freddy333 Posted October 13, 2009 Report Share Posted October 13, 2009 Due to the economic crisis leading to a return to more conservative fashion (& smaller watches), I predict that vintage steel DJs & OPs are going to be the next IT watches. If you think vintage Rolexes are expensive & hard to get now........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theblueprince Posted October 13, 2009 Report Share Posted October 13, 2009 Yes, there has been a big swing towards people buying vintage DJ's this year already. The people i know who move a lot of them are selling a lot more, and also finding that they can realise higher prices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member X Posted October 13, 2009 Report Share Posted October 13, 2009 (edited) Interesting! I was reading elsewhere that recent trends in Italy have been for even bigger watches than we've had in recent times, so given they are generally near the forefront of fashion, who knows what's going to happen! I was having a discussion the other day about predicting which watches will be good investments - should you go for the limited editions that no-on really likes now and therefore sell badly, in the hope that they will be worth more for rarity value in the future? Or should you just buy a classic piece and look after it, rather than having a safe queen that you never wear because it's fugly? lol Edited October 13, 2009 by Member X Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted October 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2009 ..........should you go for the limited editions that no-on really likes now and therefore sell badly, in the hope that they will be worth more for rarity value in the future? Or should you just buy a classic piece and look after it, rather than having a safe queen that you never wear because it's fugly? lol Since I began collecting (early 80s), I have seen fashions/trends come & go. But the 1 constant has been that any Patek & most traditional Rolex models have maintained or gained in value, while just about everything else ultimately fails in the long-term. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member X Posted October 13, 2009 Report Share Posted October 13, 2009 Good stuff, duly noted for future reference lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valerian Posted October 13, 2009 Report Share Posted October 13, 2009 I don't buy watches (Gen or Rep) as an investment. I buy them to wear them, as a piece of mobile beauty. It's the same with wine: Why buying wine you want to resell for more. I buy it for the drinking pleasure, for complementing good food and good company. Investment strategy kills of the soul in it for me. I might invest in bonds or something. Made for reselling only. Just my 2 cents. Val. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest avitt Posted October 13, 2009 Report Share Posted October 13, 2009 I'm going to go the opposite way... When we start to see the first economic indicators turn positive, I predict that the trend will be towards even bigger, gaudier pieces - as a means to say "I am the first out of the recession!", or "The Dark Ages are over!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted October 13, 2009 Report Share Posted October 13, 2009 I could see that amongst hardcore WIS's, and possibly some hipster >30 year olds. The hipster's will probably just download the Breitling iPhone application though. I think, downturn continuing, the trend will be more towards the Movado, Rado, Hamilton, Tissot's etc. for the population at large who actually care enough to buy a ~nice~ watch. Only downside to going vintage for econimic reasons is-- how much more will you need to spend to get the old movements serviced on top of the selling price. My AD is getting $500-600 to service a 1570. Interesting to think about though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plaifender Posted October 14, 2009 Report Share Posted October 14, 2009 These watches are INCREDIBLY popular this year in Spain: The classic Digital Casio Gold: Not sure if that says anything. But it seems to suggest that people in general are going for smaller watches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted October 14, 2009 Report Share Posted October 14, 2009 I have to admit, I have previously thought that DDs/DJs to be a little on the small side, but, having seen the Rhodium dialled DJ I got my wife a while back (replacement to hopefully arrive soon) I think that it's probably a size I could get used to wearing, and if I wanted a real 'sleeper' watch, a DJ would be my choice. Subs/GMTs have the more luminous dials which I find easier to read, but, they're not really 'smart' watches. Yacht-Masters are certainly smarter than Submariners, but still more in the 'bling' range than 'classic elegance', and I think that's where the DJs truly come into their own Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perry563 Posted October 14, 2009 Report Share Posted October 14, 2009 I have a 1999 TT DJ gold dial with roman numerals in perfect new condition. Whats it worth? (not for sale) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted October 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2009 I have a 1999 TT DJ gold dial with roman numerals in perfect new condition. Whats it worth? (not for sale) Somewhere between the upper 2s & lower 3s, depending on condition, time since last service & provenance. TTs are the most popular version of men's DJs &, with the current economic conditions, there is a bit of a glut on the market. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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