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2 August 2020, 12:08 PM | #1 |
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Tips for getting hard to get models
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I was wondering whether anybody had some tips on how to score those hard-to- get Patek models (5711) without buying up half of the store on the first visit and then spending 100k a year on less desirable watches and jewelry? |
2 August 2020, 12:16 PM | #2 |
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I can't afford one but from what I've read on this forum I'll take a guess and say there is no other way.
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2 August 2020, 12:16 PM | #3 |
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This should be in the Patek sub-forum. But the obvious answer is to buy from a trusted grey market reseller if that’s the only watch you want. Although incidentally you’ve chosen one of the watches with the worst (highest) market premium. Still in the end the premium you pay will cost you less in the long run than buying watches and other jewelry you don’t want in order to get an allocation.
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2 August 2020, 12:21 PM | #4 |
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Make more money.
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2 August 2020, 12:21 PM | #5 |
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Thanks!
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2 August 2020, 12:25 PM | #6 |
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Breaking and entering.
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I’d like to know too
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2 August 2020, 12:35 PM | #8 |
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Go grey. You can have it now, it will cost you but being what the market is you shouldn't get hurt much if you buy and sell right if you have too. You have to pay to play. It beats playing the AD game where you will constantly be snookered.
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2 August 2020, 12:35 PM | #9 |
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You want a Patek 5711? You would like to know how to get one without spending large amounts at the AD? There is no Patek AD that will sell you one without extensive purchase history., 100K per year is probably not enough. If you find a way around that, congratulations!
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2 August 2020, 12:44 PM | #10 |
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Buy 2 grand complication model and wait
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2 August 2020, 12:51 PM | #11 |
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Back in 2017, i just visited the AD three times a week. Asking for a blue 5711. In about a year, i got offered a white one. Grabbed it.
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2 August 2020, 01:11 PM | #12 |
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Good luck or buy grey.
I got my Aquanaut in 7 months 2 years ago. Ask for a 5711. I think will get like 3 years or never lol. But so far I got the 5167, a Pepsi, a Daytona SS white, a DJ41 Blue sticks/fluted and just ordered a DD40 YG so hope that helps. They been good to me. So it’s luck and bring liked and spending...
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Mr. Wonderful waited more than a decade to get his hands on the 5711.
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2 August 2020, 02:16 PM | #16 |
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There is no shortcut other than going gray if that’s the only watch you want. And you probably want it cause it’s the most poplular. All the cool kids have one. To me, it’s bland and boring and I have no interest in it. So many other great pieces by Patek.
If your goal is to start collecting Pateks, you will eventually end up with one along with a whole host of other great watches. If you only want a 5711, buy gray. |
2 August 2020, 02:53 PM | #17 |
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My ad told me to buy a Travel time and I will get one. I might pull the trigger soon.
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Find out what the PP store owners loves. Maybe a nice vintage Rothschild, or a buying them a Ferrari, will help.
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As for the OP, try marrying the AD‘s daughter...
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2 August 2020, 11:32 PM | #20 |
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Buy a few leather strapped watches first
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2 August 2020, 11:36 PM | #21 |
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Maybe if you sell your soul and your first born to the devil and your organs to some shady dealer in the backstreets of Shanghai you'll have enough.
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2 August 2020, 11:58 PM | #22 |
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Very easy. Go grey.
IMO the 5711 was and is not intended for newcomers to the brand, it is the brands offering to its loyal clients. No doubt it has a beautiful simplicity and construction, but its appeal is also fueled by the overall sports watch craze, the (relatively) low price compared to others in the PP catalogue, and of course the lack of immediate availability. Try one on at a grey dealer and you will likely be able to decide on the spot if you want it at 30,60,90,120K or whatever it is tagged at. That’s the easiest and cheapest way to make this your one and only Patek. |
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It like the most popular cheerleader in high school ... unless you’re the class jock you may have to set your sights lower
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3 August 2020, 12:16 AM | #24 |
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Spot on! It only in the fact that 10-15 years down the road, those cheerleaders mostly become unpopular and picking right in the first place ensures long term value and dependability
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3 August 2020, 02:31 AM | #26 |
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Or kidnap her and ask for a 5711 as ransom
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3 August 2020, 02:59 AM | #27 |
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A lot of new members been asking this question lately....
It has been discuss many many many times.... Like a broken record..... Hoping new members will start using "Search this Forum" before asking this kind of question....^^^....
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3 August 2020, 12:19 PM | #28 |
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thanks for the info!
Also, if the AD said that they've put you on the "wishlist," do you stand a chance of getting this watch? |
3 August 2020, 12:22 PM | #29 |
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I asked local patek AD if i could get 5212 the day after it was announced... they said they would put me on a list.. i checked in 14 months later and they said the list had not moved. No ETA. Prob just going to go grey market. Not much more you can do.
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3 August 2020, 01:22 PM | #30 |
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Nope
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