Found a BLRO That’s Apparently Married

[Pay M3]

AD in Maui told me they are only selling the BLRO’s to returning customers that spend hundreds of thousands with them. Only other way is to purchase a Patek. I asked if I purchase a Patek can I get it and she said sure, she would call the owner and see how quick they could get the watch to the store. Can’t say I agree with this at all and sad to see this is fairly normal practice right now.

[GK-]

Depending on the Patek it could be a great deal.


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[Pay M3]

Originally Posted by GK-

Depending on the Patek it could be a great deal.


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I asked about a SS Nautilus and she said no. I might have done it on this one.

[Burlington]

Originally Posted by Pay M3

I asked about a SS Nautilus and she said no. I might have done it on this one.

That’s a bit like having not just your cake and eating it, but the whole buffet table too.

Quite a few PPs could be sold on at a very minimal loss or modest to massive gain so if they can get hold of any of those for you then it could be a great deal.

Chances are though it will be a more easily sourced Calatrava, nautilus is harder to get and commands a secondary premium way in excess of any modern day Rolex.

[AK797]

Originally Posted by Pay M3

I asked about a SS Nautilus and she said no. I might have done it on this one.

It will be a dress watch, they ain't no fools. The biggest grey in Europe has a buyback policy but only on SS Rolexes, won't even extend it to SS Pateks at the moment, they must think the numbers are too high and they're not sure of the future market.

[SS Oyster]

Originally Posted by Pay M3

I asked about a SS Nautilus and she said no. I might have done it on this one.

Aquanaut plus Pepsi


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[037]

Tell them you want a 5711 + BLRO. Done deal.

[Travelair007]

Originally Posted by 037

Tell them you want a 5711 + BLRO. Done deal.

Enabling at its best...

Logic should have us tell you to walk away and not to put up with this crap!!! But we are all weak... oh so very weak!!

[037]

Originally Posted by Travelair007

Enabling at its best...

Haha... more like sarcasm. Patek dealers hold the 5711 just like Rolex dealers do the BLRO and Daytona. But, if an AD told me I had to bundle a Patek to get a Rolex, I'd say, "5711 and BLRO... here's my card."

[DoctorA]

Originally Posted by 037

Tell them you want a 5711 + BLRO. Done deal.

My thoughts exactly

[Bluside]

Can you buy hem both and then return the Patek within their return window?

[fskywalker]

Originally Posted by Bluside

Can you buy hem both and then return the Patek within their return window?

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[Richmor]

Originally Posted by 037

Tell them you want a 5711 + BLRO. Done deal.

That would be nice.

[subtona]

Originally Posted by 037

Tell them you want a 5711 + BLRO. Done deal.

[GradyPhilpott]

All I can say is that anyone who buys a Patek for the sole purpose of purchasing a Rolex has to be a total fool.

I mean, I like watches a lot and I own lots of watches, so adding a couple in a week or so, or even buying two at once is not out of the question, but being given that kind of ultimatum would stop me in my tracks.

Now, I'm not suggesting that I could in any way afford such a deal, anyway, as my top dollar for any watch is $9999.99, but I have never dealt well with ultimatums, either in matters of finance or matters of the heart.

[peterpl]

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

All I can say is that anyone who buys a Patek for the sole purpose of purchasing a Rolex has to be a total fool.
.

This 100000%

Some stupid people in the world.

[padi56]

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

All I can say is that anyone who buys a Patek for the sole purpose of purchasing a Rolex has to be a total fool.

I mean, I like watches a lot and I own lots of watches, so adding a couple in a week or so, or even buying two at once is not out of the question, but being given that kind of ultimatum would stop me in my tracks.

Now, I'm not suggesting that I could in any way afford such a deal, anyway, as my top dollar for any watch is $9999.99, but I have never dealt well with ultimatums, either in matters of finance or matters of the heart.

Anyone buying any second watch so they can purchase a mass produced Rolex is a fool in my book.But while there are fools around that will do this, the trend will continue.

[nektar]

Originally Posted by padi56

Anyone buying any second watch so they can purchase a mass produced Rolex is a fool in my book.But while there are fools around that will do this, the trend will continue.

Or they may have more money than they need..


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[Rashid.bk]

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

All I can say is that anyone who buys a Patek for the sole purpose of purchasing a Rolex has to be a total fool.

I mean, I like watches a lot and I own lots of watches, so adding a couple in a week or so, or even buying two at once is not out of the question, but being given that kind of ultimatum would stop me in my tracks.

Now, I'm not suggesting that I could in any way afford such a deal, anyway, as my top dollar for any watch is $9999.99, but I have never dealt well with ultimatums, either in matters of finance or matters of the heart.

I agree. Being pressured to buy something I don't want and which is significantly more expensive. Agree or disagree, but I'm not buying a Porsche just to be "allowed" to buy a midrange Lexus suv. Absurd.

[Boaters]

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

All I can say is that anyone who buys a Patek for the sole purpose of purchasing a Rolex has to be a total fool.

I mean, I like watches a lot and I own lots of watches, so adding a couple in a week or so, or even buying two at once is not out of the question, but being given that kind of ultimatum would stop me in my tracks.

Now, I'm not suggesting that I could in any way afford such a deal, anyway, as my top dollar for any watch is $9999.99, but I have never dealt well with ultimatums, either in matters of finance or matters of the heart.

Perfect!

[ltmgeller]

The ADs by me all implied that if I purchased a couple of PM pieces I could get the BLRO.

[sechsgang]

see if she lets you do a gold nautilus...haha. They are all worth money over too...

[1665fan]

Lol u have to buy a gold diamond encrusted ladies Patek for 80k to get a 9k gmt...

[T-Bag]

It will all settle down soon.18 months tops. A lot of newly expendable income and credit available

[77T]

I’m sure Rolex USA would be interested to learn that dealer (and maybe others) are requiring a purchase of a competitor’s watch in order to buy a Rolex.

I’ve been asked to buy a PM Rolex from an AD’s existing inventory to get a Daytona 500 - but a tie-in to Patek is a new one.

If I was in the market for both, then I’d be delighted.


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[shortsqueeze]

This is just getting absurd.

[Vaxe]

when I was there last year, she said the same about the 116500

[outtatime]

LOL “let you” buy.

[Annan]

I'm old enough that I can actually remember being able to walk into a store and buying whatever you wanted with no other strings or ultimatums attached. They have it.....you want it....they sell it....you buy it.

[OH2004]

Originally Posted by Pay M3

AD in Maui told me they are only selling the BLRO’s to returning customers that spend hundreds of thousands with them. Only other way is to purchase a Patek. I asked if I purchase a Patek can I get it and she said sure, she would call the owner and see how quick they could get the watch to the store. Can’t say I agree with this at all and sad to see this is fairly normal practice right now.

I was there a couple of weeks ago. Same story. Buy a 5960G or 5270R at full price, I can get you something you want. It's a joke.