Rob
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Thanks so much for sharing...
an interesting insight into one of the few powerful men in horology who can and is truly making a difference in this hobby of ours. Refreshing to read about someone who is dedicated to preserving the brand he carries as well as he can, no egos, no power-tripping. Just honest-to-goodness judgement on what is best for the brand today and tomorrow. A class act in my book...
INTERVIEW: PHILIPPE STERN – KEEPER OF THE PATEK PHILIPPE SPIRIT
Philippe Stern INTERVIEW: PHILIPPE STERN – KEEPER OF THE PATEK PHILIPPE SPIRIT Of the ‘Premier Grand Cru Classé’ of watch brands, readers of International Watch , collectors and aficionados consistently single out Patek Philippe as being "the ne plus ultr...
Tnx for posting and for not
being afraid to step on the holy toes , I smiled when i read your discussion about gray dealers/pricing etc. I wonder if we will ever be able to have a GTG with these guys for a free discussion. M. Xmas Tzachi
Thank you very much, Mr. Stern, and Dr. Melvyn ....
It is apparent, that both, Mr. Stern and Melvyn, invested a lot of time and dedication to conduct this highly interesting interview. I am convinced that, despite the high momentum the watch industry currently has, Patek Philippe is the engine of all (well...
MTF, are you really a doctor?
Great interview or should I say "great cross-examination". I like your style of questioning which is like putting the answers into the witness' mouth and let him say yes or no or otherwise. I realise that in certain topics, you did not pursue further and ...
Mistake made in statement by Mr Stern. UN was the first to use silicium
There is no question that it was UN ( not GP) that used silicium first, in the Freak as the first production watch made using silicium. I think the mistake was a confusion between GP and UN , in the statement made by Mr Stern in the interview. Just to set...
I make no judgement or edit
Bernard, I just report what was said....."accurately" and as recorded. Those are the comments as presented by Mr Stern. As you know, some companies (named and un-named) entered a contractual agreement to co-develop and also chose whether to reveal or not ...
That is the absolute best interview
with a watch manufacture executive I've read. Informative, direct, and insightful - all at once! Well done!!