Question: Would you pay more for a lower numbered watch in a series than a higher number?
I donāt know if this question has been posed before, but Iāve always wondered about what fellow collectors think. I have my theory, but would love to hear from others. Letās side aside number 1...likely a different story. Assume there are 50 pieces in a s...
I think you may be asking in the wrong (or right) market...
In some cultures numbers hold great significance, much more so then in North American or European cultures. As a result anything containing "good" numbers are more valuable and ones with "bad" numbers less so. We see this for watch serial numbers, license...
I wouldnāt pay one cent more for a certain number
It holds absolutely no value to me. I dont in believe numerology either. I know some do and I know in some Asian cultures numbers can hold important significance. I believe they see it differently.
Yes, it very much depends on the eyes that see, I this case.
I have been offered pieces at huge overprices because of the number. I have turned down the offerings though, since I donāt see it as anything else than a way to drive up the price.
It is mostly a fun factor and added collecting value maybe to have a lower number, but not something that would translate into a higher price for sure. There could be exceptions of course.
I also liked the way Zenith numbered the CP-2 for us. 1 of 50 on every model. This is what it is 1 of 50. No BS. I remember having seen that on other ltd editions too but I canāt remember which. On some editions like the JLC Tribute to Polaris the edition...
JLC, you expressed my thoughts! It is a āfun factorā to have a low number! I did have a dealer try to use the ālow number theoryā on me to purchase a watch.
In a polite way, I told them to go pound sand if thatās the sales tactic they are resorting to to obtain extra money for the piece.
Agreed! For something you are actually going to wear I prefer a higher number
It's like not buying the first model year of a new car š
No I wouldnāt. After all its just a number.
If i can pick a number its fine but I wouldnāt pay extra for it
I would not pay more for any number
but I do understand that some people would pay more their 'lucky' or preferred numbers.
Depends really on your definition of 'a little more'
Personally I would not but I know the ruler of Qatar has number reserved for him at Cartier. I know this because I was given number two for my Tank Cintree and asked what happened to number one!
Yes it is definitely a psychological advantage
to know that you have number one! Enjoy your incoming!
Ah I see!
Well, you never know with these things. I am happy when Patek do not allocate a number to its limited editions as I am happy with H Moser stating '1 of 20' on their limited editions which I feel is a very clever way of not discriminating the numbers. Ever...
I wouldnāt pay more...
... but certainly enjoy it if I serendipitously happen to buy one with a significant number to me... which has happened a few times now
No.
I wouldnāt pay more, but in full disclosure, Iāve passed on watches where I didnāt like the number being offered(wasnāt a very rare watch, so I knew there would be other opportunities). So in the end, itās worth something to me, but logic precludes me fro...
I see if they have the number I liked Eg. 3, 13 and etc.
If they have, I dun mind paying a bit to reserve it. If no, then I skip the watches altogether. ; )
Absolutely not...
Iām happy to see if the birthday of my son matches the number but Iām no way paying a penny extra for that !
No, I would not pay
more for neither a smaller serial number nor a so called "lucky number" in a limited edition watch. However, I'll try to avoid those numbers with a negative connotation in some cultures.