A challenge to all watchmakers
On September 12, 1962, US President John F. Kennedy committed to putting a Omega Speedmaster on the moon before the end of the decade and it was done. On August 25th, 2022 here and now on Watch Crunch, I, the influencer know as Velomax, will lay down a real challenge to the watch industry.
I challenge you to: "Create a minute repeater wrist watch that can be sold at a retail price of $7500.00 or less."
I know MÖELS & CO. is actively participating on this forum. I know that the gang from Farer monitors what is said here and I believe many others read this forum as well. Who will accept the challenge? Who will be the first to succeed? Think of the value of more minute repeaters in the world to aid the blind, the visually impaired and the insanely obsessed watch enthusiast.
If you are a watchmaker or company considering this challenge, feel free to contact me for a possible source for existing minute repeater movements.
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