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Jim, known as GreatPilot@me.com, initiates a compelling discussion on the perceived market position of Laurent Ferrier's limited edition watches. His inquiry delves into why these exquisite pieces, particularly a salmon dial micro-rotor model, aren't experiencing the same rapid appreciation as other independent brands. This article synthesizes community insights, offering a nuanced perspective on value, aesthetics, and the collector's dilemma in a dynamic market.
LF has falled out of favor. I think independent are surging right now with all this tomfoolery going on at the big brands. I think those are both beautiful, I thought the manual wind was already sold out? Lf with micro rotor and direct impulse escapement is what they are known for, along with tourbillon. I love the dial treatment and Breguet numerals on these editions. Can't go wrong with either.
LF is still being sold at discounts to the general independant watch market so in my opinion, the market has spoken and LF is not one of the independents surging recently. The fact that Revolution still has one available is proof enough in this crazy market. I meant no offense but only say the obvious, I do appreciate your comments and will keep them in mind…Jim
Sometimes these things just take time. It's funny how one only wants the watches that are unbuyable and wishes they were the moment they're not. There's always a moment in time where they're buyable before they become unbuyable. Just follow your taste and buy what you believe in and let the market forces take care of themselves afterwards. Who knows, this could be your chance to buy a brand that hasn't been covered by the general market yet, lesser known, before it blows up.
You would think they would be sold. But also at 55k for a steel watch, that is a limited market. I do think the restrained , dressy nature does limit a lot of the LF desirability. I happen to be biased as I have an origins model- I have always loved the case, and hands and finishing of LF. If it depreciates some that's fine as I don't plan on my wife or kids settling my estate soon 😉 If you go down that path do share pic as that salmon dial is fantastic (although for me I prefer the regular brid
Maybe LF will catch on, maybe it won't, but they seem like a great deal atm if you like them. LF's aesthetic doesn't do it for me (neither does FPJ so my taste clearly doesn't mean much) but I keep looking at them because they seem like such great values I wish they did. With this market these days, if you like it and you can get it under MSRP, do it. I had 2 De Bethunes going well under MSRP get bought up before I could put down deposits and now they are unobtanium because DB got hit with the w
LF can’t possibly remain this undervalued for the duration of our watch collecting journeys. Love their micro-rotor natural escapement offerings
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