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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 of the best looking sports watches. I'm not saying its as rare or as finely made as something from PP, AP, or Breguet. However, I really liked how it looked and felt.
For the most part PP, AP, and Breguet, are not really in the same market as Rolex. Its only really when you get into vintage Rolex or maybe all gold Rolex pricing that there starts to be some price over lap.
As for Breguet I like a few of their dress watches, but nothing they make really grabs my attention. As for Patek, they are beautifully made, but unless one has the funds to get something really unique and complicated, I find them a bit stodgy.
I also find that among Thurgoods considerations regarding an all gold watch, with in house movement and with price being somewhat of a concern, a rose gold Daytona is a reasonable suggestion.
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 :-)