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Nov 04, 2013,14:28 PM
I certainly see the importance of Swatch not suddenly cutting off other watch companies from their movement supply, though I can't imagine how the executives of the other companies didn't see that such a move would be possible and made arrangements. With multiple years of notice, I have no sympathy for companies that can't find other alternative for sources of complete movements.
On the other hand, I realize the story is a little different when one is talking about hairsprings. First-rate metallurgy is a little tougher than reworking an out-of-patent movement and setting the CNC machines to cutting them out. The economies of scale being what they are, a natural monopoly develops here. I might make Swatch divest itself of Nivarox and bar the new owners of nivarox from any partiality to individual watch companies, though I concede that this would stifle further advances.
Then, of course, one comes to realize that a lot of "manufacture" movements aren't technically as good as Eta movments and their clones.
Regards, Jon
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Any move that reduces ...
By: AndrewD : November 1st, 2013-14:11
... dependence on one company must be good for diversity and longevity of the industry. There will be some short term pain however, but the companies that look forward and invest appropriately should benefit in the long term. This 'timetable' to change sh...
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By: Whirling : November 4th, 2013-14:28
I certainly see the importance of Swatch not suddenly cutting off other watch companies from their movement supply, though I can't imagine how the executives of the other companies didn't see that such a move would be possible and made arrangements. With ...
Costs and reliability… and the ETA acclimatisation
By: Ornatus-Mundi : November 4th, 2013-15:04
are big issues. While almost any watch lover would appreciate increased choice from more in-house movements or a greater availability of standard movements, few are willing to pay the price for this. ETA has a great reputation for providing the industry w...
Eta really has that much advantage?
By: Whirling : November 4th, 2013-16:02
Magnus, You certainly know much more about the topic than I do, so I believe you when you say that Eta can produce quality at a price others can't match. Nonetheless, I find it remarkable that a company such as Sellita wouldn't be more competitive. Also, ...
