Yeah but still they have to the employees, rent, electricity and utilities, security, host events to market these watches and so on and so forth. Of course they profit a lot after all expenses but it isn’t what you think and it isn’t easy.
I don’t need to have a friend who works at PP to know what you just said… It’s very obvious that the production cost of these watches is much cheaper than the retail price at a boutique. They sell you the name, the prestige, the exclusivity. Acquiring a Patek is an indication that you’ve already made it in life. You may like it or not, but that doesn’t change this fact. That’s how the world works. Either way, it’s not something that concerns me… I’m nowhere near being able to buy a watch of this caliber. I just like watching them on RUclips. Cheers!
Hi. First of all congratulations on probably the best grail watch! Actually love your AP Royal Oak as well. Such a treat to see both in the same video. However, I had a quick question. As accurate the Patek is supposed to be, I'm not sure if it's my understanding or something might need to be checked on this particular watch. I'm speaking about the 24 hr dial at the 6 o'clock position. Are you sure it's not a second time zone feature? The reason I'm asking is, in the b rolls, the time on the watch was mostly set at 1:45 or 1:50 PM. Which is 10 or 15 mins before 1400 hrs. However the 24 hr dial was past the 1400 hrs and nearing the 1500 hrs mark. Maybe a quick check at the dealer can fix it. Didn't intend to scare your friend or make him feel bad about his purchase. Just want to ensure no one else points this out to him. :)
Thanks for the cool video! The water resistance didn’t change only the way you read the rating now. It means you can actually dive 30m now! No clue why pp changed the meaning of
I saw my first nautilus a fe weeks ago, very rare in belgium. In real life that flat case looks gorgeous ❤ congrats to your friend! Btw the green strap patek looks amazing 😍
Thank you for this unboxing video. This is the closest I will ever get to this experience. I wish your friend a long and happy life with his Patek on wrist.
Hi Niko! I love that piece, the beauty of that dial display is just amazing! By the way, I would go for the 5712 because of the de-centered oscillating mass displayed of the movement, another real beauty. I started to comment because I think I saw somewhere, I don't remember where, that Patek had adjusted their watches deepness resistance but guaranteeing those meters, something I think they weren't doing or something like that. A long time without watching your videos, and as always, a smooth review. Thank you for your videos and continue giving visibility to the watch hobby!
Amazing video and fascinating to watch. Yes, 5226G is SC’s favorite SC let me try it in person - a real treat😊. Keep these videos coming, they are superb
Great Video!! Mabrook brother for this amazing purchase!! One note to Niko: The water resistance is REAL 30m and includes aquatic activities - Patek confirmed that in their press release: Unified criteria for water-resistance To ensure the homogeneity and clarity of the information provided to clients, Patek Philippe has decided to introduce a new unified standard of water-resistance set at 30 meters for all watches certified as waterresistant -having been tested in air and underwater by immersion at an overpressure of 3 bars (corresponding to a depth of 30 m). This measure makes it possible to guarantee the same performance level across all the models concerned and to provide perfectly comprehensible information as to the dayto-day activities in which clients can engage while wearing their watch: washing their hands, showering, bathing, swimming and other aquatic activities, including diving to a depth of 30 m - which corresponds in large measure to actual utilization.
You know what, the sad thing is the watch brand are more than happy to see and allow this to happen, the thing is those chain of things had created the hype for the brand and it also allows them to clear the inventory of those unwanted pieces in a more efficient way before they can choose which buyer they can give out the hype pieces to. Brand like AP, PP and Rolex can actually do a lot of things to stop what happened in grey market (they have the ability and power to do so but just choose not to), they know once they eliminate what happened in the grey market, it will massively damage their revenue.
IMO no other brand offers more value than Rolex at retail. Paying twice the retail price for a watch is not a win, it’s crazy but everyone does what ever they please with their money
I have a rep of the 5726. The blue is a bit off along with the color of the moon phase but I love it. Hopefully one day I can afford a gen although $100k is pretty wild. Still down from the market peak though where they were running at $125k on the low end 😮 Edit: I stand corrected. $272k?!? For an SS model is absolutely wild
Could you please share your third party watch maker who did the authentication, I would like to use him to authenticate a watch that I want to purchase ? Thank you
Amazing watch and certainly a grail, its a shame the watch companies cannot offer the watches to good companies because of not seeing them as "worthy!" enough, the watch experience in a boutique and buying from store is so good its not to be missed. But when they wont let you buy it......i think its time to bin them off and move on. I moved away from Rolex and others and to JLC, you can a watch, if they dont have them theyl make them for you and the history and service is amazing.
