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Originally Posted by Cru Jones
Does Rolex desperately need a new and innovative Submariner, GMT, Date-Just or Day-Date (for example)?
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The difference is that Rolex don't need to innovate. They sell out everything and they can't make enough watches.
Panerai is not in the same position as Rolex. And if they think that they are and rest on their laurels then they are deluded, and it will be a recipe for disaster.
And having said that, Rolex do innovate to a certain extent, and update. For example the ceramic bezels, silicone hairsprings etc.
Even Omega is trying to innovate with the METAS certification, new SPIROMAX hairspring etc.
Panerai on the other hand seems to be going backwards with movements etc