Spangles - Dr. Tabby
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I think I could be made to enjoy a time-only watch if:
May 07, 2020,14:28 PM
1)It was well finished and offered something I find enjoyable like guilloché. In other words, the factor of hand work made the watch attractive front and back. Examples: A Dufour Simplicity (obviously) or the no-CNC custom watches by Atelier de Chronometrie. These are over 50k or in the case of the simplicity, way, way over.
Or
2) It offered something unique in watchmaking such as a special escapement and combined that with a no-compromise approach so that the watch gave off a no-ostentation, quiet feel of high quality with excellent timekeeping. Example: The Charles Frodsham Double Impluse Chronometer wristwatch.
But that's me, I bet everyone on here has their own interesting criteria.
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Please don't take this the wrong way
By: Thomas_3 : May 7th, 2020-13:54
I always look at the Collector's Corner forum just to see what all is available. I did recently see a couple of time only Patek Phillipes in the $50,000 range. I absolutely love watches, but that being said I can't justify $50k for a time only watch,or a ...
I think I could be made to enjoy a time-only watch if:
By: Spangles - Dr. Tabby : May 7th, 2020-14:28
1)It was well finished and offered something I find enjoyable like guilloché. In other words, the factor of hand work made the watch attractive front and back. Examples: A Dufour Simplicity (obviously) or the no-CNC custom watches by Atelier de Chronometr...
Not taking this the wrong way at all. In fact, I agree with you!
By: patrick_y : May 7th, 2020-14:38
I personally own a watch or two that is now worth more than what I think it's worth and 2-3 times what I paid for it many years ago. And I've kept onto that one and others despite the market conditions because I really enjoy that piece. I've been told man...
Another angle
By: toxly347 : May 7th, 2020-18:11
Considering the amount of micro-engineering that goes into them, I find the price of simple generic ebauches astonishingly low. I do not own any artisanal timepieces, but it is not difficult to imagine the amount of highly skilled labour that goes into th...
Indeed
By: toxly347 : May 8th, 2020-05:57
Be well
Everyone has their thresholds
By: Brandon Skinner : May 7th, 2020-18:16
Personally I could imagine myself owning watches in every price category imaginable assuming I had requisite funds/income for such things and I deemed the quality commensurate to its price. This being said, the most expensive watch I own is a Big Pilot in...
The models you mentioned are collectible, limited editions
By: VinnieD : May 8th, 2020-00:30
And that is for one of the hotter brands around, hence a market price that is higher than their intrinsic value (cost of assembly, R&D for the movement, case material etc.) Let's assume their initial retail price was less than half of their market value. ...
Enjoyment is all that matters
By: batholith : May 8th, 2020-03:23
What works for me, might not for someone else. We all have different priorities, it isn't just a matter of what one can spend on a watch or what one finds to be worthwhile. So many watches are works of art or represent the pinnacle of a craftspersons' art...
Several independents
By: watch-er : May 8th, 2020-10:07
are time only and at a much higher price point. Its all about appreciation of the watch and enjoyment in wearing it.
In the tiny red dot that I and a few others here lived in,
By: iceheller 1945 ✌️ : May 11th, 2020-05:31
We can easily spend 60-160K for a base model car that is only usable for 10years. Mann that is ridiculously stupid compared to 50k fr PP, 5k for omega or 0.5k fr seiko. Not to say, some watch brand model do retain value. Left 9 years for my tri-star wheel...