tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528656280778413206.post7186557664408708600..comments2024-02-26T21:57:27.165+11:00Comments on THE SYDNEY TARTS: What's a Parnis?The Sydney Tartshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01685059384898945065noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528656280778413206.post-73200456452784360792010-01-03T19:21:43.496+11:002010-01-03T19:21:43.496+11:00Really enjoyed this post. It raises some important...Really enjoyed this post. It raises some important issues in the watch world. I don't think that Chinese watches will "replace" Swiss ones, but the consumer needs to be educated about what is out there and as Felix said, the democratisation of complicated watches.<br /><br />Servicing - tricky. I'd probably just get a new one. <br /><br />As for the strap costing more than the watch; I'm okay with that :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528656280778413206.post-85149479732413749562009-12-31T18:17:06.593+11:002009-12-31T18:17:06.593+11:00Great post! I always find it interesting to read a...Great post! I always find it interesting to read about other people's view of the cheaper, Chinese alternatives. Personally I am still not convinced that there is going to be any sort of dramatic market shift any time soon (i.e. from Switzerland to China) despite the improving quality of their products. The perceived level of craftmanship and status associated with Swiss Made watches, especially in Europe, Asia and the Middle East is simply too strong. <br /><br />Certainly many of these high end brands use components manufactured in places like China and then assemble them in Switzerland but their marketing teams make sure you never know it :) And that's the other thing to consider, Asian countries like South Korea for example are starting to get really good at making cars but they're still selling plenty of BMWs, Mercedes and Audi's.<br /><br />After all, quality and craftmanship can only account for so much. Realistically, if we put our rational caps on no one would pay more than $50 for a watch that tells the time! :PUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01789544893362217394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528656280778413206.post-87268092012576629512009-12-30T13:14:31.353+11:002009-12-30T13:14:31.353+11:00Great post! I've a great respect for the cheap...Great post! I've a great respect for the cheaper chinese end of the market, and love the democratisation of complicated watches. It's disappointing to hear the quality on this parnis is not so good, as it's quite attractive. The service issue is a hard one too and in this case I'd be inclined to just get a new one. I can only really see myself getting vintage pieces that are "worth" less than the service, serviced.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16384394896924125112noreply@blogger.com