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Bring science to contention
Jan 01, 2022,13:16 PM
Expert’s opinion is considered one of the lowest levels of scientific evidence, and if such a big question is to be addressed with any rigour, in my opinion it should be done so scientifically.
1. The criteria and timespan by which watch makers are going to be evaluated should be laid down, sent to many experts on WPS and agreed upon, so we have decided what are exactly the parameters by which we are going to judge each manufacturer.
2. A smaller number of experts from WPS should take the time to evaluate the different watches, patents/innovations, etc. for each contender, independently scoring every criterium.
3. There should be a measurement of the level of observer bias by comparing the variability in the scores given by each expert to each manufacturer.
4. Then one could present results on what do the Purists feel are the best watchmakers in the World.
Goodness wouldn’t all that be hard work.
I would consider myself satiated as a collector owning just one of certain watches from either Voutilainen, Journe, Smith, Frodsham, and the haute horology from any of the major traditional Swiss manufacturers or ALS, and possibly also other watchmakers that I do not yet know.
Ultimately, as the saying goes, explaining everything settles nothing.
Have a great 2022 everyone.