Romain Gauthier exhibits his discontinued watches at his website, and this makes us think about the archieve of collectible watches that are no longer in production.
We are used to examining discontinued watches from archives and to collectors who searching these watches and then buying them at auctions; but why we cannot see limited watches that are no longer in production?
The Legacy tab, which Roman Gauthier has opened at his website, is questioned all these things. Today, brand announced that they will exhibit watches which are no longer in production at this tab. The reason of this decision: “ It is always a hard decision that halting the production of a watch. However, Romain Gauthier believes that abstract value of watches should be increased. His creations are not only a part of brand’s unique heritage, but also represent a valuable and lasting contribution to rich heritage of Swiss watchmaking.”
The brand, established in 2002, aims to provide right information to collectors from firsthand in this way. Undoubtedly, this also will be beneficial for watch enthusiasts. At this point, we think that wouldn’t it be right decision for watch brands opening their archives to enthusiasts in order to contribute increasing the spiritual values of watches and for firsthand information? Or isn’t the right time to open these archives?
List of watches which are no longer in production and exhibited at Romain Gauhier’ website:
Prestige HM
Prestige HM – White gold limited edition – MON00001
