5524G question

[turborolex]

Originally Posted by RussW

Yes you can order alligator straps. I’m just talking about the blue calf strap that was made specifically for the 5524 for a short time, as that is what an earlier poster was asking about

I’m not sure that statement is accurate.

The navy blue calf is not discontinued, it’s a custom order.

I ordered 2 more because I’m using it much more than the brown.




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[qrc36]

Originally Posted by turborolex

I’m not sure that statement is accurate.

The navy blue calf is not discontinued, it’s a custom order.

I ordered 2 more because I’m using it much more than the brown.

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That's stunningly beautiful!

So the AD can order directly from Patek?

Could you ask them for the reference number/code? My AD is telling me it's not "in the catalog" and so they can't order it for me.

[turborolex]

Originally Posted by qrc36

That's stunningly beautiful!

So the AD can order directly from Patek?

Could you ask them for the reference number/code? My AD is telling me it's not "in the catalog" and so they can't order it for me.

They just have to say custom navy blue calf pilot strap.




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[RussW]

Originally Posted by turborolex

They just have to say custom navy blue calf pilot strap.




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I was told by Ed Butland in the London salon that the blue calf strap was discontinued. Will be interesting to hear in that case if anyone has any luck ordering one.

[turborolex]

Originally Posted by RussW

I was told by Ed Butland in the London salon that the blue calf strap was discontinued. Will be interesting to hear in that case if anyone has any luck ordering one.

I ordered one 3 months ago that I’m wearing now, as you can see in the picture.

I just ordered 2 more last week.

Lead time is 12-16 weeks.

Definitely not discontinued.

Maybe the gentlemen from the salon was misinformed.

It’s not a stock strap like the brown, it’s a custom strap, maybe that’s where the confusion is coming from.




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[turborolex]

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[RussW]

Originally Posted by turborolex

I ordered one 3 months ago that I’m wearing now, as you can see in the picture.

I just ordered 2 more last week.

Lead time is 12-16 weeks.

Definitely not discontinued.

Maybe the gentlemen from the salon was misinformed.

It’s not a stock strap like the brown, it’s a custom strap, maybe that’s where the confusion is coming from.




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I seriously doubt Ed was misinformed - he is a Patek director. But yes perhaps if it is now a custom order there may have been some confusion there.

Anyway, the blue strap is lovely and looks great in your photo

[turborolex]

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[qrc36]

Originally Posted by turborolex

I ordered one 3 months ago that I’m wearing now, as you can see in the picture.

I just ordered 2 more last week.

Lead time is 12-16 weeks.

Definitely not discontinued.

Maybe the gentlemen from the salon was misinformed.

It’s not a stock strap like the brown, it’s a custom strap, maybe that’s where the confusion is coming from.

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Thanks so much - it's stunningly beautiful!

[16610v]

I think it is a cool watch.

Patek try the new thing to enter to the pilot watch market and make this right!

[danestaff]

Originally Posted by turborolex

I’m not sure that statement is accurate.

The navy blue calf is not discontinued, it’s a custom order.

I ordered 2 more because I’m using it much more than the brown.




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just been told is a custom strap, but they say not blue its black

all tho i can see as plain as day strap is blue in pic

[Fat_ninja]

Blue strap :)

[danestaff]

Originally Posted by Fat_ninja

Blue strap :)

would u believe me when i say i have sent my ad a pic of blue and then he comes back , saying patek says they dont do blue , just black

[RussW]

Originally Posted by Fat_ninja

Blue strap :)

I’m not sure that’s the blue pilot strap. Should have white stitching.

[Fat_ninja]

Originally Posted by danestaff

would u believe me when i say i have sent my ad a pic of blue and then he comes back , saying patek says they dont do blue , just black

I would

Originally Posted by RussW

I’m not sure that’s the blue pilot strap. Should have white stitching.

