Migliaccio & Rathod LLP is investigating whether certain Patek Philippe authorized dealers may have induced customers to make substantial additional purchases by representing that doing so would qualify them for scarce Patek Philippe watch allocations.
Collectors seeking highly desirable Patek Philippe models may develop substantial purchase histories with authorized dealers. Reports associate some scarce watch allocations with extensive prior spending, although rewarding established clients is not itself improper. Pasted markdown
Migliaccio & Rathod is investigating a narrower issue involving specific representations made to individual customers. This includes situations where a salesperson allegedly told a customer that purchasing another watch, jewelry, or other merchandise would qualify the customer for a Nautilus, Aquanaut, or other difficult-to-obtain model.
The investigation is focused on consumers who made significant purchases because of such representations but never received the promised allocation or later learned that the stated purchasing requirements did not actually determine allocation decisions.
Consumers May Have Experienced:
- Being told that additional purchase history was necessary to receive a scarce Patek Philippe watch;
- Being asked to buy another watch or jewelry before becoming eligible for an allocation;
- Receiving a specific spending target or purchase requirement;
- Being promised a Nautilus, Aquanaut, or other model after making additional purchases;
- Spending substantial amounts based on the promise but not receiving the requested watch; or
- Being repeatedly asked to make additional purchases without receiving the promised allocation.
Potential Claims May Include:
- False or misleading representations;
- Unfair or deceptive trade practices;
- Fraud or negligent misrepresentation, depending on the circumstances;
- Unjust enrichment;
- Recovery of economic losses connected to induced purchases; and
- Other applicable consumer-protection claims.
Signs You May Be Affected:
- You sought a scarce Patek Philippe watch from an authorized dealer;
- A salesperson linked additional purchases to your eligibility for an allocation;
- You bought watches, jewelry, or other products because of that representation;
- You were given a specific spending target or allocation promise;
- You did not ultimately receive the promised watch; or
- You have written communications or purchase records documenting what you were told.
If you have encountered these issues, we would like to hear from you. Please complete the contact form on this page, send us an email at [email protected], or give us a call.