Watches & Wonders: Market Analysis & Opinion

lm6 · 2024-04-11T14:53:28Z

lm6's take on Watches & Wonders and the Urban Jürgensen. Discover why collectors are finding more satisfaction in their current luxury watches.

In a candid reflection, lm6 shares a common sentiment among seasoned collectors: the annual Watches & Wonders exhibition, while a spectacle, often reinforces satisfaction with one's existing collection rather than sparking new desires. lm6's post, featuring a stunning Urban Jürgensen, frames a discussion on market trends and collector psychology, inviting readers to consider the evolving landscape of luxury watch appreciation.

Key Points from the Discussion

The perceived mediocrity and inflated pricing at recent watch fairs are leading collectors to greater contentment with their current watches, alleviating the 'fear of missing out' (FOMO) that has influenced the market in recent years.
The current trend of uninspired new releases and exorbitant pricing at events like Watches & Wonders is helping collectors appreciate their existing collections more deeply.
A quiet year for Watches & Wonders is not unprecedented, as the exhibition occasionally experiences periods with fewer standout novelties.
Beyond a few exceptions, such as Chopard's offerings in the previous year, recent Watches & Wonders events have presented very few truly distinctive new timepieces.

The Discussion

Apr 11, 2024

Yep, that's a gorgeous UJ. Lots to love with that one.

amanico

Apr 11, 2024

You are totally right to be happy with what you have.

lm6

Apr 11, 2024

A recipe for making life easier!

amanico

Apr 11, 2024

A rule I try to follow.

lm6

Apr 11, 2024

You're a wise man, mon ami!

amanico

Apr 11, 2024

That is the first time someone tells me that. :)

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