Watches - another OCD problem
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There hasn't been a real understanding than in a world of 2% or 3% inflation, you can't raise at 5% or 6% and not price yourself out.
I think part of the issue is that watch companies haven't found a downside to this policy yet. With the growth of new markets awash in cash and starved for luxury goods, (I'm looking at you, Russia and China) companies like Omega have been able to price out their former buyers and easily replace them with new, richer, ones.
We won't see prices go down until these new markets reach their natural saturation point, or companies raise prices to the point where even massively nouveau riche buyers consider it absurd.
Really makes me regret not buying a Speedy Pro 4-5 years ago when a very nice used one could be had for $1,200 or so.
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I'm wondering too if they are simply trying to move upmarket, raise the prestige a bit and sell at a Rolexy asking price.
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They definitely are. The Swatch Group has said as much in official statements. The problem is that Rolex, too, is making steady price increases. The entire Swiss watch industry has been pushing the upper boundaries for a while now, despite generally poor economies in their usual markets.
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These are restocking in 2-3 months: http://www.maranez.com/layan.php
Already pre-ordered green california dial version.
Happy as a kite!
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got this for my birthday present.
gmt master 2. 116710ln
then changed the bracelet to a shell cordovan nato courtesy of obbigood label.
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Hi all. New to the forum so only just come across this thread. Not had time to go through fully so possible someone has already mentioned Bell & Ross. I have a black BR03-92 that I bought myself a few years ago.
Probably not in the same league as some other timepieces on here, but was a massive purchase for me and I'm really pleased with it.
Would have preferred the Panerai ceramic black but that was a bit out of my price range.
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Bell & Ross is awesome and is up-league of my Omega. Post some pics when you've time!
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Bell & Ross is awesome and is up-league of my Omega. Post some pics when you've time!
Thanks. Will do. At work right now.
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Simple and nice!
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Yep, great watch. Like having a flight instrument on your wrist.
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The current watch that is getting regular wear is a Titanium IWC GST Rattrapante chronograph. I have a few watches in rotation but am mainly using this one. I trade my watches every 3-4 years as and when I get bored of them. I don't make any money doing this but it keeps your collection fresh.
As I have got older my tastes have changed. I would currently look to get a watch with a simpler face with no chronograph feature. Never used the chronograph on the IWC and can't ever see me using it in the future.
I know that G has been looking at the Fifty Fathoms and I must admit this is also on a short list for future pieces for my own collection.
The Blancpain Aqualng Leman is a nice simple looking watch as well. Not sure where everyone stands with regard to Russian politics but Vladmir Putin wears one. Not too sure how I feel about this, I guess there are very few people who are aware that Mr Putin wears this watch so it would probably not be commented on.Also using an Omega X-33, tough as old boots and has a very loud alarm function on it which is useful. The X-33 has a double skinned back which acts as an amplifier to make the alarm effective, a neat and simple solution.
The new Tudor range is also looking to be spot on trend for reasonable money. The Pelagos and Black Bay have both hit home runs in my book.
