Patek Philippe

paid a substantial amount over the official list price for piece? I am currently really keen on a limited piece, that was never part of the official collection. The watch is still sealed. The seller asks for a premium between 75% and 100% over the origina... 

...as one of great sayings of Joe goes.... ever heard of someone on death bad saying.... I really shouldn't bought that Ferrari Cheers D

I bought the Saatchi 3940g. Although bought from PP at the price they asked, I knew that it was a significant premium over a "normal" 3940g. I did it because I wanted to. And I wear it regularly. You\'re not crazy, you\'re in love. Nothing rational about ... 

I do however understand where you\'re coming from. If I had the means, I wouldn\'t worry about the premium. After all, the watch\'s true worth is in the eye of the owner. In short, absolutely would. And I never keep my watches stashed away, I wear them al... 

But I'm coming from nowhere... ;-)

only where you're going...

Best wishes Alkiro

And i would. No debate at all.

More than once It is a fact of life Demand > supply =$$$$

Even if I had won the lottery, I would not pay that much above the retail price. A little bit of wait is part of the fun. What is happening with 5711 currently is ridiculous. It encourages the grey market, makes the waiting time even longer and makes mone... 

It is definetely not a piece on that you can wait for. It's just as simple as 'pay for it or move on'...

I think Dom\'s issue isn\'t about a waiting issue. I would t pay up to avoid a queue. I would pay up to get something I wouldn\'t otherwise get

You need to ask yourself a crucial question. The L\'Oreal question. "Are you worth it?"

50% above the retail price for a sealed and 30% above the retail price for a used watch. Truly ludicrous but somebody must be buying these or the prices would not go up.

like all the Nautilus line, but these 2 references are thinner and fit better most of the clients. But this is a problem if, for such a brand, one model, especially in Steel, represents an excessive part of the whole sales. Patek doesn't want to be recogn... 

I think most other brands also follow the same ethos by not producing a lot of one particular model. Nautilus has been very successful, so credit to Patek for producing such a piece. The same situation is going on with the Rolex Daytona in SS. I wonder ho... 

I would say that since it lasts, it means that the market is doing quite well, still better than if they didn't have that demand anymore. However, I think that going for a second hand 5711 is something nice as well and should be considered too. That's an ... 

Life is way too short. And remember the Patek saying ;-)

do you love it as much as the seller loves his premium? Can you live one more day without the piece? Will you wake up with buyers remorse? Is this the love of your live? I think I would go with option B which means: my other first choice for "normal" pric... 

I don't think I would consider it if it would be unsealed.

I am against paying to avoid a queue definitely,But for a piece that is already discontinued I would do it happily and wear it would I leave it in the seal?! But I would also think what would this amount of money brings me on the other hand,Let\'s for ex... 

It depends if it is really something you've been looking at for a long while (so you know you love it) or if it is new (then I would suggest to wait a little longer in order to be sure). Of course, it also depends on your budget and the price of the watch... 

Then again I've never been in this position either. Firstly are the auction prices you mentioned for unsealed watches? Secondly is this a watch that, before it was offered, you wanted and waited for? Lastly if you walk away, could you find an unsealed ver... 

Also bear in mind that when you cut the seal the watch is going to lose value immediately. I think you should buy it, so we can see it on your wrist It must be incredible, maybe a 3670?

I would rather be annoyed, if I would see the same reference for sale a few month later for a much favourable price. No 3670, Unfortunately! Not yet... ;-)

I would not pay over list price for anything but that is just a principle I live with. However, I also believe if you want something badly enough, you should buy it (irrespective of the price) because the opportunity may never come again. Also for some wa... 

After all, the real price is the one that someone is willing to pay. Aris

Shares of a good managed companies are traded over their nominal values normally...

As it is about a substantial amount. I need to know or rather learn more... Are there any things I have to pay attention if the piece is single sealed and comes with box and papers? What are my due diligence obligations to do? What are the dos and dont's ... 

ensure that you have recourse if the watch is not brand new after you have Patek service center checked it out. Perhaps put funds in escrow or make only partial payment. If it is a chrono24 dealer, then see it there is an insurance policy that you can pur... 

It is very hard to say without knowing what watch it is but here are a few things I would think of (I don't have such purchase experience). Have you seen the watch, the dealer or is it something you've done with pictures and phone calls? They are 2 very d... 

Do you get an positive answer, if you ask Patek Salon for the provenience of a piece with just a serial and movement number?

but I think you can explain the case, you are going to buy a Patek and would like to know if the serial number exists and coherent with the watch you're buying. Best, Mark

Is that a secret? Sounds like a rare piece.

I prefer if we could have a general discussion about this topic or challange and not a pro or contra discussion about a specific reference.

Personally I would not buy very expensive watches on the grey market neither below or above retail price. I don\'t like the 1% risk there might be despite feeling 99% safe about the history of the watch, the dealer etc.

I would ask myself the same questions I do for regular pieces: Never buy without seeing it: yes even if it means a long trip. Especially if we talking over 100k or obviously more. Can you afford to loose this money? In the end some rare pieces are a good ... 

Purchasing a sealed rare watch and paying over retail is a big decision. Here are a few things to consider: 1) Are you comfortable paying over retail for a low production watch that seldom comes up for sale? The answer would have to be a resounding yes to... 

In any case I would want to see the watch personally before I buy it. I know, looking for a sealed piece is quite irrational as every Patek, that was in service returns to the AD sealed an in a brown cardboard box...

on a 3940 once. Sold as new and single sealed. I asked specifically if it was first seal and unworn. This New York seller never replied even after asking a couple of times. I smelled a rat and asummed it was sealed after a service to pump up the price for... 

a 5450P. The watch was double sealed and I paid around 50% premium compared to the original price. Taking into account that I missed the original offering, I think a made a fair and good deal. Best, Kari

Personally, I don't believe I could pull the trigger especially if it is a relatively recent piece. Since 1989, the limited production pieces have become far more frequent and there is no reason to believe it will not continue .. a celebration of the new ...