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·It's interesting that they've given the quartz models the slatted dial though.. maybe now they have the new dial they feel they can pass it down.
maybe now they have the new dial they feel they can pass it down.
Too costly. The ad of the new AR is running on Eurosport every 5 min. Priorities you know.
What does this mean?
Strange isn't it. You would think the 40mm is a 'budget' version (no cyclops, steel bezel, no glide clasp) but it's hardly any cheaper. Makes no sense.
Interview with Frederic Arnault
https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/frederic-arnault-on-rising-prices-naomi-osaka-and-nfts
Now We all know where the Mario connection started 😉 I’m a big fan of Super Mario. Played the games and super fun. But not enough for it to be in my TAG Heuer 👍. I know it will appeal to a broader demographic but somehow it is just super limited, such a shame. Nintendo & Super Mario has a legion of followers 😗
Also had the three (red/green/brown) bronze Autavias on offer at £2200.
What caught my surprise though was the price. Compared to the WBD watches in 41mm, the price of these new ones has increased 22,8%. And then I realise these dont even have the adjustable clasp design similar to the 43mm versions. Nor do they have the cool dive helmet caseback.
22.8% increase makes perfect sense, because according to this Monochrome article, the overall Swiss watch industry declined by 22% last year, so they need to raise their prices by 22% to compensate* https://monochrome-watches.com/top-50-swiss-watch-brands-2020-market-share-sales-editorial/
*I do economics the way Jim sciences.
Oo, where was this?
Well the slatted dial was always reserved for the auto, the quartz was always flat.... look at the cool white one, the quartz has a flat white dial, the auto has the slats. But the new one has slats on the quartz. I guess that was always the differentiator, but now they have the fume dial as the added value...