That is what all arabic dudes are doing all day, going to the mall to keep cool and wait for the day to pass, there's so little to do in these countries.
@@Paka1983thats the change made this year . Was not earlier. This change created chaos early this year when patek anounced it during watches and wonders. Btw. Even all aquanauts are the same now to 30m.
@@Paka1983they claim that now 30m means real 30m in terms of diving. And not like other brands where its limited to splash. I know many use their aquanauts at the pools. Never seen any malfunction though.
FYI Patek Philippe issued a press release just before W&W this year on 9th April..which explains clearly the water resistance.. Unified criteria for water-resistance To ensure the homogeneity and clarity of the information provided to clients, Patek Philippe has decided to introduce a new unified standard of water-resistance set at 30 meters for all watches certified as water-resistant -having been tested in air and underwater by immersion at an overpressure of 3 bars (corresponding to a depth of 30 m). This measure makes it possible to guarantee the same performance level across all the models concerned and to provide perfectly comprehensible information as to the day-to-day activities in which clients can engage while wearing their watch: washing their hands, showering, bathing, swimming and other aquatic activities, including diving to a depth of 30 m - which corresponds in large measure to actual utilization. So unless you intend to go scuba diving with your Patek Philippe watch on pretty much you are pretty much covered… having said that who in their right mind would take a Patek Philippe watch to a 30m actual depth..not me 😂😱 Make Make of it what you will..
I prefer Longines overall but FC does make some nice watches as well. Just picked the FC Power Reverse Big Date at a good discount a couple weeks ago and it’s really lovely! Definitely feel the brand is underrated.
@@juliuscaesar5360 That’s Why I am Confused ! FC is also a very Good Brand And its Watches are Just great . It’s just a Relatively Newer Brand Than Longines .
Looking for some advice from y'all. Would you get a Yacht master 37 slate dial or for the same price, an Omega Speedmaster Reduced Automatic Sapphire and a Cartier Santos Medium? I have small wrists, don't mind getting the Reduced over the original Speedmaster. Thinking a black Speedmaster and a white dial Cartier Santos would do a good combo.
@@TheDubaiExpat Hi Nico, which reference is your AP royal oak chrono please? Is it the 26715ST or 26315ST? I am not sure what is the difference between the two refs. Would appreciate some advise :) thanks mate and keep it up
This is absolutely what is wrong with the watch industry. When you see this many watches in the secondary market office and not in a AD retail store it almost devalues the watch. This is precisely why the consumer can’t go into a AD and purchase a watch because they sold them all to guys like this. I will no longer purchase a Patek, AP or Rolex because of this, it’s absolutely fucking ridiculous seeing this many watches in the hands of a non AD. If your not offended then your not a real watch lover in my opinion.
Totally agree. Covid was also a catalyst for these ridiculous prices on the second hand market. I've often heard the saying that people have more money than brains and if they did not pay these ridiculous prices, they would come down. Look at the market for pre-owned G wagons. A dealer by me adds a premium of $50k-$80k on top of the pre-owned price.
You know what, the sad thing is the watch brand are more than happy to see and allow this to happen, the thing is those chain of things had created the hype for the brand and it also allows them to clear the inventory of those unwanted pieces in a more efficient way before they can choose which buyer they can give out the hype pieces to. Brand like AP, PP and Rolex can actually do a lot of things to stop what happened in grey market, but they know once they did, it will massively damage their revenue.
So, does anybody know what this guy does for a living ? I am very curious. Maybe TheDubaiExpat can answer himself this question. I would very much appreciate it.
My friend I love you german english ❤️ You should make a video on how you manage to live this lifestyle ❤️ We all want to know, are you a tech geek? A crypto nerd? What do you do my friend ❤️
Love your honest channel with consistent content - amazing watch as are all your watches. I can’t afford anything in the price range of your channel but I live vicariously through your content. I have a small 3 watch Omrga collection with the Speedy 3861, a white dial SMP 300:and the blue teak dial Aqua Terra - not anywhere near a Patek or an AP but I love watches and love my little collection which I have been able to afford after years of savings
Dude you meant to say 5396. The annual calendar Patek. I agree it looks much better. I like world time too, the 5130, Calatrava, aquanaut and ellipse. I don’t think this watch looks great.
