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Agree...
Maybe PP watches at a price point over $150,000 need to be applied for and all that nonsense. But that's just mind games that they play with rich people. However, just check any of the most popular gray market sites and you'll find that the most plentiful brand they offer is PP. As simple as that. Rolex, which manufactures many more watches than PP has a pretty tight grip on gray market divertion. If PP really wanted to cut the presence of their watches in the gray market, they could get it done in no time. Hell, even mass consumption products such as so-called professional hair-care products excercise gray market control when they want to. There is absolutely nothing romantic nor sacred about PP, they are driven merchants out to get the largest margin possible at the least possible cost, and they are about the best is the world at it with the exception of cigarette companies and cocaine dealers.
Real Shame
By: Shak : August 18th, 2008-22:47
I was recently in New York and was just walking and browsing in the Diamond District. To my surprise, I saw at least six 5070's. three 5970's, several 3970's, 5960's, and many other complications displayed in various shops. When asked, they were all rough...
priced at retail?
By: jonrus : August 19th, 2008-20:34
are you referring the prices to the current "gray market prices"? If such is the case, it's not surprising. I'm sure some collectors will happily part with their watch for some profit. On the other hand, if priced at the last MSRP of each watch, then it's...
More Shame
By: Shak : August 20th, 2008-00:03
The gentleman that posted his faboulous colleciton of multiple datographs and and an incredible collection of Patek Chronos is indeed a very lucky man. He mentioned that out of all his superb collection, the Patek slpit second Chrono ( 5004 ) and the Lang...
not for sale ...
By: Bruno.M1 : August 20th, 2008-08:34
I can't say anything about the Tiffany store but what you said about the exibition in Thailand, this happens all the time. The thing is that those watches are not for sale. Patek (and other brands) want to show those pieces to the public, that way you get...
More and More Shame!
By: Shak : August 20th, 2008-11:02
Hi. I agree with all of you. I am one of those suckers that truly appreciate the Patek quality and it's superior watches and the reason why I am complaining is that I can't get my hands on their nice pieces. It is not the price I am complaining about - it...
grey market
By: ariarec : August 20th, 2008-13:09
Ever since passing the diamond district shops in NYC I have been going back and forth deciding whether or not to by from Grey Market or AD. I would like to share with you what I decided: I am going to buy Grey Market, because the price was about 25% less ...
Market value: what a fiction!
By: AFK : August 20th, 2008-15:38
Market values, price justifications etc.are all irrelevant issues as so called "aspiration brands" are concerned. For many of us, the holy suffering of waiting for the uncertain delivery through the AD, worths above anything. Whereas for many of us, world...
Agree...
By: mendezj : August 23rd, 2008-17:24
Maybe PP watches at a price point over $150,000 need to be applied for and all that nonsense. But that's just mind games that they play with rich people. However, just check any of the most popular gray market sites and you'll find that the most plentiful...
More...
By: mendezj : August 23rd, 2008-17:45
The gray market is simply a way of moving merchandise that is not moving at the outlets where it's supposed to be sold. Moreover, some years ago PP tightened their quota requirements for retailers which resulted in more watches on the gray market. Now, th...
