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Posting by Hodinkee re Swiss Watch Industry

Here's a posting on Hodinkee, presenting the same dismal news -- Mid-Year Swiss Watch Sales Results Show Industry Beset By "Perfect Storm".

As they say over on WatchPool24.com, "In Vintage We Trust".

Jeff

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: Thanks for the great post. Seems like the luxury markets have
: expanded to such an extent that it couldn't last for ever,
: question is will it filter down to vintage?

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