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Old 19 September 2019, 03:26 AM   #1
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waiting list

how does one get on the waiting list for a nautilus or an aquanaut, I'm new to the watch game. i've heard they only are sold to HNWI at AD, I don't want to walk in to my nearest PP and ask them and get laughed at lol
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Old 19 September 2019, 03:30 AM   #2
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1) Buy a $20-$30k Calatrava to start relationship - An ok approach, you may get on the list
2) Buy a complication to start relationship (Annual calendar or WT) - A good approach
3) Buy a grand complication (5270 etc.) - Expect to get a Naut or Aquanaut in 6-12 months especially if you ask
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Old 19 September 2019, 03:44 AM   #3
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1. Talk to them and say you're interested.
2. You have XXX,XXX to spend (because, you do need that amount to start catching any eyeballs)
3. You want to bundle a 5724R/G with a 5712 or 5990 or whatever you feel like.
4. You're also interested in sports RG models and not just dress watches.
5. You'll want to own a grande complications sometime, but you hope that can go hand in hand with 5711/1A

The Patek market isn't cheap. You'll need to splash 100s of thousands. Or.... Just wait for the world to collapse and then someone will surely let up their aquas or nauts on the secondary market for a discount.
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Old 19 September 2019, 03:45 AM   #4
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find a Patek dealer that also sells diamonds and buy the three biggest diamonds they have and pay in cash and do not ask for a discount. You might get on the list

sorry... to be serious... it is next to impossible if you do not know the owner of the store or are a celebrity.
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Old 19 September 2019, 05:23 AM   #5
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Walk in with stacks of hundreds, and say you want to buy one today. Go large, or go home! :)
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Old 19 September 2019, 05:31 AM   #6
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Walk in with stacks of hundreds, and say you want to buy one today. Go large, or go home! :)

best start walking home
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Old 19 September 2019, 05:50 AM   #7
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Seriously!?!

DO NOT walk into an AD asking for the Nautilus/Aquanaut as the first line of questioning...this will definitely get you no attention whatsoever. They are probably sick and tired of walk-ins asking for the sports watches.
What you should do is massage your way into the discussion...maybe not during the first visit but at least over time. First, ask to see what references they DO have in stock and take a look at them. Look at it and if you don't find any you like just strike up a conversation on what you are looking for...AGAIN DO NOT talk about sports watches. Say you want the 5711...talk about a Calatrava that has the same movement or something. After at least 2-3 visits and talking to the SAME sales person(they need to know you are interested in these watches) about Patek watches and references...they will now know you are definitely a collector and not some Joe coming off the street with only interest in sports models.
You need to make your way into acquiring these SS models...not with money, influence, even celebrity status. Patek values the client relationship and they want to know you...
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Old 19 September 2019, 05:59 AM   #8
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if all the kind of stooping over that people recommend in this thread was really necessary, i'd buy only rolex.
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Old 19 September 2019, 06:00 AM   #9
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DO NOT walk into an AD asking for the Nautilus/Aquanaut as the first line of questioning...this will definitely get you no attention whatsoever. They are probably sick and tired of walk-ins asking for the sports watches.

What you should do is massage your way into the discussion...maybe not during the first visit but at least over time. First, ask to see what references they DO have in stock and take a look at them. Look at it and if you don't find any you like just strike up a conversation on what you are looking for...AGAIN DO NOT talk about sports watches. Say you want the 5711...talk about a Calatrava that has the same movement or something. After at least 2-3 visits and talking to the SAME sales person(they need to know you are interested in these watches) about Patek watches and references...they will now know you are definitely a collector and not some Joe coming off the street with only interest in sports models.

You need to make your way into acquiring these SS models...not with money, influence, even celebrity status. Patek values the client relationship and they want to know you...


This is solid advice and I agree. You don’t get to third base on your first date, so get to know your AD before you subtly pop the question / float the idea


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Old 19 September 2019, 06:02 AM   #10
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It's kind of like the hot but attainable girl at the bar surrounded by her friends. You gotta buy drinks for all of them and you can't focus too much on the hot girl or the other girls (who know they aren't as hot) will get offended.

