Geneva Watch Days Reactions

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Geneva Watch Days Reactions

Todd Searle

Sep 27, 2024

What's happening watch fans? It's taken me a long time to get out a GWD reaction podcast - simply because there wasn't that much to get excited about. There weren't many new releases, unlike years past, and that's clearly in reaction to what's happening in the watch market. Instead of being a shot in the arm, I actually GWD has proven to serve as a community event and an event that brings collectors into the watch industry.

I asked my friend Baudouin van Es from Tourbillon Watch to provide some additional details on the event. I appreciate his insights and his willingness to share his thoughts.

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In a world of smart phones and atomic clocks, does mechanical watchmaking still matter? Yes, because mechanical watchmaking is an art form, a tool for self-expression, self-exploration, and a story of protecting a national identity and heritage. Independent watchmaking comprises just about 1% of Swiss watch exports and less than 1% of the total market value, yet independent watchmakers and independent brands have been one of the most dominant forces in the watch industry in the last decade. Jin me to explore the world of independent watchmaking through the eyes of those living it daily.

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