I do not understand why specially Asian, Russian and Arabic collector prefer modern PP against vintage.
I understand that if someone buy a single Patek can buy a new one only, for istance for celebrate a single event or for a watch to wear.
I see that Vip, Sport player, Actors like new ones.
What I do not understant that when we speak about collectors specially in the country described, the collection is normally 100% modern, differently from Europe and Usa!
When I see that someone buy a new Celestial, a new repetition or a new grand complication I thing: what a fantastic watch!!! if I win a lottery I would like it!
But when I see tu buy a 1518, 2499, 3448, 1579, 130 I thing: Wooowww... he bought a masterpiece, something that is very hard to find and, above all, a piece of the story of watch!!
The difference between a Celestial and a 1518 steel is that for the first you need only a lot of money (and today many people in the world can buy it) for the second one you need of course money but a hard knowledge of the story of watches (and you will be one of the four in the world to have such exceptional masterpiece).
And what about the tons of new Calatrava, Gondolo, dual time that are sold??? With less money you can buy simple Iconic PP like 2526, 96, 570 or 565!!!
Please read my topic not offensive for modern collectors!
I invite all of you only to answer WHY?
PS I am an Italian 52yo, I love Patek since I was child (my father had two) and my little collection of 10 pieces are 70% vintage.
Greatings from Italy