[Hendrikus]

The 5167a was my second Patek from the AD - I bought a Calatrava first, and I think key was that I did not ever mention the 5167a at that stage (as I actually and genuinely wanted the Calatrava). I think it helped that they saw that, and when my Calatrava was on my wrist I asked them if I could be put on the list for a Patek sports watch to make a great duo with the Calatrava. My AD really seemed to want to help and in due course the Aquanaut did arrive. There was no jewellery spend, though admittedly a number of Rolex pieces also acquired from the same AD - but I always got the impression that the way Patek pieces are allocated is more about your interest in Patek, then Rolex spend.

Oh another thing - I went on the Patek museum tour which my AD arranged - that helped!