50 Patek ADs cut!

[conkers]

I just heard this from an affected dealer. Any one have any further information?

[dsk28]

Originally Posted by conkers

I just heard this from an affected dealer. Any one have any further information?

Hong Kong or Worldwide?

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[Ichiran]

There are still 422 ADs worldwide: https://www.patek.com/en/retail-serv...ized-retailers

Not far off from last year 430+.

[conkers]

I believe worldwide.

[conkers]

The dealers only received notification in the last 24 hours so the website I am sure would not reflect this yet.

[pereiraex]

There aren’t even 15 ads in Hong Kong lol

[subtona]

They opened a Patek AD only a few months ago in soho manhattan.

“Watches of Switzerland “

Bizarre

[tng11]

Shit. Just decided to check an AD I have a deposit with. No longer on that list.

[benlee]

Is Patek following AP going to direct sales to consumers?

[turborolex]

It looks like the AD in Cliffside Park NJ is off the list.


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[turborolex]

Originally Posted by subtona

They opened a Patek AD only a few months ago in soho manhattan.

“Watches of Switzerland “

Bizarre

They are sill on the list.


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[tng11]

Originally Posted by turborolex

It looks like the AD in Cliffside Park NJ is off the list.


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Yup. This is the AD I have deposits with. Trying not to panic at the moment.

[turborolex]

Originally Posted by tng11

Yup. This is the AD I have deposits with. Trying not to panic at the moment.

Are you in NJ?


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[soundserious]

Originally Posted by benlee

Is Patek following AP going to direct sales to consumers?

Yes of course. Selling through a middleman is dumb. Ask Tesla how well direct to consumer has worked for them.

Edit: oh and good riddance

[Jonbut76]

Originally Posted by conkers

I just heard this from an affected dealer. Any one have any further information?

Oh wow thanks for the info. A dealer in HK got the cut? I looked at the list in the link provided and it seemed like they were all still there...

[s.m.b.]

Well, considering a lot of dealers have closed lists, this should speed up allocations for certain models. I feel bad for any forum members who lost their hometown AD.

[s.m.b.]

Originally Posted by benlee

Is Patek following AP going to direct sales to consumers?

No.

[Apheaven]

Any in California?

[tyler1980]

Originally Posted by soundserious

Yes of course. Selling through a middleman is dumb. Ask Tesla how well direct to consumer has worked for them.

Edit: oh and good riddance

Tesla is up against state laws that prevent direct to customer sales for cars. totally different

Judging by how long the typical calatrava sits i doubt Patek wants to hold that inventory that long even with better margins. AD's take the risk so if it was me i would prefer that.

[Russell996]

Originally Posted by soundserious

Yes of course. Selling through a middleman is dumb. Ask Tesla how well direct to consumer has worked for them.

Edit: oh and good riddance

Patek are not moving away from AD’s, if they did many of us would move to other brands and they know it.

Possibly a case of enforcing their rules over AD behaviour - if so, sounds like a great move.

[Sam Philip]

It appears UK ADs are not affected.

[danestaff]

Originally Posted by Sam Philip

It appears UK ADs are not affected.

Mappin and webb on the corner of bond Street, no longer stock pateks, they did a week ago

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[Sam Philip]

Originally Posted by danestaff

Mappin and webb on the corner of bond Street, no longer stock pateks, they did a week ago

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Correct, they are not appearing on the UK AD list any more The other casualty seems to be WOS Cardiff.

[danestaff]

Originally Posted by Sam Philip

Correct, they are not appearing on the UK AD list any more The other casualty seems to be WOS Cardiff.

Let's be fair about it how many Ads do they need around that area, they have 155, mappin opposite, WIS on Oxford St, and they are all very dismissive of anyone new going in

On a selfish note asking as my AD is still going strong I'm a happy bunny

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[Fat_ninja]

Does someone know the list around the tri-state? Be interesting to go dumpster diving for some references I would not pay full list for

[danestaff]

Originally Posted by Fat_ninja

Does someone know the list around the tri-state? Be interesting to go dumpster diving for some references I would not pay full list for

im surprised you havent had a new incoming this week

[Fat_ninja]

Originally Posted by danestaff

im surprised you havent had a new incoming this week

Sadly. Not for lack of trying... lol

Probably end of month at earliest or march.... hoping

[danestaff]

Originally Posted by Fat_ninja

Sadly. Not for lack of trying... lol

Have u learnt nothing over the past week of you trying to ridicule me lol

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[Fat_ninja]

Originally Posted by danestaff

Have u learnt nothing over the past week of you trying to ridicule me lol

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Im a slow learner...
I did see a few people try to hijack your london club. ;)

[Passionata]

Originally Posted by soundserious

Yes of course. Selling through a middleman is dumb. Ask Tesla how well direct to consumer has worked for them.

Edit: oh and good riddance

Originally Posted by tyler1980

Tesla is up against state laws that prevent direct to customer sales for cars. totally different

Judging by how long the typical calatrava sits i doubt Patek wants to hold that inventory that long even with better margins. AD's take the risk so if it was me i would prefer that.

very well said Tyler ,
those middlemen offer extra service(=avaliablity) and that service has costs what should be covered .The situation with TSLA is totally different and unique and trust me it will change as soon other manufacturers will have cars with similar features(i believe very soon )
The other cited party is usually AP but they have just one product what sells the RO I think for the code11:59 they need no shops just a melting pot.