I like it, so I sort of get it to a point, that point being around $30k but how did this become $60k+ so quickly when they're still in production and its a steel 3-hander with date... Its making the 15202 AP look like somewhat of a bargain now by comparison and even outstrips the cost of the IMO much nicer 5726 at this point. Who is doing this? :\
So that still is the MSRP? Has Patek slashed production or something to artificially inflate the price drastically in recent times or something?
I’d imagine when you’re at that price point, most of us with $40-$60 k to spend on a single watch would struggle with the idea of what other nice exclusive watches (plural) we could get for that money.
I was really looking hard for a blue dial 5711 about a year ago... even then they were difficult to find used, and priced around $35k. I passed at that price! Now the consensus among sellers seems to be $45-50k, but I would say they are easier to find now. They do seem to be selling though. I have given up asking in ADs, they won’t even add you to a waiting list any more. At least it’s making me appreciate my 5726 even more 😁 (actually wearing it this morning!). Also, while obviously high, the price of a decent 3700 seems to have topped out around $70k, so the differential versus a 5711 is only around 20k now.. also food for thought!
I've just realized that Patek has increased 5711 retail price by 20% this March. And the rumours of this increase have been spread on forums since months before. I've never been into watches that long, but has there been any other company doing a 20% price increase at one time?
I've just realized that Patek has increased 5711 retail price by 20% this March. And the rumours of this increase have been spread on forums since months before. I've never been into watches that long, but has there been any other company doing a 20% price increase at one time?
