Patek Philippe AD Gifts and Collector Relationships

GLau · 2016-07-17T07:20:01Z

Explore collector experiences with Patek Philippe AD gifts and the dynamics of luxury watch collecting within a marriage. Insights on AD relationships.

GLau's post humorously explores the concept of 'fairness' in a marriage through the lens of luxury watch acquisitions and gifts from an Authorized Dealer. His sharing of a Patek Philippe gift to his wife, following his own recent acquisition, sparks a lively discussion among collectors about AD relationships, gift-giving, and personal collecting philosophies. This article delves into the community's varied experiences and perspectives on these topics.

As mentioned in my last post, a few days ago I was bestowed with a very nice travel bag, which made it unfair to my wife perhaps?

http://www.watchprosite.com/?page=wf.forumpost&fi=11&ti=1067853&pzt=&dv=true&wf.responses.open_bLoB_s=0

Actually my wife received the following a few months before me. Hence, I was the one who felt the unfairness in past months. Maybe my envy was the reason the Maison gave me the bag. All is good between my wife and I now. LOL!

Overall, I believe I got a better deal.

What do you think?

Cheers,

Gordon

Key Points from the Discussion

Authorized Dealers in different regions offer varying types of gifts; Hong Kong ADs are perceived to offer more luxurious items like leather bags, compared to ties, pens, and wallets in the UK.
Collectors often have an 'initiation stage' for new watches, sometimes waiting months before wearing them, and some even keep watches in plastic for extended periods.
The discussion touches on the personal nature of collecting, with some collectors prioritizing watch purchases over other things and finding 'love' for watches a safer bet than other relationships.
The author's wife owns a Patek Philippe 7200R, indicating a shared passion for watches within the family.
One contributor humorously reveals a preference for older technology, still using floppy disks, Lotus 123, and a basic Nokia phone, despite working for a high-tech conglomerate.

The Discussion

Alkiro1

Jul 17, 2016

As a man, yes I prefer your PP bag ;-)

Best wishes Alkiro

GLau

Jul 17, 2016

Thanks for your confirmation ! [nt]

Alkiro1

Jul 17, 2016

:-)

Best wishes Alkiro

Baron - Mr Red

Jul 17, 2016

not really a hard choice [nt]

GLau

Jul 17, 2016

IMO, I am definitely the winner but ...

the wife thinks otherwise! Whatever makes her happy I am fine with.

Baron - Mr Red

Jul 17, 2016

a win: win scenario [nt]

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