Unbelievable locks...

Jun 21, 2011,12:41 PM
 

Unbelievable that a thread like "Is Patek inextricably linked to value considerations?" has been locked.
It showed fair and open meanings...

One step further and this forum will only be a platform for the "Oh nice watch, drool, drool" and " My first Patek" - threads...
This message has been edited by Dje on 2011-06-21 23:50:08

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" Follow the Moskva, down to Gorki Park, listening to the wind of change ..."

 
 By: COUNT DE MONET : June 21st, 2011-13:38
"In change we believe!" --- and there came the peace nobel price along. Why not a change here, for a change? If the Sterns or a Lange makes a great result at auctions it is well presented here, in very detailed posts. Why not let the Purists talk about va... 

Do we like posts such as " Will it keep its value " What is the rarer " ...

 
 By: amanico : June 21st, 2011-13:56
" What is the most collectible ", and so on? I just ask, respectfully, and wonder where is the interest of such posts? Isn't it more interesting to speak about watches, rather than their rarity, collectablity, value? Of course we can also wonder why this ... 

Not gentlemen like would be to talk about discounts at the AD ...

 
 By: COUNT DE MONET : June 21st, 2011-14:24
... appart from that: I learned from here, also, what model is considered rare, collectible and valueable. And I must say: this falls into the category Information ---> and that is also standing under the PuristSPro logo. I do not see anything wrong in th... 

I think a lot of people do like such posts, I know I do.

 
 By: whit : June 21st, 2011-14:53
This is certainly an interesting subject with different perspectives worldwide. The post and the responses were well within a gentlemanly conversation regarding the subject dealing with perceptions and not dwelling on specifics, which for some reason requ... 

I Lost Much Respect for the people who run this forum

 
 By: markieesq : June 21st, 2011-14:25
I sincerely believe that the original post was a very intelligent and thought provoking one. I certainly believe that in a democracy, the exchange of ideas is important. But I guess this is not a democracy here. How dare anyone say anything negative about... 

Some personal perspectives

 
 By: Nomer : June 21st, 2011-15:29
My personal thoughts on this: 1. This is a private website and ultimately the moderators and management can chose to allow or not allow posts on watch value - it's really down to how users behave and whether they chose to take their posts elsewhere. It's ... 

Let's be honest with each other

 
 By: jonrus : June 21st, 2011-17:12
When 2 watch collectors meet and talk with each other, aren't the questions: 1. What watch is this? 2. Where did you get it from? 3. How much did you pay compared to the MSRP (ie discount)? 4. Is it collectible (ie. rare)? So, what is the difference betwe... 

Yes and No.

 
 By: TdotBean : June 21st, 2011-17:59
We do ask the question you mention but that's oversimplifying things and altogether misleading. What actually happen is that not more than 20% of the conversations revolve around the topic on price the rest is about why this watch and feelings about this ... 

What I know ..

 
 By: Aussie : June 21st, 2011-19:06
Any consideration of future value is just speculation on everyone's part. I can tell you the man at the top smiles when speculators come into the market because that is the single best way to increase prices. Just wait and see the new price increase next ... 

First off, as said above this is not a democracy.

 
 By: docsnov : June 21st, 2011-19:02
The management also does not work for watch companies which is why so many enjoy this site. Perhaps the post in question is in a grey area as to subject matter, but it is obviously a primary objective of this site to be free of all discussions related to ... 

Please try to quote this in William M's forum,

 
 By: JamesWirral : June 21st, 2011-20:14
and you will realised how so kind the mod is in this forum.

The advanatge of not discussing prices

 
 By: grigo : June 21st, 2011-22:17
I think that one the things that people have not taken into perspectiv in this discussion is the fact watches can be expensive and not everyone can afford expensive watches. By excluding any discussion on prices of watches, you open up the forum to a grea... 

I thought its a known fact watches, or luxury products have no value

 
 By: xsw : June 21st, 2011-22:54
And that everyone knows what they're getting into when they buy a watch at $10,000 or $100,000. Its like a bag, a pair of shoes, a bling ring or whatever someone could buy with money and its worth is based on perception. Surprised the thread got locked th... 

Yes the thread got locked because....

 
 By: Dje : June 21st, 2011-23:49
Hi, Yes the thread got locked because I'm overly tired of such interested discussions. Let me state it: Patek Philippe is a commerical company producing and selling watches to make money. It has never been differently. They manage their business and they ... 

My thoughts and....

 
 By: MiniCooper : June 21st, 2011-23:30
hopefully Amanico or Dje won't ban me from the forum.... First, I agree with Nomer that this is a privately owned forum that has it's rules and you ave to abide by them.... if you do not agree then it is quite simple, do not participate, at least actively...