Hodinkee Collectors' Summit

[stmoore]

I am sure they will invite me .... I mean that's if and only if they want to class the joint up a bit.

[linesiders]

Seriously mixed. While I think it is interesting, I do not like the closed feeling of the "summit". I realize some like their privacy but one of the nicer things about the internet collecting communities (TRF/VRF/MWR/etc) is that they do share knowledge with others. Something that Hodinkee, was known for, sharing.

And yeh, 3500 for half a decent Matte dialed sub. Heck 3500 is half of a gloss dialed chaptering pointed crown guard Tudor - bleep that

Perhaps we should have a NYC Pub Crawl on the same weekend. Festivus, for the rest of us.

[joe100]

It's a publicity stunt. He's trying to show that he's relevant or some nonsense.

[Sunny Arizona]

Originally Posted by Bakasana

Pretty much... :keeps the rif raf out: without saying it.

Guess I'm staying home.

[themaninblack]

Dreadful. Lost interest in the blog and this sort of caper further confirms why.

[Willygallardo]

his pay day about 250k
that's a nice 5970p :)

[MP5]

Originally Posted by joe100

And they use the word "summit" like whatever they discuss will matter

Yes, The sheepish mealy mouthed description could barely mask the writers embarrassment for the lol of $3500 to come. Hodinkee has really gone cray cray lately. Must be that wine and dining from the industry. They have lost perspective and by turning off comments- Respect.

[Hairdude1]

Hmmm

[morafa4]

I like this idea. I'd buy into it.

Originally Posted by linesiders

Perhaps we should have a NYC Pub Crawl on the same weekend. Festivus, for the rest of us.

[1William]

Not for me. That is the event and Hodinkee. I used to enjoy the site but they have changed. And not for the better.

[Kyle3130]

I see a lot more talking watches videos to come after this!

[Bakasana]

Originally Posted by jfmiii

lol. yes, bc there is a ton of "rif raf" who are into vintage rolex and patek.

Well, you know... "those" people.

[QueueCumber]

Originally Posted by Bakasana

Well, you know... "those" people.

We have to keep the undesirables out, old chap.

[roh123]

I'm sure there will be those that pay 3500 and those that don't. It's a smart concept by Hodinkee and I bet they will make a nice event. Depending on who you are and what you bring to the table the price tag will look different. I'm sure that hig profile dealers will get a different offer than the high price brands that want to come and show off their 2 million dollar tourbillion. In the end I'm sure everyone will be happy and the event will be cool for those that go. I would be surprised if everyone chips in the same amount but why would this "summit" be different than most other high profile event out there. Kudos to Hodinkee who have created something that could pull something like this off.

[QueueCumber]

Originally Posted by roh123

I'm sure there will be those that pay 3500 and those that don't. It's a smart concept by Hodinkee and I bet they will make a nice event. Depending on who you are and what you bring to the table the price tag will look different. I'm sure that hig profile dealers will get a different offer than the high price brands that want to come and show off their 2 million dollar tourbillion. In the end I'm sure everyone will be happy and the event will be cool for those that go. I would be surprised if everyone chips in the same amount but why would this "summit" be different than most other high profile event out there. Kudos to Hodinkee who have created something that could pull something like this off.

There's no such thing as bad publicity. But, I would much rather see them do something like this, that is in this price range, as a charity event instead.

[roh123]

Originally Posted by QueueCumber

There's no such thing as bad publicity. But, I would much rather see them do something like this, that is in this price range, as a charity event instead.

Absolutely. They do need to make money somehow and I'm not sure Hodinkee is a money machine as it is today with some ads, some sold bands etc and some paid content. In the end of the day they probably have bills to pay and dream of making it big. Until they do I'm sure they need to prioritize business before charity. I doubt that they will actually cash in 3500 from every participant and even more from any sponsor. They will however create something that in the future could bring this in even if they today seem a bit snobby and expensive. Pr they get regardless.

Would you go if you get offered to join for a reasonable rate (or free) with the prerequisit that you widely share it on IG and never ever share that you actually joined on the expense of your dinner date next to you? Not implying that it would be wrong. This is just how the world sometimes spins.

[QueueCumber]

Originally Posted by roh123

Absolutely. They do need to make money somehow and I'm not sure Hodinkee is a money machine as it is today with some ads, some sold bands etc and some paid content. In the end of the day they probably have bills to pay and dream of making it big. Until they do I'm sure they need to prioritize business before charity. I doubt that they will actually cash in 3500 from every participant and even more from any sponsor. They will however create something that in the future could bring this in even if they today seem a bit snobby and expensive. Pr they get regardless.

