I think numerous limited editions of the Autavia did not help things, and most had more tweaks that just the dial making them a little bit more special.
The dial is lovely, but I think for many one of the most offputting things of the Autavia is the thickness of the case. Some people like a watch that sits high on the wrist, but they are the minority I would say, and a thicker watch just makes it less versatile, so again the market potential shrinks.
Did tag heier say that the jh85 was going to be the only LE when they issued it?
I kind of get what you are saying but small batches of LE around a limited core product range is going to be the way tag heuer and many watch brands work going forward. There was an interesting video posted where jc biver discussed it.
Seems to work ok for omega
Did tag heier say that the jh85 was going to be the only LE when they issued it?
I kind of get what you are saying but small batches of LE around a limited core product range is going to be the way tag heuer and many watch brands work going forward. There was an interesting video posted where jc biver discussed it.
Seems to work ok for omega
D Dunlop61Yes, I understand your point but however you look at it, it will have an effect on the sales of the core LE products as is the case here. In my opinion, had there been just one version of the JH then they would no longer be readily available at the AD's.......That said, this is my perspective and I'm sure there are contrasting opinions.
You are right. Regardless of what JCB said. Simple fact. If the peoduction and seperation was guagwd closer to demand then there would not be a surplus selling at substantial discount. Part of the attraction of LEa for collectors/watch nerda must be relative scarcity. An LE should on theory help maintain the investment so that the outlay at least stays with the market value. If LE after LE bombs then the whole LE concept is diminished as an effdctive sales tool. They simply become ‘other’ options in the wider range.
Check out this photo by Watchonista. The Autavia is def one of the nicest chronographs out there. You can argue about case diameter, thickness etc. but in the end it’s simply a stunning watch. Unfortunately it’s very much for people in the know. For some reason TH has marketed the Carrera as the racing watch over the past decades, overshadowing the Autavia and it’s true racing heritage. The Carrera then again has been spread so wide the message is blurred. Oh and then there’s the Formula 1 watch, heavily marketed with Max Verstappen. They should really scrap that line imo.
No brand’s racing heritage is as profound as TH’s but it seems they simply can’t get their assortment and communication right. Omega does that a hell of a lot better.
If you’re in it for the value or investment, stay clear of TH, that’s for sure. But Omega also wouldn’t be my bet. Way too many LE’s.
Despite all of the above and however happens to own the brand I’m in it for the heritage. No matter the value now or in the future.
Check out this photo by Watchonista. The Autavia is def one of the nicest chronographs out there. You can argue about case diameter, thickness etc. but in the end it’s simply a stunning watch. Unfortunately it’s very much for people in the know. For some reason TH has marketed the Carrera as the racing watch over the past decades, overshadowing the Autavia and it’s true racing heritage. The Carrera then again has been spread so wide the message is blurred. Oh and then there’s the Formula 1 watch, heavily marketed with Max Verstappen. They should really scrap that line imo.
No brand’s racing heritage is as profound as TH’s but it seems they simply can’t get their assortment and communication right. Omega does that a hell of a lot better.
If you’re in it for the value or investment, stay clear of TH, that’s for sure. But Omega also wouldn’t be my bet. Way too many LE’s.
Despite all of the above and however happens to own the brand I’m in it for the heritage. No matter the value now or in the future.
My strap is much paler and not as dark/caramel/nutty as the one in the picture. Maybe there's some secret trick to get a bit darker leather?
I just noticed that some CBE2110 standard Autavia's for sale on Chrono24 have the chrono minute subdial with minute markers iso the original 5min markers. So in line with all the later LE's. Is this a recent thing? Maybe I missed something. Might be worth chasing a reasonably priced 'Mark I' then 😗
