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I would say the pricing strategy of 5951 is the most controversal part in Basel 2010!

It sounds that there are 2 schools of thoughts.  One (eg Jerome and Bruno) thinks that Patek would produce 2 kinds of rattrapantte: A super complication (27-525 movt) and another (29-535 movt) with lower price...Another thought (eg Eric vs and Larry) would think that the Patek manufacturer would raise the status of split second chronograph same as a MR or Tourbillon!

For the time being, I would agree with Larry and Eric as I also think that Mr Stern tries to totally upgrade the "complication stauts" of (27-525 movt).  This might be reflected by the fact that they don't want the queue of 5951 as long as 5004!  I also agree with Jerome's comment that the finishing and assembling of 27-525 is higher that the MR!

So, I would conclude the pricing stretegy is normal and the manufacturer tries to differentiate the customers who could afford a super complication!

JMHO,

Little 501

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The pricing of the new models ........ 5950 & 5951 ?

 
By: tic-toc : March 22nd, 2010-19:40
When Patek Philippe sets their prices, should we sometimes have to assume that : whatever the price maybe must be justified by the complexity of its movement & workmanship ?? since there is already discussions about how 5959=5950 regardless of its metal, ... 

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By: Dje : March 22nd, 2010-23:53
Hi, Please I would not want this discussion to extend on the pricing aspect. You write: "so, in the case of 5951/ PT, are we to assume, when patek sets this figure, that the movement itself is equal to a patek 3939/ PT ??" My own answer would tend to be y... 

Split second chrono...

 
By: little501 : March 23rd, 2010-01:52
I would say the pricing strategy of 5951 is the most controversal part in Basel 2010! It sounds that there are 2 schools of thoughts. One (eg Jerome and Bruno) thinks that Patek would produce 2 kinds of rattrapantte: A super complication (27-525 movt) and... 

this may be a silly question

 
By: tourbillon001 : March 24th, 2010-21:34
but why is it off limits to list the MSRP of a watch. Its not a price discussion, its a statement of fact. Like it or not MSRP's do matter as it weeds out the people that can acquire a piece and those that can not. Unfortunately this is just a fact. When ...