Patek Philippe

Hello. I heard that there is a waiting list to purchase a Minute Repeater from Patek Philippe, and would-be buyers are screened. Can anyone help shed more light on this? How does one get on the waiting list? What are the screening criteria? How soon would... 

You go to the nearest Boutique or AD that you know or trust and say you want to buy one. they will most likely say its not available right now and would be happy to take your name and details...... its rather simple Good luck! Happy Watching! justindepend... 

Thank you for your reply. I've heard from a retailer that your application to buy a MInute Repeater is still evaluated by Patek--that's what I am more interested to learn more about.

was something like 9 -10 years and I was told that Patek was not accepting any additional orders. Now that was in early '08 before the world changed, so the situation could be different with respect to the waiting period but the process is still the same,... 

I really appreciate your detailed answer. I guess some things are definitely worth waiting for.

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Quite a significant number of new or like-new Patek Philippe special pieces come to auction on a regular basis. I would suggest you visit the websites of the major houses and also look at their archives. If you do go down the auction route, it is imperati... 

I am sure the waiting list is shorter these days. That being said, you will be required to fill out a form listing information and the Pateks that you currently own. I don't know if this is how they approve you, but it is required. if you are approved the... 

I just went thru that not long ago but not for minute repeater piece but it was an application piece, the AD only take the application when they know that they have the piece allocated to them, otherwise, they will not take any application, of course the ...