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Draxler · 30 May 2014, 04:53 AM

Hi,
I'm looking to buy new Patek Philippe Nautilus 5711-1A. I called few AD in EU and the answer was always the same, from two to three years is waiting period.
I would like to buy Nautilus this year.
Do you have any advice?
Thanks in advance

brettpaul · 30 May 2014, 06:13 AM

Check the sales forum here mate...plenty to choose from!!

RussW · 30 May 2014, 06:37 AM

Try some UK ADs. I was quoted 6 months tops fairly recently.

DavidSW always comes highly recommended as well.

Draxler · 30 May 2014, 07:14 AM

As I know DavidSW is from USA. I'm looking to find Nautilus in EU.

RussW · 30 May 2014, 07:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Draxler

As I know DavidSW is from USA. I'm looking to find Nautilus in EU.

All I can say is send him a PM. He would be able to sort you out.

MATCH1969 · 30 May 2014, 08:03 AM

Bought mine last year, jump on the one they had on stock in Paris Patek shop

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Soly20 · 30 May 2014, 09:14 AM

I tried the Paris PP boutique as well as some UK Ads and was quoted different times but the least was 8 months. I ended up getting it through DavidSW.

jon_jon · 31 May 2014, 02:55 AM

I think to obtain a popular reference that has a wait list, it is best to take the personal approach of visiting an AD when possible to talk with a salesperson or manager. For ADs in distant countries, it may not always be practical to do so. Some ADs will have a wait list with several names and others will just say when we receive a new watch, we will sell it and not have a wait list. This is where the personal relationship can be helpful in finding one. There will be a wait no matter what. But it really depends on whether the salesperson will notify you when the AD receives one before calling another customer. If you have prior transaction with the AD, it will certainly enhance your odds, as opposed to being a random client who is interested in this watch.

HL65 · 31 May 2014, 03:50 AM

The blue dial has long wait list. As for FS section here as suggested they are few and far between and rarely listed for sale so no not plenty to choose from. I can tell you when I got mine I called every single AD in USA and was about to give up when finally after 2 full days of rejection I got lucky and the dealer had one. It took a lot of time and many calls but certainly paid off! Just an extremely difficult watch to obtain--especially with blue dial.

Daytona4130 · 5 June 2014, 05:37 AM

I was told by the end of summer. I didn't feel like waiting, so I bought a used one

Shikar · 5 June 2014, 03:24 PM

DavidSW got me nib one within a month with my name on papers.

Regards.

jon_jon · 6 June 2014, 01:20 AM

Just out of curiosity, for those that purchase a Patek from a gray dealer, including one of the trusted sellers here, with your name on it, does the AD also have their name, stamp and signature on the certificate? Without this AD info, is the manufacturer warranty still valid? Depending on the discount you received from the gray seller, I suppose you may not care about the warranty. But if I was concerned about warranty, I would rather purchase a pre-owned with the original buyer's name on it with the date, AD name, stamp and signature on the certificate.

CWIN · 6 June 2014, 02:48 AM

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Originally Posted by jon_jon

Just out of curiosity, for those that purchase a Patek from a gray dealer, including one of the trusted sellers here, with your name on it, does the AD also have their name, stamp and signature on the certificate? Without this AD info, is the manufacturer warranty still valid? Depending on the discount you received from the gray seller, I suppose you may not care about the warranty. But if I was concerned about warranty, I would rather purchase a pre-owned with the original buyer's name on it with the date, AD name, stamp and signature on the certificate.

I bought mine from a trusted seller on here. All of the info was filled out.

beshannon · 6 June 2014, 04:01 AM

When I bought mine last year from one of the larger Patek dealers I was told they get 2-3 a year in each color.

jon_jon · 6 June 2014, 05:22 AM

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Originally Posted by CWIN

I bought mine from a trusted seller on here. All of the info was filled out.

That is good to know that an AD will sell a watch without filling out the buyers info when selling a watch to a gray dealer, but will complete the dealer portion of the certificate to allow the watch to be under warranty.

GB-man · 6 June 2014, 08:17 AM

Most will have to wait for a 5711, blue especially. I bought my 5167a from George at govberg after visiting 3-4 patek ADs on various trips and being unable to find one, and was very happy with my service.

