Horological Meandering

OK, so I read all the responses first....

Graham, you rather succinctly stated my reaction upon reading the article.

I think Pedraza has his head firmly shoved up somewhere...Maybe he is just focused on the Wall Street/NYC wealthy, but he certainly is completely out of touch with our segment of the population IMHO.

Connoisseurs of wristwatches don't care what people like him say, think or opine. They know what they like and for what reason. A finely crafted wristwatch made by skilled artisans or any other item that resides at the pinnacle of it's field, will always have people seeking it out. It is a human need, the appreciation of aesthetics. One can debate why all day long, but it is there, and one that we fulfill in our way by acquiring, wearing and appreciating a fine wristwatch.

The line about "...more men will start carrying attache cases as a symbol of gravitas" has to be one of the most absurd lines.

Oh dear what a world we live in...a sad reflection that this drivel gets printed.

My 2 cents,

Cheers,

Tim

"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...