of a price to pass this one up.

I am going to Bay Area beginning of August but will visit Kerns

KarlS · 13 July 2017, 03:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Vipes

Just contacted my AD. With that price I had to bite.

What do you guys think about the 5230 WT?

I am a WT fan...I think any skyline is infinitely more interesting than a bunch of circles and barley guilloche. However not sure it's compelling enough to buy it

Vipes · 13 July 2017, 03:30 AM

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Originally Posted by KarlS

I am a WT fan...I think any skyline is infinitely more interesting than a bunch of circles and barley guilloche. However not sure it's compelling enough to buy it

I feel the same way. Thanks.

RussW · 13 July 2017, 03:32 AM

A bit disappointing it's for the US only, but it is what it is. Although it's a nice watch, it's not like it's the best thing Patek has ever done and the rest of the world is missing out on an incredible watch. I prefer the regular production 5524.

martinr · 13 July 2017, 05:16 AM

So after all my doubts about this watch I ordered one!

goog53 · 13 July 2017, 06:52 AM

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Originally Posted by martinr

So after all my doubts about this watch I ordered one!

I knew You'd come around! I ordered as well

archer75 · 13 July 2017, 06:56 AM

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Originally Posted by goog53

I knew You'd come around! I ordered as well

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Originally Posted by martinr

So after all my doubts about this watch I ordered one!

If an US member helps, I would like to order one as I have no connection to any US AD at all.

martinr · 13 July 2017, 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by goog53

I knew You'd come around! I ordered as well

Congrats. After thinking it over I think we'll be pleasantly surprised. 21K, steel, and a 600 LE Patek would be hard to pass up if available.

codecow · 13 July 2017, 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by martinr

Congrats. After thinking it over I think we'll be pleasantly surprised. 21K, steel, and a 600 LE Patek would be hard to pass up if available.

That was my thought. I still haven't heard back yet from my AD who ended up emailing their buyer whom I presume is at the event.

texex91 · 13 July 2017, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by 77T

I saw it on CNBC this morning and am guessing it will be a future for PP to explore - maybe other SS options like "tool" watches. It puzzles me since they aren't a high volume production watchmaker like Swatch, Richemont, Rolex.

But it could backfire if the loyalists who pay from $75K-upward for PP's are put off the brand.

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A little something for everyone (in the US that is :-)
http://www.watchtime.com/wristwatch-...atek-philippe/

HL65 · 13 July 2017, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by goog53

I knew You'd come around! I ordered as well

Me too my man!

77T · 13 July 2017, 08:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by texex91

A little something for everyone (in the US that is :-)

http://www.watchtime.com/wristwatch-...atek-philippe/

Yes, that was the gist of the CNBC piece. And the huge spread in the upper and lower priced models.

texex91 · 13 July 2017, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by 77T

Yes, that was the gist of the CNBC piece. And the huge spread in the upper and lower priced models.

A) CNBC...problem one
B) PP will be just fine

77T · 13 July 2017, 08:37 AM

CNBC was doing a live interview of the PP USA rep who showed several pieces. I'm not sure what's wrong with that?

Did you see it live?

texex91 · 13 July 2017, 08:38 AM

Texted my two AD's earlier for one as well...we'll see if they come through. Not worried either way.

GB-man · 13 July 2017, 09:20 AM

I was hoping all you heavy hitters would hate it so I could get one

RussW · 13 July 2017, 09:45 AM

I don't think I've ever seen so many people putting their name down for a watch on day 1. Seems like Patek have hit the sweet spot with this one.

13 July 2017, 02:06 AM	#126
77T 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 40,714	New Release: Patek Philippe 5522A Limited Edition Pilot's Watch I saw it on CNBC this morning and am guessing it will be a future for PP to explore - maybe other SS options like "tool" watches. It puzzles me since they aren't a high volume production watchmaker like Swatch, Richemont, Rolex. But it could backfire if the loyalists who pay from $75K-upward for PP's are put off the brand. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

13 July 2017, 02:52 AM	#132
GB-man 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 36,859	How long did it take for PP to deliver the london pieces? Were they end of year or ready on release? __________________

13 July 2017, 08:37 AM	#147
77T 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 40,714	CNBC was doing a live interview of the PP USA rep who showed several pieces. I'm not sure what's wrong with that? Did you see it live? __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

13 July 2017, 09:20 AM	#149
GB-man 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 36,859	I was hoping all you heavy hitters would hate it so I could get one __________________

13 July 2017, 02:01 AM	#122
Socal to az Banned Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Arizona Posts: 791	That is a very reasonable and welcome price point. Still wouldn't buy the watch but I like the price.

13 July 2017, 02:02 AM	#123
Socal to az Banned Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Arizona Posts: 791	I'm going to NYC tomoorw to the exhibition. Invite by my AD for my wife and I. Will see the watch in person and post some photos.

13 July 2017, 02:04 AM	#124
Socal to az Banned Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Arizona Posts: 791	Ooohhh!!!! It's 42mm!!!! It just went up 6 notches on the likability scale! Love that Patek is looking out for us larger guys with the larger watches.

13 July 2017, 02:04 AM	#125
HorologyK "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: USA Posts: 1,355	Is this an application piece ? AD doesn't know.

13 July 2017, 02:31 AM	#129
Vipes "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 4,838	Just contacted my AD. With that price I had to bite. What do you guys think about the 5230 WT?

13 July 2017, 02:35 AM	#130
Tay821 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: USA Posts: 913	called the AD. She said its an "allocation" piece. Her words

13 July 2017, 03:32 AM	#137
RussW "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: England Watch: 5990 Posts: 3,339	A bit disappointing it's for the US only, but it is what it is. Although it's a nice watch, it's not like it's the best thing Patek has ever done and the rest of the world is missing out on an incredible watch. I prefer the regular production 5524.

13 July 2017, 05:16 AM	#138
martinr "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: California Posts: 3,099	So after all my doubts about this watch I ordered one!

13 July 2017, 08:38 AM	#148
texex91 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: . Posts: 17,898	Texted my two AD's earlier for one as well...we'll see if they come through. Not worried either way.

13 July 2017, 09:45 AM	#150
RussW "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: England Watch: 5990 Posts: 3,339	I don't think I've ever seen so many people putting their name down for a watch on day 1. Seems like Patek have hit the sweet spot with this one.

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