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1 March 2023, 05:18 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2015
Real Name: Mike
Location: Socal
Watch: AP/PP/Rolex
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Finally My First Patek!
After many years of being shunned by multiple Patek dealers, I've finally acquired my first.
I've been to many PP dealers only to be told that nothing is for sale, not taking new clients, start with a Breguet, Blancpain, etc.. to establish a relationship, or buy $$ worth of jewelry to start a relationship. I was turned off by the whole experience until I finally reached out to a dear friend and asked for a favor to introduce me to his dealer. I don't like asking for favors and was trying to establish a relationship on my own. He made the intro and the owner of the AD and I had a great conversation. We went through my watch collection journey and my desire to start collecting Patek's. Obviously a Nautilus was not going to be my first allocation, so I requested this piece as I've been eyeing it for some time. I was lacking a dressier piece in my collection and the 5205G-013 fit the bill to fill that void. I made this request back in December and he said he thinks he can make it happen in 2023. I didn't expect it to happen so quickly though. He sent me a text on Friday " I didn't forget about you and your piece just came in". I'm very excited to start my Patek journey and this piece is truly stunning in person. More importantly, I'm just as excited about the AD relationship. They have been truly professional and sincere. That seems to be lacking today in the watch business these days and I' really appreciate it. I'm hoping to get this relationship to the same level as I have with my AP boutique and Rolex AD in the years to come. Of course I've requested a 5712/1A and 5726/1A for the future. I'm sure I'll have to purchase another piece or two to strengthen my chances, but I'm ok with that. Luckily, Patek offers many options I have interest in. 
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PP 5205G-013/ PP 5212A / AP 15416CE /26574 st QP/ AP 50th 16202st /AP 15500st Black / AP 26405CE / AP 77350CE / AP 15551st / AP 67540sk /Daytona C White/Rolex SS BLRO / Rolex Sub Green / Rolex Explorer II/ Rolex DJ Blue |
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1 March 2023, 05:22 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2009
Real Name: Bob
Location: Mountains
Watch: ALS, AP, PP, Rolex
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Great choice. It’s looks good on you. Congrats!
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1 March 2023, 05:22 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2022
Location: Le Brassus
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Congrats… finally! Know you’ve been after this first Patek for a while. Coincidentally I was just thinking yesterday that I had a feeling you were going to get the call for this one soon. Must be some weird watch universe connection!
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1 March 2023, 05:56 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: USA
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Congratulations, Mike! Very happy for you, especially starting off with such a great piece.
I still can’t understand why none of the others you had approached couldn’t make this happen? Or is there something that significant about being introduced through a friend?? I mean, you still represented yourself the same. Or was it because your friend is a VIP client they wanted to please? Even that I don’t fully understand, but I’m glad to see it made a difference. |
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1 March 2023, 05:59 AM
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Location: Texas
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One of the best looking 5205, congrats!
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1 March 2023, 06:00 AM
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Join Date: May 2018
Location: NY
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Gorgeous piece
Good luck and enjoy wearing it |
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1 March 2023, 06:06 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2022
Location: Texas
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Congrats!! Stunning piece.
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1 March 2023, 06:12 AM
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Beauty, congrats!
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1 March 2023, 06:18 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Europe
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A very exciting moment for sure and I'm glad to read about your nice AD experience. The 5205G is definitely a very fine watch to get, especially in that version.
Congratz! |
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1 March 2023, 06:19 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2015
Real Name: Mike
Location: Socal
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lol! It must be a watch universe thing. It came in a lot quicker than I anticipated. I thought I would get an AP allocation first this year for sure. Quote:
I didn't get it either. I'm never demanding in my approach with anyone. I'm always respectful. All the PP AD's I've tried were kind of condescending to be honest. Almost like I was wasting their time asking for a PP. I was at one AD in Vegas where they flat out told be they are not taking new clients for PP and I should look at the other brands they carry. I was really turned off by it as I have an amazing relationship with AP and Rolex. My friend has almost a 30 year relationship with the owner. They were his Rolex dealer for years and they got the PP franchise. I'm sure it made a difference in getting me in the door, but I can tell they are a class organization from the top down. Ironically, my friend has wanted to start collecting AP's, so I returned the favor and hooked him up with my AP boutique.
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PP 5205G-013/ PP 5212A / AP 15416CE /26574 st QP/ AP 50th 16202st /AP 15500st Black / AP 26405CE / AP 77350CE / AP 15551st / AP 67540sk /Daytona C White/Rolex SS BLRO / Rolex Sub Green / Rolex Explorer II/ Rolex DJ Blue |
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1 March 2023, 07:33 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2019
Location: Terrapin Station
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very nice congrats
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1 March 2023, 07:37 AM
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Location: San Francisco
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huge congrats. looks fantastic
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1 March 2023, 07:40 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2020
Location: London
Watch: Patek 5167a
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Beautiful! Huge congrats!
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1 March 2023, 08:10 AM
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Very nice, congratulations
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1 March 2023, 08:29 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2018
Real Name: Michael
Location: Dotonbori
Watch: Mostly blue dials
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Congratulations! Love that gradient blue.
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1 March 2023, 09:10 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2021
Location: Texas
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Congratulations! Tremendous story and even better allocation. I really love that blue dial and complication. Enjoy it!
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1 March 2023, 09:30 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2020
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Congrats! The 5205G is a lovely piece. Enjoy!
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1 March 2023, 10:02 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2015
Real Name: Mike
Location: Socal
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Thank you all for the kind words. It's been raining here, but got a break through of sunlight this afternoon. I ran outside and looked at the dial in the sun. They really do a nice job with the gradient dial!
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1 March 2023, 11:47 AM
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Congrats!
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1 March 2023, 01:14 PM
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Congrats :)
Wear it in good health.
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1 March 2023, 03:25 PM
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Congratulations!
This is a very nice watch. Wear it in good health. |
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1 March 2023, 04:51 PM
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Congratulations! Lovely first piece from Patek Philippe!
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1 March 2023, 05:43 PM
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Congratulations, Mike! Glad to see that it finally worked out and excited to follow your future Patek journey. Enjoy the 5205!
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1 March 2023, 05:52 PM
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Congrats! It looks awesome.
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1 March 2023, 06:12 PM
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Interesting. Is this piece allocation-basis now?
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1 March 2023, 08:25 PM
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Stunning
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1 March 2023, 10:05 PM
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Congrats! Such an amazing piece!
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1 March 2023, 10:11 PM
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Real Name: Brian (TBone)
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Watch: es make me smile
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Beautiful Mike, BIG congratulations
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1 March 2023, 10:19 PM
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2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member
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Congratulations.
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1 March 2023, 10:31 PM
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2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member
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Absolutely great watch! Huge congratulations!
Sucks about the AD experience but glad you got around it. What I find even more appalling is that if your AD loses Patek, you are basically sweet out of luck and have to start again with a new AD. Utter BS.
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