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I enjoyed reading the post and comments here about De Bethune might be the next FP Journe.
Jun 19, 2021,00:18 AM
Last year I did some ad hoc research and wrote an article on the same question, who might be the next FPJ. I looked at the success factors of FPJ and scored brands on the same factors. The results showed De Bethune scored the highest. I copy some pages here. If it is ok to post the link to the article here, I will do that. The research and article were just for fun, as it is very hard to really predict. Thanks.
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De BeBOOM
By: Cozmopak : June 18th, 2021-19:17
There is now a 2.5 to 3 year wait on a new De Bethune order. It seems like less than a year ago dealers were desperate to unload these watches. Just incredible. ...
I hope it's a bubble
By: Cozmopak : June 18th, 2021-20:59
Because these prices and wait times are starting to get old.
it’s not a bubble, and it’s not the masses
By: stabilizer : June 19th, 2021-03:27
It’s several hundred so a small single digit thousand number of new collectors per year or in total, allocating enough capital into a relatively small set of references which is bolstering prices. and this will continue, for many, many years from now.
Ha! True!
By: Cozmopak : June 18th, 2021-22:13
Ouch.
By: Jay (Eire) : June 18th, 2021-22:44
Now those are my two favorite independents
By: mrds : June 19th, 2021-07:55
(With Rechepi not counted since it seems impossible to get a hold of his chronometre.) I admire DB for their avant-garde work and innovation. LF is much more traditional and lower key but in a fantastic quality, both in terms of craftsmanship and design. ...
Gorgeous watch!
By: als1678 : June 18th, 2021-19:57
Always was It is amazing what a dealer with a bit of cash can do ... As with Journe, definitely have mixed feelings about the sudden scarcity.
Love them
By: m2 : June 18th, 2021-20:06
Glad to hear they are doing better. My next grail piece will either be a De Bethune, Gauthier, or MB&F. All offer so much watch for the money relative to brands like patek.
wow, incredible!!!
By: Spencer Karrington : June 18th, 2021-21:51
Like some have mentioned, really happy for the success the brand is experiencing but worried/hope they do not follow the fate of other indie brands! Hope other brands, like julien coudray, can experience this same success!
Amazing how the situation of a brand can change
By: Mike H : June 18th, 2021-22:43
After difficult times where many were worried for the future of DB, the brand becomes really sought after by collectors again, I am glad for them. That reminds me of this fantastic visit of the manufacture with Denis Flageollet and a group of Purists in 2...
Well, that escalated quickly.
By: Jay (Eire) : June 18th, 2021-22:49
From pretty much ignored despite huge technical merit to super hype and waiting lists. I know others have seen a big change in fortunes or consumer recognition but this one seems to have taken the biggest leap. Is that an unfair view?
That's completely fair!
By: Spangles - Dr. Tabby : June 18th, 2021-23:53
Where did this even come from, deserved though it is? I always thought it was weird RM was so hyped while DeB was barely alive.
In general what goes up must come down..
By: jp884 : June 22nd, 2021-15:17
I haven't bought anything other than a G-shock and a Seiko spring drive tuna can, to scratch my watch itch while the craziness calms down. To quote Warren Buffet "When everyone is being cautious be greedy and when everyone is being greedy be cautious".
I hope you’re right
By: Cozmopak : June 22nd, 2021-15:21
I was able to order my DeBethune at a significant discount still. Don’t think that would happen now
Maybe
By: Cozmopak : June 22nd, 2021-16:36
Unless this is a recalibration of pricing fueled by inflation
Good points.
By: Cozmopak : June 22nd, 2021-22:01
Only time will tell, but I personally feel like DB makes much more interesting watches than FPJ and this enthusiasm for DB may be less hype and more of a long overdue rediscovery.