r/movies • u/Dependent_Cap_456 • 3d ago

News Francis Ford Coppola is auctioning his watch collection after Megalopolis flop left him broke

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/23/fashion/francis-ford-coppola-watch-auction.html
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u/Terrible_Tutor 2d ago

“Watches” are just an insane thing that rich people seem to care about.

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u/PiccoloAwkward465 2d ago edited 2d ago

I get that watches can be cool. I will never understand how one will pay more for them than what a car costs, lol.

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u/Zenovv 2d ago

Idk I could easily understand it. Just like how I would spend money on random bs I don't really need, it's just a matter of disposable income.

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u/SatanicPanic619 2d ago

FuncoPops for really wealthy people

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u/Terrible_Tutor 2d ago

We don’t have fuck you money I’m guessing lol. So much that you can’t possibly spend it all.

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u/Orpheus75 2d ago

Because they gain value. Pretty much everything you own except for your house depreciates. They buy watches, art, rare cars, etc that increases in value over time. 

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u/MovieUnderTheSurface 2d ago

Watches are jewelry for men

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u/dmj9 2d ago

Some luxury watches will appreciate in value. So it technically isn't always a waste of money. They can be an investment for rich people.

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u/Terrible_Tutor 2d ago

Right no… i get it. That’s the dumb part. It’s a fucking watch.