Horological Meandering

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

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 turn in the watch industry to make more subdued, stealth-wealth watches--I can think of the MIH watch--or do you think it is business as usual, at least for a while?

As a horological purist, what are your thoughts in the recent turn of events in what watches are available, and in the future direction of watch design? Would we still see magnificent complications and over-engineered pieces, or will this turn the current trend of "44 & above" to the retro "32ish"?

For me, I hazard a guess: magnificent complications will still be made, but with their prices move even higher as the gap widens even more. But maybe there will be a new wave of stealth watches like the MIH--simple dials hiding complicated movements and only showing symbolic value--coming out from renowned watchmakers who are now too prone for the mundane LEs or designs that shout 'conspicuous consumption'.

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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...