Sorry Tudor and Longines, Group says these watches aren't fine

[sickened1]

Sorry if this was posted already. I was reading some articles on Bloomberg and came across this:

Some Swiss watch fans eager to wear the work of a fine maker may have to upgrade after the country’s Fondation de la Haute Horlogerie categorized the industry for the first time, clarifying which brands are in and out of the exclusive club.

In a three-year review of 86 brands, 64 were selected as examples of fine watchmaking, according to the Swiss organizer of the Geneva watch salon and Watches & Wonders exhibition. Richemont’s Cartier, Rolex and Swatch Group AG’s Omega made the cut. Richemont’s Baume & Mercier, Rolex’s sister brand Tudor and Swatch’s Longines didn’t.

Here's the link to the full article:

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/artic...mpId=flipboard

[Boothroyd]

Great post. Need to read the links, and thanks for providing.

[GB-man]

Rolex and omega HH! We made it boys!


Jk lol. I don't personally categorize either as HH but I do consider them both to be the ideal watch for daily wear and possibly the best overall for those who haven't gone off the deep end.

I don't think Tudor fans will be crying for missing this boat

[Dan Pierce]

Originally Posted by GB-man

Rolex and omega HH! We made it boys!


Jk lol. I don't personally categorize either as HH but I do consider them both to be the ideal watch for daily wear and possibly the best overall for those who haven't gone off the deep end.

I don't think Tudor fans will be crying for missing this boat

Got that right, Tom. Reminds me of the famous quote, "I wouldn't join a club that would have me as a member."
dP

[bdex75]

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

Got that right, Tom. Reminds me of the famous quote, "I wouldn't join a club that would have me as a member."

dP

This exactly.


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[Wesley Crusher]

Tudor isn't in the business of fine watchmaking. That's not their place in the watch world. Does that diminish the brand? I don't think so. Tudor has its fans and as previously mentioned, I'm sure they won't be bother by this. Those who are surprised by the HH Foundations assessment are living in la la land.

[Star Ferry]

the "experts" have spoken --- and they included hublot, LV, Hermes, Chanel, TAG, montblanc ...

[Cru Jones]

Originally Posted by Star Ferry

the "experts" have spoken --- and they included hublot, LV, Hermes, Chanel, TAG, montblanc ...

Well, LV and Chanel are debatable, but the others aren't a surprise (innovators and/or historic and/or luxury/quality).

[Cru Jones]

Here's the list.

https://www.hautehorlogerie.org/en/t...e-watchmaking/

[Etschell]

ill take the tudor pelagos against any other dive watch in the world. dont really care about them missing this cut.

[Xenophon]

Perhaps if you have a look at the FHH "Partner Brands" some of their choices for the list can be explained

[Xenophon]

Also interesting that Tudor Black Bay Bronze won in its' category at GPHG 2016
http://www.gphg.org/horlogerie/en/prize-list-16

[Etschell]

Originally Posted by Xenophon

Also interesting that Tudor Black Bay Bronze won in its' category at GPHG 2016
http://www.gphg.org/horlogerie/en/prize-list-16

https://www.tudorwatch.com/magazine/...phg-prize-2015

so did the blue pelagos.

[Rolex addict]

Originally Posted by Cru Jones

Well, LV and Chanel are debatable, but the others aren't a surprise (innovators and/or historic and/or luxury/quality).

Yes, we've seen that here.

[GB-man]

It gets better. TAG is now HH

[linesiders]

Originally Posted by GB-man

It gets better. TAG is now HH

That is what got me, I can appreciate Tudor not making the list (I like them a lot but much prefer pre 80s Tudor). But Tag? Really? Did Movado not pay a large enough bribe?

[hugs]

I will sell my Tudor immediately and buy a Hublot

[.brian.]

I am A-ok with this

[BravoOne]

I seem to recall that when TAG sold their watch company to LV all the TAG folks were thrilled that they didn't have to wear the TAG watches anymore. Says a lot about that line.