dr.kol
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There are no wrong questions but just
missing answers.
But seriously: I have a very strong feeling, also based on some facts, that the waiting times in general are getting shorter and shorter... Many nice Pateks are staying unsold with the second hand shops and the Patek AD are having much more watches in their inventory than earlier.
If I would have the guts, I would say that at the same time when the production has grown, the demand has decreased. Why? When I get some time and a lot of inspiration, I will write a post and try to illustrate how nuts the world has gone. But I can give you an example:
I just got a brand new Mini Cooper for my wife as a toy. The car has i.e.:
- Cooper engine of 1.6 liters and 122 hp
- panorama roof
- leather seats
- seat heating
- Xenon lights
- automatic gear box + manual
- spors seats
- sports steering wheel
- better stereos
- Mini's navigation and communication package
- heated seat
- heated windscreen
- cruise control
- driving computer
- Michelin tires in aluminum wheels
- Nokian winter tires in aluminum wheels
and God only knows what else.
This car was costing 600 euros more than a Patek Philippe Aquanaut 5167/1. At the same time if I would like to get the Aquanaut with also a rubber strap, I could have bought with the same money the same Mini plus tank full of gasoline plus paid the first service plus three years insurance.
With the price of 5711 Nautilus, I could have bought a brand new BMW 1-series or Audi A3.
I like watches more than cars but it is understandable that we have reached a price level where many of us start to wonder. At least I do...
Best possible waiting time for you. Normally it does not take more than pregnancy - some 9 months.
Best, Kari
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Waiting for rare model... How long it was?
Guys, have a nice rest of weekend first of all. I can't tell you what exactly I'm waiting for as I am quite superstitious old fashioned man ( I know that superstition is a sin), but the piece I am waiting for scheduled for the second semester of the next ...
It has been 4 years that I am waiting for the delivery of my 5070P.
First one the list in France, still waiting... Well, I gave up, to be honest. ;) Best. Nicolas
Sounds pity:(
Do you still want this watch? After 4 years of waiting its an easy to change the perception and taste... Initial fascination could dissapear;) Hope you will get some shiny day!!! Never give up... Waiting is half of happines... Regarding everything in our ...
Do you commit by putting deposit while waiting ?
There is mentioned about a change of taste ; totally possible (when a new piece comes along or taste for the piece that we are waiting for changes) Just wondering about "the waiting" process. 1. Do you pay a deposit (as a commitment) to buy and then wait ...
There are no wrong questions but just
missing answers. But seriously: I have a very strong feeling, also based on some facts, that the waiting times in general are getting shorter and shorter... Many nice Pateks are staying unsold with the second hand shops and the Patek AD are having much mo...
That was not humor!
I tried my wife's Mini and it's indeed a nice car. I praised it so much that the wife said that I can keep the Mini and she takes my Porsche... Luckily I have already 5167 with bracelet and strap so I was not forced to put the small car and simple watch a...
I am the same!
I have felt like this for the past couple of years and as a result I have not bought or considered buying a new Patek (and its not only PP) for a while now, with the exception of my wifes birthday present. It is indeed insane that a 5159 can buy a really ...
Sometimes i have the same feeling
just recently i had an idea to build my collection based on the following: "Simle and grand complications" only, i.e. Calatrava and MR, Perpetuals etc. as Annual Calendars and other complications just spreads the cash in the pockets:)
First of all congrates to you on your upcoming watch.
My experience is if you order it from the AD, chances of delays or miss dates are common. But if you order from geneva boutique , they are ususally spot on the dates of delivery. Another factor is the model, the more complicated the watch, the greater the...
true but...
if you sell that Mini Cooper in 10 years from now, you get a few grant at best, if you sell your Aquanaut after that time, you get at least your money back. I guess it applies to all art and collectables, it is on what you buy but how rare and desirable t...
Probably...
However, I rather invest on land, real estate, etc. A flat or house represent some real value and they do not produce land anymore. I can see the time also from my cell phone but can't manage without a home. Another issue is that I love watches and those ...