You need to befriend the girls while subtlety ignoring the hot one but not so much that she hates you. This stupid dance goes on for a few rounds and then you ask the hot girl for a dance and then hope she says yes. Once she says yes you can then pull out all the moves.

Wingmen can help especially if they know the AD :)

Good luck getting laid...I mean....getting a nautilus!

PS: Appearance does matter and perhaps wear something other than a Rolex sports model. Prefably a Cellini or maybe a Milgauss yes a Milgauss or Code 11:59 and say "this is all I got, i need an upgrade, prefably something with panty dropping special powers".
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Old 19 September 2019, 06:19 AM   #11
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It's kind of like the hot but attainable girl at the bar surrounded by her friends. You gotta buy drinks for all of them and you can't focus too much on the hot girl or the other girls (who know they aren't as hot) will get offended.

You need to befriend the girls while subtlety ignoring the hot one but not so much that she hates you. This stupid dance goes on for a few rounds and then you ask the hot girl for a dance and then hope she says yes. Once she says yes you can then pull out all the moves.

Wingmen can help especially if they know the AD :)

Good luck getting laid...I mean....getting a nautilus!

PS: Appearance does matter and perhaps wear something other than a Rolex sports model. Prefably a Cellini or maybe a Milgauss yes a Milgauss or Code 11:59 and say "this is all I got, i need an upgrade, prefably something with panty dropping special powers".
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Old 19 September 2019, 06:24 AM   #12
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Believe me I'm a solid 7/10 and make sure to wear one of my shorter miniskirts to the ADs and it doesn't even matter.
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Old 19 September 2019, 06:28 AM   #13
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Believe me I'm a solid 7/10 and make sure to wear one of my shorter miniskirts to the ADs and it doesn't even matter.
No, no no no!!!! You know. I haven't actually considered your situation, that of a female collector. Here is my humble opinion:

I think you gotta dress like that lady in the Twenty-4 commercial:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCoS0Fll29g

Or in the generations campaign- Kimono or knee length skirt (no birkin) 0:40; or 1:06. Bring girl kid with Teddy bear to pass down watch to (I can lend my daughter, $250 per hour kthx).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_y0y_XeS0fM
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Old 19 September 2019, 06:33 AM   #14
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I dress like that normally. I definitely had to dig deep into the drawer for the mini and dust off the thigh high stilleto boots.
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Old 19 September 2019, 06:46 AM   #15
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Any good sales person to introduce in Malaysia ?
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Old 19 September 2019, 06:59 AM   #16
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I dress like that normally. I definitely had to dig deep into the drawer for the mini and dust off the thigh high stilleto boots.
Will refrain from asking for pics. Solid 7 huh....

Most of the sales associates at my ADs are female (middle age asian women); I would say I am a solid 7 normally but probably a 8-9 to them.
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Old 19 September 2019, 07:26 AM   #17
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Wow we are talking about ranking our looks...


I have a 10/10 only calling policy... know your worth....
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Old 19 September 2019, 07:32 AM   #18
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It's kind of like the hot but attainable girl at the bar surrounded by her friends. You gotta buy drinks for all of them and you can't focus too much on the hot girl or the other girls (who know they aren't as hot) will get offended.

You need to befriend the girls while subtlety ignoring the hot one but not so much that she hates you. This stupid dance goes on for a few rounds and then you ask the hot girl for a dance and then hope she says yes. Once she says yes you can then pull out all the moves.

Wingmen can help especially if they know the AD :)

Good luck getting laid...I mean....getting a nautilus!

PS: Appearance does matter and perhaps wear something other than a Rolex sports model. Prefably a Cellini or maybe a Milgauss yes a Milgauss or Code 11:59 and say "this is all I got, i need an upgrade, prefably something with panty dropping special powers".

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Old 19 September 2019, 07:38 AM   #19
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It's kind of like the hot but attainable girl at the bar surrounded by her friends. You gotta buy drinks for all of them and you can't focus too much on the hot girl or the other girls (who know they aren't as hot) will get offended.

You need to befriend the girls while subtlety ignoring the hot one but not so much that she hates you. This stupid dance goes on for a few rounds and then you ask the hot girl for a dance and then hope she says yes. Once she says yes you can then pull out all the moves.

