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I am the same!
I have felt like this for the past couple of years and as a result I have not bought or considered buying a new Patek (and its not only PP) for a while now, with the exception of my wifes birthday present.
It is indeed insane that a 5159 can buy a really nice sports car, a perpetual chrono can buy a super car..... heck a simple time only is the price of a 1 carat+ flawless diamond..... I like watches and as I grow older with a young family, priorities change. 5 years ago, earning less money than now, even with a young baby in the family, i cna buy PP/VC or whatever without too much thought. Now earning more money keeping up with watch inflation, it still seems the absolute amount the company charges for a watch appears to me to be not with reality. It is possible that my collecting style is now different but the pieces that I feel are worth adding to my collection are complications and unusual pieces.
Maybe my analysis of the world is wrong. There is no recession, everything really is getting better, there is no need for the world to save for a rainy day...... the bull market is back!
I am a mechanical watch lover. So I also love to collect pocket watches. It gives me similar joy, although I can rarely show my enjoyment on these with others because they dont leave the house. I can admire this brand from afar, without adding new pieces.
Happy Watching
justindependent
Waiting for rare model... How long it was?
Guys, have a nice rest of weekend first of all. I can't tell you what exactly I'm waiting for as I am quite superstitious old fashioned man ( I know that superstition is a sin), but the piece I am waiting for scheduled for the second semester of the next ...
It has been 4 years that I am waiting for the delivery of my 5070P.
First one the list in France, still waiting... Well, I gave up, to be honest. ;) Best. Nicolas
Sounds pity:(
Do you still want this watch? After 4 years of waiting its an easy to change the perception and taste... Initial fascination could dissapear;) Hope you will get some shiny day!!! Never give up... Waiting is half of happines... Regarding everything in our ...
Do you commit by putting deposit while waiting ?
There is mentioned about a change of taste ; totally possible (when a new piece comes along or taste for the piece that we are waiting for changes) Just wondering about "the waiting" process. 1. Do you pay a deposit (as a commitment) to buy and then wait ...
There are no wrong questions but just
missing answers. But seriously: I have a very strong feeling, also based on some facts, that the waiting times in general are getting shorter and shorter... Many nice Pateks are staying unsold with the second hand shops and the Patek AD are having much mo...
That was not humor!
I tried my wife's Mini and it's indeed a nice car. I praised it so much that the wife said that I can keep the Mini and she takes my Porsche... Luckily I have already 5167 with bracelet and strap so I was not forced to put the small car and simple watch a...
I am the same!
I have felt like this for the past couple of years and as a result I have not bought or considered buying a new Patek (and its not only PP) for a while now, with the exception of my wifes birthday present. It is indeed insane that a 5159 can buy a really ...
Sometimes i have the same feeling
just recently i had an idea to build my collection based on the following: "Simle and grand complications" only, i.e. Calatrava and MR, Perpetuals etc. as Annual Calendars and other complications just spreads the cash in the pockets:)
First of all congrates to you on your upcoming watch.
My experience is if you order it from the AD, chances of delays or miss dates are common. But if you order from geneva boutique , they are ususally spot on the dates of delivery. Another factor is the model, the more complicated the watch, the greater the...
true but...
if you sell that Mini Cooper in 10 years from now, you get a few grant at best, if you sell your Aquanaut after that time, you get at least your money back. I guess it applies to all art and collectables, it is on what you buy but how rare and desirable t...
Probably...
However, I rather invest on land, real estate, etc. A flat or house represent some real value and they do not produce land anymore. I can see the time also from my cell phone but can't manage without a home. Another issue is that I love watches and those ...
