Mark in Paris[Purist]
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This is an interesting comparision
Sep 11, 2017,08:11 AM
There are of course significant differences but the parallel is well spoted imho.
I agree with all you said. The brand has brought a lot and, with its success (well deserved and based on the technical aspects) and considering the high price luxury market it is aiming, the brand has gahtered other kinds of clients and provided othe type of ostentatious "decorations". I guess no brand might refuse to make something that way if the market is there but they have to handle this issue with care.
We'll see indeed in the future how it evolves. I think that if RM (like Porsche) makes its style evolve touch by touch only, then it might go well. On the other hand, if they bring significant changes, thus making the older references "has been", leading to a drop in second hand watches prices, it will be negative for the brand. Not for the very wealthy clients who just switch to the last collections on a regular basis but for all the other clients who appreciate the watches for something else than a status tool and who look after their assets in a more reasonable way.
We'll see
Thanks for your valuable input Joe!
Best, Mark