Is Cartier catching up to Rolex?

[Hypebeast] August 24, 2023 Weekly Digest 📈 Are Mid-Tier Luxury Watch Brands on the Rise in the Pre-Owned Market? TLDR: Hypebeast asks experts from Bob’s Watches, Chrono24, SwissWatchExpo, and Oliver & Clarke for their takes on the shift in demand. Why It Matters: Last month, Bloomberg published a report that some of the mid-range luxury watches have “outperformed” in the pre-owned market during the second quarter of 2023. Meanwhile, prices for regular strong contenders, such as Rolex, Patek Philippe, and Audemars Piguet models have seen a decline in their prices. Could this also be an indication of high-end brands gradually losing appeal over younger collectors? This leaves some of us pondering whether this could signal a long-term shift, or perhaps it’s merely another temporary one. From The Authorities: With questions in mind, Hypebeast asks four experts for their observations on this new trend, their takes on potential watch models to look out for as well as predictions for the future. Returning for this round table are Paul Altieri of Bob’s Watches, Eugene Tutunikov of SwissWatchExpo, Linden Lazarus of Oliver & Clarke, alongside Tim Stracke of Chrono24. "The beauty of the pre-owned market is its dynamic nature," says Paul Altieri of Bob’s Watches. "While Rolex, Audemars Piguet, and Patek Philippe have traditionally been the titans of luxury timepieces, brands like OMEGA and Cartier, and Oris are offering compelling designs and narratives – all at more affordable price points." Read the full article [here](. --------------------------------------------------------------- 🦍 Zane Lowe on Why UK Music is Stronger Than It's Ever Been TLDR: In an exclusive interview with Hypebeast, Apple Music’s creative director and flagship anchor opens up on the evolution of UK music. Why It Matters: For so many people growing up in the UK, Zane Lowe was the “voice of radio.” When it comes to broadcasters who have helped define the musical zeitgeist over the past three decades, Zane Lowe is up there with the very best. A former musician who made his way onto local radio in New Zealand, Lowe moved from Auckland to the UK in his younger years, craving to feel the buzz emanating out of the country at the time. Volume Up: Despite now being based in Los Angeles, Lowe firmly believes that the UK has the hottest music scene anywhere in the world right now. Having been immersed in the scene for over three decades, Lowe is adamant that 2023 is the healthiest UK music has ever been, waxing lyrical about Central Cee and Dave’s “Sprinter” dominating the charts, or his obsession with King Krule’s song “Flimisier.” "The community that is creating the music is broad – and it’s coming from lots of different parts of the world that all coexist in this amazing place," says Lowe. Read the full article [here](. --------------------------------------------------------------- ⭕ POST ARCHIVE FACTION Is Finding Equilibrium TLDR: South Korean designer Dongjoon Lim navigates dichotomies through his label PAF — an “archive of the future,” rooted in the exploration, and, at times, the rebuttal of traditional style codes. Why It Matters: The inherent pursuit of balance runs through Dongjoon Lim‘s burgeoning menswear label POST ARCHIVE FACTION—or PAF, as it’s most commonly titled. The South Korean brand’s methodical and intelligent garments fall somewhere between utilitarian sportswear and experimental futurism. Experimentation and Perspective: The pursuit is also found in Lim’s precise approach to the design process—an essence that stems from his background in industrial and space design. The pursuit is also found in Lim’s precise approach to the design process—an essence that stems from his background in industrial and space design. Since bursting on the scene in 2018, Lim’s brand has earned him an impressive list of growing accolades: he was a semi-finalist for the prestigious LVMH prize in 2021, presented at Paris Fashion Week, and churned out highly anticipated collaborations with the likes of FILA Korea and Virgil Abloh‘s Off-White. Read the full article [here](. --------------------------------------------------------------- 👟 This Week's Best Footwear Drops TLDR: Hypebeast has rounded up a selection of the top releases to put on your radar from Aminé’s New Balance 610T “The Mooz” collab to the Nike Kobe 8 Protro “Halo” and more. Why It Matters: August 2023 is getting ready to roll its credits, and to end the month off on a high note, all of the biggest sportswear labels have stacked the coming days with a fresh crop of collaborative creations and inline propositions. Powerhouses such as Nike, Jordan Brand, New Balance have a ton of heat loaded up in the queue with some heavy hitting collaborations to take note of. On The Calendar: To give a taste of what's on the horizon, Korean streetwear brand thisisneverthat expands its collaborative catalog with New Balance this week by introducing its three-pronged 550 collection. Inspired by black soles used in skateboarding and hiking shoes in the 90s, the capsule sees the mainstream New Balance sneaker get reworked in “Lavender,” “Brown” and “Green” color schemes, all of which are accompanied with stealthy accents and co-branded tongues. Over in the north, Montreal-based imprint JJJJound is reuniting with Reebok this week to release its fourth rendition of the brand’s Club C. While Union LA is back on its collaborative grind with the Jumpman this week and this time they’ve brought along Bephie’s Beauty Supply for the ride. Read the full article [here](. --------------------------------------------------------------- 🚘 Chris Gibbs Uses His 1992 Range Rover for Commuting and "Communicating" TLDR: The founder of Union’s eye for curation spills over to automotive as he details his love for a refurbished Range Rover and how his preference of wheels are a reflection of personality. Why It Matters: For some, material possessions can be fleeting if there’s no message or story behind it. For Chris Gibbs however, story-telling and curation is everything. Gibbs is the owner of Union Los Angeles, perhaps one of the most important and highly respected boutiques that caters to streetwear fashion, footwear, accessories and lifestyle. The Union brand has been around for decades, opening its doors initially in SoHo, NYC in 1989 before even the big brands like Supreme, BAPE, and NEIGHBORHOOD were even conceptualized. Union Los Angeles followed suit shortly after with Gibbs entering in 1996, eventually taking ownership and becoming the face for the brand, its stores, collaborations and creative direction. Drive Slow: This elevation and detail-orientation extends to Gibbs’ ride of choice – a vintage 1992 Range Rover which he shares with his wife. The refurbished Land Rover screams taste, not only with its Arizona Tan custom paint job and safari-esque adornments, but with the functional roof rack and contrasting white wheels carefully coordinating the vehicle. Gibbs also prides himself with driving the Range Rover as needed, shying away from keeping it in the garage where its story would be kept secret. And that is the primary purpose of the car for Gibbs, who states the Range Rover is just as much for “communicating” as it is for commuting. 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