Discounts on Patek? Where? How Much?

[Markg]

Originally Posted by Jedi

Are you sure this is the watch you've been talking about? It's one of many dial variations and metals, but this is in yellow gold, and look.... is that a croc leather strap?? Lined with calf leather mind you... is it?

croc strap it is! any leather is hidden from view....
and you say its yellow gold, but it looks white gold to me...

[DSJ]

You want the best, buy Patek Phillippe. You want a "deal," you buy a "Pateklica Fauxlippe!"

Sorry, couldn't resist how clever I am with words!!!

[Terry Newton]

Originally Posted by DSJ

You want the best, buy Patek Phillippe. You want a "deal," you buy a "Pateklica Fauxlippe!"

Sorry, couldn't resist how clever I am with words!!!

Terry Newton

[Jedi]

Croc skin is considered leather. And I'm not sure what you mean by common. Were you expecting rubber? If so, there is one model in the Patek line up that comes with rubber straps.

But the basic contention here is that Pateks are generally dress watches, and in adherence to horological tradition, dress watches generally come with leather straps, and in some rare occassions, a bracelet is offered, Rolex notwithstanding. I happen to like tradition and Patek straps are very comfortable and well selected.

Sorry about the colour of the watch, I must have linked in the wrong image, but like I said, the homework is easily done.

[Jedi]

Patek's are very reliable, but they are not built to be abused like Rolex. My Patek's both keep better time than my Rolex. That's just in my opinion and experience.

And if you have an old Patek, there is no question about them not servicing it for you. If they do not have the spare parts available, they will make them from scratch. Will Rolex do that for you? Fat chance.