Review
In this unique post, mdg crafts an imaginative interview between a potential buyer and a watch executive, delving into the nuances of the Tutima Patria Ref. 6600. This creative format allows mdg to explore common collector questions and brand responses regarding specifications, value, and market positioning for a dress watch with a manually wound movement. The discussion highlights the interplay between enthusiast expectations and brand realities.
Here is an imaginary interview between a Potential Buyer (PB) and a Watch Executive (WE)…all in good fun : )
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PB: I came across an article on Watchtime and was intrigued. Tutima has had some pretty cool sport watch offerings, and this dress watch seems great, so I wanted some more information. Thanks for taking the time to speak with me.
WE: No problem. Glad to help.
PB: I like the idea of a manually-wound movement in a dress watch. That will make it nice and thin, right?
WE: Umm, 11.2mm is thin-sh I guess. I mean, thinner than a Rolex Submariner if that’s what you’re getting at.
PB: That does seem a bit thick for a 38mm case, doesn’t it?
WE: Actually, the case is 43mm so we think it’s quite proportional.
PB: I’m not a Sumo Wrestler or NFL lineman. Maybe it will ‘wear smaller.’
WE: One never knows.
PB: At least with that size I’ll be getting quite a bit of water resistance, not that I’ll need it, but always good to be safe.
WE: Water resistance is 5atm. We destroy Patek in this regard.
PB: The price ($28,800) seems a bit stiff for a Swiss watch, even one with an in-house movement.
WE: It’s German. Lange charges roughly the same for their Saxonia Thin.
PB: Actually, the Lange Saxonia Thin is a bit less. I guess the deployant clasp would add to the price.
WE: It has a regular buckle.
PB: I’m sure part of the cost is the exclusivity of a Limited Edition and holding its value on the secondary market.
WE: It’s not limited, but being a new offering there is no price history.
PB: Well, if you’re anything like Patek, at least I won’t lose any money down the line.
Watch executive leaves the room abruptly and heads home to update his resume…
I like the offering, the movement, and the optical appearance, but, for me too, it should be slimmer and thinner…
...to make a very large dress watch and price it more than one of the gold standards : )
My polished titanium Tutima is 41mm x 11.2mm. Honestly, I don't know the US retail, I think it is around 10k? I know what I paid, which is quite a bit less, and at that number, it is the best piece in my collection. Seen here with the 39x10.4 L.U.C Quattro. I love the Tutima so much, and general style of watch, that I finally plunged on the Chopard.
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