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Nov 23, 2014, 09:36 AM
#11
The watch watcher
Originally Posted by
CamB
Nobody talks about Girard-Perregaux and I actually love some of their stuff.
They actually seem to be trending currently but sometimes these things are hard to read since many of us live "inside the bubble".
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Nov 23, 2014, 11:19 AM
#12
Member
Aquastar... Still exists, but pales in comparison to what it was back in the 70's
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Nov 23, 2014, 01:14 PM
#13
Dinger of Hum
I think it's hard to know, actually, unless you're an industry insider.
Those on the outside are "privy" only to what made a lot of noise before (B&R, U-Boat, etc), but has now gone quiet.
I am sure most (quality Swiss) brands that were always quiet, but recognized by the discriminating continue to be recognized by the next generation of the same demographic.
Those brands -- ex: Chronoswiss, Concord, Armand Nicolet, etc -- seem to continue to sell at the same out-of-reach prices, and advertise discreetly at the same venues.
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Nov 23, 2014, 02:46 PM
#14
Cyma. A couple of weeks ago, I mistakenly told someone the firm was defunct, but they're not.
They now have Hong Kong ownership, I think, and a quick look around the internet shows that they concentrate on Asian markets.
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Nov 23, 2014, 03:36 PM
#15
Originally Posted by
mpnap
Good call on all of these. Chronoswiss is all but gone now, I remember 2006/7 time and you are right, it had some following for sure. UN is still on my mind since I liked their Maxi Marine line and always kept an eye out for one.
I think Chronoswiss was hit hard by the recession, but UN is still doing stuff and for me their profile has increased.
Rick "who has seen a couple of really interesting UNs" Denney
More than 500 characters worth of watches.
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Nov 23, 2014, 03:43 PM
#16
What are some of the declining brands or watch models?
Originally Posted by
tribe125
Cyma. A couple of weeks ago, I mistakenly told someone the firm was defunct, but they're not.
They now have Hong Kong ownership, I think, and a quick look around the internet shows that they concentrate on Asian markets.
Cyma is owned by Stelux, the same company that owns Universal Genéve. And they suffer from the same questionable commitment. But I saw them in Swiss watch stores here and there, so they are still viable.
Rick "not so much for UG" Denney
More than 500 characters worth of watches.
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Nov 23, 2014, 03:48 PM
#17
Member
Never seem to see much of Zeitwinkel either. They make some lovely watches. Or were they never out and about anyway?
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Nov 23, 2014, 04:15 PM
#18
Zeitwinkel have only been around for a couple of years, so are still establishing themselves.
I saw their range at Salon QP last year, and was very impressed.
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Nov 23, 2014, 08:59 PM
#19
Originally Posted by
RYANBROOKLYNBOSTON
Thanks. Do you know what happened to Chronoswiss? Seemed like they were respected and well collected back in the day.
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Chronoswiss is still much around. I almost bought one last year. They are not marketing in the U.S. that much anymore and are focusing on more on the European market. Same thing with another great brand Vulcain.
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Nov 23, 2014, 09:02 PM
#20
Originally Posted by
Cybotron
Chronoswiss is still much around. I almost bought one last year. They are not marketing in the U.S. that much anymore and are focusing on more on the European market. Same thing with another great brand Vulcain.
Interesting. Thanks. I have seen the Vulcain conversation amplified on Hodinkee and other forums in the last year or so. Seems like they're making a much due come back in popularity.