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bigrustypig wrote:Are Swiss watches overpriced? Heck, you bet!Truth is, when you're in this hobby boots 'n all, the last thing you want is for the prices of watches you already have, to come tumbling down..............But it's the thrill of the hunt for the next piece that keeps me going.
........funny, isn't it?..................we all want bargains to buy and rare, exclusive pieces to sell...........
+1 or 2 on Jeff and Graham's comments here. Yes oh yes "we all want bargains to buy and rare, exclusive pieces to sell"...
Certainly can relate to these comments and it is absolutely amazing how "certain" swiss brands (regardless of whether or not they are a true "in-house" movement designer/manufacturer) have just clicked with the wealthy watch buying public causing the price of entry to climb steadily higher with each new year.
I admit...price and "perceived value" is definitely a personal thing for each WIS, and I do not mind at all buying a piece from a less popular or unknown brand if the perceived value is there for me...sometimes a watch "just clicks" for a WIS whether it is due to the rich history of the company, the excellence in design/manufacturing, or huge bang-for-the-buck that is being offered. And I certainly enjoy great pieces from all price points!!!...let's face it, there are some awesome pieces out there at inexpensive price points!!! It's fun to be a WIS!
At the other end of the price spectrum...I would say the vast majority of WIS (collectors, not fashion devas), have at least a grail or two (or three or four) that is manufactured from a high end ($$$), legendary brand that is not acquired at this point in the journey...but oh, the thrill of the chase and the journey!!!
Without those expensive, rare pieces dangling around out there...wouldn't the journey be a bit of a bore???