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Patek Philippe Connection Needed

Discussion in 'Fine Watches, Jewelry, & Clothes' started by leeber, Nov 7, 2019.

  1. leeber

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    #1 leeber, Nov 7, 2019
    A friend of mine wants a Patek Philippe Aquanaut Stainless 5167A watch for his birthday and I want him to get it...and from me finding it for him. We only want to buy new from a Patek boutique or authorized dealer. Not a second hand sale. Anyone on FC know someone or that knows someone who knows someone to help make this happen? Thanks. Leeber
     

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  2. marky1

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    #2 marky1, Nov 10, 2019
    No chance. Queue's are ten years long.
     
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  3. leeber

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    #3 leeber, Nov 11, 2019
    ....so, you're telling me there's a chance. :)
     
  4. marky1

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    #4 marky1, Nov 11, 2019
    Lol, "you mean to tell me you had two pairs of gloves on all that time".
     
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    #5 flat_plane_eddie, Nov 11, 2019
    I've gotten them for customers but they come at a premium.
     
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  6. leeber

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    #6 leeber, Nov 11, 2019
    Thanks all. As you can guess, I am not interested in a second hand purchase at a premium. Want the experience of buying it new. Didnt know they were so hard to come by.
     
  7. ryalex

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    #7 ryalex, Nov 11, 2019
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    I just went through this same search. There are NIB ones out there... just expect to pay 2.5x retail. This is the arguably second hottest watch in the world right now in terms of price/retail.

    Nautilus NIB are nearly 3x MSRP. Expecting it to be exactly like the Ferrari Game, I went to three ADs asking what type of spending to get on the Nautilus list and could not even get anything close to a reliable response. I heard ranges of 4-6 years, but no one could assure me that buying XX watch/watches would get me one any time soon. By then, something else will be the hot watch anyway!
     
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  8. cls

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    #8 cls, Nov 11, 2019
    Too bad. My local dealer offered me one several months ago, but I already had one. Just before they almost doubled again in value. Hindsight.
     
  9. darth550

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    #9 darth550, Nov 12, 2019
    With most "Other brand" watches but not ones like this. It's been hot for many years.
     

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  10. Innovativethinker

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    #10 Innovativethinker, Nov 12, 2019
    A friend of mine owns some Berkshire shares, he gets invited to something each year where nice jewelry and watches are available, where he bought his.

    maybe a connection there? Don’t know about this year but you may want to ask around for anyone that attends that event
     
  11. gh0st0

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    #11 gh0st0, Nov 15, 2019
    Lulz, at jumping in hoping for a aquanaut. You, everyone else, and me.
     

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