Horological Meandering

Tim Jackson
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Thank you Joepny

Your article is excellent reading material and a great eye opener for those unaware as to the "business aspect" of the watch world we all love here on PuristsPro. Some will find the business side rather depressing, I'm a prime example having been in it and experienced it first hand as a past retailer, for many big brands.
More recently reading about Kering's acquisition and complete take over of one of my personal fav brands, UN leaves me wondering if Rolf isn't rolling in his grave... or perhaps it's OK, his dear wife and kids are set for life financially and he created such a business with real value, that Kering jumped in, so that the employees still have a job etc etc. maybe I'm the naive one here!
I recognize that these companies are not just about creating horological works of art that tickle ones fancy, but rather they are serious financial businesses aimed at creating wealth/money for their owners/shareholders and this isn't typically aligned with creating an art form.
Fascinating to study the market of high end mechanical watches, and see how it all works. It's a double edge sword, as without the funding, so many watches we all love would never see the light of day, although if one considers what George Daniels was able to accomplish, especially given the recognition his work is finally and in my opinion rightfully so, getting, perhaps there is another path to Micro-mechanical horological enlightenment...

Thank you again for taking the time to put this article together. Made my day reading it this morning. It's why I hang out here on PuristsPro!

Cheers,
Tim