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4 October 2005, 01:56 AM | #1 |
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Swiss Made isn't always....
Interesting read.
If the quote is correct Mr Paichot has made the most startling admission http://montresuisses.blogspot.com/
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Interesting article, Padi. Thanks.
Fortunately for us, in their TRANSLATION booklet which comes along with all Rollies, Rolex clearly states that SWISS MADE means the entire watch has been manufactured in Switzerland. Amen to that! JJ
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wasnt there a similar thing with invictas? saying swiss made on dial but being assembled elsewhere? only movement components were swiss??
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Mamas,
Why compare a cheap knock-off with the real McCoy?
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Watch can be assembled in wongtyme China, and still be called Swiss made.
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must be on hard times profit wise.
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Very interesting Padi, whatever drives sales I guess.
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