patekova
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Mark, I would like to focus on one issue presented in your thought provoking and intellectually stimulating post.
Jul 05, 2017,13:16 PM
If a high volume of an otherwise fantastic watch is produced, does that fact alone diminish (or even eliminate) the appreciation of and desire to own that watch?
The answer for me is "yes" both regarding both the appreciation and desire elements. Yes, I can still appreciate it as a great watch, but I can no longer appreciate it i as something special, rare and exclusive - leading to a lack of desire to own it. A prime example of this is 5960P gray dial. When this watch came out there was a frenzy to acquire it (much like 5711 1/A today). 5960P gray dial is a truly great watch in every way. That has not changed.
But Patek killed it for me by making several thousand. I lost all desire to continue to own this watch as it became common, yes, common. Perhaps my feeling and approach are short sighted, narrow and close minded, maybe even arrogant, but that is how I feel. And as collector, spending a lot of money for a watch (hey, Pateks are expensive), I want a watch to be rare (or at least not readily available), aesthetically and functionally appealing, something that sings to me and represents on some level good value (whatever that means).
Thanks Mark for a great post!
Best, patekova