Building a Diverse Ladies' Watch Collection

Clueless_Collector · 2018-05-18T21:14:04Z

Explore a diverse ladies' watch collection and discuss the evolving market. Seeking recommendations for Cartier, JLC, or AP.

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Clueless_Collector shares an intriguing look into his boss's diverse watch collection, highlighting a shared passion for variety in styles and colors. The post sparks a discussion on the evolving ladies' watch market and seeks recommendations for her next acquisition, focusing on Cartier, Jaeger-LeCoultre, or Audemars Piguet.

Just helped her do the "spring cleaning" and realized her collection style is similar to mine, going with variety and different styles, colors...she also have other fashion watches, not listed here, to match her outfits/bags/shoes

These 2 years, brands seem to start focusing on Ladies' watch market, as shown by Mrs Stern's strategic position and recent lady CEO by a famous brand, as well as the Crawford's family in Omega.

I think it's the right direction to tap into this market opportunity.

I can only possibly steal her Little Lange 1 and the Mauboussin but she has been taking lots of my watches...what a fair world

She is now influenced by me and gladly take wrist shots wherever we go, restaurants, scenery, cars etc...

Now she's looking for a Cartier, and we tried the Santos but not too impressed, maybe Jaeger LeCoultre, or AP since we don't own any.

Well, will keep looking.....but I seriously don't think she will stop, do you?

Rgds

Raymond

Didn't quite feel it.

Key Points from the Discussion

The ladies' watch market is seeing a gradual progression towards better designs, with specific independent brands like Moritz Grossman (Tefnut Sleeping Beauty, Tefnut Twist), Urwerk (Lotus), and F.P. Journe (Élégante) offering compelling and unique options.
For a collector with excellent taste, exploring independent watchmakers could offer exclusive and important choices beyond mainstream brands, despite potential concerns about longevity and continuity.
The Vacheron Constantin 1921 Historiques in a new, smaller size could be an exciting option for a discerning lady collector, offering a distinctive and elegant choice.
The Patek Philippe Calatrava back is noted for its beauty, rivaling Chopard's finishing, and the Vacheron Constantin Overseas is highlighted as a desirable pair.

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KMII

May 18, 2018

The collection is rounding up nicely. Have you had her try the VC 1921 in the new, small size? Have a great weekend, Raymond!

Clueless_Collector

May 18, 2018

I just browsed their website, ladies collection seem not too exciting, but Thank you for the suggestion.

Clueless_Collector

May 18, 2018

I didn’t know 1921 Historiques is for ladies....yes this one looks more exciting 👍🏻 Thanks KMII, you too have a good weekend and good to see you back. Rgds Raymond

mj23

May 18, 2018

I would say the new VC 1921 too. Will fit both of you

FabR

May 18, 2018

She has such a good taste that maybe she can also give a try at an independent now? There are lots of important and very exclusive choices there.. In any event, my heartfelt congrats to your boss on what's already a top flight collection!

KMII

May 18, 2018

So certainly something to consider 👍🏻

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