HL65 · 6 June 2014, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by tjspark

Most will have to wait for a 5711, blue especially. I bought my 5167a from George at govberg after visiting 3-4 patek ADs on various trips and being unable to find one, and was very happy with my service.

George is the best!

Time Exposure · 6 June 2014, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

George is the best!

So I hear. I have him in my contacts list if ever I have the good fortune to need his services!

30 May 2014, 04:53 AM	#1
Draxler "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Slovenia - EU Watch: Rolex Posts: 377	Waiting time for Nautilus 5711-1A Hi, I'm looking to buy new Patek Philippe Nautilus 5711-1A. I called few AD in EU and the answer was always the same, from two to three years is waiting period. I would like to buy Nautilus this year. Do you have any advice? Thanks in advance

31 May 2014, 03:50 AM	#9
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,401	The blue dial has long wait list. As for FS section here as suggested they are few and far between and rarely listed for sale so no not plenty to choose from. I can tell you when I got mine I called every single AD in USA and was about to give up when finally after 2 full days of rejection I got lucky and the dealer had one. It took a lot of time and many calls but certainly paid off! Just an extremely difficult watch to obtain--especially with blue dial. __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

6 June 2014, 04:01 AM	#14
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,895	When I bought mine last year from one of the larger Patek dealers I was told they get 2-3 a year in each color. __________________ Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Glashutte Senator Exellence, Rolex 116710 GMT Master II BLNR, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent

30 May 2014, 06:13 AM	#2
brettpaul "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Brett Location: Bahrain, Dubai Watch: Rolex and AP Posts: 5,538	Check the sales forum here mate...plenty to choose from!!

30 May 2014, 06:37 AM	#3
RussW "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: England Watch: 5990 Posts: 3,341	Try some UK ADs. I was quoted 6 months tops fairly recently. DavidSW always comes highly recommended as well.

30 May 2014, 07:14 AM	#4
Draxler "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Slovenia - EU Watch: Rolex Posts: 377	As I know DavidSW is from USA. I'm looking to find Nautilus in EU.

30 May 2014, 08:03 AM	#6
MATCH1969 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: PARIS Watch: Vintage Posts: 2,761	Bought mine last year, jump on the one they had on stock in Paris Patek shop image.jpg

30 May 2014, 09:14 AM	#7
Soly20 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Soly Location: UK/US Watch: Rolex, AP, PP Posts: 3,089	I tried the Paris PP boutique as well as some UK Ads and was quoted different times but the least was 8 months. I ended up getting it through DavidSW.

31 May 2014, 02:55 AM	#8
jon_jon "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA Posts: 4,341	I think to obtain a popular reference that has a wait list, it is best to take the personal approach of visiting an AD when possible to talk with a salesperson or manager. For ADs in distant countries, it may not always be practical to do so. Some ADs will have a wait list with several names and others will just say when we receive a new watch, we will sell it and not have a wait list. This is where the personal relationship can be helpful in finding one. There will be a wait no matter what. But it really depends on whether the salesperson will notify you when the AD receives one before calling another customer. If you have prior transaction with the AD, it will certainly enhance your odds, as opposed to being a random client who is interested in this watch.

5 June 2014, 05:37 AM	#10
Daytona4130 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Jack Location: 'Murica Watch: HBO:) Posts: 1,363	I was told by the end of summer. I didn't feel like waiting, so I bought a used one

5 June 2014, 03:24 PM	#11
Shikar "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Azam Location: Texas Posts: 607	DavidSW got me nib one within a month with my name on papers. Regards.

6 June 2014, 01:20 AM	#12
jon_jon "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA Posts: 4,341	Just out of curiosity, for those that purchase a Patek from a gray dealer, including one of the trusted sellers here, with your name on it, does the AD also have their name, stamp and signature on the certificate? Without this AD info, is the manufacturer warranty still valid? Depending on the discount you received from the gray seller, I suppose you may not care about the warranty. But if I was concerned about warranty, I would rather purchase a pre-owned with the original buyer's name on it with the date, AD name, stamp and signature on the certificate.

6 June 2014, 08:17 AM	#16
GB-man 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 36,866	Most will have to wait for a 5711, blue especially. I bought my 5167a from George at govberg after visiting 3-4 patek ADs on various trips and being unable to find one, and was very happy with my service.

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