PRIMETIME Watchmaking in the news - March 2023

Welcome to the PRIMETIME watchmaking in the news, the best of the best shows about horology and watches on YouTube. In this March edition, we are getting ready for the upcoming Geneva Watch Week and bringing you the latest information about the industry.

You will hear about developments and expectations from Watches & Wonders, Time to Watches, as well as other shows of the Geneva Watch Week, we analyse very important rumors about @LVMH and @Richemont and the revival of the Daniel Roth and Gerald Genta brands. We check the best lots from recent @Sotheby’s and @Christie’s and, of course, talk NEW watches. Everything that you like in one place!

Plus we ask you one very important question and would like to hear your answers in comments ;)

Some more info for those who are planning to attend the Geneva Shows at the end of March. The daily ticket for Watches & Wonders is CHF 70 (CHF 40 for students), and for Time to Watches is CHF 25. And don’t forget to check all the side events that are going to happen in Geneva during Watch Week.

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Timeline:
0:00 - The Question!
1:11 - Recap of our vids
2:08 - Evolution of Watches&Wonders
7:05 - Watch events in Geneva during Geneva Watch Week
9:00 - Price adjustment on watches in 2023
10:55 - First records in watch sales
13:20 - LVMH VS Richemont
15:26 - Daniel Roth as independent brand
18:10 - @Pharrell Williams in LV
18:58 - Chronoswiss founder passed away
19:49 - @blancpain Tech Gombessa Fifty Fathoms
21:50 - @swatch Moonswatch Mission to Moonshine Gold
23:11 - Junghans Meister Chronoscope
24:26 - Jacob & Co Casino Tourbillon
25:27 - @RichardMilleOfficial RM 07-04
27:13 - New books
28:15 - Announcements

[Quatorze]

Don`t change Primetime. Thank you for this channel!

[cliffmoores]

Long format, please. This is one of the most enjoyable and informative shows on YT. Cheers!

[Javi_C]

I enjoy the long formats, but also wouldn’t mind the new videos for new watches. As always, thank you for keeping us in the loop!

[Mans]

Do not change anything. This is a great format that I personally look forward to. Thanks for bringing this to us 🙏🏿

[SwissWatchGang]

I like prime time, so much info in one video. Keep it this way!

[BG-lnte]

I like it like this one longer video per month. You teach the younger generation to stay focused for a longer period of time ;)

[smoothacceleration]

Don t change anything. Great format. Please keep the long format. Que du plaisir!

[Kpiotr]

Keep the Primetime as one longer format, please. It's one of those things to look forward to every month. Nothing wrong with some shorts with a quick summary of new watches, for those with the attention span of a goldfish, though. Thank you.

[tommyholen]

Enjoyed every minute of this edition! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and passion. 😊

[amintaslneto]

Just love the Primetime. No one else does such an industry review as you do Marc. Please keep it up!!

[mitchmitchell]

Always useful info.

I am indifferent to the proposed change. Same format, I will watch. Break it down, I will watch. If I were you, I would make the decision based on: the YouTube algorithm; 2. Ease for your production crew; and 3. The balance of viewers with short versus long attention spans. Keep up the good work!

[GadgetyMV]

As for the auction prices, would be valuable to know whether there are corporate buyers or private individuals buying. Still allowing for anonymity, of course.

[vaughanatkinson]

Long format please, as it now as iconic as the leader in horology content on this and other channels. As always great informative content presented very professionaly, thank you to you and your Team!

[franckgellusseau]

C’est certes assez long mais le rythme soutenu et la présentation synthétique de chaque sujet font passer le temps très vite ! Merci pour ce décryptage de l’actualité et des nouveautés !

[jeromepineau]

I vote for keeping the "long" format - It's easier to consume than a multi-channel model IMHO. In either case, you guy are still by very far the best media source for the industry to this day so congrats!

[sumei]

Thank you for all the updates Marc. I actually like the long format. Especially enjoyed this episode and looking forward to the next one :)

[FirestormAA]

Always informative & enriching from your video Marc. Even if is for an hour I will still keep watching. Keep up the good works!

[kervynlaurent]

Thanks for mentioning The Collectibles book, glad to hear you enjoyed it! Hope to see you soon at W&W!

[CluelessWatchCollector]

No, keep it as a long format. It makes sense

[ronandsimba]

First of all, thank you for sharing your enthusiasm and knowledge of watches, it helps us all to better understand the wonderful world of watches. The long format is a good overview and I like the format. The question I would ask is, if you did separate segments, would there more information and additional depth to the reporting. If not, keep the long version.