Haute Horology is changing…

=and not for the better in my opinion. A recent article on worldtempus.com recognizes China as the #1 market for haute horology over the U.S.A. This is bad in my opinion as it shows a major shift in where dollars are going. I have no problem with the Chinese market growing and being able to own and enjoy luxury watches. I worry that they will become such a dominant player that it will cripple other markets including the former largest amrket, the US. The crippling could stem from the weak dollar and soon to be low supply here in the states. If the Chinese market procures all the good product because they are a financial whale, then what will the rest of the world be left with. Slim pickings in my opinion. The same article also reports that AP, specifically the ROO has become the most desired haute horology piece. This is tragic in my mind. How did a classic like the JLC Reverso fall from grace and become replaced by the monstrosity that is the AP ROO. Is that really haute horology, I bet it was based on the severely hard to get factor of the limited edition ROO pieces. Next in line for demand as far as searched market share I believe is IWC. IWC a manufacturer that has some bragging rights, but for the most part, knocks off the Reverso by using movements that the Reverso’s own “House” creates and supplies to them is nothing short of criminal. JLC and their Reverso were at the top, because their watch was tasteful, well designed, timeless, innovative, and given a pulse from a heart that beats in its own house. Answer me why an AP ROO is now at the top of the throne, is it because Arnold S. or Jay Z has a 12 pack of them? If haute horology now means this same koolaid, I will delightfully go thirsty. As always, these are my personal opinions and meant only to encourage intelligent and meaningful discussions based on timepieces and all to do with.Bitte sehen replica uhren oder Replica U-Boat