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Honestly... It's basically Marketing 101.
Sep 06, 2021,05:53 AM
Let's say you go to the store to buy a jar of tomatoes. It's $1 a jar. And it's almost always there. You're in no rush to buy it. But if they say "We will only have jars of tomatoes on the first week of every month" then you'll buy one just in case. That's what watch companies will start doing next. Just wait and you'll see.
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By: m2 : September 5th, 2021-03:52
I think they are awesome but not sure they will do what FPJ did. His styling definitely appeals to more crowds IMO. Personally I would rather go MB&F than DB because of the mix of classic/contemporary design. I think RG does it better too.
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By: patrick_y : September 5th, 2021-04:29
To answer your question, NO. And now that it's part of the entire Watchbox scheme, I do expect there to be clever inventory management.
Honestly... It's basically Marketing 101.
By: patrick_y : September 6th, 2021-05:53
Let's say you go to the store to buy a jar of tomatoes. It's $1 a jar. And it's almost always there. You're in no rush to buy it. But if they say "We will only have jars of tomatoes on the first week of every month" then you'll buy one just in case. That'...
our thoughts are diverse, which is what makes us interesting Hussam ;-)
By: mahesh : September 5th, 2021-08:39
imho, just the diversity ofJourne is wider & complete vs DB, from a simple time only CS/CB to Astronomic Souveraine. the same you can think of when it comes to case size, metal and the choice of timepiece for a variety of dress codes. DB is extremely fun ...
You know Lanky
By: Weems@8 : September 5th, 2021-08:45
I am a big fan of you. You hit the bells with FPJ crazy and odd dials. Not my kind of watches. Albeit Journe have models i like and want, like Octa S and Chronometre blue. Not applied to itās popularity, but to enjoy what this fabulous watchmaker creates....
Thanks for backing me up.
By: Lankysudanese : September 5th, 2021-10:40
Swimming against the Journe tide can be dangerous, in todayās waters š
Yes
By: Weems@8 : September 5th, 2021-18:24
Journe is a league of itās own in the world of watches. As i see how many talk about Journe, write, it comes to me as they see it as Patek Philippe. Modern times Patek Philippe like brand. Truly, Francois made incredible watches. But ok, the multi dialed ...
I share your view
By: mrds : September 8th, 2021-13:13
While many more may admire DBās watches, not that many actually want to own such outlier pieces. Saying ācool watchā is quite different from buying one. That said, I think itās one of the most interesting brands out there and I deerly love them sice they ...
:)
By: amanico : September 5th, 2021-08:43
Well said
By: Weems@8 : September 5th, 2021-08:49
But do you not melt when you see a Chronometre Blue, Chronometre Souverrain, and Octa S? I do.
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By: amanico : September 5th, 2021-12:10
Sharp post
By: Weems@8 : September 5th, 2021-08:37
I confess, DB is nice. FPJ is nice. DB is more my thing, due to the modern cutting edge design. FPJ watches gone through the roof, so they are so exclusive, a normal watch guy can not get the hands on it. DB not cheap either, feels the opportunity to get ...
Indies
By: Weems@8 : September 5th, 2021-08:57
What is WB? I hope collectors overthink any buy from current horology indies, and lay the focus on Patek Philippe. Itās their choice, but i would set my cards on Patek.
WB = Watchbox
By: mahesh : September 5th, 2021-09:05
I like Indies, almost I've zero brand rather all Indies & I'm not loyal to any specific brand - so if it is a good timepiece I just like.
Not my cup of you tube
By: Weems@8 : September 5th, 2021-09:39
WB, no thanks. Uptick Watches and Watch finder are fine. The downside of Uptick is that he always talk about Rolex. Watch finder is informative, but itās downside is that Watch finder is advertise instead of watch enthusiasm. But both are for me ok, when ...
The next hype is around the corner.
By: jlux : September 5th, 2021-09:39
When I heard that Watchbox had acquired a share in DB,I immediately knew why they started to hype these watches since a few months. That being said,DB watches are very nice and innovative ....
Would be a pity if..
By: chintu : September 6th, 2021-12:08
DB becomes a victim of āsmart marketingā by Watchbox. If collectors feel that the DeBethune prices are not what they really ought to be, due to āmarket-makingā by WB; it is highly likely that DeBethune can lose genuine watch-collector patrons and perhaps ...
In deed my worry
By: mahesh : September 5th, 2021-12:26
Stand alone DB is cool, with WB Iām even not thinking purely bcos they just push hype
Thank you for this post that provokes different thoughts/opinions!
By: Obeezy : September 5th, 2021-13:42
I hesitated for a bit as I was thinking about it and deciding whether I should respond. DB has definitely experienced an increase in brand awareness. For me the, question is why? What have they really done? Iām not knocking the brandāI like them, but is t...
It will be difficult to replicate Journeās success
By: NML77 : September 6th, 2021-05:24
Certainly WB has been contributor the the success of Journe but they had been supporters of the brand for many years prior to the massive rise in prices ( which others brands/models are also experiencing) I think along with reasons mentioned by others, th...
Very well said and I agree with all your assessments
By: Sfwatchlover : September 7th, 2021-17:01
De Bethuneās earlier models, DB1 to DB26, were produced in very small quantities and quite collectable. I hope that they will make more classically looking pieces, compared to more futuristic looking ones. Here is my only De Bethune watch, DB27 V2 Titan H...
Great piece
By: NML77 : September 9th, 2021-00:30
Looks amazing! Enjoy
Thanks š
By: Sfwatchlover : September 9th, 2021-06:30
Thanks a lot!
By: Sfwatchlover : September 9th, 2021-06:29
Yeah, it is quite different than the watches I owned before this, which made me decide to get it: crown at 12 oāclock, floating lugs, salmon dial.