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On the other hand, the Swiss manufacturers have economised on manual labour...
If you look at almost any new movement form any of the traditional brands you will see less edges to bevel and polish, lines which are easy to prepare by machines, with only a last human touch needed.
The rest is done by computerised machines, and those don't care whether they reside in Switzerland or anywhere else.
Heck, even the rebirth of the German 3/4 plate is a cost saving measure, as it abandons a lot of surfaces to finish (individually).
Such, brands are preparing for lower prices and high labour costs at the same time.
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The game is changing
Biver once again challenges the establishment with the TAG Heuer Carrera Heuer-02T. A tourbillon and chronograph at just $16k. The-TAG-Heuer-Carrera-Heuer-02T This does not make the high priced watches obsolete. There will always be buyers who are willing...
Just like some car manufacturers
Porsche Bentley Audi VW Skoda They all share mechanical parts. Finishing is different.
Car comparison is fine for those who share the same mechatronic
It's the same for lemania chronos used by Breguet, VC and PP. Same movement and almost same finishing, but huge difference in the pricing. Sheeps buy brands. Purists buy watches.
IMHO, the V8 and V12 engines ...
... in Bentleys and Mercedes are very different from the engines in Porsches and VW. Just saying.
The W12 in Bentley is actually a glued together Volkswagen VR6.
😉 And the Volkswagen V6 engine in my wife’s Touareg is from an Audi S4... ...
The question is how much difference these democratic watch game changers make in the real world
you mentioned your self about cheaper chronograph but look at the waiting list for the Daytona We are a small minority here, people buy the brand Also resale is a major factor Frederique constant PC can be had for less than 50% of RRP On the Tag Heuer alr...
same in many industries, Imran.
I remember an economist I used to work with. He had called 15 of the last 4 recessions.
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This is a juicy topic I like
It’s safe to say we all want the best mechanical quality watch for the dollar that we spend. I think here on PPro we recognize how MSRP has exploded since the late 1990s well beyond inflation, cost of labor & metals and equipment. Can we respectfully say ...
On the other hand, the Swiss manufacturers have economised on manual labour...
If you look at almost any new movement form any of the traditional brands you will see less edges to bevel and polish, lines which are easy to prepare by machines, with only a last human touch needed. The rest is done by computerised machines, and those d...
Rolex is a bellwether
No better bellwether than venerable Vacheron, or Rolex with a $16k SS Sky Dweller. These initiatives are tests of the market. In the short term, does the new watch add to the bottom line? In the longer run, does it strengthen the brand? Each brand has its...