As it happens, I walked out of the store with a PAM 111, which has been on my list for a while. They would not discount it a penny. Maybe Panerai won't let them? However, I got a very healthy discount on an Omega Deville for my girlfriend which made up for it. A slightly odd way to do things, but when I am spending that kind of money I don't care how they cut it.
I will not get a Patek rep. Any other one is fine, but I'll keep that special.