Which AD's in the UK are losing their Status?

[Unwind_Asia]

Originally Posted by JC180

https://www.watchpro.com/audemars-pi...f-switzerland/

Thanks for that...interesting as I have a spend with WoS....not that it seems to be doing me much good at the moment!

[jsw7]

Originally Posted by jamestucker

Sad to hear that, they used to be very good but started the bundling practice around 2020 like many other ADs.

Yes it’s a right pain but they know say it’s one classic one for one sports but you can only register if the list is less than two years so I could only register for ladies 24s or the 6007.

[jamestucker]

Originally Posted by jsw7

Yes it’s a right pain but they know say it’s one classic one for one sports but you can only register if the list is less than two years so I could only register for ladies 24s or the 6007.

Are they still registering customer interest? I thought you said they are loosing the dealership. I hope they don't loose the dealership as it would be tough for them without Patek Philippe.

[jsw7]

Originally Posted by jamestucker

Are they still registering customer interest? I thought you said they are loosing the dealership. I hope they don't loose the dealership as it would be tough for them without Patek Philippe.

That the Patek Saloon in London.
Leonard Dews aren’t receiving anymore Patek watches.

[Unwind_Asia]

Reading this thread :

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=904805

I bet EP Mallory is toast!

[jamestucker]

Originally Posted by Unwind_Asia

Reading this thread :

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=904805

I bet EP Mallory is toast!

The double sealed Pateks didn't come from EP Mallory & Son

[KM95]

Originally Posted by jamestucker

The double sealed Pateks didn't come from EP Mallory & Son

Where did they come from?

[jamestucker]

Originally Posted by Unwind_Asia

One of my firsts post here so bear with me.

Obviously, it is common knowledge that Patek is cutting 30% of AD's around the world.

There are currently 37 AD's in the UK which is probably far too many.

I am guessing at least ten will "get the chop" by the end of 2023.

I have just learnt that 3 out 4 Watches of Switzerland are to go.

(Knightsbridge, Manchester and Mappin & Webb - Regent St)

With only the "Superstore" on Regent St left.

My predictions:

At least one or more Boodles (hopefully Sloane St and Royal Exchange as the customer service is shocking. They are also known for trying to sell you their jewelry.

One or two of the Berry's.

One in Scotland - maybe Jamieson & Carry.

Maybe Leonard Dews due to the location? Blackpool.

One Rudells. Don't think you need one Wolverhampton and Birmingham.

Laings in Cardiff.

Although Patek do like family businesses.

Any one any other educated guess?

WOS group lost 3 doors, Berry's lost 3 and Leonard Dews. Total number will be down to 25 by end of the year. Currently there are 37 on the website. (including above) and not sure who are the other 5 ADs who will be loosing their dealership.

[Unwind_Asia]

Originally Posted by jamestucker

WOS group lost 3 doors, Berry's lost 3 and Leonard Dews. Total number will be down to 25 by end of the year. Currently there are 37 on the website. (including above) and not sure who are the other 5 ADs who will be loosing their dealership.

What Berry's have gone?

And the others?

Surely Boodles will lose some - infamous for bundling with jewelry.

[jamestucker]

Originally Posted by Unwind_Asia

What Berry's have gone?

And the others?

Surely Boodles will lose some - infamous for bundling with jewelry.

Not sure which 3, surely one in the Victoria Quarter in Leeds and 2 others

[Unwind_Asia]

Originally Posted by jamestucker

Not sure which 3, surely one in the Victoria Quarter in Leeds and 2 others

I think Prestons will be Ok. Wilsmslow and Noriwch (Winsor Bishop) sort of fit location wise.

I'm visiting WoS regent St tomorrow so I will have a nose about.

[kultschar]

Surely Cardiff (Laings) won't loose PP already - only had PP a year or so there

[Unwind_Asia]

Originally Posted by kultschar

Surely Cardiff (Laings) won't loose PP already - only had PP a year or so there

Yes, you are right.

