Stop The Clock
Men's Health UK|May 2017

If you’re after high-quality wrist candy minus the high-end pricetag, you need to take a history lesson

Stop The Clock

Allow me to reintroduce myself,” solicited Jay Z on The Black Album’s Public Service Announcement, “my name is Hov.” Such faux modesty wasn’t needed, of course, but it was still a neat way of reminding the world that he was still at the top of his game. And while the watchmaking community doesn’t deal in the same levels of bombast, it could certainly learn a trick or two from Mr Z about brand management. For in an ever-more crowded market, some fine pieces from storied brands have fallen off the radar. Luckily, that means bargains waiting to be had.

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