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Episode Synopsis
Summary:In this episode of Lume Plotters, Ralf and Marton reflect on their watch collections as they welcome the new year. They discuss their feelings about various watches, listener questions about Christopher Ward, and the recent price increases from Rolex. The conversation also touches on their vacation experiences, future collection goals, and predictions for the watch industry in 2026. Throughout the episode, they emphasize the importance of personal preferences in watch collecting and the evolving landscape of the luxury watch market.Timestamps:00:00 Welcome to the New Year of Watches01:30 Reflections on Watch Collections05:35 Listener Questions and Christopher Ward Watches12:36 Quality and Value of Christopher Ward19:51 Rolex Price Increases and Market Trends27:51 Personal Watch Journeys and Sales35:39 Rolex Pricing Trends and Preferences37:15 Shifting Focus: Collections Without Dates41:11 Future Watch Aspirations and Goals46:53 Exploring New Brands and Market Dynamics56:17 Expectations for the Future of Watch BrandsGive us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplottersOr… leave us an audio comment using the link below, and we may just play it in an upcoming episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/lumeplotters
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