Watches - another OCD problem
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The local IWC boutique had a selection of pieces from the 150th anniversary collection, including the Pallweber in steel.
It's a 45mm watch, so quite big, but felt comfortable on the wrist. The blue lacquer dial is absolutely gorgeous, it's a deep colour that changes with the light. And the changeover of the time has a very satisfying mechanical click.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BiD3xdrHjWT/
I want one!
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I like it.
Not at IWC prices, however.
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I'm starting to trend that way myself. Don't get me wrong, if I'm buying, I'll pick something mainstream 99% of the time. Practicality matters more if it's something I'm going to wear regularly. But if money isn't a concern, then, yeah, bring on the weird.
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Freakin’ love this watch especially on a custom Whisky Shell Cordovan strap. A forever piece…The only one getting old is me.
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YeH and the band says Rolex - I know they are the same Company but I figured they left any Rolex branding for the real thing…
Either way, I really like it.
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Looks like 1 person only? - http://www.samurai-j.com/samurai/blog/?p=17069
"In celebration of the 20th anniversary of Samurai, we will present a watch of special specifications with a samurai stamp on the face of the antique tudor submariner for "one person in lottery". "
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There's a piece at aBlogToWatch about how some of the Swiss companies are restricting supply.
https://www.ablogtowatch.com/why-some-watches-rolex-patek-philippe-impossible-retail/
I wonder if there's less of a masterplan at play than Ariel Adams is suggesting. I'm wondering if (say) Rolex have cut back on production as they tool up for their new movements.
I also suspect that some of these shortages are exaggerated. I've heard a few anecdotes of people placing an order, being told it'll be eighteen months, only for the piece to arrive within a matter of weeks.
I'm surprised that dealers get sent a box of watches each month, rather than having any choice in what they carry. That seems a really stupid way to run a business.
Also, if a buyer can't get their chosen piece, there's a good chance they might buy something more readily available instead. I think that there's got to be a more careful balancing act between supply and demand than the article suggests.
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Should arrive tomorrow Tag Heuer Aquaracer 300m WAB2010.BA0804
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I'm surprised that dealers get sent a box of watches each month, rather than having any choice in what they carry. That seems a really stupid way to run a business.
I read that part of the article to my wife and said the same thing. She just shrugged and said that it's common in luxury goods (like the expensive purses she craves).
Still seems stupid to me, but I'm no expert and they are, so it must make sense at some level.
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The fact that the store managers don't know what they get doesn't mean that it's random, much less stupid. The makers know exactly what they're doing. They're monitoring prices on retail and pre-owned sites. They are trying to maximize long term profits. You see that kind of shenanigans in many luxury markets, including luxury cars like Ferrari. (Not to mention the luxury art market, not to mention the luxury contemporary art market, not to mention the luxury contemporary Chinese art market….)
Without knowing in details what those watchmakers are trying to do, it's clear that constraining the stainless market gives them an opportunity to upsell a higher margin (precious metal, complications,...) product to wealthy customers who are in a hurry.
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Nice Aquaracer ^^^
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