A response to a point made by murcielago_boy

Jun 21, 2011,05:21 AM
 

You mentioned tat the price or perceived value "take away from the beauty and production of their own pieces and binding it closer to value and financials and THAT is the problem and the company itself is responsible."

I have to say that I sightly disagree. For me, when looking to buy a Patek the price makes me look harder at the finer points of the watch. Because of the price I need to make sure that I love every little nuance the watch.

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Is Patek inextricably linked to value considerations?

 
 By: murcielago_boy : June 20th, 2011-09:32
First off Dje - I sincerely hope this post is not breaking any rules. If it is, I sincerely apolgise. I am posting in the belief that this is valid discussion about one our favourite brands - it has nothing to do with specific numbers which is NOT what I ... 

Patek does not have all in his own hands! "Top talents" in banking had ...

 
 By: COUNT DE MONET : June 20th, 2011-13:25
1.) The price increas has been produced by, let us say 20-30, "top talented" bankers around the world, not by Patek! Why? The current financial mess that leads to the strong CFH is only due to the currency mess that evolved from this global gambling. 2.) ... 

Value considerations?

 
 By: whit : June 21st, 2011-00:15
I question whether Patek is the finest timepiece manufacturer in the world today, certainly most people who own them hope and believe that is the case. A fine manufacturer? Yes, of course. Patek is relatively new to the marketing strategy that we see toda... 

A response to a point made by murcielago_boy

 
 By: missoss : June 21st, 2011-05:21
You mentioned tat the price or perceived value "take away from the beauty and production of their own pieces and binding it closer to value and financials and THAT is the problem and the company itself is responsible." I have to say that I sightly disagre... 

catch 22

 
 By: david.lindsay1 : June 21st, 2011-07:36
Very interesting reading about the comments of PP's residual value being stronger than that of other brands, which is fuelled further whenever this topic is posted on any horological forum (be it this or otherwise). A self perpetuating prophecy if you lik...