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A final thought...
I don't think there are any as you inquired "Perceived barriers against the Millenary QJ." I just think there is a stronger public interest in the ROO/RO. Its very rare to see a Millenary in the wild. In all the years its been on the market, I think only on one occasion have I seen someone wearing a Millenary in public (it was a white dial chronograph on a bracelet). A very interesting piece, but my favorite has long been the Star Wheel version.
Glad to hear that you buy watches you like and are not interested in them just because of a celebrity endorsement. I would never buy something just because a celebrity is endorsing it. Personally, I find it more interesting when I see old photos showing celebrities in the 1950, 1960s etc, wearing fine watches. That was back at a time when the celebrity bought the watch because they liked it, or it was given to them by a friend, significant other, or spouse. It was a personal choice to wear it back then. Now I find it far less interesting to see celebrity endorsed watches as its part of a promotional business deal, that the celebrity benefits from more than it is a personal choice to wear something they like.
Best regards,
Dino
Quincy Jones Millenary - why so cheap?
Hi all, I must confess to being quite taken with the AP Millenary Quincy Jones. In my opinion, it's a genuinely beautiful design, from a highly desirable watch company. It's also limited edition. However, I am struggling with the fact that it is now very ...
That proves that Lim Ed and endorsements mean very little
Both factors do not contribute to the market value of a watch,actually most of the times they de value the watch. As far as I am concerned a watch is a beautiful one wheather its endorsed or not,wheather its LE or not,but most of all IF I like it or not,t...
Your Words
" In my opinion, it's a genuinely beautiful design, from a highly desirable watch company " That's all that matters, I personally agree with you, its a fantastic piece, I would only change the strap to give it more of a contrast with the black case, for t...
I think you are right....
Thanks for your thoughts - I appreciate your comments and I agree with you.
Its a nice watch
but I don't think the Millenary has ever had the following that the RO Offshore or Royal Oak have, so I'm sure that affects its value/pricing. As for celebrity endorsement, I'd never buy a watch just because some celebrity is affiliated with the brand. I'...
True, The Millenary has never had the following of the RO/ROO...
...but that's what's so appealing to me. The Millenary is my favorite modern AP... any Millenary. I'm probably one of the few who will tell you that the first generation Millenary, cal 2225, is one of their favorite watches. And that's partly because of i...
Having something that one doesn't see very often can be really nice...
It can be a lot of fun to wear something not everyone else has rather than blending into a sea of more commonly seen watches. My favorite version of the Millenary was the Star Wheel. IMHO that made the best use of the case and it was much cooler than the ...
The Star Wheel's great...
...and every once in a while I find myself searching for one. Actually, I'd prefer a first generation Millenary tourbillon. I've only seen one once, offered at a price that was well beyond my means. I would imagine they didn't make very many. Emil
Did Some one say "Star Wheel'? :-)
LoooL, couldn't resist http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p176/arezzo66/DSCF7659.jpg S ...
My absolute favorite version of the Star Wheel!!!
An absolutely stunning version of the Millenary! I have seen several beautiful pictures of that watch as I am friendly with a former owner, Geo...not sure if that was his watch. I know he recently sold it. Great choice on your part! Thanks for sharing som...
Hi Dino
If it should be a criteria to buy a watch that you don't see very often how can you recommend that someone buys a Rolex Daytona? BTW I have agreed with your patient advice recently.
Hi Nautilus...
I never said buying a watch one does not see often should be a criteria for purchasing a watch. I said," It can be a lot of fun to wear something not everyone else has rather than blending into a sea of more commonly seen watches." As for suggesting a ros...
Vintage Rolex is beautiful....
Vintage Rolex watches are truly beautiful timepieces that I covet, but I find it hard to get excited about the current lineup. I have a friend who wears a Cosmo Daytona, and sure, its a nice watch, but its nothing special. I'd rather a Patek, Breguet or A...
As I always say ...
No watch can be everything to everyone. I have always liked the Daytonas particularly the older ones, and I'll admit I am not that interested in their current line up. However, after trying on a current Daytona in rose gold with a black dial, IMHO its one...
I'm with you Emil on this...
I'm a fan of the Gen 1 Millenaries as well, they are very pure and elegant, no distractions, or Exotic car logos, or Carbon. S
Collector, not celebrity chaser!
Hi Dino, Thanks for your thoughts. I am a collector, rather than someone who will wear the watch day in-dayout. The celebrity factor is not of great interest though I do admire Quincy Jones' musical accomplishments. I certainly wouldn't go for a Royal Oak...
A final thought...
I don't think there are any as you inquired "Perceived barriers against the Millenary QJ." I just think there is a stronger public interest in the ROO/RO. Its very rare to see a Millenary in the wild. In all the years its been on the market, I think only ...
Thanks for all your comments
Hi all, thanks for your thoughts and comments. I should have explained that my thoughts are as a collector, not as someone who will wear the watch every day. I already own a Millenary PianoForte (not the diamond version!) and I thought a Millenary QJ woul...
I would love to see a pic of your PianoForte...
That is another beautiful and rarely seen watch... Thank You :-) S
I'll do it on Sunday
I'll do that when I get back from the holiday home. Diary pencilled in for Sunday evening NZ time to whip out the AP PF for a photo :-)