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15 October 2019, 07:42 AM | #1 |
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Help Buying 5167 (rubber or ss band)
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I'm an entrepreneur looking to start a collection as I grow my company. I've been looking for a light, sporty watch and landed on the Patek. Daytonas with rubber are too heavy for me. If I get the SS band on the 5167, I plan to change to rubber. Anyway, I was wondering if any of you can advise me on finding one to buy. All the US-based dealers I've talked to have said there's a long waiting list and that I need to be a long-standing client with multiple prior purchases. Do I go international with my search? Any ideas how to get one? Thank you. |
15 October 2019, 07:56 AM | #2 |
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If you are new to the brand, then at the current state of the industry, it is extremely unlikely you will be offered a 5167 from an AD any time soon, unless you get on a waiting list and wait for a couple of years. Another option is to bundle it along with some slow sellers like a Calatrava, Annual Calendar and World Time.
If you have the money and don't want to wait, just go pre-owned. I heard a story of someone paying $75K USD for a 5711/1A and for this gentleman, money was no object. I don't know exactly how much the 5167 goes for, but perhaps $35K USD is a good estimate at this time. |
15 October 2019, 08:53 AM | #3 |
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You thought about an AP RO, can get those on rubber too and not years of waiting.
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I'd be willing to go pre-owned if it made sense. Do people on this forum "team up" ever? As in, I want a 5167 and someone else wants a "slow seller" so we strike a deal together. Or, maybe someone wants to offload their 5167 to me... |
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15 October 2019, 09:50 AM | #6 |
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Buy one used on line unworn and in new condition. Prices softened a little lately so its a good time to get one. Otherwise, your wait years at an AD and make some purchases which far exceed the current premium.
The smart thing to do, to me, is buy something readily available at an AD from another brand which is similar to what you want. PP could easily increase SS production, they choose not to. Give your money to a firm which actually wants to sell you something now at MSRP or better through an AD. |
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International AD's won't be any easier.
If I was in your shoes and it's the only watch/purchase you're interested in. A trusted seller is probably the reasonable option. Times are tough for new enthusiast with a SS Patek on their mind. |
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What about AP diver 15707CE...
Very light and the weight is only 138 grams. |
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I agree with what has been said. Your options are to buy a 5167 or 5167/1A on the secondary market and pay a premium. If you really want that watch, then that's probably your best route. On rubber it is extremely light and I often forget it is on my wrist. Many other watches come on rubber with easier availability. Other than the previosuly mentioned ROs, you could also consider a VC Overseas. But even with a heavier watch, I think you'd get used to the weight after awhile.
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Send a PM to ocrolexguy. He is a dealer in LA and will help you.
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Not sure how you going to get the Aquanaut 5167.....
But one thing for sure...... From what you describe your preference...... Aquanaut 5167 or Bust....
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Hi All,
It took me a month but i found an AD in a different state to sell me a 5167. It just came in. He took a pic of the watch and the blank warranty with the movement #, name of his shop, etc. He wants me to wire the funds and he will ship. Does all this sound legit to you? Anything I can/should do to ensure it all goes smoothly? |
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Not too fishy , I paid by wire for
my first PP from my current AD. Was an out of state transaction. |
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Play at Your Own Risk......
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Play safe. People know how desperate the Patek crowd is. There are so many scammers out there waiting to make an easy buck cause they know some of us lack common sense when it comes to something we really want. That’s myself included.
Good luck!
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If I was the AD I would wait till funds are cleared
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Something seems very amiss here.
If at all possible I would travel to the AD to pick it up.
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I keep a float at my AD and he just debuts my account when watches come in. If he is a registered AD then no problem. Otherwise give him a credit card at least you covered for fraud. But the whole thread is odd. A request for help in october mentioning nobody will sell him a watch and then miraculously a dealer has one, is prepared to sell it to a complete stranger with no prior purchase history, is out of state and is prepared to ship a watch that probably has a queue around the block from local customers who would walk in and out in a jiffy. Mmmmmmm
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I agree. Something is not right.
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