MervC
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Reviving an old brand using Kickstarter?
Came across this project by the former owner of Ekepod, Oliver Ike.
He's reviving (resurrecting?) an old brand 'A Manzoni and Fils' with a new watch...
Its not exactly what I like, using an old name, for fake heritage.
Why can't they use a brand new name, rather than use an old name as a crutch?
But at least the watch is mechanical, and its interesting, with a full calendar watch with moonphase.
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What do you guys think about this approach is selling mechanical watches? Would you take part in a 'kickstarter'?
Link for context: Please remove if its not within rules...sorry
This message has been edited by MervC on 2013-06-25 01:45:00
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