Yes, it very much depends on the eyes that see, I this case.
May 24, 2020,11:02 AM
I have been offered pieces at huge overprices because of the number. I have turned down the offerings though, since I don’t see it as anything else than a way to drive up the price.
I don’t know if this question has been posed before, but I’ve always wondered about what fellow collectors think. I have my theory, but would love to hear from others. Let’s side aside number 1...likely a different story. Assume there are 50 pieces in a s...
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...
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.
I have been offered pieces at huge overprices because of the number. I have turned down the offerings though, since I don’t see it as anything else than a way to drive up the price.
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 can’t remember which. On some editions like the JLC Tribute to Polaris the edition...
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!
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 wouldn’t pay more, but in full disclosure, I’ve passed on watches where I didn’t like the number being offered(wasn’t a very rare watch, so I knew there would be other opportunities). So in the end, it’s worth something to me, but logic precludes me fro...
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.