Lankysudanese
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I see that we've got similar taste...sans the elegante
I appreciate the global demand but, to me, it's just a glorified quartz watch. A couple of boutiques had previously pushed purchases from this line, in order to get priority for hot pieces.
It is FPJ's new "cash flow" piece, and boy is that company hauling in the cash these days. Very happy for them. Love the brand.
Elegante Popularity/Availability
Hello FPJ community, I’ve always liked the Elegante line and have seriously considered them, and anytime I’ve gone into a boutique—from NYC to Geneva—they’ve been available for me to try on. But I’ve recently seen the basic 48mm Elegante in titanium and T...
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Once again-it's all CDK's fault.
Don't listen to cmmnsens. The trolls have nothing to do with it.
I can’t believe you are trying to cover up for those cursed trolls!
Who are you trying to fool?
To answer why it is so popular, I Think this happened last summer.
First the Elegante was rejected as a quartz watch. Then People understood that it is a pretty groundbreaking and innovative piece. then they tried it and realized how extremely comfortable it is, being very light and ergonomically shaped on the case back....
And Aurel Bacs gave it his blessing. That has surely influenced many previously on the sidelines.
I also think the simple fact that the Titalyte case and colourful strap options has been a real eye catcher on social media, I’m sure that’s driven a lot of purchases.
Didn’t know that.
I searched it and eventually found the article I think you’re referring to—man, what an endorsement!
Just wondering, what's the innovation
Don't get me wrong, I love FPJ, but when I see this hauled as innovative I honestly don't get which part. Seiko premier line and some Citizen watches have done this power conservation tech a long time ago. So is there another feature I'm missing?
I have a more commercial vision: the exponential growth of the request and values of the Journe today affects all production (initially of the brass movements now of all watches).
This happens when the market identifies a brand as speculatively interesting. Since the production of Journe is much lower than Rolex and Patek, it is normal than the interest extends to every model, especially the entry level.
Makes sense.
There certainly has to be some element of speculation driving prices right now.
You are partly correct,
Although the big move is being driven by a particular dealer supported by an investment fund, they purchased all secondary stock 2 years ago amd dried the market, they still have a good part in stock.
You’re probably right.
They haven’t been shy about their strategy and acquisition targets lately.
I see that we've got similar taste...sans the elegante
I appreciate the global demand but, to me, it's just a glorified quartz watch. A couple of boutiques had previously pushed purchases from this line, in order to get priority for hot pieces. It is FPJ's new "cash flow" piece, and boy is that company haulin...
