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Guess How Many World Timers?
Anyone want to venture a guess as to how many World Timers are made in a year?
Interview with Thierry Stern
By: Georg : March 9th, 2013-23:57
Hello Z, in an interview the german newspaper "Manager-Magazin" conducted with Thierry Stern, he said that PP produces about 40.000 watches per year (10.000 quartz, 30.000 mechanical). The newspaper states the number of employees is 1.300. Best regards Ge...
Interesting
By: Le Monde Edmond : November 17th, 2013-09:45
Very interesting points you made. I didn't think of the consequences that such production nrs can have. It is no wonder the grey market becomes very active. I think the family is well aware of this 'potential problem' and will not let it get out of contro...
I sincerely hope so.
By: dr.kol : November 17th, 2013-10:10
However, the rebates are from the pockets of the AD. They also sell the watches to the grey market. Patek Philippe is a very wanted brand and for quite a long time the manufacturer can probably push their production to the AD network and if needed, also f...
the customer is the AD
By: nice2guy : November 17th, 2013-17:32
Patek's customer is the AD. As long as Patek can get their price from the AD, they will put as many watches out there as possible. In the mix will always be some references of hard to get, small prod. number pieces, which are worth their weight in free P....