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Another thing to consider is that by the time one comes in (a few years) the probability that Patek will have raised prices is also pretty high maybe even more than once.
They could do what they did with the 5711 this past year even, which was a 20% increase. I’d say if he wants one quickly and you can find a grey dealer that will sell you one at around +20% above retail, he might be smart to jump on it. I will confess I haven’t looked at what these are going for in the grey market recently so that may be way too low. I might end up waiting two years and pay that price anyway if Patek does a similar increase as they did on 5711 & 5712. Anything is possible I guess so it all depends on how bad he wants it now and how much over retail he is willing to go. I’m not in any big hurry, I like to have my name on the papers, and it bothers me to pay the grey market premium on principle so I will wait. If it doesn’t work out, it simply wasn’t meant to be.
Patek Philippe 5167A-001
Congrats Tyo on your friend's career advancement, and also on his taste..
As a data point, I put an order for one at the end of March.
Keep the dream alive
Another thing to consider is that by the time one comes in (a few years) the probability that Patek will have raised prices is also pretty high maybe even more than once.
You will be very lucky if you find one at the MSRP
Your friend will definitely like wearing and buying one 5167a.
If he is willing to pay an extra $5,000 then he can probably find the 5167 on bracelet easier.
