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20 August 2017, 03:00 PM | #31 |
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I don't believe any modern Patek is in the hundreds in terms of COGS. I may be wrong.
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Well, I did say hundreds to a couple thousand. and I am probably wrong. Maybe several thousand but you get the point. A 34K Aquanaut, a $14000 Skydweller. a 100K 911. All great, high quality luxury products that cost a fraction of their MSRP to produce. The COGS relative to the MSRP is minuscule in many cases, just like the rubber wrist band vs the bay sales price. Its the price one pays, the price anybody pays for luxury goods.
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I get your point but the wristband is likely made for 10 cents and reselling for maybe 100 dollars lol idk 5167 on that margin would need to be made for like $18 but I digress
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Got it. Sorry, just trying to have a little fun. Neither is worth the sum of its parts, or even close to it. Its all good. Wasn't trying to get into a deep discussion about whether any of the stuff we buy is "worth" it or not, rather trying to poke fun at the concept of one paying a lot for something that costs a little to make . Most of my friends, except the ones I have met through this hobby, think its absolutely nuts to pay what we pay for these timepieces. But I don't. I love watches, even my $20 G Shock
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Hundreds? I doubt that, maybe 5-7k to produce a SS Patek. You could say the same with a diamond ring. It's plentiful in the world (supply is greatly restricted), Emerald is rarer, but yet diamond is king.
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It was general statement not directed at Patek, but luxury goods in general, I clarified this above. If you think a SS Aquanaut cost 7K to produce, I have a bridge to sell you. Using a 10X as someone else mentioned in luxury goods, a 5167 would cost approx 2K and a 5164 approx 3400. My guess is lower but hey, its just a guess. |
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To the OP, sorry for hijacking the thread. I hope you find a rubber PP strap. Perhaps someone on TRF has an extra and can send it your way for a lot less than $100. |
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Highly uncalled for? Sure you only post my last part of the post. jonnyz1245 was basically taking a dump on Patek, when he is assuming the production values of them. I have a few Rolexes in my stable still, I don't look down on them because I have Patek & AP now. I enjoy all of my watches thoroughly. I would hope the majority of people in the haute horology would do the same.
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Sensitive much? I was not taking a dump on Patek at all. Sheesh. Good luck with that one. And I wasn't assuming anything. There is zero chance that a 20K SS Patek cost 5-7K to produce. Zero. Do some homework and you will know this is true. I have owned many brands and enjoy them all. Value is in the eye of the beholder and I make no judgments on what other people choose to spend their money on. I actually posted then deleted a very long post going into detail about this because I thought why bother. The point was lost o you and I see that it still is. My comment was merely pointing out that I found it funny/ironic, whatever you want to call it, and I still do that you were complaining about paying XXXX for something that cost X yet in luxury watches that is what we all do. I gladly do it b/c I love watches. No matter what way you slice it, your AP or Patek cost X to produce and you paid xxxx which is the same value judgement you made about the rubber bands. I apologize for hurting your feelings. Have a great rest of your weekend. |
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I didn't make any comments on thinking logically or best bang for buck. Why am I here? Because I enjoy watches. You? Having owned Daytonas, I guess you might assume I thought they were worth the price at the time. I love all my watches. I have enjoyed many many brands through the years and I can't think of one I didn't get a level of enjoyment out of, no matter the cost. BUT I also know that what they cost to produce, in most cases, was a fraction of their sales price. This is the reality in the world of luxury goods. There are great articles and interviews with the heads of some of the big brands that discuss the very concept of perception, pricing etc. FYI, the 4130 is not a dated chronology feature. Many people who are far smarter than I believe it to be one of the best and most reliable chronograph mvmts currently made. Kudos to Rolex for spending the time and resources to create it. By the way, I have a Casio G Shock. Great watch. |
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there's one ending in a few hours on ebay
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