ChristianDK[F.P. Journe Moderator]
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Not sure it has anything to do with this watch, but I think there is some truth in your observation otherwise
Oct 17, 2018,21:45 PM
It can easily be applied to certain parts of the vintage market at the moment. The perspective seems to have gone out the window.
It is good to question ones own perception of “value” sometimes. These things can easily drift....
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Showed this to one of my watch buddies
By: ripper444 : October 17th, 2018-09:41
The response was really interesting. “What is that thing?” “Looks like something you get out of a quarter gum ball machine” I was caught off guard because to me this is one of the most unique pieces on the market. I would not say UN freak level but it’s d...
The world...
By: JLCman : October 17th, 2018-10:02
...is full of ignorant people, LOL. Take the AMVOX as your sweet personal secret. The unusual doesn’t fit for the usual guys ;-)
That is a true statement!
By: ripper444 : October 17th, 2018-11:52
Now that I think of it I’m always asked the same question when I get a new watch.. ”you paid Rolex money for that??” Just hit me that it happens all the time!
An excellent and interesting watch!
By: NoH : October 17th, 2018-11:36
Nearly pulled the trigger on this one too some years back. Still sorry I didn’t get it Wear it in good health! All the best, Niall
Thanx [nt]
By: ripper444 : October 17th, 2018-11:52
The comment is interesting I think...
By: eklektik : October 17th, 2018-15:29
It shows that sometimes if you stay in a bubble, your own reality starts diverging from common people's reality. I don't think it applies to this watch at all, as I consider it technically as the best chronograph ever made full stop, but sometimes hobbies...
It is a super cool watch.
By: ChristianDK : October 17th, 2018-21:52
I’m thinking the answer to your question has more to do with the manners of your “buddy” than the actual watch....
I think you are right!
By: ripper444 : October 18th, 2018-07:31
What I noticed is people base quality and design on aesthetics. If something is not pleasing to the eye they discredit the whole piece. I however might think something is ugly so to say but I still appreciate the horological significance and take that int...