I would never buy a Nautilus. It is not worth 100 k. For this price one gets much better top notch watches. Even a Rolex Day Date whatever model and configuration outplays the Nautilus by length. Not talking about heavy hitters from A.L. usw. The Nautilus as the Royal Oak are just over hyped watches.
Got a friend working in Patek - the price which the watch is made is 5-6k USD everything else is strong marketing and brand name
Yeah but still they have to the employees, rent, electricity and utilities, security, host events to market these watches and so on and so forth. Of course they profit a lot after all expenses but it isn’t what you think and it isn’t easy.
I don’t need to have a friend who works at PP to know what you just said… It’s very obvious that the production cost of these watches is much cheaper than the retail price at a boutique. They sell you the name, the prestige, the exclusivity. Acquiring a Patek is an indication that you’ve already made it in life. You may like it or not, but that doesn’t change this fact. That’s how the world works. Either way, it’s not something that concerns me… I’m nowhere near being able to buy a watch of this caliber. I just like watching them on RUclips.
Cheers!
This is how everything on the planet works
What`s the difference between the fruit seller selling 5 oranges for $1 when it cost him $0.20 so buy? same principle just at different scales.
A piece of perfection!
Hard to believe such a client would sell this watch that was allocated to him.
Thanks for the wrist shot!
If i ever got my allocation i would sell a kidney before i sold it!
It probably never reached a client but went straight to the grey market from the AD...
Blue covers are still on. Buyer never tought of wearing it, just selling and earning money from it.
@@oguzb.7033 pretty sickening all the hoops people have to jump through for a dream watch like that only for someone to sell it!
@@oguzb.7033 where is the stated blue cover? Thanks
I’m blown away by this watch.
Keep the videos coming - very enjoyable.
It’s interesting that the boutique is willing to size the bracelet even though they won’t sell you one. I’m curious: were they friendly about it ?
They have to. However they won't be fond of the original owner selling it
I'm sure they appreciate being able to see the serial number on a flipped watch so they can find out who flipped it.
@@lajuntahighschool oh good point!
Goodness! That's last shot of the watches side by side. You have reached the summit brother!
Nice video and unboxing Niko, keep it up. Congrats to your dear Emirati Friend on achieving this Milestone, Alf Maabrook!
Your page reminds me so much of the London Watch Collector. amazing video as always ❤
Hi. First of all congratulations on probably the best grail watch! Actually love your AP Royal Oak as well. Such a treat to see both in the same video.
However, I had a quick question. As accurate the Patek is supposed to be, I'm not sure if it's my understanding or something might need to be checked on this particular watch. I'm speaking about the 24 hr dial at the 6 o'clock position. Are you sure it's not a second time zone feature? The reason I'm asking is, in the b rolls, the time on the watch was mostly set at 1:45 or 1:50 PM. Which is 10 or 15 mins before 1400 hrs. However the 24 hr dial was past the 1400 hrs and nearing the 1500 hrs mark. Maybe a quick check at the dealer can fix it. Didn't intend to scare your friend or make him feel bad about his purchase. Just want to ensure no one else points this out to him. :)
Thanks for the cool video!
The water resistance didn’t change only the way you read the rating now. It means you can actually dive 30m now! No clue why pp changed the meaning of
Excellent! Watching from Taby Centrum, Stockholm, on day 3/37 of my vacation...
I saw my first nautilus a fe weeks ago, very rare in belgium. In real life that flat case looks gorgeous ❤ congrats to your friend! Btw the green strap patek looks amazing 😍
Going directly to the boutique for resizing so that PP has the numbers of a „flipped“ watch? 🤔
Where is the problem?
They definately did it on purpose to blacklist the poor guy while they are flippers aswell...
I also thought they would blacklist the original buyer - but perhaps in Dubai this sort of stuff is common and accepted
I was thinking about that as well. I’m quite sure that whoever flipped this watch will never be able to get another Nautilus after this…
@@abhaig They dont care at all
This clasp does have a micro adjust/easy extension!
