A real shame, especially since this brand has limitless potential, in my opinion the only three brands that can stir up the same kind of emotion in a watch collector as Patek are Vacheron. Lange, and Parmigiani if developed right. This is especially true with the decline in Patek finishing standards to ramp up production and catering to mass taste.
Don't get me wrong, I believe Patek and Rolex are the kings of high horology and sport watches respectively, and Patek still produces divine finely finished pieces in the ultra high end that rival the best independents, but the range they offer today is wider than in years past.