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That is fair enough, as a personal observation from experience - but unfair here

 

But could it perhaps be a separate thread - this discussion of the saleability (or not) of minor brands? Of course it applies to watches, cars, boats and many other things. And if no one buys NEW, no one can ever buy USED. Nor will the new, small, creative companies ever stay in business.

Because it is an entire class of possessions you describe, not just AS watches. I now own a dozen watches in this category, and probably will continue to own them forever.

I would like to introduce the other watches of the relatively-unknown Armin Strom product line to let readers judge the appeal and attraction for themselves.

It seems like rather than allowing me to put them out on a level surface for inspection / comparison that you have tipped my table over before I can finish the display.

Not all of us are buying and reselling. Some just buy to keep; others buy for aesthetics only.

What do you think?

Cazalea






This message has been edited by cazalea on 2016-06-13 09:58:18

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Armin Strom Max Chilton Limited Edition

 
By: cazalea : June 12th, 2016-08:27
Launched today at Texas Motor Speedway - this is the initial briefing! Go HERE FOR THE FULL REPORT Industrial race car finishing to the movement. Two barrels, 8-day power reserve indicated with the rotating 8 (Max's IndyCar number). Horn back strap and tr...  

Yes - carefully designed and finished in modern style

 
By: cazalea : June 12th, 2016-11:45
Notice the blue numerals which match the blue of his car and helmet, and the faint Union Jack overlaid on the numeral 8. ...  

Nice watch

 
By: Alkiro1 : June 12th, 2016-11:53
Thank you for your pictures and explanations

Certainly interesting...

 
By: andrewluff : June 12th, 2016-11:52
I had one of their tourbillons on for while from a friends wrist... very impressive. Looking forward to your report on the other pieces. Cheers Andrew

Very interesting piece!

 
By: KMII : June 12th, 2016-13:46
Seems Max Chilton is also enjoying more success than in F1 Looking forward to your report!

I'll chime in...

 
By: Mostel : June 12th, 2016-17:13
Armin Strom... no matter what they come up with... will always be hard to digest by mature collectors... not because AS comes up short in comparison to the established brands, they certainly make a fine watch in all ways--but because a buyer feels that tw... 

That is fair enough, as a personal observation from experience - but unfair here

 
By: cazalea : June 12th, 2016-22:59
But could it perhaps be a separate thread - this discussion of the saleability (or not) of minor brands? Of course it applies to watches, cars, boats and many other things. And if no one buys NEW, no one can ever buy USED. Nor will the new, small, creativ... 

I've never considered your criterion when buying watches.

 
By: MTF : June 13th, 2016-07:22
Mostel, With even more years of collecting experience, I have never (ever) used your criterion of "resale price " when collecting a watch. That is because that level of loss affects ALL watch brands and not just the young ones. It applied to Audemars Pigu...