Being "underdressed" on holidays is quite normal I'd say, and I'd expect seasoned sales people to know that. My worst experiences were only at the same Patek shop in my hometown (3 times within a 6 year time span). The goal was to buy something for a round birthday. Honestly, being looked down was a
I’ve had same issues with my Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Grand Reveil years ago, even after a complete service at JLC, which lastet 9 months. Drove me crazy. For example The date would only change after 2am instead of midnight. Parted with it in the end….