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But why do you think online retailers add 'BS'? I think one reason is that those e-tailers have all the logistics in place (and have to order watches just like retailers)...
... such that a considerable infrastructure can be used and not need to be built. Plus, with e-tailers ordering the watches, its a cashflow benefit for the watch brands.
Best,
Magnus
NEW: Zenith now available on Luxury e-tailer Farfetch
Zenith today announced its newest move into online retailing, the new partnership with e-commerce luxury sales platform Farfetch . Farfetch's selling points are not only cutting edge technology (for both the customer as well as the brand) but also an edit...
My sample is very small in number but wide ranging in location
Magnus, I've been asking this question of clients and brand executives recently. The answer was "It depends." Firstly, everyone replied that they prefer to physically use their five senses especially touch because wearing a watch is all about touch. Despi...
Interesting thoughts, MTF, ...
yes, to me the differentiation between horological hotspots and diaspora, and between mainstream widely known watches and more rare, specialised one, makes utmost sense to me. Thus, it seems like the Farfetch partnership is more an expansion to the retail...
The same reason to use multi-brand retailers
Some customers want to feel that they have a choice so they go to retailers that sell many brands rather than a brand-only boutique. The same applies to online shopping. I've been to a shop to buy a specific Zenith El Primero (Tribute to Charles Vermot) w...
But why do you think online retailers add 'BS'? I think one reason is that those e-tailers have all the logistics in place (and have to order watches just like retailers)...
... such that a considerable infrastructure can be used and not need to be built. Plus, with e-tailers ordering the watches, its a cashflow benefit for the watch brands. Best, Magnus
Pointless,
Not going to stop most of us using our preferred reseller networks though is it, while they are 20-50% cheaper? The prices on there made my eyes pop out. Not used to seeing RRPs anymore. Velociphile