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 Posted: Thu Apr 3rd, 2008 10:44 pm
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Skipdawg wrote: Saw this and something stood out. I highlighted it. Amazing!!

The big spenders in these markets often have particularly lavish tastes and a taste for diamond and jewel-covered watches as opposed to more subtle watches with elaborate complications. I wonder if in the next few years, the major manufacturers will be shifting their output to attract these customers.

Found here....

http://www.luxist.com/2008/04/03/will-the-u-s-economy-affect-baselworld/
Lord, I hope not!   Anyhow, I think the Swiss will be partly to blame if sales are down due to the limited availability and increase in price of movements.  Just my 2 cents.