Is there a future for mechanical watches?

[MartynJC (UK)]

Cost of servicing probably is no more than 30-40 years ago relative to the initial purchase price of the watch. As discussed today in 1970 you could buy an rolex air-king for approx £120 - service costs - £14 - so about 10% of value of watch - ratio is pretty much the same today.

I think 'Mechanicals' have a long term future as luxury items. Like they are today. IMHO

[markrlondon]

Just look at the plethora of bright young things starting their own boutique watch brands.

This has the whiff of a bubble to me. It's the cool thing to do, which means it's already on its way out.

Not that I know how this related to the overall discussion; it's just an observation.