The Fall And Rise Of Watch Fairs

Robin Swithinbank was spot on. Humans are social creatures; business is relational' networking works best in person; and the watch industry is as tribal as any.

Useful link:

https://usa.watchpro.com/the-fall-and-rise-of-watch-fairs

Who Is To Blame For Rising Secondary Prices?

It's a Catch-22 situation. The experts in the watch industry have different opinions on the same question. I think the free market is its own beast that watch brands can't control, and no judgement should be made of them as a result. 

Useful links:

https://www.watchpro.com/who-is-to-blame-for-rising-secondary-prices

https://watchexchangelondon.co.uk

Investment-grade Rolex And Patek Philippe Watches

Robin Swithinbank's comments were insightful and spot on. Greed is not good. Watches are getting more expensive and more elitist. And that's a real turn-off for the newly conscious consumer. Must read.

Useful link:

https://www.watchpro.com/investment-grade-rolex-and-patek-philippe-watches-are-bad-news-for-the-industry

Vacheron Constantin Tour de L’Ile

A dazzling micro-engineered piece of horological art. The Vacheron Constantin Tour de L'lle boasts incomprehensible 834 components and took 10000 hours to complete. Everything is in place for a new auction record and a flying start to the year.

Useful links: https://www.watchpro.com/worlds-most-complicated-wristwatch-on-the-auction-block-for-3-million I https://www.antiquorum.swiss