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Tim Jackson
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I understand fully your frustration at what is happening all too often

I would like to point out that Marco is perhaps unique in his work, in that he alone is doing all the work, from initial design concept to prototyping to all the traditional hand finishing. His ability to make more than a watch a year is unlikely.
On top of that, the sheer number of people now aware and interested in the artisanal independent watchmakers has risen almost exponentially from even just 6-8yrs ago. Add to the mix COVID and the ensuing bubble, too many people are chasing the few really exceptional items.
The resulting “brown-nosing insider” game that is certainly played by many on both sides of the equation, is sad but seems to be the reality of a situation outside of most consumers ability to control. Frustrating in the extreme, and I certainly get what you’re saying.
I wish there was a better solution myself. I’m just not sure I see one when it comes to these rarified types of watches and watchmakers.
There are just too many vying for the same item.
Maybe I’m missing something, and I certainly do have a bias towards Marco, having known him personally & professionally for over 20 years.

I just wanted to acknowledge your point and say I fully understand your frustration.
Cheers,
Tim