Harry Winston

Gonzalo
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A tragedy indeed.

I think the return on investment is an apposite business response, yet in the ultra luxury and moreover in Harry Winston cost was never a primary factor to make deceptions. Let´s also remember that it is also another direct competitor to Breguet. I am afraid what can happen also with the jewelry line, just before de Narp exited for Bally I remember the "lilly cluster" collection which was not in the level of the creations or DNA of the brand -Mr. Winston was not fond with yellow gold for example-. I guess the values and the business model changes with time and with the integration in big groups. Yet this is a double opportunity to make both Swatch Group win in the almost inexistent success of their efforts in the the ultra high end  jewels. And for the independents one competitor less, for collectors more value to the fortunate ones that have an OPUS watch in their collection. But what makes me sad and what I think it is important is that the OPUS Series was a ground breaking project -of course headed by Max Busser -the true pioneers the birth place of concept watches started, this is the life and blood of the industry, where the excellency, invention and true luxury is defined. One of the most important chapters in matchmaking creation -moreover post quartz crisis- is dead, a void I can´t see filled by any brand, least of all in such a coherent, honest and elegant way. Yet as I write this sad words I can´t help to remember all the smiles, expectation and beauty year after year with the OPUS Series.