10% technology
10% craftsmanship
80% brand name

not talking literal fractions as in it cost 30,000$ to construct the watch but qualitative breakdown of its value. tourbillon is not innovative technology... its 200+ years old but complicated to build and rare.

patek has one of the nicest finishing and build. but mostly the company has long history and it holds the strongest branding. (patek and rolex are 2 highest in value-retention and can in cases be appreciating investments)



kinda like how the veyron cost 2 million when compared to a corvette z06 or 430 scuderia... the price doesnt scale out... its priced because it IS a bugatti and it has this/that (4 turbos) and holds certain titles... built as a FLAGSHIP and not necessary actual profit driver.

likewise, this patek, among others, is sort of a holy grail watch. most "standard" pateks can be had for 50k

 

My watch lust
http://www.mcqueenonline.com/tagheuer.htm

 

[QUOTE=i_heart_my_DB8,Dec 4 2009, 12:17 PM] As stated earlier, watches are personal accessories, you should buy what YOU like.

 

[QUOTE=Traveldude,Dec 4 2009, 10:04 AM]A tourbillon repeater is one of the most complicated watch that one can purchase.

The tourbillon movement was designed to make the watch more precise and have the movement not be affected by the effects of gravity.

 

Just picked this Fossil up. 47mm face is HUGE compared to my ESQ and MINI watch.



And my cuff links are not volleyballs, they are old school soccer balls, in 18k gold. Pops gave it to me from his pops.

 

LOL. My people are from AP, not Guju......

I just can't get into watches. I like my bulletproof perfect time casio.

 

Perhaps he can work on the socks and sandals combo first? I mean, let's not put the cart before the horse...

 

Get on my level dudes. BVLGARI!

 

^ummm... at least his camera's focus is better than yours

 

I took it with my mytouch too.

Nice watch though fapout.