Jay (Eire)
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Kenny, I agree that there is definitely an element of "buying what's safe" in this specific example.
But I think that explains much of the more recent demand. Once it tipped it was just momentum and piling on from many buyers some of whom were / are speculating and from other collectors whom with the comfort of seeing other people's demand / desire for the watch increase gained more confidence in their choice. I think that's a normal process of validation we see for lots of other choices in life.
I don't believe however this is what initially fueled the demand increase and attention the CB received.
My personal thought...
By: mahesh : March 27th, 2019-05:48
it offers 'more' to the price esp. different material, gold movement & a beautiful dial... also the fact that anyone who try to buy a steel sports watch have to go in the secondary market to get one (with a price closing towards CB) - people started s...
I’ve wondered too...
By: NT931 : March 27th, 2019-05:57
I bought mine 2.5y ago before the prices went relentlessly up, and stood at the sidelines in wonder and stupefaction My personal guesses why the CB suddenly went up in popularity: 1. Versatile watch , can be casual or dressy, many strap options 2. Unusual...
Great discussion
By: ChristianDK : March 27th, 2019-11:27
i think some very good points have been made so far. Here are my thoughts: I’m thinking people are opening their eyes to the fact, that you get a top movement in interesting materials and demanding techniques at a good price relatively compared to what th...
#peakjourne Haha!
By: Jay (Eire) : March 28th, 2019-04:31
Having been at the Boutique over the weekend and meeting some other collectors I can say that I am again wanting more. Despite as I've mentioned before consciously trying to limit myself to where I am currently I have a feeling another might sneak in!
Just for reference..
By: jenjames : March 30th, 2019-20:02
Yesterday a collector friend told me he just sold his two days old unworn CB full set to another “desperate” collector who is buying for his wife’s birthday happily paid SGD$50K (around USD$37K). With such trends happening I wondering why FPJ have not inc...
My two cents
By: Euroasianstar : November 6th, 2019-09:33
Firstly, the CB is a unique and original design, doesn’t quote or rehash any previous design. It pre dates color trends and other fads. Secondly, more than being a hot and trendy watch - which only happened much later - it is an intrinsically well thought...