Thank you for this unboxing video. This is the closest I will ever get to this experience. I wish your friend a long and happy life with his Patek on wrist.
Hi Niko!
I love that piece, the beauty of that dial display is just amazing! By the way, I would go for the 5712 because of the de-centered oscillating mass displayed of the movement, another real beauty.
I started to comment because I think I saw somewhere, I don't remember where, that Patek had adjusted their watches deepness resistance but guaranteeing those meters, something I think they weren't doing or something like that.
A long time without watching your videos, and as always, a smooth review.
Thank you for your videos and continue giving visibility to the watch hobby!
I tought 5712 n 5726 have same dial colour n pattern but watching now i see its diff this dial looks more beautiful aesthetically
Amazing video and fascinating to watch. Yes, 5226G is SC’s favorite SC let me try it in person - a real treat😊. Keep these videos coming, they are superb
Ah no way! That is my grail. My absolute grail. On the list at my AD but can’t see it coming through. Congratulations 🙌
Great Video!! Mabrook brother for this amazing purchase!! One note to Niko: The water resistance is REAL 30m and includes aquatic activities - Patek confirmed that in their press release: Unified criteria for water-resistance
To ensure the homogeneity and clarity of the information provided to clients, Patek Philippe has decided
to introduce a new unified standard of water-resistance set at 30 meters for all watches certified as waterresistant -having been tested in air and underwater by immersion at an overpressure of 3 bars
(corresponding to a depth of 30 m). This measure makes it possible to guarantee the same performance
level across all the models concerned and to provide perfectly comprehensible information as to the dayto-day activities in which clients can engage while wearing their watch: washing their hands, showering,
bathing, swimming and other aquatic activities, including diving to a depth of 30 m - which corresponds
in large measure to actual utilization.
You know what, the sad thing is the watch brand are more than happy to see and allow this to happen, the thing is those chain of things had created the hype for the brand and it also allows them to clear the inventory of those unwanted pieces in a more efficient way before they can choose which buyer they can give out the hype pieces to. Brand like AP, PP and Rolex can actually do a lot of things to stop what happened in grey market (they have the ability and power to do so but just choose not to), they know once they eliminate what happened in the grey market, it will massively damage their revenue.
IMO no other brand offers more value than Rolex at retail. Paying twice the retail price for a watch is not a win, it’s crazy but everyone does what ever they please with their money
Incredible watch and collection of your friend. The best Nautilus possibly of em all. Wear in good health.
Can you review the patek 5212a? & 326934 blue skydweller
what website you use to check watch price?
Sehr Schön... herzlichen Glückwunsch brother ...😊
I have a rep of the 5726. The blue is a bit off along with the color of the moon phase but I love it. Hopefully one day I can afford a gen although $100k is pretty wild. Still down from the market peak though where they were running at $125k on the low end 😮
Edit: I stand corrected. $272k?!? For an SS model is absolutely wild
I really like your Maurice Lacroix Aikon you show in the intro
🤣
Gorgeous - the one Patek I would choose above all others
It is indeed a 24 hour display, but it’s not a second time-zone or GMT
I absolutely love yalls videos!
Could you please share your third party watch maker who did the authentication, I would like to use him to authenticate a watch that I want to purchase ? Thank you
Congratulations to your Friend
The big 3 do not include Rolex...( patek, VC and AP)
Those form the trinity. The other top 3 (the big three) does include Rolex.
@@kevinmccalister8197 just a technicality...Rolex is not at that level: CANNOT be compared.
Depends what metric he meant. If talking market share, popularity, brand recognition etc, Rolex is on its own
Market share then yes
Big three market share is Rolex, Cartier and Omega...
Beautiful watch, thanks for sharing!
What is harder to get Patek or the AP and why?
have you bought anything from luxury souq?! i love your b27 shoes!
Peak Genta designs. Absolute dream.
Amazing watch and certainly a grail, its a shame the watch companies cannot offer the watches to good companies because of not seeing them as "worthy!" enough, the watch experience in a boutique and buying from store is so good its not to be missed. But when they wont let you buy it......i think its time to bin them off and move on. I moved away from Rolex and others and to JLC, you can a watch, if they dont have them theyl make them for you and the history and service is amazing.
