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This looks amazing. I have had the chance to handle one of the other variants in-person and was really impressed. I’m excited to see how the brand develops once they introduce some complicated pieces.
Interesting tidbit from the hodinkee article:
I've heard some pushback at GPHG voting from independent watchmakers who thought Brette's pricing strategy was too aggressive. The feedback was that Brette's low prices misrepresented the actual cost of watchmaking at this level, which understandably could have a ripple effect on their businesses. Brette admits that the souscription pieces weren't profitable; call it a miscalculation or maybe even a business move to get attention. The current CHF 85,000 price tag represents a margin for him that will ensure long-term success and budget to create that team to maintain the success.
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This looks amazing. I have had the chance to handle one of the other variants in-person and was really impressed. I’m excited to see how the brand develops once they introduce some complicated pieces. Interesting tidbit from the hodinkee article: I've hea...
A pricing strategy that keeps peers on their toes and motivates them to step up their game.
Good for consumers like us of course, though perhaps not so good for producers (in the short term). Long term, though, a lower price point is will strengthen demand across the board. The more people who see independents as accessible, the better. And like...
This is gorgeous..
But let's look at this from 30k feet in the air. $85k CHF is still a lot of money for a watch. So for other industry leaders to be upset that he is somehow selling the farm at this price is ridiculous. Are they upset that he exposing other's for the ridic...
I guess the right question is
To which extent is the finishing that important? Don't forget that this one, like many others independent watches, is a time only. 10 years ago having many tourbillons was the key factor, today the finishing level is the new trend, but who will be here in...
For me personally
I think it's REALLY cool being able to pick any part of a watch, and just keep "digging" to find amazing details. It's worth a big premium to me. In the 6 figure USD range, I like getting some complications thrown in there too, like with the Logical1. Whi...
I agree that the finishing level is top notch
And yet is there any big difference between him and a Voutilainen, a Soprana (Pratt), a Ferrier, a Jurgensen?
That's old internet slang😅
At least that's what I've read decades ago. I'm already 48 😆
I must have missed that one 😄, I did a Google search....
What does 3d slang mean? and this came up ""Dirty, dangerous and demeaning" (often "dirty, dangerous and demanding" or "dirty, dangerous and difficult"), also known as the 3Ds, is an American neologism derived from the Asian concept, and refers to certain...
Its such a beautiful watch 👌🏻😘
i am also one of them that had second thoughts about his price increase tbh . Its a 30k jump from his first watch. The watch is very well designed and made but talented people. Also sold out if i am correct
