Richard mille signs with mclaren!

[texex91]

Well Haas Car was intro'ed this a few hours ago...and looks like RM is on it as well. Love it!

[Le Chef]

I saw that too: seems like a strange move.

[texex91]

Originally Posted by Le Chef

I saw that too: seems like a strange move.

I love it...Haas will have a lot of attention this season, so RM on it works for me

[GB-man]

Originally Posted by texex91

Ah, love people that drink the rumor cool aid...I've heard this for the past four years. It's a great wives tale that just doesn't stop.

How long to they have to be in existence for that non-sense to stop?

They are not going anywhere, as much as other watch manufacturers would love it (jealousy is an ugly emotion).

Ah, love people that rant as if they know something everyone else does not. Nobody knows what tomorrow brings and any company, particularly one as small as RM, is and will remain susceptible to sale.

You should read some of the stuff you post. Manners matter.

[texex91]

Originally Posted by GB-man

Ah, love people that rant as if they know something everyone else does not. Nobody knows what tomorrow brings and any company, :

I don't let unfounded rumors (by those with no clue as to what is really going on at RM) dictate which watches I buy. I buy watches I like. Most RM owners likely feel the same way.

People who will never buy RM's tend to focus on price or longevity of the company, which is not what a typical RM buyer focuses on at all. People who actually BUY RM want exclusivity...and that's what they get. 2200 watches made a year for those that want the best ultra luxury sports watch. They tend to have or had every other brand want something more exclusive.

Same thing is happening at McLaren, but not stopping them on the car front (to bring back to thread).

THAT's my .02...and I read everything I write...thanks

[GB-man]

Originally Posted by texex91

I don't let unfounded rumors (by those with no clue as to what is really going on at RM) dictate which watches I buy. I buy watches I like. Most RM owners likely feel the same way.

You are certainly entitled to your opinion, but the non-sense rumors are spread by AD's (and obviously others) to keep them from jumping brands.

People who will never buy RM's tend to focus on price or longevity of the company, which is not what a typical RM buyer focuses on at all. People who actually BUY RM want exclusivity...and that's what they get. 2200 watches made a year for those that want the best ultra luxury sports watch. They tend to have or had every other brand want something more exclusive.

Same thing is happening at McLaren, but not stopping them on the car front (to bring back to thread).

THAT's my .02...and I read everything I write...thanks

Well I was merely commenting on the sponsorship being a move that would bode well for RM if they chose to sell.

I wasn't commenting on RM owners or why they buy RM watches.


I don't drink kool aid and I don't appreciate the rude insinuation.

[texex91]

Originally Posted by GB-man

I don't drink kool aid .

Rumors, kool aid drinking...all the same to me.

Take care--not worth any more comments.

[Le Chef]

Originally Posted by GB-man

Well I was merely commenting on the sponsorship being a move that would bode well for RM if they chose to sell.

I wasn't commenting on RM owners or why they buy RM watches.


I don't drink kool aid and I don't appreciate the rude insinuation.

Selling a company is usually not a reason to create a sponsorship program: it's too slow burn and the wrong target audience for M&A, particularly when you look at global sponsorship.

Use sponsorship to drive activation from distribution out to the end customer through retail and social media - that's more likely the role for RM and to use race events as a platform for brand customer integration to build advocacy.

For M&A you need to focus on who you think might buy and then focus on what they want to hear.

So in this case I very much doubt the company is for sale.

[texex91]

Originally Posted by Le Chef

Selling a company is usually not a reason to create a sponsorship program: it's too slow burn and the wrong target audience for M&A, particularly when you look at global sponsorship.

Use sponsorship to drive activation from distribution out to the end customer through retail and social media - that's more likely the role for RM and to use race events as a platform for brand customer integration to build advocacy.

For M&A you need to focus on who you think might buy and then focus on what they want to hear.

So in this case I very much doubt the company is for sale.

BINGO...(oh and 10 year sponsorship)

[Marciano490]

Richard Mille threads sometimes remind me of yahoo message boards for penny stocks. Takeover rumors every other month.

[texex91]

Originally Posted by Marciano490

Richard Mille threads sometimes remind me of yahoo message boards for penny stocks. Takeover rumors every other month.

So true my friend (hope you are enjoying your Lotus).

And has anything ever happened. No.

Kool Aid stock should be headed up...wonder if it's a penny stock?

[the_Hunter]

So texasx91 can we expect a 675LT spider to show up soon :-)

[texex91]

Originally Posted by the_Hunter

So texasx91 can we expect a 675LT spider to show up soon :-)

LOL. I prefer Italian cars, but I will say that 675LT is really an impressive car.

[themaninblack]

These threads get very feisty. Everyone here is passionate about watches and that's a good thing. Personally I'm long over being passionate about cars after being a minor collector in my day my conclusion is that internal combustion engine cars are just dinosaurs really and a giant PITA too!

Anyway, I'm sure that everyone can agree that for $200 this is quite a good watch!

[texex91]

Originally Posted by themaninblack

Anyway, I'm sure that everyone can agree that for $200 this is quite a good watch!

I think that's overpriced

[GB-man]

Originally Posted by Le Chef

Selling a company is usually not a reason to create a sponsorship program: it's too slow burn and the wrong target audience for M&A, particularly when you look at global sponsorship.

Use sponsorship to drive activation from distribution out to the end customer through retail and social media - that's more likely the role for RM and to use race events as a platform for brand customer integration to build advocacy.

For M&A you need to focus on who you think might buy and then focus on what they want to hear.

So in this case I very much doubt the company is for sale.

Valid points

If I'm a buyer this is the kind of thing I would like to hear but I digress.

[themaninblack]

Originally Posted by texex91

I think that's overpriced

Damn! I still can't get everyone to agree. Deep down I think I'm still a naïve liberal.

[texex91]

Originally Posted by themaninblack

Damn! I still can't get everyone to agree. Deep down I think I'm still a naïve liberal.

Now you REALLY won't get me to agree

Cheers

[Star Ferry]

Originally Posted by texex91

Ah, love people that drink the rumor cool aid...I've heard this for the past four years. It's a great wives tale that just doesn't stop.

How long to they have to be in existence for that non-sense to stop?

They are not going anywhere, as much as other watch manufacturers would love it (jealousy is an ugly emotion).

I'm not sure whether RM will ever be sold or not, and I don't care to speculate about watch industry M&A, but calling a potential sale a "wive's tale" is a bit much.

Especially in light of the fact that Mr. Mille did talk to Kering a few years back. Whether we call them true negotiations or just preliminary discussions, he definitely entertained the prospect of selling. He openly admitted it to the FT.