Advantages of Buying Patek Philippe Watch from an Authorized Dealer

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When it comes to buying, customers like getting discounts and bargains. That is why there are flea markets, bazaars, direct sellers, online entrepreneurs and a whole gamut of other dealers outside of the original manufacturer. But when it comes to buying luxury items, buying from somewhere other than the original manufacturer can be a tricky prospect. Sure, it may be cheaper and possibly even easier, but are you really getting your money’s worth?

Luxury items, like Patek Philippe watches, are sold through limited and select dealers because of their value. If you are interested in purchasing a Patek Philippe watch, then you are investing a substantial amount of money for a premium item. Some shady dealer might tempt you with a “bargain” deal, but beware! Premium brands like Patek Philippe are expensive for good reason. If you are truly after value, then here are some reasons why you should only buy your Patek Philippe watch from an authorized dealer.

1. An authorized dealer can order special parts or accessories for your Patek Philippe watch. This is extremely important since each Patek Philippe watch is made individually and not as a product of a factory line.

2. An authorized dealer can add a one or even two year warranty extension on top of the manufacturer’s warranty. Additionally, the manufacturer’s warranty may also be honored by other authorized dealers.

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3. If you buy your Patek Philippe watch from an authorized dealer and you encounter a problem, you can ask the manufacturer to intervene on your behalf whereas if you buy from an unauthorized manufacturer, you’re stuck with whatever service they offer you.

4. An authorized dealer can be trusted to provide you with top notch customer service. For example, take a look at authorized dealer Chong Hing Jewelers. Chong Hing Jewelers has been in the business since 1970 and is a trusted supplier of luxury brands like Patek Philippe, Chopard, Tag Heuer, and more, so you know you’re in good hands.

What Makes Patek Philippe Watches Worth the Price

Luxury watches such as those manufactured by Patek Philippe and other Swiss brands are very expensive, which is why collectors make these Patek Philippe watches their ultimate investments. Suggested retail prices are usually higher than what customers actually have to pay for. Deals and steals on Patek Philippe luxury watches are still available but buyers should be wary of fakes and scams. For the curious collector, here are some factors that make Patek Philippe watches truly a collector’s item.

1. Movement – The Patek Philippe brand is well-known for pioneering such movements as the perpetual calendar, split-second hands, chronograph, and minute repeater. These movements are often the most expensive luxury watches and when these features are combined, they will certainly cost more. Minute repeaters almost always command a 6-figure price while tourbillions usually start at $80,000.

2. Materials – Swiss watches are among the best watches in the world. Patek Philippe luxury watches offer luxury watches made from a variety of materials. The materials from which Patek Philippe watches are made of affect the price of the watches. Patek Philippe lovers can choose from stainless steel, gold plating, gold, yellow or rose, white gold, and platinum luxury watches. For example, Patek Philippe’s Annual Calendar Chronograph featuring a sapphire crystal caseback also has a platinum case, increasing its price in the watch market. Other watches use materials such as base metals, plastics, resins, and other synthetic materials which consumers will not likely find in a luxury Swiss watch.

3. Production scale – Some Patek Philippe watches are handmade, which increases their value. The smaller the number of production, the more expensive the Patek Philippe watch will be. There are series produced in limited number and especially expensive are custom-made luxury watches.

4. Diamonds and jewels – An increasing trend in luxury watch design nowadays is the use of diamonds and other jewels for aesthetic purposes. The bigger jewels and higher karats will definitely command a higher price in Patek Philippe watches. The Patek Philippe Twenty~4 is a ladies watch that boasts a case and a strap made of 18kt white gold set with diamonds as well as a pave-set diamond dial.

5. Brand – We’ve all heard that the name itself makes the luxury watch expensive. This is especially true with Patek Philippe watches as they are known for being at the apex of the Swiss watch industry. With over 90 patents to its name, Patek Philippe commands the highest place in watchmaking.

Patek Philippe for the Ladies

There are countless of luxury watches that suit any man’s lifestyle – from business to sports – and a man’s decision on a timepiece is dependent on his way of life.

For a woman, it is an entirely different story. Luxury watches are not dependent on her lifestyle. They are as precious and as valuable as her diamonds. For her, luxury watches are accessories that instantly add class and elegance to her style.

Though much has been said and written about Patek Philippe men’s watches, this world-renowned watchmaker from the apex of Swiss watch making industry has never forgotten all about the ladies.

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Take for example the Patek Philippe Twenty~4 ladies watch. It is a watch meticulously designed for the active yet refined contemporary woman. The Patek Philippe Twenty~4 watch accompanies a woman through every style and occasion – from high-fashion daywear to an elegant evening dress. From the case, bezel, and/or bracelet adorned with the fiery magnificence of Top Wesselton diamonds, down to the crown studded with an onyx or diamond solitaire, the Patek Philippe Twenty~4 watch is a work of art embodied in a timepiece. The subtly curved silhouette of the case embraces the delicate feminine wrist tenderly, reflecting perfection in its craftsmanship.

Patek Philippe has done it again – outdoing itself in every meticulously created timepiece. A Patek Philippe watch becomes an extension of the lady herself, instantaneously adding charisma and grace to her already elegant style. For whatever gender, Patek Philippe always carries with it a commemorative and lasting value.

True luxury begins online. Chong Hing Jewelers carries the Patek Philippe Twenty~4 ladies watch, other Patek classics, as well as other luxury watch brands.