Last edited by PJ S; 3rd February 2017 at 02:26.
end of 2018 is a good turn around looking at current waiting lists though.
It's just a matter of time...
I'm sure the boutique waiting times, if you can get on a list as I understand they aren't accepting new names, was estimated at between 3-4 years.
To put that into perspective, I've spoken with a number of Patek AD's that has said they believe the boutique get far greater allocation than they do, so they lose customers to the boutique. Makes some sense, as I guess a direct sale is a more financially beneficial sale for Patek and most people are happy to travel to pick up a more meaningful purchase.
Just to add, I'm sure a few people will drop out of any waiting list, so it's always possible we might be bumped up a place or two during the wait.
It's just a matter of time...
If you are forced to wait the full four years and there are several price rises in that period, is there not a logic that paying a premium now to jump the queue becomes a sensible proposition and no dearer in the long run, plus an additional four years of enjoyment - Watchfinder have two blue dial 5711s in stock for example.
I know a lot of people on here will not pay a single penny over RRP in principal - but sometimes it does make good sense. I recall Haywood saying something similar about the advantages for people willing to pay £15k for a Ceramic Daytona.
Last edited by Wallasey Runner; 7th February 2017 at 21:56.
It's just a matter of time...
I really stated something here. I was offered the 5164a again. declined. still waiting for 5167 and 5711
Yes the cheapest on Chrono24 U.K. Is £27.5k for a 2009 going up to 31.5k.
Very difficult to get hold of at retail at the moment.
Personally I have never heard of some of the sellers on Chrono24.
10 past 10
Tempo
Time for diamonds
Aella
Although
Watches & jewellery of Bond Street
Have one for £31.5K 2016
&
Michael Matthews in Bournemouth have a 2016 for £31.295.
Last edited by Fords; 9th February 2017 at 19:17.
Had an offer for my 5712 from a grey dealer I'd never spoken to before in my life the first day I got it, off the back of sticking up a pic on instagram. A worthwhile chunk over RRP but not enough to tempt me.
If they were offering me 50% of the difference to rrp it would be tough to turn down...
Last edited by cmcm3; 9th February 2017 at 23:05.
Obviously we won't mention the price rise after April.
I've had a few offers for mine when buying other watches from AD's.
What price rise? Is there some official news?
It's just a matter of time...
Think the reference to April was in relation to Article 50 being served in March
I was worried there for a second too. I have a deposit down on a PP due in July.
Not official, during my last chat at PP new Bond Street I mentioned in joking way about brexit and how it has affected prices already and how it could affect prices again once article 50 is triggered, the sales guy said it could be beneficial to existing owners and that PP will always protect its customers investment.
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Anyone have a Stern on speed dial?!
10 past 10 is a solid seller.
When you look long into an abyss, the abyss looks long into you.........
I contacted the AD who had a 5712 put by for me in Dec and Jan. But I pulled out and they said they had a few people after it.
Today they said it's still available if I want it ?
In the process of moving home but really tempted to buy it and flip straight away to make a few quid.
All helps to pay the stamp duty I suppose
So exactly as I said then? Also aside from the steels pp don't do well to protect residuals at all. Sure they try to buy their very top end stuff at auctions but in the real world a lot of pp stuff ends up at greys, it's a known fact that pp is easy to source grey and discounted, they are not good at controlling that and in fact I'd wager don't care. All that sales patter from the boutique is just that.
Quite surprised me that 2 weeks after me saying I don't want the 5712 it's still available
I thought it would of been sold immediately to people waiting
[QUOTE=Kash;4244619]So exactly as I said then? Also aside from the steels pp don't do well to protect residuals at all. Sure they try to buy their very top end stuff at auctions but in the real world a lot of pp stuff ends up at greys, it's a known fact that pp is easy to source grey and discounted, they are not good at controlling that and in fact I'd wager don't care. All that sales patter from the boutique is just that.[/QUOTE
I'm only concerned about the steel and again the price point we pay is a major factor.
Just to check (bearing in mind the PP post in SC today....) would the following UK retail prices be current please?;
5167a @ £13,750
5712 @ £24,120
Thanks.
I am not sure whether or not this is indicative of a broader distribution strategy for 2017, but my favoured AD has today been told by PP that he will be receiving only one 5712 this year. Coincidentally it came in today, and happily with my name on it.
Here is a shot of the current PP price-list for sports pieces, it may be useful when comparing against dealer prices.