Would you go if you get offered to join for a reasonable rate (or free) with the prerequisit that you widely share it on IG and never ever share that you actually joined on the expense of your dinner date next to you? Not implying that it would be wrong. This is just how the world sometimes spins.

That's a catch-22. If I say yes, then they can't invite me for free because people will know I didn't pay if I show up at the event.

[roh123]

Sorry?

Regardless who or what hopefully they will be able to build an event that year after year works out. Then in the end it could also be for more charital purposes.

Imagine the upside where you have 100 extremely deep pocketed potential buyers paying 3500 to join the event where their money goes to charity while you have 10-15 sponsors paying big dollars to Hodinkee for reaching them. Win-win kind of.. (Or the skip the charity thingie and just get rich when people fill the seats fir full price anyway...)

It's probably impossible to make it work the first time around and therefore some will pay and some will just be very special.

[springer]

I heard they are giving the attendees some nice t-shirts in their "goody bags."

The back of the shirt is captioned - "HOODWINKED BY HODINKEE"

I want one.

[QueueCumber]

Originally Posted by roh123

Sorry?

Regardless who or what hopefully they will be able to build an event that year after year works out. Then in the end it could also be for more charital purposes.

Imagine the upside where you have 100 extremely deep pocketed potential buyers paying 3500 to join the event where their money goes to charity while you have 10-15 sponsors paying big dollars to Hodinkee for reaching them. Win-win kind of.. (Or the skip the charity thingie and just get rich when people fill the seats fir full price anyway...)

It's probably impossible to make it work the first time around and therefore some will pay and some will just be very special.

Why do you keep responding to me with these farcical arguments, as if I'm arguing with you, or want to take part in some argument?

If you don't know what a "catch-22" is, look it up!

[bondtoys]

I don't enjoy Jack Forster's overly self-concious "money is not an object!" approach and with regrets see that Hodinkee becomes something which I really don't like!

Starting a collector's summit with these elitist entrance fees is something which disgusts me and I have high hopes that they fail with the entire project.

I used to enjoy reading Hodinkee, seems that after the buy-out they've obviously turned to the dark and mainly commercial side.

[Bakasana]

Originally Posted by QueueCumber

We have to keep the undesirables out, old chap.

[DCgator]

Will never spend that kind of money for that kind of BS event. GTGs are far more fun to attend, imho.

[SPEIRMOOR]

Good excuse for the rest of us to hold an alternate event. If anything a get together and if you have something to sell bring it.

[roh123]

Originally Posted by QueueCumber

Why do you keep responding to me with these farcical arguments, as if I'm arguing with you, or want to take part in some argument?

If you don't know what a "catch-22" is, look it up!

Sorry Q. Just babbling. Weren't aimed at you. Just an old habit pressing the quote button..

[dpa94114]

Originally Posted by rodwatch69

I bet you wont find a single person attending this event. Lets keep this thread alive to see if anyone is going. Its a PR thing and HYPE, no one is actually going to pay $3500 for this, wealthy collector, dealer or otherwise.

exactly

It's meant to attract people who have so much money and arrogance that they expect to go for free.

[subtona]

ambitious pricing.


Here is the 35 cent summit message,

modern watches ain't worth collecting, their pricing and quantity made are too high for the end user to see appreciation, the ship has sailed.

most vintage watches don't really fit modern sized wrists, that ship has also sailed.

buy what you like to wear and if possible consider the strength of resale in purchasing.

Rolex is by far the best value with the strongest resale of any high end manufacturer.

I promise these thoughts are my own and not influenced by any watch manufacturer.

Summit over.

[Jonnyred72]

Perhaps we should have a NYC Pub Crawl on the same weekend. Festivus, for the rest of us.[/QUOTE]

I could fly to NYC, get a nice hotel for a couple of days and hang out for $3500(and probably get change!)

[WAS]

Seems like Benjamin Clymer has been slowly but surely monetizing the Hodinkee name and website, and who can blame him? Can you imagine the kind of wealth he sees with the participants in the "Talking Watches" pieces? That said, $3,500 for going to a watch summit seems excessive, unless they are planning to give you a watch while you're there.

[descartes]

Originally Posted by Jonnyred72

Perhaps we should have a NYC Pub Crawl on the same weekend. Festivus, for the rest of us.

The Hodinkee event coincides with auction week, so I'll be in town for that and would join such a crawl.