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Good points and examples...
Perhaps because of the risk of technological obsolescence that the supply chains for goods requiring technology require a quick turnaround. I guess ironically the delay and inconsistency is proof of the human, hand made aspects of some of the bespoke, luxury items you speak about.
Cheers
Peter
Supply chain, allocations, and reality?
One of my biggest pet peeves - is the seemingly rather serendipitous appearance of some fine, limited edition watches with the "wishlists" of collectors. I'm sure some of you have made pre-orders of some fine automobiles, which at most have a two year tim...
Many People, Hand Crafted, So Be Patient.
JIT parts and production doesn't really work with the higher horology Swiss timepieces. Have you considered becoming a watchmaker?
Thanks for the note...
I definitely don't have the hand craftsmanship to ever have the potential to be a watchmaker. That being said, much of the brands already construct and assemble their pieces using modern methods - and having seen the finishing process up front, I can unde...
I don’t think it should be so hard.
Maybe right now with COVID, and difficulty with shipping companies it’s more problematic to promise a watch within a short time frame. But unless you are a one man brand, or brand new to making and selling a watch, or your whole model is to make custom pi...
Thanks - perhaps the pandemic is making a mess of things...
Hopefully as things ease eventually...we will see additional pieces available. Cheers Peter
If it’s quality…you just have to be patient. You’re paying with $$$ and time for a superior experience.
No matter what the product is. Bespoke shoes, a bespoke suit, a car you order from the dealer and not buy from the lot, a pair of shotguns (after a proper gunfit), a Riva and even your large cabin business jet. At a minimum you need to wait 8 months. In s...
Good points and examples...
Perhaps because of the risk of technological obsolescence that the supply chains for goods requiring technology require a quick turnaround. I guess ironically the delay and inconsistency is proof of the human, hand made aspects of some of the bespoke, lux...
Are watch manufacturers really hampered with unavailability of parts?
That is clearly the issue with most automobiles nowadays. I ordered a car over 4 months ago and the order has not even been accepted by the brand (Cadillac). I even ordered a 2nd from an out of state dealer who moves a higher volume, and that one also is ...
