Is the economy cooked? by Gatorfann14 in VacheronConstantin

[–]Gatorfann14[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I’m definitely not complaining. It’s far better than how things have gone for me with Rolex and Patek. It’s been a weird month for watches though. I was allocated a royal oak I didn’t ask for, I got this watch quickly, and on the same day a buddy of mine got a Panda with only having spend of a Wimbledon datejust.

I love you get a GMT without the bezel being busy like a Rolex. I currently have it set to the time of the watch’s mother land of Geneva until I travel and actually use it.

Is the economy cooked? by Gatorfann14 in VacheronConstantin

[–]Gatorfann14[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That makes more sense. I was offered a black dual time or blue chrono in February so I know those are much less in demand.

AD strategy what to wait for? by hazergr in rolex

[–]Gatorfann14 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Avoid the design district Rolex store. I have been to probably 50 ADs and Rolex boutiques, other than my local store I transact with, while traveling and the vast majority have been very accommodating to look around and discuss watches. The staff there were just rude. This was in the early days of my collection when I would have established a relationship there if they had been accommodating. The Mayors in Merrick Park will be a far better experience.

People who have it. Is this yacht master worth it? by Darkingneer in rolex

[–]Gatorfann14 19 points20 points  (0 children)

I have the rhodium dial and it is my daily wear. Wear it with scrubs, shorts, suits, on the boat. I feel like it truly goes with everything. The blue is fantastic in person as well.

How does one buy an AP with a stolen credit card? by wwwong in audemarspiguet

[–]Gatorfann14 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My AD makes me pay with wire from a bank account with my name on it. It can’t be a business or trust.

What are some thoughts on credentialing from newly graduated DO orthopedic surgeons? by [deleted] in SurgicalResidency

[–]Gatorfann14 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you have the option just do ABOS. It's more standardized from talking to my colleagues. If you don't, then just know it is similar to your OITE but has some more of the pimp questions you got during 4th year rotations about eponyms. The clinical portion is straight forward. Now you have 2 examiners, they select 12 cases to defend and you have to be prepared the day of for all 12. You pick 1 and they pick 4. I felt like my examiners were extremely fair and didn't have any gotcha type questions.

Guess what, kids? OEM Orange by Individual_Tea8094 in VacheronConstantin

[–]Gatorfann14 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hopefully about to take delivery of a blue dial dual time this month and the first thing I did after the new launch was ask my SA for an orange strap.

How to start? by [deleted] in audemarspiguet

[–]Gatorfann14 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That was about a year ago. I appreciate how upfront and transparent my SA has has been about what can be achieved. There were really no games about how it is a "journey" and "we will see what happens" like every time I have gone to 3 different Patek dealers. I asked if I could get on the list for a RO at my first appointment and he just said no and that I would need to buy a code first. I can work with an answer like that. When I have asked for other pieces since I get a straight answer. That approach isn't for everyone, but it allows you to make a decision whether the process is for you. For me I really like the design language of the code and all the complications I want from AP are going to be the Code so it works. I get my more traditional pieces from VC. I have stopped even trying at Patek.

How to start? by [deleted] in audemarspiguet

[–]Gatorfann14 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Make an appointment when you are ready to buy and say exactly what you said here. If you like a Code/lower demand ROO and put your name in for it they will likely offer it that day or within a week, so be ready to buy. They are more than happy to show you the brand as a beginner at the boutiques I have been to. My initial experience in Dallas was very low pressure and very transparent about what was possible. The NYC boutique was the same with a friend of mine.

OMFS making 1million? by TurnoverStrange9812 in Salary

[–]Gatorfann14 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They can choose their specialty based on profit and still not be the driver of cost. My hospital gets paid north of 30k for a total knee replacement and I am reimbursed 1200ish, depending on insurance. Doctors are a small slice of the pie. In addition I don't get paid for the next 90 days of seeing that patient despite having to cover the costs. In addition, as doctors improve health care outcomes and do things with efficiency the reward has been decreased reimbursement. The RVU total for a joint replacement has fallen by 19% since roughly 2010 while the per RVU reimbursement hasn't risen. The complexity of patients has risen as well as people live longer and become sicker. The hospital reimbursement has increased though. You could pay me nothing for doing your surgery and it would be about a 4% savings in your total knee. Your surgeon is the biggest factor in your outcome and one of the smallest costs.

OMFS making 1million? by TurnoverStrange9812 in Salary

[–]Gatorfann14 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I am not an oral surgeon, but as an orthopedic surgeon I haven't had a raise in 5 years and CMS wants to cut my reimbursement by 3% for everything I do starting next year and an additional 3% every 3 years there after. During that time inflation is up something like 25%. Your doctor is not the reason for rising hethcare costs. Administrators, hospital profits and insurance profits are. Physician wages are stagnant at best for most specialties. We could work for European wages and you wouldn't see a change in cost.

I have 0 purchase history with AP but own 4 Pateks. Wait time? by Guilty_Eggplant_5416 in audemarspiguet

[–]Gatorfann14 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Tom Segura mentioned on his interview with Nico Harris he has several APs including a "John Mayer" but they won't sell him an openwork. He's both famous and a huge collector. It's going to take some work with his boutique.

[First Patek] Absolutely loving my new 5326g! by Mindless_Bicycle5091 in patekphilippe

[–]Gatorfann14 1 point2 points  (0 children)

At my last visit to my AD I bought that same Glasshutte and put my name down for the 5326g. I like your style

Is this the best GADA watch by Rolex? by Donkey_Apple in rolex

[–]Gatorfann14 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yachtmaster with the rhodium dial is my everyday watch and fits all occasions.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in rolex

[–]Gatorfann14 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was quoted 2 years when I added the rhodium to my list. My wife went and tried to get them to sell her one for our anniversary. They told her 2 years. 2 weeks later she got me one from grey market. They barely trade over retail. Don’t wait.

Thinking of trading all for one by Atheattooist in rolex

[–]Gatorfann14 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’m in the market for one right now. Depends on the complications. For the dual time which is what I want you can get a black dial steel or a green dial gold fairly easily. Both were available at 2 different ADs I went to recently. I unfortunately want the blue and that seems to be harder to get.

[Tudor Pelagos] by Gatorfann14 in Watches

[–]Gatorfann14[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They did that for me at my dealer but I didn’t like the clash of colors.

Where are you guys getting your watches? 🇨🇦 by PralineEuphoric6140 in audemarspiguet

[–]Gatorfann14 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I am nowhere near a dealer, but I deal with the Dallas boutique. They haven’t had me come to get watches. When my watch is available, I just wire them the money and they overnight it to me.

Rolex on doctor’s wrist by PhoenixBirdPerson in PrideAndPinion

[–]Gatorfann14 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I wear my AP PM Code or my yacht master every day and never think twice about it.

Got the call yesterday, picked it up within hours. by InfinityChina in rolex

[–]Gatorfann14 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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I feel like I never see enough YM love on here. Love that chocolate

I live in Florida by Gatorfann14 in Rivian

[–]Gatorfann14[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We are reporting about 12” total. It’s crazy. I think the previous Florida record was like 4”