Value of top end watches

[Asterix]

As mentioned in another thread, I had a play with a Lange Datograph recently and was completely blown away by it.

What's your veiw on watches of this type Lange's, Patek's, Vacheron's etc...

Mine is that it has to be something that you covet, enjoy and have a very personal relationship with, not to try and prove to others how flash you are (not my style anyway), as I'm guessing that your average man in the street wouldn't recognise the brand let alone understand why peices like this exist.

I was talking to the missus about it last night and she said that its my money and can do what I like with it. She's a one off I can tell you. I can't justify dropping $50k on a watch but actually seeing the watch up close and feeling, touching and experiencing it, I now have a rather naughty itch that I may have to scratch.

I was blown away by the sheer quality of the watch, the engineering, skill and talent that went into its design, construction and execution.

Damn it!

Edited by Asterix on Thursday 8th May 10:48

[RLK500]

That's what got me when I compared an IWC with a Longines. Not quite in the Patek league but the difference in engineering quality was plain to see. Even my wife said "You've got to buy the IWC....." so I did. When you consider how much time and effort must go into making them, they really are somethign special.Oooh for a Calatrava...........one day.......

[x200sxy]

As they say, you never own a Patek, just look after it for the next generation. I shall have one one day!

My mrs. is good as gold as well, can do what I want with my money, maind you she doesn't yet know abotu the two I've bought this week.

[Asterix]

I have the cash but I know that the right thing is to invest it - The watch will probably hold most of its value but not appreciate.

ARGGGGGGHHHHHHHH!

No, No, No, No, No - don't get the watch!

[Asterix]

[quote=x200sxy]As they say, you never own a Patek, just look after it for the next generation. I shall have one one day![quote]

Hehe - your Dad has one?


Sorry

Wish my dad had one

[x200sxy]

Asterix said:

x200sxy said:

As they say, you never own a Patek, just look after it for the next generation. I shall have one one day![quote]

Hehe - your Dad has one?


Sorry

Wish my dad had one

Wishful thinking - didn't read my post in that way! Nope, I shall have to buy one if I'm to have one.

[Pesty]

Lange Datograph wow thats one serious watch.

and one damn fine wife mine went mental when I suggested buying a Panerai didnt even bother showing her the Breguet I liked