Jay (Eire)
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I would like to hear their opinions on the depth of the buyer market for Indies.
Any data points they can share (for example, I’m sure Max will tell you that the Moser collaboration was a huge success, best ever). If they are telling you it’s the strongest ever I would like to hear how sustainable they believe this might be, and how are they reacting to this in terms of production numbers. Urwerk too seemed to have a really great sell through on the 100, maybe their most successful launch ever too. So could that be two of these indies seeing really strong performance in the last 9 months?
You can ask 10 of them this question and my guess is that 2 of them may give you a real answer and the remainder it will be waffle. So, given that your duty is to keep asking until you find the 2 (Max Busser will likely be one of those).
Enjoy the trip, sounds like it will be a great few days. And stay safe.
Anyone going to Geneva Watch days or have any questions?
So I got invited to go see and talk to many of the Independents next Wednesday and Thursday in Geneva. If anyone is going, hit me up and we can grab a drink or have lunch. This is the schedule I received for the 26th. It will be a unique opportunity to di...
Would love to know how the Independents mastered the crisis, especially the very small ones, such as Akrivia.
Would be great if you could ask and let us know. I cannot go to Geneva Watch days and dont want actually. Enjoy
Thanks Gros. It was not planned as I was invited last minute by a friend and a couple Indies so cannot miss this opportunity...
hopefully things will go smoothly as I don't want to be quarantined for 14 days like the UK and elsewhere 🤷♂️
Can you ask...
...what they considered their greatest technical obstacle, how they overcame it, and how they felt? Sincerely, John.
Wow, I'm so jealous! Sounds like it should be a fun event!
I'd definitely be curious to hear more about the brands we rarely see here on the independents forum: Berthoud, Bucherer, Moinet, and Bovet. And as you probably guessed from my post, I'm particularly interested in Berthoud. The FB 1.L4 is a grail of mine,...
Well, I tell you right away that the FB 1.L4 is indeed wearable even though it is huge...
have already tried it on multiple times as the same friend that invited me to Geneva runs an boutique that focuses on Independents in Monaco. Next time I am there, I will make sure to take plenty of wirstshots to show you how it wears. I believe we have a...
Great to hear! Just have to add more leverage on my portfolio, and I'll have the 1.L4 in no time ;)
Incredibly impressive result on the JLC as well! If they can get that kind of accuracy consistently, that is amazing!
Well hopefully your portfolio will grow rapidly so you can get one soon 😉
As for JLC and accuracy, everyone knows I love JLC and they are probably my favorite Swiss manufacturer so I have owned many different references over the years. They have all been super accurate with my 3 Duometres probably at the top. My Duometre QL tim...
I would like to hear their opinions on the depth of the buyer market for Indies.
Any data points they can share (for example, I’m sure Max will tell you that the Moser collaboration was a huge success, best ever). If they are telling you it’s the strongest ever I would like to hear how sustainable they believe this might be, and how a...
Good question but I think we could probably answer that one for ourselves...
and you are most likely correct regarding MB&F and Urwerk for the past year. I would also say Rexhep Rexhepi (Akrivia) and Kari Voutilainen have also had a stellar year with an important waiting list as well. Will see what they say and if they choose to g...
Just walked by it While I was going for a stroll with my son
I live maybe 400m away. I am around if you would like to meet up for lunch or coffee. I ...
I think you are talking about the exhibition. My meetings are directly with the CEOs and watchmakers in the hotel Beau Rivage where I am also staying...
schedule is a bit packed Wednesday, and dinner is already planned with Bovet. We could maybe grab a drink Thursday morning or afternoon as I already have plans for lunch, or even after lunch 😉👍 PM me and we can exchange numbers 😉👍
