tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17358973.post6973473198308459471..comments2009-11-20T12:09:12.891+08:00Comments on WatchingHorology: Financial Times Special Report on Watches & Jewelr...Harry SK Tanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05175119332452691961noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17358973.post-51261741005568230672009-11-20T12:09:12.891+08:002009-11-20T12:09:12.891+08:00Indeed, the conundrum of true horology is that its...Indeed, the conundrum of true horology is that its a very labour intensive and of highly specialised skills. Many of today's modern watches are made in processes that mimicks the quality of hand made watches. Some would even say that it surpasses in quality of hand made watches. But because almost all the brands are now either publicly listed or owned by conglomerates, they have to do their Harry SK Tanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05175119332452691961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17358973.post-63952127140234171572009-11-20T02:56:02.672+08:002009-11-20T02:56:02.672+08:00Great read and opinion on what must be done horolo...Great read and opinion on what must be done horologically speaking as well as what is ongoing in the backs of CEOs of the watch companies as they review the numbers with their accountants. I wonder how long the current trend done by some to maintain production of watches in line with horological merit will continue as I imagine shareholder pressure in conjunction with rising material costs must Robhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15292501202672536758noreply@blogger.com