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Protour2003 · 19 July 2018, 09:20 AM

Stopped into my AD today to pick up a "gift from PP"... A great travel case from the purchase of a 5960A-010 last month. While I was there I mentioned that I was looking for a 5711R. An hour later he called me and said he was 99% sure that he could get me one. OF COURSE, I could not say no. The AD I deal with has 4 locations, and the watch will be here in 2 days. I've purchased 3 PP's from them prior... Can't help but wonder, are they holding watches for their "good customers"??? I ask this because this has been the case with the 5711 (granted this was 2 years ago), 5960, and now the 5711R. Believe me, I'm not complaining. Just very coincidental! I guess the moral of the story is, establish a relationship with the same AD and don't be afraid to ASK.

uniqueMR · 19 July 2018, 09:29 AM

Indeed. Relationship and closeness is everything with AD

Ichiran · 19 July 2018, 09:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Protour2003

Can't help but wonder, are they holding watches for their "good customers"??? I ask this because this has been the case with the 5711 (granted this was 2 years ago), 5960, and now the 5711R. Believe me, I'm not complaining. Just very coincidental! I guess the moral of the story is, establish a relationship with the same AD and don't be afraid to ASK.

My understanding from my AD is they can only hold these popular pieces like Nautilus and Aquanaut for 2 weeks. The date of distribution from Patek agent to the AD, and the date of the sales of these pieces to customers are both tracked by the Patek agent.

Agree with you on having good AD relationship. The initial connection was painful but the fruits are there eventually.

tonupbklyn · 19 July 2018, 10:12 AM

WTF!!!

Air Tzar · 19 July 2018, 11:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by uniqueMR

Indeed. Relationship and closeness is everything with AD

Also money. Money helps.

goog53 · 19 July 2018, 11:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ichiran

My understanding from my AD is they can only hold these popular pieces like Nautilus and Aquanaut for 2 weeks. The date of distribution from Patek agent to the AD, and the date of the sales of these pieces to customers are both tracked by the Patek agent.

Is your AD in the US? Obviously not looking for specifics but I agree with the OP that all the good pieces sit in the safe waiting for the “right customer”

goog53 · 19 July 2018, 11:43 AM

Congrats Michael! The 5711R is an absolute stunner

sensui · 19 July 2018, 11:44 AM

Nice. Look forward to the incoming.

mps354 · 19 July 2018, 12:14 PM

Wow, congrats!

jrs146 · 19 July 2018, 12:21 PM

Congrats!!

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Star Ferry · 19 July 2018, 12:40 PM

based on your user name, are you a professional athlete? I think that would help with allocation as well. Gives visibility to the brand

benlee · 19 July 2018, 12:45 PM

Very nice. Any pics ?

GB-man · 19 July 2018, 03:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Star Ferry

based on your user name, are you a professional athlete? I think that would help with allocation as well. Gives visibility to the brand

Says he’s a real estate broker in his bio

Congratulations!

4vCoupe · 19 July 2018, 03:38 PM

About two months ago the AD near me had a 5711r sitting in the display case. I thought only the SS was difficult to get?

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Russell996 · 19 July 2018, 04:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ichiran

My understanding from my AD is they can only hold these popular pieces like Nautilus and Aquanaut for 2 weeks. The date of distribution from Patek agent to the AD, and the date of the sales of these pieces to customers are both tracked by the Patek agent.

Agree with you on having good AD relationship. The initial connection was painful but the fruits are there eventually.

Congrats to the OP.

My AD holds pieces for months until a good client expresses an interest, they have no time limit.

Analysing You · 19 July 2018, 05:55 PM

Congratulations, as you say a good relationship is EVERYTHING!

Ichiran · 19 July 2018, 06:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Russell996

My AD holds pieces for months until a good client expresses an interest, they have no time limit.

Will holding onto a popular piece by your AD affects the chance of an allocation of a new piece (same model) from the agent?

Sonzy · 19 July 2018, 06:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ichiran

My understanding from my AD is they can only hold these popular pieces like Nautilus and Aquanaut for 2 weeks. The date of distribution from Patek agent to the AD, and the date of the sales of these pieces to customers are both tracked by the Patek agent.

Agree with you on having good AD relationship. The initial connection was painful but the fruits are there eventually.

I didn’t know about “they can only hold these for 2 weeks”, but I like the idea

Sonzy · 19 July 2018, 06:13 PM

Congrats Protour2003, enjoy it in good heath.

Sonzy · 19 July 2018, 06:17 PM

Please share some pics

AK797 · 19 July 2018, 09:23 PM

Look forward to welcoming you to our growing club, Ben's pic thread should hold you over till then.

