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    British Watch Makers

    I've just seen the Bark & Jack video about this new alliance of British Watchmakers. Would be great to see Time Factors in there too.

    Eddie, have you been approached by them?

    > https://britishwatchmakers.com

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    Quote Originally Posted by fm.tz View Post
    I've just seen the Bark & Jack video about this new alliance of British Watchmakers. Would be great to see Time Factors in there too.

    Eddie, have you been approached by them?

    > https://britishwatchmakers.com
    Interesting.

    I was aware of BHI (bhi.co.uk), will read up on this and founding members. Thanks for sharing.


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    Yes thanks for sharing this; more industry out there then you realise great to see.

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    I listened to this Podcast with Roger Smith discussing it which is worth a listen. I meant to post the details on here but forgot.

    https://fifthwrist.com/roger-smith-watchmaker-podcast/
    Last edited by StuS; 8th February 2021 at 11:58.

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    Odd that Bremont aren't members . . . .?

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    Neither are the Danbury Mint!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jeremy67 View Post
    Neither are the Danbury Mint!
    ouch! :-)

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    I don't know. People like this should be in competition with each other, rather than ganging up on us poor customers. "Guilds" anybody?
    "Owning one is almost as satisfying as making one." ~ Rolex 1973

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    Quote Originally Posted by abraxas View Post
    I don't know. People like this should be in competition with each other, rather than ganging up on us poor customers. "Guilds" anybody?
    Fair thought, but I imagine the aim here is to improve the British watch sector as a global force rather than indulge in anti-competitive activities, or stitch-up the consumer. Most sectors have central representative bodies to facilitate trade and encourage export trade, eg the British Cheese Board (genuine name!).

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    Robert Loomes not a member... or Schofield... or Charles Frodsham.

    Is Hoptroff still about?
    Last edited by abraxas; 9th February 2021 at 23:03.
    "Owning one is almost as satisfying as making one." ~ Rolex 1973

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    I think it's a great idea. If for example, multiple brands could source, say mainsprings from a UK specialist, then we'd get more % of a watch 'made in the UK'. I too am interested as to why Bremont haven't gotten on board as it would seem to suit what they're trying to achieve.

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    Speake-Marin...? Too big?
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    Quote Originally Posted by abraxas View Post
    Speake-Marin...? Too big?
    Not sure what he is doing now but Peter Speake-Marin has not been at the company that bears his name for a few years now

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    Quote Originally Posted by sweets View Post
    Not sure what he is doing now but Peter Speake-Marin has not been at the company that bears his name for a few years now
    Isn't he running 'the naked watchmaker' site now?

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    Quote Originally Posted by jason.humphrey.180 View Post
    Isn't he running 'the naked watchmaker' site now?

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    Yes he is, but I was meaning what he is up to in terms of making watches (for sale), as opposed to watchmaking (naked or not).

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