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Old 24 October 2011, 03:47 AM   #25
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Originally Posted by xjeeunitx View Post
I can see Omega taking some Rolex customers but Rolex should not be worried as people will continue to follow and buy the brand.
Its going to be interesting how this fares in the years to come, especially as the buying power of asian markets continues to expand while that of the US shrinks. At present Rolex losing to Omega (and others) in China and other emerging markets.

http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/busines...nt_9617366.htm

The current Omega Constellation seems to be the Chinese equivalent of the Rolex Datejust, and if the American's aren't buying as many Datejusts...
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