holdemchamp1225
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Just wanted to chime in as I relate to your post in terms of watches and also in mention of the NSX...
I have owned my fair share of Italian sports and hyper cars but I also purchased the original NSX a few years after it's initial release as I have a friend who worked for Team Honda Racing that modified the NSX for me. It outperformed ALL of my Italian sports cars of the time and was much more practical to drive daily as well. It still is one of my favorite sports cars of all time for what it represented.
As for watches, I have tried to be open-minded about purchasing watches I like, not just for name recognition nor hype. I agree with what Nico stated about the Montblanc 1858 and JLC Duometre Chronograph as those 2 represent 2 of the finest high-end chronographs available from any manufacturer.
What it really comes down to is ones preference and what one values more, the watch itself (for it's own merits) or the brand caché (history, brand value, etc...) 🤷♂️
The Importance of The Brand in Determining a Watch's Desirability
Very interesting post, my friend. For some years now, I am fighting against the " common " idea that the name of a brand does make everything.
It's simple. People buy things to show off. Louis Vuitton sells more accessories with lots of branding logos than accessories with small discreet logos...
That's it. 👏
Interesting points, but so well taken.. And your two examples by this lovely 1858 Montblanc Chrono and also my beloved JLC Duométre á Chronographe are spot on !
You mention the NSX vs Italian sportscars - I did a comparable project
I am happy to buy a watch
Just wanted to chime in as I relate to your post in terms of watches and also in mention of the NSX...
Years ago, when yours truly was a budding collector, brand . . .
