I think that watchmakers, as everyone else too, pass through phases in their careers and that Vincent, after many very active years on his own, is now ready for the support of a bigger organization.
It seems consistent to me that he be moving to Blancpain which he was always close to and often worked for in the past.
One of the characteristics of the independents is their will to make things happen. I think he sees the best way to do that now at Blancpain. We should wish him all the best.
Don