cen@jkt
1918
Well said!
I always like to read a well written and well thought piece (cause I can't do it). I admire Omega "limited" (10007 pieces or 5007 pieces) edition. NOT! And then suddenly they get it and produce only 135 museum marine watch. Jeez, what a change of heart 
Well, at least I can say, I'm in the game not to impress anybody (especially my wife). I took the red pills to pleasure myself. And certainly never for investment!
The Perception of Value and The Rise of False Limiteds by Raphael
False Limited (Raphael’s Horological Dict Unabridged): - adjective cum noun 1. A watch that a watch house/manufacturer/maker can make more of but has chosen to limit its production purely as a marketing strategy to promote the perception of exclusivity, b...
Great opinion piece...
Hey, that was a fascinating exploration Raphael, thanks! Great post: was that also you who posted the piece on the Singapore GTG for the release of the Hublot Tempus Two Limited Edition Big Bang? Cheers, pplater.
why blame the marketing people?
Let's face it - people buy watches for lots of different reasons. Some people buy watches because they want to tell the time. They may not care particularly what the watch looks like, or what make it is , or even what it costs. And they have probably neve...
Chopard Rattrapante
Personally I'm steaming over the limited edition (500) steel Chopard Mille Miglia Rattrapante I purchased in 2005 which has found its way into the 2007 selection in redgold with a note that it also comes in steel. I haven't seen the steel version yet but ...