Really nice watch, but I would rather choose a rose gold with brown Aquanaut Travel Time for that price. That watch is my grail!
i would love to get a patek or ap for retail would literally travel for either
Beautiful watch! Niko, your presentation and narration on the Patek 5726 was exceptional!
5:52 - fantastic
That is what all arabic dudes are doing all day, going to the mall to keep cool and wait for the day to pass, there's so little to do in these countries.
they have sexy times with goats as well
The big three does not include Rolex. I think you mean Vacheron, Patek and Audemars. Rolex is a clear step below all those brands.
A $100k sports watch called “Nautilus” can’t be taken near water. To each their own but at that price point (and below) you can have so much better.
Its 120m WR
@@salemdxb It is not. The water resistance is 30 meters!!! LOL!
@@Paka1983thats the change made this year . Was not earlier. This change created chaos early this year when patek anounced it during watches and wonders. Btw. Even all aquanauts are the same now to 30m.
@@Paka1983they claim that now 30m means real 30m in terms of diving. And not like other brands where its limited to splash. I know many use their aquanauts at the pools. Never seen any malfunction though.
FYI Patek Philippe issued a press release just before W&W this year on 9th April..which explains clearly the water resistance..
Unified criteria for water-resistance
To ensure the homogeneity and clarity of the information provided to clients, Patek Philippe has decided to introduce a new unified standard of water-resistance set at 30 meters for all watches certified as water-resistant -having been tested in air and underwater by immersion at an overpressure of 3 bars (corresponding to a depth of 30 m). This measure makes it possible to guarantee the same performance level across all the models concerned and to provide perfectly comprehensible information as to the day-to-day activities in which clients can engage while wearing their watch: washing their hands, showering, bathing, swimming and other aquatic activities, including diving to a depth of 30 m - which corresponds in large measure to actual utilization.
So unless you intend to go scuba diving with your Patek Philippe watch on pretty much you are pretty much covered… having said that who in their right mind would take a Patek Philippe watch to a 30m actual depth..not me 😂😱
Make Make of it what you will..
Beautiful watch, love from India ❤.
Beautiful timepieces🥃
Stunning!
that is a 10/10 watch, too big for you imo but wow! Stunning!
What do you have to do to buy something like this ?
best is 5712! I have 5712R and 5990R, got them from Patek directly ;)
No point spending so much at the AD and then buying an over retail watch on the secondary market.
Go grey unless you're sleeping with the AD manager.
Agreed
Beautiful watch! Congrats!
Frederique Constant SA vs Longines SA ?? Which brand should I go for ?
Definitely Longines
Longines
I prefer Longines overall but FC does make some nice watches as well. Just picked the FC Power Reverse Big Date at a good discount a couple weeks ago and it’s really lovely! Definitely feel the brand is underrated.
@@juliuscaesar5360 That’s Why I am Confused ! FC is also a very Good Brand And its Watches are Just great . It’s just a Relatively Newer Brand Than Longines .
Looking for some advice from y'all. Would you get a Yacht master 37 slate dial or for the same price, an Omega Speedmaster Reduced Automatic Sapphire and a Cartier Santos Medium? I have small wrists, don't mind getting the Reduced over the original Speedmaster. Thinking a black Speedmaster and a white dial Cartier Santos would do a good combo.
whats the size of your wrist?
my dream watch
what is wrist size brother ?
0:24 tile master from gerogia!!! ha
Does this person just buy the watches, unboxes them, then returns them?
Man i wish i had girl wrists. Only Breitling fits me
Great engineered watch, unfortunately not my style. Love watching your videos for the lifestyle! Thank you for a great post!
beautiful AP! 38mm look like the perfect size.
it is :)
@@TheDubaiExpat Hi Nico, which reference is your AP royal oak chrono please? Is it the 26715ST or 26315ST?
I am not sure what is the difference between the two refs. Would appreciate some advise :) thanks mate and keep it up
@@linntonna5989 26715st ruclips.net/video/dhBmzk40krw/видео.html
This is absolutely what is wrong with the watch industry. When you see this many watches in the secondary market office and not in a AD retail store it almost devalues the watch. This is precisely why the consumer can’t go into a AD and purchase a watch because they sold them all to guys like this. I will no longer purchase a Patek, AP or Rolex because of this, it’s absolutely fucking ridiculous seeing this many watches in the hands of a non AD. If your not offended then your not a real watch lover in my opinion.
