Patek Philippe

William C
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Very intrigueing point Joe.

Frankly, when I read a question on "rarity"  and investment regarding certain abundant models I cringe. Generally, when watches do fetch investment grade prices, they are watches that might have had 300 models made over 20 years, so the thought that someone might think of today's common models as potential future fortunes hits me as particularly silly. However, your point has put a spin on puchasing for rarity that I had not considered. It is hard for me to imagine that, for example, anyone purchasing a 5004 could do so without considering rarity. Why else would someone pay such a premium over a 3970/ 5970 for a split second function. I dare say, most will not actually use this function. Even in appreciating the art, I would imagine, if truth is told, rarity is the basis for the purchase. Your point is well made, and although I will continue to groan as I hear the question as to which Nautilus is a better investment, I have a new appreciation of why some of us do as we do.

                                       William