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A common pattern, unfortunately
Brand builds out thanks to original design, quickly gains market share and adds enthusiasts, money starts flowing in and slowly management becomes lazy and the brand start losing its idendity and long-time supporters. I've seen that playbook unfold so many times and well beyond the world of watches. In such cases I often ask myself what would it take for me to buy a brand new model from such a maker. In the case of FM, the recent Curvex CX picked my interest but I have strong doubts the dial is just stamped and the price is too high for what is on offer. The lack of transparency does not help either with often vague if not blatantly fraudulent wording. The CX would make for a pleasant summer watch but it would have to be at least 30% cheaper - stopping short of saying 50% - and offer a better movement to be credible. The only other thing which would have me pay a premium is full custom order. Allow me to build a watch to my specifications, then maybe we can have a conversation. For the time being, pre-owned and early models is where the action is.
A visit to Franck Muller
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Thank you, Patrick.
No, there’s no clear information available
Early FM is the way to go.
I think you’re completely right:
Thanks very much for these insights!
Yes, unfortunately,
Did you consider contacting him and saying WTF Franck?
Yes, a little rant would be justified,
I used to love his watches, but now they seem kind of dated to me. I guess due to the oversized cases and in your face numbers.
The design is more than 100 years old, so definitely old,
Your watch impressed me so much...
Franck Mueller watches are fun
I don't know, unfortunately...
A common pattern, unfortunately