Name in Archives
One of the big reasons why I buy my Pateks from ADs is so that i can have my name in the archives, as I have no intention to sell most of the watches I purchase. I recently came across some good deals with box and papers from grey dealers but did not "jum...
Ownership
I will buy a watch because I really like it very much. Doesn't matter if its preowned. What matters is I will not sell it for a profit subsequently . I have been collecting for 19 years and not sold any of my watches .
5 years after purchase ??
if I remeber well you are owner ( no importance name on paper ) for PP after 5 years from your purchase from someone else ( not dealer) Your name in the archivies can be changed with your name if you own the watch since at least 5 years . But pls some one...
Nice to have but not a deal breaker.
When it comes to gray market and used watches, I can almost say for certain that being able to register your name versus not being able to register your name will have no bearing on price or re-sale value. So, I believe it's not much of an issue when it c...