MTF
[PuristS]
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Some of us remember
It is because of PuristS with long-term memory that the name of Harry and Ronald Winston cannot be erased. Like the arch logo derived from the original HW building.
I hate to count myself as an "old-timer" but I remember the face of HW was always Ronald Winston when I first heard of the watch division, albeit in the charge of Max Busser when HWRT was at it's zenith.
Obviously, during the acquisition in 2006 and beyond, everyone involved had to sign all sorts of binding "non-disclosure and favourable press" agreements.....for the money. It is only now that we can see the reasons for the most talented personnel leaving and the downshift in horological "gear" at HWRT.
Thanks SJX for the review.
Regards,
MTF
This message has been edited by MTF on 2008-05-16 10:57:29
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The Tale of Two Brothers - How Harry Winston became "HWD" on the New York Stock Exchange
The Tale of Two Brothers By Su JiaXian A good number of the most expensive gems in history once passed through the hands of Harry Winston. Known as the “King of Diamonds”, Harry Winston himself was a legend; Marilyn Monroe sang about him in “Diamonds are ...
A good read - I cannot remember the story of Kane and Abel too
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As another poster mentioned above
Running Harry Winston in a less commercial way requires a different strategy and value system. I must admire the new Harry Winston for the commercial success that it is and will be, but as Purists we all want something more noble don't we? - SJX
