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KIH provides an insightful report from the Ralph Lauren 2017 Novelties Event in Tokyo, showcasing the brand's latest watch collections. His detailed photography and commentary highlight the design philosophy and technical specifications of the new RL888, 867, and Automotive Tourbillon models, offering collectors a comprehensive look at Ralph Lauren's horological direction.
I am very impressed with the 867 Collection. Of course I have not had the watch in my hand and not tried how the bracelet feels, but what a great looking watch this is. Ralph Lauren is back and better than ever. GEO
Thanks Ken, Way back at RLWJ introduction at SIHH show, we were there when their booth was ignored. Snobby people were brainwashed by other brands to believe that watchmaking was about being a Manufacture. But Swiss watchmaking has always been about the management of people, process and then products. All those movements made in the high valleys came down to Geneva to be assembled by famous brands. The late Rolf Schnyder at Ulysse Nardin was a firm believer that the design and prototyping should
"Branding" is important, but that should not be all. Being a Manufacture is important, too. But that is not all, either. This is a combination of one of the most famous and loved brand in fashion, and very renowned movement manufacturers. Many of RL watches have the best of both worlds. Surely, Mr. Ralph Lauren is adamant about what's inside the watches, too, and that makes me comfortable. Ken
I like the 867 collection very much, but I don't think seeing the automatic movement does anything for the attractiveness of the watch. A solid case-back would have been preferred, I think. However, a larger size is a good idea. That collection has everything covered now. The Repeater is very nice-looking and sounds terrific.
That might be. Looking at the rotor in half of the glass may not be as pleasant as looking at the Cote de Geneva and the balance wheel all the time ) But there must be a reason for choosing Sellita instead of Piaget this time...... But, yes, the size is good for this Collection. And of course, the sound was wonderful. The video could not do justice to it..... See you again soon! Ken
I wish they worked on the watch brand as Louis Vuitton and Fendi did, first making quality affordable pieces then branching out later, My suggestion would be to use LVMH's resources and make a more approachable piece for public sales, making one is a good step toward the market but the price tag along with what could be purchased from other brands (not to mention other brands reputation/recognizability) is a miss here. RL are trying to position this piece as a Credor or Patek when it isn't at th
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