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GP in neitherland
Aug 12, 2010,02:10 AM
IMO GP is in neither world-too big to survive like independent brands on collectors who do appreciate its value and watches;too small to truly go international-budget/promotion wise etc to convince normal consumers.
It used to have similar "DNA" like Patek-independence&history with some high horology achievements but perhaps it lacks focus&control-skill of balancing demand&supply like Patek.
Apparently it has gone into a coma after Gucci/PPR purchase of a stake from Mr.Macalusos although it did come up with some fine new watches like the 1966 lines.I think most of us are waiting to see what happen next--more mass marketed like Guccis or confined to a niche supporting Gucci like what Bulgari did on their acquisitions.
As GP watches lover,I do hope to see some changes in management or direction firmed up asap.
brgds,
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GP in neitherland
By: min : August 12th, 2010-02:10
IMO GP is in neither world-too big to survive like independent brands on collectors who do appreciate its value and watches;too small to truly go international-budget/promotion wise etc to convince normal consumers. It used to have similar "DNA" like Pate...
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By: Dje : August 12th, 2010-13:41
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+1
By: aldossari_faisal : August 14th, 2010-16:42
since you pointed out about bulgari I've declared it before and ill again , when i heard about bulgaris getting a hold on other watches brand my thumb started to point down , but after seeing their work and what they've done i have to admit im left stoned...
