quartz crisis

2 statements across 2 episodes · 1 bullish · 0 bearish · 1 people on the record · first statement Feb 24, 2025 by Ben Gilbert · across every show →

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Feb 24, 2025 bullish

Assertion Supported

Gilbert: Mechanical watch industry generates more revenue today than ever before

“Mechanical watches would go on to be a better business than ever, 50 years later. Very different, but much greater in revenue than ever before.”

Ben Gilbert Feb 24, 2025 ▶ 2:56:43 Rolex (Audio) · Acquired

Apr 14, 2026 neutral

Insight

Gilbert: Supercar Speed Is Irrelevant Like Watch Accuracy Post-Quartz

“I think the point I keep kicking around is much like the quartz crisis in the world of watches, speed is no longer relevant. I mean, the F-Eighty goes zero to 60 in 2.2 seconds. This is the supercar. This is the three to five million dollar car. The Tesla Mode…”

Ben Gilbert Apr 14, 2026 ▶ 3:10:09 Ferrari: What happens when you staple a luxury brand to a sports team? (Audio) · Acquired

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