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Hi All, CBB inspired me to post my “recent” Patek gifts that my wife received with my last purchase. The Patek gifts also have the same Patek...
DNA in that they are very discrete and elegant.
Which one(s) do you like ?
Cheers,
Gordon
Which one(s) do you like ?
Cheers,
Gordon
Yes MTF, I like the valet tray as well because I...
get to use it, unlike the beautiful leather bag ! LOL !
Wow, that is one generous AD! My girlfriend sometimes looks at this site, I'm hoping she doesn't see that bag..:-) Even though this summer she already received a scarf and sunglasses..;-) [nt]
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Hi Fab, for your Italian seaside enamel dial, you must have...
gotten some great gifts, right ?
Almost nothing compared to you my friend! :-) But here's some pics I have of the cute sunglasses we received at a party (one each me and my girlfriend), they look blue here but are black;-)
I am most impressed Gordon!
that Patek have trespassed into the world of handbags. This can only be great for their sales. Imagine, someone buying a Patek watch just to obtain an exclusive Patek hand bag which cannot be purchased!! In some markets this would never happen but I can see this happening elsewhere!!! 
Royalty colors for royalty couple 👍🏻👏🏻
These are more exclusive than H Birkins and Kellys.
Nice gifts, Gordon.
Yes trainact, I learned from a Singapore PuristS that sharing is really...
caring , and that is what this community is all about !
Wow. All that from a single purchase?
Newbie question - is receiving these gifts usual upon a single (presumably large) purchase, regardless of having a trust relationship with either the brand or the boutique/AD? Or are the aforementioned conditions?
Hi teamhanded, although these gifts was received after a sizable (which is all relative) purchase, they should be considered presents for a...
long and trusted relationship built on a business and friendship.
Yep, but consider that this is also subjective on the part of an AD, and I've noticed that it also varies significantly from country to country.
For instance, I bought all of my Pateks at ADs in Italy (including the limited editions), and at the time of purchase I normally just receive very standard gifts (at most a tie or a watchcase, etc.) Sometimes I don't even receive anything extra at all, but I get a good discount, which I prefer.
On the other hand, by dropping by casually for a coffee, over time I ended up getting all kinds of nice gifts (from hats to bracelets to scarves, plus all sorts of books; the very last one was a 2-volume museum catalog that's also on sale on the Patek site for $600+). The point is that I've been a regular customer of my main AD for 13 years, so over time I've become very good friends with him and also the daughter, and the nice gestures are therefore not necessarily related to a purchase.
So I don't really think there are many rules, except that human relationship is of course always paramount --- like in any other business, for that matter. And remember that the best attention you can receive will be the invites to private/VIP events and/or to visit Geneva --- in my opinion much nicer and more exclusive than the accessories! Best wishes, and enjoy this fantastic hobby!
On the other hand, by dropping by casually for a coffee, over time I ended up getting all kinds of nice gifts (from hats to bracelets to scarves, plus all sorts of books; the very last one was a 2-volume museum catalog that's also on sale on the Patek site for $600+). The point is that I've been a regular customer of my main AD for 13 years, so over time I've become very good friends with him and also the daughter, and the nice gestures are therefore not necessarily related to a purchase.
So I don't really think there are many rules, except that human relationship is of course always paramount --- like in any other business, for that matter. And remember that the best attention you can receive will be the invites to private/VIP events and/or to visit Geneva --- in my opinion much nicer and more exclusive than the accessories!
Best wishes, and enjoy this fantastic hobby!Love this reply, thanks Fab.
Here in Argentina it's difficult to make a relationship with an AD - not many people are passionate about what they sell, and that's a no-no from me. I'll keep searching and yes, be sure I'll keep enjoying this hobby of us!
You must be buying a lot of watches! All I got from PP was a tie. :((
The valet tray is great. I'm going to ask my AD to get me one. What year did you get it? I certainly have no use for a woman's bag now that I got rid of the wife! Not taking my girlfriend down this luxury road! :-p
doublesix's comments are hilarious but the actual process was probably...
quite painful :-(
Hi doublesix: I was simply ...
lucky that my modest purchases have yielded lovely gifts ! These items are from the 2017 catalog. Suggestion for you: get these gifts for your girlfriend and explain to her that these are more luxurious than a Patek watch.
There was another excellent gift (a weekend travel bag) which my AD ran out. Let me find a photo of it and post it later.
There was another excellent gift (a weekend travel bag) which my AD ran out. Let me find a photo of it and post it later.
I like the Valet tray!
I'd like to have a valet tray! Hmm... Time to go to Patek and see what else they've got!
What a package you have got there Gordon.
Mrs. Lau would be very happy with the bag.
Best wishes my friend! 
Geross.
Thanks Geross ! My wife is very happy she got the big leather bag and valet tray. Meanwhile...
I am extremely pleased that I got my watches with a happy wife !