5522 la mode, or la carte?
During a recent interview, Patek Philippe President Thierry Stern was asked about allocation for the newly released 5522. Mr. Stern described his vision of the 5522 in steel as an affordable Patek, designed to be within reach of the new Patek enthusiast. A chance for those without the means to purchase one of Patek's more expensive complications to still have the opportunity to own something nice.He then expanded his thoughts further:It has to be a split that is fair for everybody. So the task for our own agency here in New York would be first to dispatch to all the retailers. And then the retailers will have the task to allocate them. But I really hope that they will also allocate those pieces to somebody who is not a very big collector. It has to be also for someone who as I just said, who is young, who is going to start with Patek Philippe; we should also give him the chance to wear such a piece.Without referencing any particular AD, I would ask Patek owners and forum readers to consider whether or not a conditional purchase of $20k of jewelry from an AD, prior to customer allocation of a 5522, is consistent with Thierry Stern's statement above.I've read various opinions on this subject, some from members who are regrettably no longer with us, and I've seen an entire thread on the topic vanish into the ethers. In the hopes of getting less confrontation, and perhaps more meaningful insight, I've submitted the poll above and appreciate all who take the time to respond. The results may prove helpful for any AD contemplating such a practice and could provide relevant feedback to Thierry Stern in the process.Let go any temptation to rant or dog pile.Let your vote be your voice. Let the carnage end.
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