Southampton is not the best location - in the basement in a mediocre shopping centre.

[jamestucker]

Originally Posted by Unwind_Asia

Yes, you are right.

Southampton is not the best location - in the basement in a mediocre shopping centre.

Did Laings Southampton loose the Patek AD states as well? Frances in Bournemouth kept the AD status

[Unwind_Asia]

Originally Posted by jamestucker

Did Laings Southampton loose the Patek AD states as well? Frances in Bournemouth kept the AD status

Not sure. They've been a bit slow replying to emails!

[Unwind_Asia]

A few Boodles to go. Apparently including Sloane St!

[Ubiquitous1984]

Originally Posted by Unwind_Asia

A few Boodles to go. Apparently including Sloane St!

Any idea about the Manchester city centre branch? If that goes we've got no more PP AD in the city centre.

[jamestucker]

Originally Posted by jsw7

Leonard Dews are my AD and have told me they’ve lost their status 😞😞.
Might have to go grey for what I want know based on reaching out to the London saloon!

Leonard Dews is closing down

https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.u...unces-closure/

[KM95]

Originally Posted by jamestucker

Did Laings Southampton loose the Patek AD states as well? Frances in Bournemouth kept the AD status

Laings are about to move in to a much larger Southampton store with a larger Patek section.

[Ubiquitous1984]

Originally Posted by jamestucker

Leonard Dews is closing down

https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.u...unces-closure/

Incredibly sad to see a 150 year old business close down.

[bestkepttime]

Originally Posted by KM95

Laings are about to move in to a much larger Southampton store with a larger Patek section.

this is true the store is going to be much much bigger.

[bp1000]

Originally Posted by Unwind_Asia

I think Prestons will be Ok. Wilsmslow and Noriwch (Winsor Bishop) sort of fit location wise.

I'm visiting WoS regent St tomorrow so I will have a nose about.

Preston’s is expanding.
Construction for a dedicated Patek boutique is happening next door to the current show room.

[Unwind_Asia]

Originally Posted by jamestucker

Leonard Dews is closing down

https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.u...unces-closure/

I wonder if anything is for sale?

The store fittings are worth money.

[Unwind_Asia]

Originally Posted by bestkepttime

this is true the store is going to be much much bigger.

Confirmed - they are not losing AD status.

[Ubiquitous1984]

Originally Posted by bp1000

Preston’s is expanding.
Construction for a dedicated Patek boutique is happening next door to the current show room.

That expansion has been going on for ages - I live round the corner and it must be at least a year since the extension was started, with no obvious progress being made (at least externally!)

[jamestucker]

Originally Posted by Unwind_Asia

Confirmed - they are not losing AD status.

What about their Glasgow and Cardiff stores?

[Unwind_Asia]

Originally Posted by jamestucker

What about their Glasgow and Cardiff stores?

Didn't mention them.

[ragsk]

Originally Posted by jamestucker

WOS group lost 3 doors, Berry's lost 3 and Leonard Dews. Total number will be down to 25 by end of the year. Currently there are 37 on the website. (including above) and not sure who are the other 5 ADs who will be loosing their dealership.

Hopefully not true but that is massive blow if 3 Berrys stores are losing Patek. That would be 3/6 gone.

Any idea of which stores?

[bp1000]

My guesses.

Given that Prestons is supposedly expanding and there are so many near Manchester.
With WOS manchester going I think :

David m Robinson might go
Boodles (Chester and/or Liverpool - they have a Boodles in Manchester which is now the main supply in the region if the others go)

Wouldn't be surprised if Rudells in Wolverhampton went.
Maybe Pragnell in Leicester leaving just Stratford Upon Avon which is a v.nice store, good location with a lot of history with the Sterns.

[jamestucker]

Originally Posted by ragsk

Hopefully not true but that is massive blow if 3 Berrys stores are losing Patek. That would be 3/6 gone.

Any idea of which stores?

It is true, Berry's lost 3 stores. Albion street remains as it is their flagship store.