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I believe Patrick has offered some sound advice.
Making a purchase of this magnitude with possibly additional pieces in the future, I would think establishing a relationship with a jeweler is paramount. And that is a two way street which means more than simply spending a large sum on your part, and more than just selling the watch on their part. Of course, I'm sure there are a number of authorized dealers more than willing to do just that, but finding a dealer who will take the time to get to know you and help you with other jewelry purchases forms a relationship more important in the long term than just finding someone to complete this one transaction in the manner you have outlined.
Being a former dealer in a smaller demographic area required me to take the time to establish relationships with folks. I got to know them and they got to know me which resulted in a level of understanding and trust which can be very difficult to establish with some of the larger dealers. I am a strong proponent of smaller dealers in that they are in a unique position to offer a more personal level of service than many of the much larger dealers. Something, which in the future, may be very important to you.
I had many occasions when folks outside my demographic area would call asking for watches and the first question I would ask is where they lived. I would then refer them to the closest dealer in their area. Why? Because my responsibility was to the folks who had established a relationship with me within my demographic area,. They had earned and deserved my loyalty.
In the five years since I ended my relationship with Patek, I've been out of the loop so I'm sure some things have changed but for twenty-seven years, establishing and maintaining client relationships is something which was certainly all important to me. And if you establish a similar relationship, the questions of your post would be answered.
I know you will get the watch, just hope you get more than that.
Best of luck.
Need guidance purchasing a 5159; Where/how/what!
So after a couple of years of saving, I'm ready to buy a brand new 5159J. I have a considerable number of Rolex watches and a few other brands (Omega, Tissot, Tag), but this is my first ever Patek purchase and I need guidance and advice on the following. ...
I would tke a short vacation and fly to
Geneva. The Swiss prices are good because of the low VAT. In addition to that, the Geneva Salon is worth of seeing, the PP Museum is wonderful and from the Salon you will get a new watch and wonderful service. They will open the new watch in front of your...
from my experience...
... the more i looked for the best deals, the less it was. Don't try to outsmart the pros in the 2nd market. You want a sealed watch? No worries, some of them can re-seal it. Its your 1st patek, make it an event. If i were you, i'd go to geneva, to the Pa...
I can only second the advises ...
you already got from Kari and Fricks. Good luck & enjoy! Oliver
My advise!
5159 should not be a difficult watch to acquire directly from an AD, brand new / sealed!! I believe the retail here in US is around $99k and sometime you might be able to find one available I'm stock with the larger ADs. One of my friends bought a brand n...
If I go to Geneva's Salon, would...
Thanks for the input. If I go and buy from Patek Salon in Geneva, would they give me the VAT refund form for when I leave the country? Regards
Swiss VAT refund
If you live anywhere in the EU, you will get the Swiss VAT refunded, but Swiss customs will automatically send the info to your country so they can collect tax when you return back home. If you live outside the EU, then it is up to you to pay tax to your ...
You're too difficult. Nothing in life is guaranteed...
Just go and buy it from your local retailer. Considering all the top notch service you require, it's better to go local than abroad. Number 2 may be unreasonable. Number 3 may make you unbearable, it depends how thick your skin is. You should focus less o...
You are partly right
However, there are very good authorized retailers and there are not that good. I have experienced, unfortunately, the latter. The buyer can be very sure that everything is right in PP Salons and Geneva Salon is on the top. Furthermore, a visit to Geneva c...
I guess some people haggle over price...
I don't. Not with my AD. I get great service, fair price and did I mention, great service? However not all are sealed but if I wanted a sealed one, I could get it. May I suggest that you do your homework, your due diligence before you buy from wherever yo...
I believe Patrick has offered some sound advice.
Making a purchase of this magnitude with possibly additional pieces in the future, I would think establishing a relationship with a jeweler is paramount. And that is a two way street which means more than simply spending a large sum on your part, and more...