Starting up a watch manufacture
I was wondering if any of you had any experience or knowledge as to what it takes from a business perspective to start a high-end watch manufacture, perhaps along the lines of an FPJ, Laurent Ferrier, or similar. I understand that one probably needs to fr...
Money... Lots
Timescale for any possible return... long Deep pockets... the deeper the better Talented watchmaker... Essential but also luck on your side and the above...
Why bother with it at all?
Somebody with the finances and a marketing concept seeks out a designer and a notable watchmaker or a specialist firm to realize his/ their concept in order to find a good starting position on the horological map. A lot of hot air - or air too thin to bre...
Hopefully some of the Independents who frequent here can post their thoughts here
I know you Independent watchmakers are reading here. Please help with this topic :) Cheers, Anthony