How can I justify myself as a Magnate if I don't indulge myself?

The movement contains 686 parts and is embedded with 55 jewels, all of which constitute the 12 most important watch complications: including the tourbillon, perpetual calendar, annual calendar, leap year cycle, day of the week, month, date, flyback, minute repeater, celestial chart, moon phases, and moon orbit.

Because of its extremely complex technology and exquisite design, among the 180 master watchmakers at Patek Philippe, there is only one who can make this model, which makes it a target for the world's top collectors to acquire.

Externally, it has a very loud nickname "Patek Philippe King of Watches." In fact, any Patek Philippe watch compared to ordinary brands could be dubbed the "King of Watches," but this 5002P is the king of kings.

Although its successor, the 6002G, might be even more outstanding in some respects, still, no one can deny the status of the 5002P.

Qi Shuming blurted out all the praises for this watch that he had in his mind...

"How much is this watch?"

Gu Heng's eyes had been fixed on the display case's contents; he asked without even lifting his head.

"I regret to inform you that this watch has been out of production since 2011; the one on display is just a model, which means, Mr. Gu, aside from purchasing from a collector, there is no other channel available to buy it now.

The price at the time it was discontinued, I vaguely remember, was about 17 million yuan. However, with so many years having passed, and according to Patek Philippe's appreciation curve for rare watches, it is very likely that it has already exceeded 30 million."

Hearing this, Gu Heng's expression darkened slightly...

This damn Patek Philippe seemed to be at odds with him...

He finally found a watch he liked, not only in terms of appearance but also in terms of price, which very much suited his desire to splurge. If he bought it, wouldn't that be considered utterly indulgent?

A direct break into a hundred million in savings?

As a result, before he even had time to daydream, he was told that the watch was discontinued?

What the hell was the point of displaying a discontinued watch in the showcase? Couldn't it just be placed directly in a museum?

Seeing Gu Heng's darkened countenance, Qi Shuming felt a tremor in his heart...

It's obvious to a service person like him whether a customer is satisfied or not...

The expression on Gu Heng's face was clearly a precursor to an outburst. Discover hidden tales at empire

Thinking of this, Qi Shuming hastily started to make amends, "Although the 5002P is discontinued, we still have many other models for sale. Mr. Gu, would you like to know more about them?"

With that, he led Gu Heng to another display case.

"This one is the Grand Complications series 5271/11P-010, which also has a blue dial... The price is also quite steep, around 3.6 million. Even though it has only been on the market for a little over a year, the second-hand market price is almost breaking 4 million."

Gu Heng only glanced at it faintly, having lost his desire to continue browsing, but he hadn't forgotten his purpose for being there. Although this watch did not compare to the so-called King of Watches he had seen before, it was still decent, so he immediately said, "Then I'll take this one."

Qi Shuming, who had been ready to continue introducing other watches, fell silent upon hearing Gu Heng's words, then asked uncertainly, "Mr. Gu, do you mean to say you would like to purchase this 5271/11P-010?"

"What else?"

After getting confirmation from Gu Heng, Qi Shuming was okay, as he had long been in the business and had encountered various types of customers...

There were not a few generous customers like Gu Heng...

Gu Heng was just the kind to be overly generous. Although rare, he was not unheard of...

However, Gu Xinran and the others were different...

Their fists clenched almost simultaneously...

Especially Gu Xinran, who walked next to Gu Heng while suppressing her trembling voice and grabbed the hem of his clothes, "Brother... this is 3.6 million, don't you want to learn more about it..."

Gu Heng smiled and patted her head without a word, his gaze still on Qi Shuming.

Seeing this, Qi Shuming took a deep breath and said, "That's right, Mr. Gu, although this watch is for sale, we need to order it from our headquarters in Geneva, so you can only reserve it and then we will communicate with the Geneva headquarters.

It's not just here, even if you go to any Patek Philippe store in the country or even around the world, it's the same."

Gu Heng nodded his head.

A few million in merchandise, a little more complication in the process is acceptable.

If you want it fast, there's no other way than to buy second-hand.

Considering he had already decided to buy a second-hand car, if he bought a second-hand watch as well, that would be rather awkward...

A second-hand house might also be necessary then, surely not everything could be second-hand, right?

"Additionally, I need to remind Mr. Gu that purchasing this 5271/11P-010 also requires buying two of our Patek Philippe entry-level models... just like purchasing a Ferrari F40, F50 likewise requires purchasing some entry-level models, I hope you can understand."

Understand, of course, understand.

It's just about fleecing the wealthy...

I had already experienced it once when buying a Rolex.

Although I'm resentful, there's really no choice, I'm not yet wealthy enough to make these brands grovel.

If I were that rich, I could even make Patek Philippe Company create another discontinued 5002P for me.

Unable to change the rules, of course, all I could do was adapt...

With that thought, Gu Heng said directly, "Then include the two watches we just saw on the first floor, the Nautilus and the rose gold models, in the order; those two should be in stock, right?"