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Citizen acquires La Joux-Perret
Several Swiss papers just published the news that Citizen Watch of Japan has acquired La Chaux-de-Fonds based Prothor, owner of movement specialist La Joux-Perret (formerly Jaquet), component maker Prototec as well as the brand Arnold & Son. Interesting news!
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Citizen acquires La Joux-Perret
Several Swiss papers just published the news that Citizen Watch of Japan has acquired La Chaux-de-Fonds based Prothor, owner of movement specialist La Joux-Perret (formerly Jaquet), component maker Prototec as well as the brand Arnold & Son. Interesting n...
Indeed, this is a fresh development for the watch scene.
Do you know who or what brand is the client of La Joux-Perret? It would be interesting to see who will get affected. PM me if you prefer. Regards Tyler
A Huge swath of the industry...
As I recall the base Hublot Big Bang, the PSM Tourbillon, Panerai's rattrapante, and a bunch of "They couldn't have made a tourbillon on their own" brands (LV, Maurice Lacroix, Chanel, etc). And those are just the public ones A
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A lot of brands use La Joux-Perret, which is best known for their work with the Valjoux 7750 (flyback, rattrapante, tourbillon etc). I wonder if this will work though. Seiko bought high-end Swiss brand Jean Lassale in the 80s when ultra-slim watches were ...
Isn't it a different ball game altoghther? This is a movement manufacturer not a brand.
I really eager to see what the asian company will bring to the table. If they stuck to the old way then is boring. Something like the Credor or Chronomaster will be interesting to see with this new facility. If the people from Seiko/Citizen/Tianjin Seagul...
It includes a brand, Arnold & Son
But yes, the main point was definitely LJP. Still the main point of the difficulty of managing a company in a very insular industry, from halfway across the world remains. - SJX This message has been edited by SJX on 2012-03-06 18:28:14
The clashing culture of the 2 company will be the pressure point.
Still I wish there could be a new scene. Regards Tyler
Things are getting a little bit interesting :-)
Interesting news, indeed. Looking forward to the development! Ken
Hope it is all positive in the innovation expect.
Well, hope that their intention is to drive market innovation and not simply help other repackage firms to own their so call "complicated in-house movement" and drive prices northward... Cheers.