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I have been a HUGE fan of Parmigiani for many years and agree with you on several points...
Apr 24, 2020,10:13 AM
but I don't think partnering with a group would solve their problem. If you looks at various brands from the Swatch group (Blancpain, Glashutte Original, etc...) or Richemont (JLC, etc...), they also do not get the recognition they deserve. Although several of those mentioned are loved by collectors and connoisseurs, the general public does not even notice them.
Where I do agree with you is their distribution network and marketing. Due to the fact that they are also a foundation like Rolex, owned by the Sandoz foundation, they don't need to answer to any shareholders. The Sandoz foundation is backed by a TON of money so it is no excuse that Parmigiani could not do better than what it does now. I have my own theories about this but that is another discussion altogether.
Let's just hope that the brand does something about this lack of presence and that more people will see what a tremendously capable manufacturer they really are. For me, they are the Independent equivalent of JLC, of course with less history. I would also include Moser in the same conversation as Parmigiani but the 2 seem to have different visions and marketing campaigns 🤷♂️
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We all love our sports watches, but...
By: mrds : April 22nd, 2020-23:57
putting a beauty like this on the wrist fills our days at the home office with elegance and sensuality. What are you wearing in your lockdown days at home? Cheers, Daniel ...
For the moment, this one.
By: amanico : April 23rd, 2020-00:02
I love seeing these Parmigiani, lately, by the way. Best, Nicolas ...
Hardly to resist
By: Weems@8 : April 23rd, 2020-04:51
When i go to my watchbox, i skip my others and take my Omega. ...
Absolutely!
By: mrds : April 23rd, 2020-04:24
And this Harmony..... ah you know how to make me jealous! Enjoy, my friend!
I‘m in full agreement.
By: mrds : April 24th, 2020-09:48
Although I am a big fan of independents, maybe it would have helped Parmigiani to join forces with a luxury group. I think it’s not for the watches that Parmigiani never got the attention they deserve. More their marketing muscle and distribution network....
You make valid points here
By: mrds : April 24th, 2020-11:25
It‘s true that also the luxury group‘s brands sometimes face the same problem. On the positive side, let us enjoy their great watches. How about sharing our Parmigianis with the forum? Maybe some other fans will chime in. Are you in?
This Transforma is a stunning piece!
By: mrds : April 25th, 2020-11:58
Thanks for sharing, Champ! I think the greatest achievement of this watch is not that it can be used in those different setups, but that it actually works very well, both from a usability and from an esthetic point of view. The Transforma captures very we...