FabR[Senior Patek Moderator]
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You probably tried on the gorgeous Ref. 5905R with a brown dial (the only other option from Patek's current catalog that fits your description is the 5961R -- think of the discontinued 5960 with a diamond bezel -- but it's more unlikely ;-)
Aug 05, 2022,22:11 PM
I'm not aware of your relationship with this AD, but the situation you describe is accurate (virtually no models available to purchase for nonestablished customers). For good or bad, this is now common at ADs all over the world, given this year's demand through the roof for the *entire* Patek collection (ultimately affecting even most of the Ladies' 4xyz and 7xyz references! ;-)
Thanks for the positive feedback on the Patek staff of this AD, and I do hope Vacheron and JLC were able to offer you some of their pieces for sale, if interested
Cheers.