Wingmen can help especially if they know the AD :)

Good luck getting laid...I mean....getting a nautilus!

PS: Appearance does matter and perhaps wear something other than a Rolex sports model. Prefably a Cellini or maybe a Milgauss yes a Milgauss or Code 11:59 and say "this is all I got, i need an upgrade, prefably something with panty dropping special powers".

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Old 19 September 2019, 07:43 AM   #20
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Will refrain from asking for pics. Solid 7 huh....

Most of the sales associates at my ADs are female (middle age asian women); I would say I am a solid 7 normally but probably a 8-9 to them.
What happened to pics or It didn't happen?

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Old 19 September 2019, 08:05 AM   #21
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just save time and go Grey!
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Old 19 September 2019, 08:12 AM   #22
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If you're in Luton take Kris Akabusi with you to the AD and maybe Jack Whitehall too, they might even open the door for you then.
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Old 19 September 2019, 08:14 AM   #23
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It's kind of like the hot but attainable girl at the bar surrounded by her friends. You gotta buy drinks for all of them and you can't focus too much on the hot girl or the other girls (who know they aren't as hot) will get offended.

You need to befriend the girls while subtlety ignoring the hot one but not so much that she hates you. This stupid dance goes on for a few rounds and then you ask the hot girl for a dance and then hope she says yes. Once she says yes you can then pull out all the moves.

Wingmen can help especially if they know the AD :)

Good luck getting laid...I mean....getting a nautilus!

PS: Appearance does matter and perhaps wear something other than a Rolex sports model. Prefably a Cellini or maybe a Milgauss yes a Milgauss or Code 11:59 and say "this is all I got, i need an upgrade, prefably something with panty dropping special powers".
You got a beautiful mind, I see Nobel prizes in your future...
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Old 19 September 2019, 08:17 AM   #24
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It's kind of like the hot but attainable girl at the bar surrounded by her friends. You gotta buy drinks for all of them and you can't focus too much on the hot girl or the other girls (who know they aren't as hot) will get offended.

You need to befriend the girls while subtlety ignoring the hot one but not so much that she hates you. This stupid dance goes on for a few rounds and then you ask the hot girl for a dance and then hope she says yes. Once she says yes you can then pull out all the moves.

Wingmen can help especially if they know the AD :)

Good luck getting laid...I mean....getting a nautilus!

PS: Appearance does matter and perhaps wear something other than a Rolex sports model. Prefably a Cellini or maybe a Milgauss yes a Milgauss or Code 11:59 and say "this is all I got, i need an upgrade, prefably something with panty dropping special powers".
Way too much effort
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Old 19 September 2019, 09:46 AM   #25
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It's kind of like the hot but attainable girl at the bar surrounded by her friends. You gotta buy drinks for all of them and you can't focus too much on the hot girl or the other girls (who know they aren't as hot) will get offended.

You need to befriend the girls while subtlety ignoring the hot one but not so much that she hates you. This stupid dance goes on for a few rounds and then you ask the hot girl for a dance and then hope she says yes. Once she says yes you can then pull out all the moves.

Wingmen can help especially if they know the AD :)

Good luck getting laid...I mean....getting a nautilus!

PS: Appearance does matter and perhaps wear something other than a Rolex sports model. Prefably a Cellini or maybe a Milgauss yes a Milgauss or Code 11:59 and say "this is all I got, i need an upgrade, prefably something with panty dropping special powers".

Awesome reply!
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Old 19 September 2019, 10:05 AM   #26
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Pls ask ninja, scu16m, aquaman and chunky. Follow everything they say and you will get your desired Nautilus and Aquanaut in no time.
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Old 19 September 2019, 03:47 PM   #27
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Pls ask ninja, scu16m, aquaman and chunky. Follow everything they say and you will get your desired Nautilus and Aquanaut in no time.

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Old 19 September 2019, 04:12 PM   #28
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Old 19 September 2019, 06:41 PM   #29
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There's no "waiting list", what are you talking about? Everything is readily available.
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Old 19 September 2019, 07:01 PM   #30
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This is solid advice and I agree. You don’t get to third base on your first date, so get to know your AD before you subtly pop the question / float the idea


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