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How to build a Patek Collection
I’m really interested in building a long term Patek collection and looking for advice from you experts! I currently have the 5226G and the 5327G. How do you get “invited” to get some of the more difficult pieces like the 5231G etc?
It seems very hard and I’m not sure if it’s just time or volume.
For note I’m not looking to aquire pieces to sell on, just for my own collection
Any advice would be appreciated
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Explore Patek Philippe's 2022 collection, featuring the new 5326G, green-dialed 5270P, and limited Rare Handcrafts. Get insights and pricing.
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Explore Patek Philippe's 2022 Calatrava novelties, the Ref. 5226G and 5326G. Discover unique lug construction, dial textures, and movement details in this collector's preview.
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Explore Patek Philippe's 2016 novelties from Baselworld, including the 5164R Aquanaut and 5170R chronograph. Mark in Paris reviews new models, design philosophy, and collector reactions.
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Explore Patek Philippe's 2019 Baselworld releases through exclusive wristshots and collector insights. See the 5235R, 5231J, 5905R, 5168G, 5172G, 5726/1A, 5212A, and 5520P.
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Explore Patek Philippe's diverse case profiles from Baselworld 2016. Mark in Paris highlights the subtle craftsmanship and intricate details that define the brand's unique aesthetic and contribute to its value.
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Explore Patek Philippe's 2019 Baselworld novelties: Ref. 5520P Alarm Travel Time, Ref. 5212A Calatrava Weekly Calendar, and Ref. 5235/50R Annual Calendar Regulator.
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How to build a Patek Collection
I’m really interested in building a long term Patek collection and looking for advice from you experts! I currently have the 5226G and the 5327G. How do you get “invited” to get some of the more difficult pieces like the 5231G etc? It seems very hard and ...
Great question ! Assuming you
got both pieces from an AD, you already have a good relationship with them. Just continue to visit and talk shop with your AD to demonstrate that you are passionate about building a Patek collection. To me, getting 5231 is about passion, time and volume n...
Very ambitious
Patek Philippe is a way too business for me, excluding the hand painted enamel watches which have not that strict perfection and ruler coldness. For the movements they are ok. The joy of variety in watch land offers a lot. But if Patek Philippe is the goa...
You focus on their most interesting and beautiful offerings
From 20 plus years ago and older. The modern stuff is largely forgettable
Start by NOT Buying from AD’s.
In my long time of collecting I leaned one thing, go to the source, The AD is doing what’s best for AD. Not all of course but in general, ADs changes policy, ownership or loosing its dealership etc, all in all you can invest years and money in building re...
i wouldn't limit myself to looking at only PP boutiques and ADs. Why?
Because boutiques and ADs offer only what is in the current lineup. If that is what you want, then that is only what you can get. And that is if you are lucky enough to get your foot in the door. Where I live, I always get refused if I ask to waitlist for...
You save $200k buying nice, expensive watches…
…at a discount from the grey market. Then you pay a premium for the few watches (xx31, Nautilus, Aquanaut) that trade above retail. You break even or are slightly ahead without having to beg, plead, or wait for years. By the time you want a really hard to...