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Well said.
"Branding" is important, but that should not be all. Being a Manufacture is important, too. But that is not all, either.
This is a combination of one of the most famous and loved brand in fashion, and very renowned movement manufacturers. Many of RL watches have the best of both worlds. Surely, Mr. Ralph Lauren is adamant about what's inside the watches, too, and that makes me comfortable.
Ken
Ralph Lauren 2017 Novelties Event in Tokyo
I have been invited to the Ralph Lauren 2017 Novelty show case event this week at its Tokyo (Omotesando) Flagship shop, VIP room. To summarize, they came up with wonderful collection this year and I would really like to see this level of novelties at SIHH...
Thank you for your report Ken
I am very impressed with the 867 Collection. Of course I have not had the watch in my hand and not tried how the bracelet feels, but what a great looking watch this is. Ralph Lauren is back and better than ever. GEO
PuristSPro had "spotted" Ralph Lauren watches since the beginning
Thanks Ken, Way back at RLWJ introduction at SIHH show, we were there when their booth was ignored. Snobby people were brainwashed by other brands to believe that watchmaking was about being a Manufacture. But Swiss watchmaking has always been about the m...
Well said.
"Branding" is important, but that should not be all. Being a Manufacture is important, too. But that is not all, either. This is a combination of one of the most famous and loved brand in fashion, and very renowned movement manufacturers. Many of RL watch...
Thorough report as usual, Ken.
I like the 867 collection very much, but I don't think seeing the automatic movement does anything for the attractiveness of the watch. A solid case-back would have been preferred, I think. However, a larger size is a good idea. That collection has everyt...
Thank you, Padj!
That might be. Looking at the rotor in half of the glass may not be as pleasant as looking at the Cote de Geneva and the balance wheel all the time ) But there must be a reason for choosing Sellita instead of Piaget this time...... But, yes, the size is g...
Excellent report Ken and great photos Love the Minute Repeater but the price is too high :( RL is established as a luxury brand but
I wish they worked on the watch brand as Louis Vuitton and Fendi did, first making quality affordable pieces then branching out later, My suggestion would be to use LVMH's resources and make a more approachable piece for public sales, making one is a good...