This is the tiffany one :) i do have a balck one coming with stitching but thats not blue lol

[danestaff]

I think I prefer the blue, or would least like to see the stitching on the black

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[Fat_ninja]

Originally Posted by danestaff

I think I prefer the blue, or would least like to see the stitching on the black

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Believe it or not. I really enjoy the brown strap. Feels more casual

[danestaff]

Originally Posted by Fat_ninja

Believe it or not. I really enjoy the brown strap. Feels more casual

I meant out of the blue and black, brown is awesome

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[danestaff]

I have just been reliably informed from an AD who has tried to order me the blue or black calf strap, is that Patek no longer use those colours on calf straps


Grrrrrrrr

[PatekSF]

https://www.jean-rousseau.com/us can produce a gorgeous strap that meets or exceeds Patek specifications. They produced one for me in a steel-blue color that had a pebble texture with grey stitching that duplicated the Patek stitching. Their shop on Madison Avenue in NYC should have the specs on file. It took about 3 - 4 weeks total time and was priced under $250, IIRC.

Jean Rousseau can do anything you desire ... highly recommended.

[danestaff]

Many thanks, I'll take a look

Originally Posted by PatekSF

https://www.jean-rousseau.com/us can produce a gorgeous strap that meets or exceeds Patek specifications. They produced one for me in a steel-blue color that had a pebble texture with grey stitching that duplicated the Patek stitching. Their shop on Madison Avenue in NYC should have the specs on file. It took about 3 - 4 weeks total time and was priced under $250, IIRC.

Jean Rousseau can do anything you desire ... highly recommended.

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[Fat_ninja]

Originally Posted by PatekSF

https://www.jean-rousseau.com/us can produce a gorgeous strap that meets or exceeds Patek specifications. They produced one for me in a steel-blue color that had a pebble texture with grey stitching that duplicated the Patek stitching. Their shop on Madison Avenue in NYC should have the specs on file. It took about 3 - 4 weeks total time and was priced under $250, IIRC.

Jean Rousseau can do anything you desire ... highly recommended.

Going to check this place out. Its like 2 blocks from my office

[danestaff]

Originally Posted by Fat_ninja

Going to check this place out. Its like 2 blocks from my office

keep me posted please

[Fat_ninja]

Originally Posted by danestaff

keep me posted please

So checked the place out. It sounds like they can generally do the strap any way you want except the holes are round vs square.

They remember the other guys strap and there has been 2 orders for the 5524 but says 100% that the holes are circle.

I probably wont order it given that.

[danestaff]

Originally Posted by Fat_ninja

So checked the place out. It sounds like they can generally do the strap any way you want except the holes are round vs square.

They remember the other guys strap and there has been 2 orders for the 5524 but says 100% that the holes are circle.

I probably wont order it given that.

but with the white stitching? did you ask the cost?

[Fat_ninja]

Originally Posted by danestaff

but with the white stitching? did you ask the cost?

They can do the stiching. Just not the holes.
We didnt talk about the price but i assume the 250USD is accurate since it was his order she was looking up. It was a recent order.

Its a global store. Sounds like the one in europe might be able to so more.

[PatekSF]

Originally Posted by Fat_ninja

They can do the stiching. Just not the holes.
We didnt talk about the price but i assume the 250USD is accurate since it was his order she was looking up. It was a recent order.

Its a global store. Sounds like the one in europe might be able to so more.

That is completely incorrect. They CAN punch the proper “square” holes duplicating the 5524/5522 strap. They did it for me and it was never in question.

[Fat_ninja]

Originally Posted by PatekSF

That is completely incorrect. They CAN punch the proper “square” holes duplicating the 5524/5522 strap. They did it for me and it was never in question.

Any chance you have a number we can reference? To point towards the same order? She literally looked at me weird? And spent like 15 mins digging through the orders.

[PatekSF]

My order was placed in early 5/2018. Wear your 5524 with its original strap upon your next visit, just like I did.

When I stopped-in, I had no intention on ordering a strap. I had done so to avoid a sudden torrential downpour, having no umbrella.

When I paid a visit, the actual strap maker was there and I met him. The straps are manufactured a few blocks from the retail store.

He took all the exact measurements. About 3 weeks later I received it and it fit perfectly, square holes and all.

[danestaff]

Originally Posted by Fat_ninja

They can do the stiching. Just not the holes.
We didnt talk about the price but i assume the 250USD is accurate since it was his order she was looking up. It was a recent order.

Its a global store. Sounds like the one in europe might be able to so more.

hello ive just popped in to the london store, and they can do correct holes (slightly rectangular) blue calf, white stitching etc

and they even showed me an order where someone from the salon sent there client to order the same,

cost about £150