Protour2003 · 19 July 2018, 11:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by goog53

Is your AD in the US? Obviously not looking for specifics but I agree with the OP that all the good pieces sit in the safe waiting for the “right customer”

Yes... AD has multiple stores in the US. Like I said, could be coincidence, either that, very LUCKY! LOL

Protour2003 · 19 July 2018, 11:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Star Ferry

based on your user name, are you a professional athlete? I think that would help with allocation as well. Gives visibility to the brand

LOL. Not a pro athlete. Played some competitive golf a LONG time ago. Back then the tour guys didn't have watch deals with Hublot, Rolex, AP, RM, etc. These guys have it pretty good!

ap1 · 19 July 2018, 11:54 PM

Gratz

KBM · 21 July 2018, 07:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Air Tzar

Also money. Money helps.

Ha!

Congrats, OP.

Protour2003 · 21 July 2018, 11:07 AM

Came in... pick it up tomorrow!!

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Racerdj · 21 July 2018, 09:18 PM

Awesome choice, congratulations! I love the RG PP models!

19 July 2018, 09:20 AM	#1
Protour2003 Banned Join Date: May 2017 Location: USA Watch: the next one Posts: 112	Unexpected SURPRISE ! Stopped into my AD today to pick up a "gift from PP"... A great travel case from the purchase of a 5960A-010 last month. While I was there I mentioned that I was looking for a 5711R. An hour later he called me and said he was 99% sure that he could get me one. OF COURSE, I could not say no. The AD I deal with has 4 locations, and the watch will be here in 2 days. I've purchased 3 PP's from them prior... Can't help but wonder, are they holding watches for their "good customers"??? I ask this because this has been the case with the 5711 (granted this was 2 years ago), 5960, and now the 5711R. Believe me, I'm not complaining. Just very coincidental! I guess the moral of the story is, establish a relationship with the same AD and don't be afraid to ASK.

19 July 2018, 09:29 AM	#2
uniqueMR 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: USA Watch: P A T E K Posts: 4,694	Indeed. Relationship and closeness is everything with AD __________________ A. Lange & Sohne \| Audemars Piguet \| F.P.Journe \| Omega \| Patek Philippe \| Rolex \| Tudor \| ...and Othersss

19 July 2018, 11:43 AM	#7
goog53 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Mike G Location: Ohio Watch: Rolex-Patek-AP Posts: 3,057	Congrats Michael! The 5711R is an absolute stunner __________________ The only thing better than the watches are the people behind them. "The best watch in the world is the one that's on your wrist." Morgan King "Do you like having a good time? Then you need a good watch!" Rocky Balboa

19 July 2018, 12:21 PM	#10
jrs146 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Josh Location: Lost in time Watch: Me Nae Nae Posts: 9,821	Congrats!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ "Sometimes the songs that we hear are just songs of our own." -Jerome J. Garcia, Robert C. Hunter

19 July 2018, 12:45 PM	#12
benlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Ben Location: SIN & JKT Watch: Rolex, AP, PP Posts: 9,873	Very nice. Any pics ? __________________ Follow me on Instagram : benlee789

19 July 2018, 10:12 AM	#4
tonupbklyn "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: bklyn Posts: 1,471	WTF!!!

19 July 2018, 11:44 AM	#8
sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,356	Nice. Look forward to the incoming.

19 July 2018, 12:14 PM	#9
mps354 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: CT Posts: 8,971	Wow, congrats!

19 July 2018, 12:40 PM	#11
Star Ferry Banned Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: down by the river Posts: 4,926	based on your user name, are you a professional athlete? I think that would help with allocation as well. Gives visibility to the brand

19 July 2018, 03:38 PM	#14
4vCoupe "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: USA Watch: GMT Master 16750 Posts: 787	About two months ago the AD near me had a 5711r sitting in the display case. I thought only the SS was difficult to get? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

19 July 2018, 05:55 PM	#16
Analysing You "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: London Posts: 534	Congratulations, as you say a good relationship is EVERYTHING!

19 July 2018, 06:13 PM	#19
Sonzy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Egypt Watch: PP/Breguet/IWC/Rlx Posts: 378	Congrats Protour2003, enjoy it in good heath. __________________ Patek Philippe: 5712, 5146P Breguet: Marine GMT. IWC: Big Pilot “Le Petite Prince” Limited, Portugieser Chrono. Rolex: GMT Master II Batman.

19 July 2018, 06:17 PM	#20
Sonzy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Egypt Watch: PP/Breguet/IWC/Rlx Posts: 378	Please share some pics __________________ Patek Philippe: 5712, 5146P Breguet: Marine GMT. IWC: Big Pilot “Le Petite Prince” Limited, Portugieser Chrono. Rolex: GMT Master II Batman.

19 July 2018, 09:23 PM	#21
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,206	Look forward to welcoming you to our growing club, Ben's pic thread should hold you over till then.

19 July 2018, 11:54 PM	#24
ap1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,026	Gratz

21 July 2018, 11:07 AM	#26
Protour2003 Banned Join Date: May 2017 Location: USA Watch: the next one Posts: 112	Came in... pick it up tomorrow!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

21 July 2018, 09:18 PM	#27
Racerdj 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Indianapolis Watch: Patek-Philippe Posts: 16,832	Awesome choice, congratulations! I love the RG PP models! __________________ Rolex and Patek Philippe

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