Patek Philippe

... that they will not put you on the waiting list. Need to rethink... Hagwe, kolosstt ...  

Don't fool yourself, there is no such thing as a waiting list. If you have a good relation with your AD, then they will have you on mind, that's all. May I know which model you want? Vte

An AD I know has 200 people on the list for a 5711 blue After 20 they could have said the same to every customer cause when they only get 2 or 3 per year ... being nr 78 on the list is exactly they same as they tell you they don't want to put you on the l... 

List too long that there is no sense in making it longer.

reference(s) you asked for and what you purchased from them previously

I buy my Pateks from an AD outside London where I seem to be lucky with allocation. The boutiques normally have a long waiting list, many of whom may be regular customers or celebrities so I personally prefer the more personal service I receive from my AD... 

You can spend it on others who will appreciate your custom.

Well said... Thank you...

Two different things, but even for a Salon I heard last week a salesperson telling new client he needs to buy something else before he can get Nautilus/Aquanaut - no use to try and swim against the tide, people will move to other watches in the end and th... 

And actually they rold me that they prefer customers that buy the entire collection. Hence I cannot and actually dont want their entire collection.

They were honest with you and that is GREAT. You can now deal with the information they gave you and proceed accordingly. Many times in life I have been left “hanging “ by people who could not tell me the truth. That’s terrible. The A.D. you are dealing w... 

Most waiting lists are in the mind of the AD. He or she was being honest with you.

... cause the mind is free. :/

Go be awesome and wear something else proudly! I would suggest suggest perhaps either a VC or a Lange.

I went for a bottle of sparkling French and feels better. However, even the popular Rolex will put you on a long waiting list.

Shopping, or to choose watches before I order from my AD or to fix a bracelet or strap. Apart from the nice calligraphy on the CoO I like my AD