nafetS
1994
With very few exceptions, the words "limited edition" are worth zero nowadays.
Apr 26, 2020,00:33 AM
So many brands have done so many things to use these words to sell watches and just changing some minor details is a common one. But as long as you've bought a watch because you really like it, it shouldn't be that much of a problem.
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When is a limited edition not limited?
By: Michel : April 25th, 2020-13:45
Exhibit A is the Limited editon(500) of the Piaget Polo S with green dial ref GOA44001 released a year ago. Exhibit B is Piaget Polo S with green dial with reference GOA45005 released today. As you will see, apart from the interchangeable straps and brace...
Good point! They cheated!
By: patrick_y : April 25th, 2020-14:04
Too similar! Bad form on Piaget's part! They should commit to being limited and have empathy for their clients who bought a watch with a reasonable expectation that it'd be "limited."
It is so common.
By: als1678 : April 25th, 2020-18:06
Often limited editions are turned into regular editions. The brands can get away with it so they do it. It is terrible. Richemont is the biggest violator. Panerai (everything), JLC (extreme lab, Polaris tribute etc), Lange (pretty much everything above 10...
Apparently pretty common, Michel...
By: jporos : April 25th, 2020-21:45
Here is my Junghans Max Bill 100 Jahre Bauhaus Limited Edition ... and here is the Max Bill 100 Jahre Bauhaus unlimited edition. The PVD case has been changed to a plain steel case, the datewheel red font and background reversed, and a black strap substit...
Thank you friends.......
By: Michel : April 26th, 2020-01:10
I’ve had many helpful replies and now feel better educated ! My conclusion, which was probably my hunch at the beginning, is that the watch manufacturers will always follow the money and the demand, and whilst not technically infringing the ‘limited editi...