Why Are Some Watch Brands Underappreciated?
This week I'm joined by Ben Clymer and client advisor Rich Fordon. We cover a range of topics, but our main discussion is about underappreciated high-end watch brands. Using Laurent Ferrier as something of a case study, we discuss why an important watchmaker might not be recognized as such by the market, what went wrong, and what can be done to change a brand's perception. Before that, we offer quick takes on some of the biggest news of the last week: We talk about Audemars Piguet's slate of releases, including John Mayer's limited edition QP; the Morgan Stanley Luxe Consult report on the Swiss watch industry in 2023, finally, we offer a few recommendations for Hollywood movies about watches, as Oscars season comes to a close. Thanks again to Accutron for supporting Hodinkee Radio. For more on the Accutron DNA Casino Collection, visit accutronwatch.com.
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Show Notes
00:01: Accutronwatch.com
1:53: It's Finally Here: Omega Announces A White Dial Speedmaster In Steel – Oh, And It's a Lacquer Dial
2:23: Omega Speedmaster in Canopus Gold
4:23: A Week On The Wrist: Omega Speedmaster in Moonshine Gold
6:04: Hands-On: The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar John Mayer Limited Edition
7:10: A Glimpse At The Ultra-Rare Handcrafted Tuscan Dials Of Audemars Piguet
9:50: Morgan Stanley and LuxeConsult Swiss Watch Industry Report for 2024 (Revolution)
16:48: Vacheron Constantin Cornes de Vache for Hodinkee
18:53: Slim D'Hermès for Hodinkee
21:45: A Week On The Wrist: The TAG Heuer 'Glassbox' 39mm
27:18: How The Five Time Zone Shaped Modern Watch Culture
28:50: The Wild, (Mostly) Complete Story Of John Lennon's Lost Patek Philippe 2499
29:10: The Curious Case Of The Patek Philippe Reference 3448 'Senza Luna'
31:31: A Visit To, And Detailed Look At, Laurent Ferrier
35:40: Talking Watches: William Massena (including his Laurent Ferrier for Only Watch)
38:00 Ben's "unique" Laurent Ferrier
40:31: Laurent Ferrier Galet Traveller Limited Edition for Hodinkee
49:15: Brief Thoughts On The A. Lange & Söhne Zeitwerk
49:40: Lange Platinum Pour le Merite Tourbillon (for sale at A Collected Man)
49:56: A. Lange & Söhne Mixes A Honeygold Case And A Lumen Dial In Latest Zeitwerk Release