Horological Meandering

'Normalization'...

Graham,

You seem to be saying that big watches (IMO >44mm) have become normalized such that wearing one today neither shows ostentatiousness nor a sign of 'conspicuous' wealth. In that case, the bloomberg report was merely written from another perspective where big watches can hardly be said to be normalized beyond a certain cadre, and wearing them symbolizes that one belongs in the 'club'.

I suppose that folks who participate on this website are also enthusiasts who go beyond such superficialities. While I am uncertain if the bulk of the watches today (and their corresponding trend) are mainly designed for this group of enthusiasts and their acquired taste, a turn in outlook in the larger group of consumers out there is likely to affect what is being offered to keep the discussion here going.

Nonetheless, it is interesting to note which are the horological houses which are predicted to do better, which I thought was an interesting topic of discussion during this season of blood-letting.

"Oversize watches are no-nos"...a report from Luxury Institute, NY

By: Cardio : October 8th, 2008-22:05

Came across an interesting article that may directly affect what new watches are available, and perhaps indirectly affect which watches are worn :http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601093&sid=a4.ajm7HEB1E&refer=home Do you agree with this potential ...

all will be served

By: Watch_time_it_is : October 8th, 2008-22:28

in any good market, there are options for all needs. I believe that the resurgence of Swiss time pieces has served to strengthen the watch market and as such, ensured there will be variety if for no other reason, for the watch makers to distingush themsel...

i've read the report and admit to knowing nothing about business, but

By: G99 : October 9th, 2008-03:04

reading the report makes me think that the man gets paid for talking a load of rubbish. yes, the world is in a financial crisis, but things will settle out over the next couple of years. people have short memories and after perhaps 2 years of caution they...

'Normalization'...

By: Cardio : October 9th, 2008-03:26

Wouldn't it be fair to assume...

By: joeyza : October 9th, 2008-04:38

...that like all trends the current "large watch" trend will wane? The word "trend" itself would predict the inevitable. I see the design/fashion segment of our passion as suscptible to change as the fashion industry, just not as frequent or dramatic (bel...

The day a main stream comedy sketch....

By: Catherine. : October 9th, 2008-05:27

Less bling, more money!

By: Dje : October 9th, 2008-06:27

Hi, Passion, opinion, information! This man may be entitled to share his opinion with us, but that's no more than his opinion. he demonstrates nothing. Exactly what we do here, except that here people can react, comment. If I open a thread my opinion is a...

i have been spending time writing a long reply to you, but in the end

By: G99 : October 9th, 2008-08:34

it just comes down to my original opinion. he's paid to say something even if its total crap and i'm afraid IMHO his opinion is just that, total crap. anyone who is influenced by that report needs their head testing. Graham

... smaller watches due to appearing more politically correct in the current situation is well within the line that lead to the existing financial mess - form over content, by all means. What if the economy will miraculously recover and boom (welcome to U...