Clueless_Collector
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This will be a good challenge for the brands....
Jan 18, 2022,17:25 PM
How they can capture the hearts of collectors to not look at other brands.
I do think there will be some collectors who are just dedicated to a certain brand but you're absolutely right, we like good stuffs.
On the flip side for me on Langes, I always have a soft spot for the brand but they kind of pushing me away now....sad but shall see.
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Are you a one brand kind of collector?
By: Clueless_Collector : January 17th, 2022-17:41
I don’t think I will ever be…but I know some brands have a great range of models that spans the full spectrum. You can get all bases covered with certain brands. I prefer trying to collect the icons or a good representative of some brands/models to get th...
Pretty much. Occasional flings . . .
By: Dr No : January 17th, 2022-17:54
. . . but essentially faithful. And I feel a twinge of guilt every time I stray. It's kinda like being married, in a way.
Thank you kindly, Christian....I thought about those ooohs, aaahs of the movement finishes by the living legends...
By: Clueless_Collector : January 17th, 2022-22:10
but after a while, you won't be looking at those polish corners, angles all the time. I like how my watches wear, feel, and function as a wardrobe, not so much of the "inner feel good" because I have a super high end, under the radar, art piece etc. I kno...
;-)
By: FabR : January 18th, 2022-01:21
That works!
By: Chronometer (aka yacomino) : January 17th, 2022-19:33
Yes. Omega. A few reasons…
By: myles721 : January 17th, 2022-18:10
1. My intro to the brand was the Seamaster PO Chrono. IMHO one of the finest watches ever made. It was easier to embrace the brand ethos after owning this watch. 2. Service…impeccable, thorough and timely. 3. The movements. Not haute horology in finish (a...
wow super nice collection
By: christianch : January 17th, 2022-19:46
I like the idea to focus on one brand (well it is too later for me I am afraid) you have all well covered and the DSOTM black black is amazing.
🙏🏻
By: myles721 : January 17th, 2022-20:45
Thanks😉
By: myles721 : January 18th, 2022-03:09
I Was, Mainly... The Realized The Error Of My Ways
By: enjoythemusic : January 17th, 2022-18:26
Was a one-brand (mainly), but then moved to warmer climates plus no longer needed formal-wear timepieces. In addition, sadly, they changed from Geneva seal to __ and many agreed their quality went downhill on standard production models. As a result, went ...
The great paradigm shift has begun….
By: Clueless_Collector : January 17th, 2022-18:47
But I feel the push or motivation wasn’t right at the beginning. It seems to me it was due to the lack of availability of mainstream brands and high water level auction prices that led people looking for alternatives but I’m glad that created a balanced s...
Agreed, The 2020/21/22 Demand Has Helped Those Who Truly Care
By: enjoythemusic : January 17th, 2022-19:07
The current / newfound very high demand has greatly benefitted both horological craftspeople and enthusiasts alike. The truly talented are able to begin fulfilling their dreams in producing the most incredible mechanical masterpieces. Decades ago, well, a...
Indeed, and another honest point I always make -- to beginning collectors and to the more experienced alike -- is: if a brand (be it Patek, Rolex, FPJ, or anyone else) would rather sell to someone else than you, why do you still want their product??
By: FabR : January 17th, 2022-19:31
But while the initial stages of collecting are of course more challenging with the sought-after brands, then as we well know, there's a point where the journey suddenly gets much easier and more rewarding....it just takes some patience, lots of passion, a...
I think with a bit of patience..
By: christianch : January 17th, 2022-19:51
you can find any watch (if still in production of course). If you are cordial with the AD /Boutique you will then receive a call and your watch ..patience, perserverance, respect for the staff always worked for me.
I agree! great advice and actually...
By: christianch : January 17th, 2022-19:50
I always bought (mostly in 2015, 2016) under the MSRP from AD and boutiques. These were the times were good clients could get something off OR very nice gifts if a discoutn was not possible. Now is simply unthinkable in certain brands (usual suspects) but...
+1! ;-)
By: FabR : January 17th, 2022-22:15
interesting, I can report that here in Zürich the opposite is happening
By: christianch : January 17th, 2022-22:43
a lot of boutiques that opened (and are opening) simply took back their brand from many ADs. Many monobrand boutiques are also fairly empty (given Covid, no tourists) but then again watches from Rolex, Patek, AP are rarely found in stock. Plenty of other ...
Respect 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
By: Clueless_Collector : January 17th, 2022-19:00
I wonder what the marketing dept of that brand is doing? Blancpain and Breguet used to be on my radar and well known but the former is now mostly on dive watches and latter seems too quiet. I know and understand great watches probably don’t need publicity...
They are neglected by swatchgroup, mostly just re-dials now.
By: Spangles - Dr. Tabby : January 17th, 2022-20:12
But those new dials are lovely. Breguet has been doing silent movement upgrades for the last 5 years, silicon parts added to the entire line. Another example, the new blue enamel minute repeater has a new gold gong and has a patent on the design.
I try to be both
By: Bill : January 17th, 2022-19:37
Doxa Family Seiko Family Omega Ploprof Family Rolex Family Panerai Family ...
Crazy!!!
By: amanico : January 17th, 2022-19:37
LOL, YES!
By: amanico : January 17th, 2022-21:27
Wonderful collection.
By: RabidManatee : January 17th, 2022-22:53
I like variety. And I refuse to pay over MSRP.
Great list, thanks. Got my latest purchase
By: RabidManatee : January 17th, 2022-23:01
(Grand Seiko) from an AD with a discount and I’m quite pleased. Don’t get me wrong, I’d love another Rolex, but I’m not going to beg for one.
+1
By: Concord : January 18th, 2022-01:04
Not be brand but among the brands one favorite
By: Jurry : January 18th, 2022-10:45
I’m not a single brand collector. No matter how great that brand would be, ignoring other brands might be ignoring or failing to recognize their craftsmanship. Having said that, I would argue most of us do have their own favorite brand. It clicks more app...
This is a thought-provoking question.
By: Rhyzen : January 18th, 2022-15:13
While I don't deliberately go for a single brand exclusively, my experience after having the fortune of owning several watches from varied brands made me appreciate Lange even more. But while that is a firm favourite, that doesn't stop me from enjoying wa...
This will be a good challenge for the brands....
By: Clueless_Collector : January 18th, 2022-17:25
How they can capture the hearts of collectors to not look at other brands. I do think there will be some collectors who are just dedicated to a certain brand but you're absolutely right, we like good stuffs. On the flip side for me on Langes, I always hav...