JLC - No, not from a JLC Boutique, but surprisingly from a shop whose name is Mr Porter... Which is a choice I don't understand. From the Manufacture or a Boutique, that would have made more sense, in my opinion.

" The Collectibles ". Jaeger Lecoultre managed to sell all the watches they offered for sale!

By: amanico : February 9th, 2023-10:08

It was not a surprise for some of them, such as this Memovox E 855 Blue Scale, even if very highly priced, but the rarity might have justified the price... But for some of them, I still wonder how the did that. For example, the Geophysic had a dial which ...

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No, not from a JLC Boutique, but surprisingly from a shop whose name is Mr Porter... Which is a choice I don't understand. From the Manufacture or a Boutique, that would have made more sense, in my opinion.

" The Collectibles ". Jaeger Lecoultre managed to sell all the watches they offered for sale!

Hype sells, my friend…hype sells

But at this point? And what hype?

Your observations are very interesting, Nicolas. Agreed, the vintage watch market — the inclinations of buyers — is intriguing to ponder. In any event, that watch with the box certainly looks appealing!

That one, as I said, is apart. There are not so many for sale, it is hard to say how much it is worth it. But still...

key question: sold to who?

Exactly! It would have been an embarrassment if those pieces stayed unsold for a year or more ...

That's for sure!

I don't think they are back to Richemont. Maybe there were not sold for that price, after all.

Hmmm ... I certainly know that when richemont releases "online only" editions they always "sell out" within days.

For modern yes. You are right, but for vintage... Less sure.

They went quickly!

I find the approach of directing attention to vintage very relevant with so many beautiful pieces in this category ! We just have to find them on our own .... at the right price ...

Absolutely.

Well, the Blue Scale was the more consistent in terms of prices. Agreed, jml.

The market works in mysterious ways.

Totally what I think, Bill.

Don't believe the hype.

Never!

agree

With the Blue Memovox, I agree.

Perhaps buying it from the JLC albeit at higher than the market price gives a sense of trust and security ?

Maybe, maybe...

This one looks lovely. And the strap is very nice

Oh yes. I always loved it.

I feel that with this Jaeger-LeCoultre initiative, the market's invisible hand has put its white glove on so we buyers don't get strange ideas about prices.

Maybe is is them who got some strange ideas about prices.? ;)

witnessed this from a distance...

Agreed! There is a life for both Vintage and Moderns.

so if I get it, that book is only available with the watches?

No, you can get it separately.

from the JLC boutique ?

No, not from a JLC Boutique, but surprisingly from a shop whose name is Mr Porter... Which is a choice I don't understand. From the Manufacture or a Boutique, that would have made more sense, in my opinion.

Incredible...

Honestly, I don't get it. If you want to give a trendy image to the brand, it is the good thing to do. If you want to avoid it, then there clearly were better choices.

indeed, as well as driving traffic towards the boutiques.

A much better idea, in my opinion. +1