Why is My Watch so Expensive?
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We're all here because we love watches, but we've also at some point or another questioned why we have to spend so much money for a quality timepiece. Well, Josh Thanos is here to help us understand and break down where all of that money is going. Between artisans, research and development, marketing, supply, and a multitude of other factors, it makes more sense why brands tag expensive prices on their watches.
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