Watches - another OCD problem
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I'm in London today, and whilst browsing noticed that the oversized Mare Nostrum that I was drooling over a couple of weeks ago has had a 10% price rise.
I find myself in agreement with aBlogToWatch that the industry doesn't have a clue.
Panerai manufactured 150 pieces of this model, and they were probably done as a batch in 2015, so production costs have already been sunk. There are half a dozen unworn examples on Chrono24 selling at below RRP, which suggests that it hasn't been a big seller.
So an above inflation price rise on stock that's already been made, at a time when the economy is still weak. It feels greedy, rather than anything else.
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I don't know if it's a general price rise or just a UK one. Most of the brands have just increased UK prices but left other markets the same. It's really to compensate for the weak pound.
What is funny though is that if sterling regains it value they are very unlikely to put them down again.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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Really pleased with this.
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I don't know if it's a general price rise or just a UK one. Most of the brands have just increased UK prices but left other markets the same. It's really to compensate for the weak pound.
What is funny though is that if sterling regains it value they are very unlikely to put them down again.There's a report on the prices rises at Luxury Daily, with further commentary at Hodinkee.
It'd be interesting to see whether London is stealing significant business from the rest of the world. I haven't spent much time in retailers there in recent years, but there used to be an awful lot of Chinese buyers. But they'd be overseas in any case, due to the luxury goods tax back in China.
The Pound is currently down about 15% against the US Dollar, compared to earlier this year. I think that greater certainty over what's happening with Brexit, and evidence that a sensible plan is in place will push it up again.
I agree that manufacturers are unlikely to cut prices if the Pound strengthens.
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Montblanc have just announced a version of their 1858 Chronograph Tachymeter in bronze.
It's fitted with a Minerva monopusher movement that's even more porn star than the Ezo Deerskin Western…
I'm in love, and now need to lie down in a dark room to recover.
More details at Hodinkee.
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Oh. My. God.
I would trade one of my children for that. Actually, I might trade both. And that's despite how much I detest cathedral hands; it is just that spectacular.
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Adding the tachy was a bad choice, since they're useless for 99.999% of watch buyers, and it unnecessarily cluttered the face. But that silver sunburst dial is gorgeous.
Maybe they'll be smart and do a second run, only this time do a black dial. I bet they'd have no problems selling another 50…
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There's a review of the new Ploprof at aBlogToWatch.
Like @Tempvs, I'm a fan, even though something like the Globemaster would be a more practical option. And this one is in my favourite colourway.
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MKii Hawkinge. Same look and feel as the IWC I want but about a sixth of the cost.
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There's a review of the new Ploprof at aBlogToWatch.
Like @Tempvs, I'm a fan, even though something like the Globemaster would be a more practical option. And this one is in my favourite colourway.
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my mother in law bought me this watch for Christmas ( didnt pick it out or know anything about it ) ….. really thankful , she has always been good to me but this really isnt my style
i wear my Black Bay most days and if i feel like a change i go for my Omega railmaster …. im not really sure what to do ??
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I believe that's from the Signature series and they are a cut above the basic line. It's a very generous gift!
Give the Black Bay a day off and see if it grows on you. I had a minute repeater from this line and it was really nice.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
