Watch Collection Review Lecture Notes

Introduction

• Reaction to a unique watch collection.
• Address discrepancies in the value of certain watches.
• Promotional mentions (Ralph Lauren tie, Pride.com for buying/selling watches).

Watch Analysis

Rishar Meal Watches Overview

• Richard Mille 056
  • Limited edition (5 pieces).
  • Sapphire case: Very strong, hard to produce (~1000 hours of labor).
  • Full transparency in movement.
• Richard Mille 5601
  • Same case as 056 but different movement (also 5 pieces).
  • Potential customer dissatisfaction due to repeated case use.
• Richard Mille 562
  • Introduced in 2014 (10 pieces).
  • Estimated market value: ~$2 million.
• Detailed history and customer reactions due to multiple limited editions.

Patek Philippe 59.90 Travel Time

• Variations include iced out, ruby, emerald, green sapphire versions.
• Example: Full baguette diamond one declined at $800k, later sold for $600k, currently under $500k.
• The demand and wearability of flashy watches are questioned.

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Concept

• Reference number 26580 IO.
• Full titanium case with white ceramic bezel.
• Notable Caliber 2930 and high-tech engineering details.
• Valuated between $200k and $220k.

Special Mentions and Functionality

IFL Watches

• New drop of painted watches ($990).
• Special, unique, and sell out quickly.

Rafael Nadal RM272

• Priced around $2 million.
• Unique pieces with variations.
• Discussion on the exclusivity and authenticity of