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Old 7 May 2013, 10:29 AM   #1
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1st Patek

Hi, I am looking to buy my first Patek. Nautilus 5711/1A-010. I would like my first purchase to be through an AD. I am going to Las Vegas in June. Anyone has a good connection with one of the ADs there?

I know the standard price is around $26700. What sort of discount would be considered a good one?

Thanks!
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Old 7 May 2013, 10:38 AM   #2
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Soly,

That sure is a good choice for a first Patek, it's a very versatile and classy timepiece!

I'm afraid I don't know any AD's in Las Vegas but I must say that I don't think you'll get a very good discount if you get one. As far as I know the demand on those models is pretty high and they are being sold at retail so I would doubt that an AD would have such a great deal, especially if you don't have a relationship with them.

Of course, I could always be wrong (please correct me if that's the case) but I think a discount is something you'll get from a grey dealer much easier than an AD (although it seems like you would prefer to have your first purchase at the latter).
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Old 7 May 2013, 11:18 AM   #3
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Don't think you will find Vegas dealers much inclined to give discounts.

Personally, I would (and in fact recently did) buy from a trusted dealer here on TRF. DavidSW in my case.
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Old 7 May 2013, 11:20 AM   #4
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from what I hear discounts are hard to come by on the 5711.. A lot of AD do not have them in stock and have wait lists for them..
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Old 8 May 2013, 07:23 AM   #5
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Thanks guys. I guess I am going the TRF trusted seller way. I just spoke with DavidSW, he is on the hunt for a BNIB for me. So excited about this!

Expect an incoming thread from me in the next few weeks.


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Old 8 May 2013, 07:45 AM   #6
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Thanks guys. I guess I am going the TRF trusted seller way. I just spoke with DavidSW, he is on the hunt for a BNIB for me. So excited about this!

Expect an incoming thread from me in the next few weeks.


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Old 8 May 2013, 08:11 AM   #7
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Thanks guys. I guess I am going the TRF trusted seller way. I just spoke with DavidSW, he is on the hunt for a BNIB for me. So excited about this!

Expect an incoming thread from me in the next few weeks.


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Talk about great news!

I cannot wait to see it on your wrist!
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Old 8 May 2013, 09:10 AM   #8
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Awesomeness!

I've had great experiences buying from DavidSW!
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Thanks guys. I guess I am going the TRF trusted seller way. I just spoke with DavidSW, he is on the hunt for a BNIB for me. So excited about this!

Expect an incoming thread from me in the next few weeks.


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Good call!
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Old 8 May 2013, 09:22 PM   #10
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Best of luck, I am one step closer to geting my 5711
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