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19 February 2020, 08:32 AM | #31 | |
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At the price of a 5164R ; if you have more than a few doubts than I would pass. Last thing you want is to buy it, hate it, scratch it, sell it and then they find out you "flipped" it. Versus someone else who actually loves the reference getting it and you keep waiting for your "one". |
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19 February 2020, 08:53 AM | #32 |
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It really sounds to me as if you should pass.
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19 February 2020, 10:39 AM | #33 |
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Thank you for all your input! I'm living in GMT +8 so I've just gotten into the office and ngl I've not slept well. I've also been waiting for TRF North America to chime in. Amazing how precise you guys are just by reading my post. I still have not been able to visit the AD yet but I am planning on stopping by at lunch today. Here's my penny for "my" thoughts: I do not own any Pateks and I definitely don't want to buy it to flip my first, although I am a genuinely worried that if I am honest which I plan to be, the AD will no longer take me seriously and I won't be getting any calls from this AD. Although 10-20K could be tempting I definitely don't need the money from flipping but I also can't afford several of these pieces that I don't love and can't see myself wearing and adoring. Thank you for all your inputs and advice again. I will definitely keep ya'll posted.
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19 February 2020, 10:50 AM | #34 | |
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19 February 2020, 01:28 PM | #35 | |
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19 February 2020, 02:50 PM | #36 |
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Pass. There shouldn't be one ounce of doubt in you for a luxury purchase of this magnitude. When it's the one for you, I guarantee you won't be asking us lot for an opinion. :)
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19 February 2020, 03:53 PM | #37 |
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I agree with all of the above. Don't buy it unless if you really like it.
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19 February 2020, 05:11 PM | #38 |
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This is turning out to be a lot more complicated and dramatic than it should be but for those of you still interested.
Firstly, I really wholeheartedly agree with all of you. I will be honest, as stated previously it wasn't my 1st choice. I went down there today and when I saw it in person, it was just the most beautiful, perfect and immaculate work of art. I could not help but appreciate it. I can't even imagine flipping my 1st ever Patek so that's out of the question but it is a lot of money. I decided to pull the trigger and paid the deposit and will pay the remaining next week and pick it up. It still gives me butterflies and I can't wait to have it on my wrist. Hopefully it looks as good on my wrist as it does on its own. Will post pictures once I figure out how to do the whole picture shenanigan.. TLDR: Could not resist the piece in real life and bought! |
19 February 2020, 05:15 PM | #39 | |
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19 February 2020, 05:24 PM | #40 |
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Wish I could grab it if you pass. :D
Sadly, I know that's not how it works. |
19 February 2020, 06:26 PM | #41 | |
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19 February 2020, 06:41 PM | #42 |
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Thank you!
Your 5167R looks so good on you. |
19 February 2020, 06:52 PM | #43 | |
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19 February 2020, 09:03 PM | #44 |
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Sounds like a great outcome and you hopefully won't have second thoughts no more.
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19 February 2020, 09:42 PM | #45 |
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Thanks! Please show some pics when you pick it up!
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19 February 2020, 09:53 PM | #46 |
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Good choice. Please post some pictures when you get the watch.
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19 February 2020, 10:43 PM | #47 | |
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20 February 2020, 12:04 AM | #48 |
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Congrats pictures don't do Pateks any justice versus when you see them in person and try them on.
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20 February 2020, 12:05 AM | #49 |
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Congratulations! It’s a fantastic timepiece. Wear it in great health.
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20 February 2020, 01:07 AM | #50 |
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Nothing beats seeing the piece irl. Congrats and post pics!
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20 February 2020, 01:13 AM | #51 |
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Not top of your list, and not within budget. It is a gorgeous watch but it is not an investment. In my view you should pass.
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20 February 2020, 02:27 AM | #52 |
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Enjoy !
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20 February 2020, 02:37 AM | #53 |
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That's one hell of a first PP. Congratulations.
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20 February 2020, 02:42 AM | #54 |
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you’ll love wearing it.
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20 February 2020, 03:18 AM | #55 | |
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I am glad you fell in love with it. That solves my main concern for you!
From a pure economic position, to buy this as your FIRST piece as well as invest in the relationship it is a win win win: 1) Win 1 - Getting an awesome piece that you love 2) Win 2 - The piece will retain value as it is a sports watch 3) Win 3 - You just invested $ into the relationship which will line you up for more pieces in the future. I was concerned about #1, but since you solved that problem! CONGRATULATIONS ON AN AMAZING PIECE....wrist shots please! Quote:
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20 February 2020, 08:29 AM | #56 |
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Enjoy!
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20 February 2020, 10:25 AM | #57 |
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Thank you!
Thank you everyone so much for your advice.
I've just paid my deposit and will pay the remaining balance next week after I re-adjust my credit card limit as it's not ready to digest this kind of bill Will definitely post pictures for everyone. |
20 February 2020, 10:51 AM | #58 | |
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20 February 2020, 01:18 PM | #59 |
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I was gonna caution the OP from viewing it for the high risk of infatuation. There you go...
Congrats OP! Very nice reference! |
23 February 2020, 04:13 PM | #60 |
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Photos of incoming?
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