Totally agree. Covid was also a catalyst for these ridiculous prices on the second hand market. I've often heard the saying that people have more money than brains and if they did not pay these ridiculous prices, they would come down. Look at the market for pre-owned G wagons. A dealer by me adds a premium of $50k-$80k on top of the pre-owned price.
You know what, the sad thing is the watch brand are more than happy to see and allow this to happen, the thing is those chain of things had created the hype for the brand and it also allows them to clear the inventory of those unwanted pieces in a more efficient way before they can choose which buyer they can give out the hype pieces to. Brand like AP, PP and Rolex can actually do a lot of things to stop what happened in grey market, but they know once they did, it will massively damage their revenue.
wow, the most beautiful of all the nautilus's
5226 looks amazing on you
This watch is overpriced imo 100000🤯
This is about 20 k watch at maximum.
@@Paka1983overpriced and overhyped. Definitly doesn‘t look like a 100.000$ watch! No way! Not worth the money!
if it was gold or platinum maybe, but stainless is barely more than 30
To the wealthy it’s probably chump change
No taxes in Dubai so…
Overpriced and overhyped. Definitly doesn‘t look like a 100.000$ watch! No way! Not worth the money!
Class!!
This is my Holy Grail watch but in white dial! I would never sell it!
mazeing vid!!
So, does anybody know what this guy does for a living ? I am very curious. Maybe TheDubaiExpat can answer himself this question. I would very much appreciate it.
big 3 but not the holy trinity
My friend I love you german english ❤️ You should make a video on how you manage to live this lifestyle ❤️ We all want to know, are you a tech geek? A crypto nerd? What do you do my friend ❤️
Wow, the Nautilus 5726 looks amazing on you! 👍
It does!
Love your honest channel with consistent content - amazing watch as are all your watches. I can’t afford anything in the price range of your channel but I live vicariously through your content. I have a small 3 watch Omrga collection with the Speedy 3861, a white dial SMP 300:and the blue teak dial Aqua Terra - not anywhere near a Patek or an AP but I love watches and love my little collection which I have been able to afford after years of savings
The watch presented is incredible and very beautiful.
What's the name of the song at 6:47 ??
Shostakovich waltz no. 2
@@idk1175 Thx bro
Patek - the Grandfather´s watch brand 🤣
Hayırlı olsun iyi günlerde kullan harika bir saat.
A little too big for your wirst. But it’s beautiful.
the world is definitely not in a recession after watching this video.
Extremely overpriced. Got a 5396r for a third of the price and it looks better.
Dude you meant to say 5396. The annual calendar Patek. I agree it looks much better. I like world time too, the 5130, Calatrava, aquanaut and ellipse. I don’t think this watch looks great.
@@ameeral-shammaa9012 shit you’re right 🤣 dunno what I was thinking. Perfect dial imo.
I would never buy a Nautilus. It is not worth 100 k. For this price one gets much better top notch watches. Even a Rolex Day Date whatever model and configuration outplays the Nautilus by length. Not talking about heavy hitters from A.L. usw. The Nautilus as the Royal Oak are just over hyped watches.
My BGFF gave me a PP 6104 P for my BD..blue dial،, for dress, & party time.. I like the PP brand,
P. S. Thank you, great program.
All I what is a rolex explorer 1 😢
55 lug to lug on a 6 inch wrist...lol
G8 mate
Nautilus with 30m WR #Bruh
Your friend has great taste
I think I know this guy, very cultured gentleman
crazy
Buying a $30,000 steel watch for 100k. 😬
Patek is such class. No riff raff can simply walk in and buy a timepiece. Spectacular
The Patek Philippe Nautilus 5726 has a retail price of $56,330 and trades for $92,179 on the pre-owned market , next time do more research 🧐
what do you do for the living? buying watches like clothes..jesus
he's crazy...
Why are you driving a cheap car, when you can buy extremely expensive watches?😂
5226 is HUGE for your tiny wrist
Wow
Not worth it. Most people would mistake it for a €1000 CASIO
That is beautiful 😍😍😍
Now go and see the documentary
" Time Machines " with Tom Bolt and James Mills...
Bru doesn’t have a job lol