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21 June 2019, 05:24 AM | #1 | ||
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Real Name: Oliver Mendl
Location: Around the Globe
Watch: Explorer II: 16570
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Bloomberg article: These Dive Watches Can Go Deep In the Ocean -And Help Save It, Too
Hi,
you can find the article here: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/artic...t-dive-watches - It's from the "Pursuits" section. First paragraph: Quote:
- Breitling Superocean Heritage Limited Edition - Oris Ocean Trilogy - Carl F. Bucherer Patravi Scubatec Black Manta Special Edition - Panerai Submersible Mike Horn Edition I find it quite interesting, although it's obviously 100% coincidental, that the same day I wrote this on a completely different thread, the above mentioned article gets published. Quote:
(The following concerns/pertains the afore mentioned watches, only.) Breitling: brand-sponsored beach cleanup initiative, NATO-style strap woven from ECONYL yarn, a material produced from recycled ocean waste such as discarded nylon fishing nets. Oris: Portions of the sales for each (watch) will go to a different ocean-conservation charity. Carl F. Bucherer: joined forces with the Manta Trust, a U.K.-based charity dedicated to preserving the ocean habitats of manta rays, the black textile strap, which is woven from a special material composed mostly of recycled PET plastic, proceeds from sales of the Black Manta watch will help fund a research project. Panerai: strap constructed from recycled PET material, case made from Panerai’s EcoTitanium. Composed entirely of recycled titanium, comes from the Panerai manufacture in Neuchâtel, Switzerland, a facility operating to strict environmental standards and whose production, says Panerai, is designed to emit net zero carbon emissions. What do you think: - is this going to be how watches will be chosen in future? - will watch manufacturers have to compete over this? - will watch manufacturers openly advertise the depth of their commitment to sustainability, charity and well being of mother earth? - will this evolve from "just" "limited editions" to all catalog models? - is it a publicity stunt to fit with the current zeitgeist? Curious to hear any and all of your opinions on this. Kind regards, Oliver
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