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thank you for your comments
Just get any 5002....
....it is a truly fantastic watch and this 'transitional' hype doesn't make sence to me at all....
The watch nor the calibre is scarce, maybe the combination was 'limited' to a certain production period but what is that worth to YOU?
To me it seems a bit of a self-declared collectors item. Of course I understand that 'limited' productions theoratically could have a higher value, but in what context is that generating additional value?
Anyway, the fact that people already made up a name for it, the 'transitional BP', probably proves me wrong ,-)
However, if YOU find it important what the calibre is or at what beat it runs, choose that one! Again, it is a great watch in whatever combination.
Best regards,
Bob
Fully agree.....
I don't think the "transitional" 5002 is any more special nor worth more money than the original one that beats with the traditional and very relaxing 18.000 bpm. The transitional stuff is more of a temporary hype that probably will not stand the test of time.
Needless to say the 5002 in itself is a great watch of timeless beauty.
Re 1: Take a deep breath,
and feel what makes most sense to you. I think that would be my best advice.
If you want, do research and learn about the differences between the two. If you don't feel like collejavascript:document.forms1.submit(),cting data and opinions and go with your gut feeling, that's fine, too.
Personally, I like the transitional over the non-transitional. I did a lot of research. I set criteria for a purchase. And I waited about several years before I found what I was looking for. But that's just me. Others have different opinions. And different motives for buying a certain watch.
I can justify why I paid 'premium' for a transitional. Others may not understand that. And I am fine with that.
Re 2: I've read that numbers were in the hundreds. But I've also read that Elvis is still alive.
Re 3: The market decides that, i.e. YOU :)
Best,
Niels.
Wearing the Transitional as I type.
Could not put it better Bob (nt)
I particularly like the slow-banger
with it's traditional 2.5 Hz motor. However, any 5002 with a "9" on the dial would do me in a pinch :-)
Just love this picture!
x2 nt.
I have no preference of either
But I do prefer the 5002 over the SS 5004 BP.
Good luck I'm following up with your decision. Good news is you shouldn't have too much difficulty finding one.
Andrew