Dje
7535
5959 is certainly the most difficult PP to get....
Hi,
5959 has been on the Patek Philippe catalog for two to three years now. If an AD doesn't know it he may not be an AD.
This watch is made in very limited quantities (AFAIK production is limited to ten pieces a year).
If you hope to buy one yes the best way is probably to call the Patek Philippe showrooms in Geneva.
You may prepare a list of all your Patek Philippe watches with serial numbers and be open to write a letter of application to Mr Stern.
Some find this unacceptable. I have to admit that I find this procedure very smart and responsible if the Patek Philippe management wants to avoid speculation on Patek Philippe hot models as much as possible.
It is definitely a thin line to be in if you want to find the perfect balance between the promotion of the watches you sell (and have to sell to make the company profitable and keep it alive) and the development of a strong base of long term fans that are not disgusted by the speculators.
By the way I was surprised to read that you own two 5070 G! If that's the case you should offer to exchange one against a rose gold version!
Just an opinion.
Cheers
Dje
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No problem....
By: Dje : January 27th, 2008-11:55
Hi, That's not against you! In fact the 5070 is a hot seller, always hard to find, and may be discontinued! You may check with your Patek Philippe AD or even contact the Patek Philippe office in your country. Chance of availability seems very small indeed...
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By: Dje : January 27th, 2008-22:33
Hi, Please do not post here any watch offered for sale. You can use PM to answer and offer a watch, or post your watch in the Collector's Marketplace. Thank you Dje ps: may i invite new comers to have a look here: patek.watchprosite.com = This message has...
5959
By: Celestial : January 28th, 2008-01:13
I am also looking 5959. why is it that most AP do not know this model even exists? Where do you suggest I go to get this piece? I did read the interview with Mr. Stern and he mentione something about the Geneva showroom. Is this model only available throu...
You're welcome.....
By: Dje : January 28th, 2008-07:28
Hi, You're welcome. That's not that Patek Philippe has a strange way to sell their watches but there are aparently die hard fans who buy all their pieces (well a bit like you do indeed) If you've been entitled to buy those you have already you can try you...