Would you buy watch brands whose company went burst?

[lefthandpath]

yes. e.g Gerald genta. they are nice watches

[Iceheller]

Well, almost all watches from Daniel Roth and the late Gerald Genta are all worth keeping. Too bad my pocket not deep enough to collect any of them especially the DR joker playing dice watch...
BTW, dun think( though I may be wrong) DR & GG watch companies went burst but rather swallowed by Bulgari ( like UN being swallowed by kering, hopefully the UN freak legend lives on in the new owner hands)

[agong]

I had GG and DR before, and while they are wonderful watches, the servicing cost for DR is a bomb (especially with complications). Bvlgari would require itto be sent back to switzerland for servicing. I'm not sure if the GG house a simple ETA movement and thus cheaper servicing.

I do miss both watches though. Would love to have them again if at the right price.

[Starlight]

No, unless it has spare parts

[Diamond]

No. A luxury watch is partly about status. I don't wish to be associated with closure and bankruptcy.

[Christo]

Let's consolidate a list of these watches brand and see if any Of the big company will revive any of this company.

1) Alain Silberstein
2) Daniel Roth
3) Gerald Genta
4) Nubeo
5) Wyler

[bryanlhj]

just buy only if i really love the brand.

[flickerbeatss]

noi

nope. will not buy

[spacecowboy8]

I won't buy if it mechanical, all watch need service and spare parts will be hard to come by.

[dankohman]

No. might not have RESALE Value

[calvitan]

Why not. You are owning a piece of history that way

[pasword]

bought 2 Pandora watches which is discontinued .. as pand dont sell watches no more.. does that count?

[abatang]

Why not.... as long as it has a movement that can be serviced by the local watch smiths .... who knows if it might become a collectible in the future.....

[tribecarolex]

Was considering a Wlyer, very attractive watch but with parts & straps..etc hard to come by will give it a miss.

Unless U wear it ultra careful and lightly, which takes the fun out of wearing such a well "cushion" watch

[gmfd181]

Technically, many brands have gone bust and then was resurracted again due to the quartz revolution which saw great names get bought up one by one and rebranded.