Hello everyone!
Continuing from last week, this is the watch and leather shoes series. This time, I will introduce Part 2 of "Comparing a luxury watch manufacturer to a luxury leather shoe manufacturer ."
In Part 1, we compared the "World's Three Greatest Watches" to "luxury leather shoe manufacturers," but this time we will introduce the "World's Five Greatest Watches," Breguet, A. Lange & Söhne , and Rolex, which has always been at the center of the watch world.
As with last time, this is purely my personal opinion, so I hope you will take it with an open mind.
BREGUET
The first brand we would like to introduce is BREGUET, a brand that has made great strides in the history of the watch industry.
Known as one of the "Five Great Watches in the World , " BREGUET was founded in Paris in 1775 by the genius Abraham-Louis Breguet.
Breguet, which is said to have accelerated the history of watches by 200 years, is one of the three major watchmaking companies in the world.
Tourbillon / Minute Repeater / Perpetual Calendar
He has created various innovative technologies such as these, and has had a great influence on other watch manufacturers. Many of the technologies he invented are still used today, and it is said that he invented or improved about 70% of modern watch mechanisms.
In terms of decoration, he also created elements that are commonplace in modern luxury watches, such as Breguet hands, Breguet numerals, and guilloche dials.
Currently under the umbrella of the Swatch Group, the company continues to demonstrate its high level of technical expertise.
If we were to compare BREGUET to a "luxury leather shoe manufacturer"
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Berluti
Founded in Paris in 1895 by Alessandro Berluti, this is one of the world's leading leather manufacturers.
With a history of over 125 years, Berluti is famous for creating shoes of artistic beauty and is a favorite of world-renowned artists such as Andy Warhol and Pablo Picasso.
Olga Berluti, the fourth generation owner, is the one who built the innovative foundation in the history of Berluti . She developed the high-quality leather "Venezia leather" that has become the identity of Berluti today, and perfected the special dyeing technique "patine" applied to "Venezia leather".
In the world of men's shoes, which had previously been limited to black and brown, the patine technique has brought new colors to the table, including green, blue, yellow, red and gray.
In terms of design, the company has also demonstrated its skills by releasing modern classics such as ``Warrior'' and ``Andy,'' as well as the innovative ``Tattoo.''
Olga left behind
"Shine your shoes. Shine yourself."
These words are filled with a love and aesthetic for shoes, and I remember being deeply impressed when I first heard them.
Furthermore, as Berluti proclaims on its official website, "Doors are there to be opened," the brand has undergone many transformations while continually finding new doors and evolving.
It is not difficult to associate the innovative and artistic Berluti with Breguet , an innovative watch manufacturer that excels in artistry. I can't wait to see what the future holds for both companies, which were founded in Paris, the city of flowers.
A.LANGE&SOHNE
Next, we will introduce A.LANGE&SOHNE .
In 1845, Ferdinand Adolph Lange received a loan from the Kingdom of Saxony and founded A. Lange Dresden in Glashütte in eastern Germany, later changing the name to A. LANGE&SOHNE .
A. Lange & Söhne continued to grow steadily, but went out of business in 1948. It then made a comeback in 1990 and joined the Richemont Group in 2000, making it a manufacturer with a dramatic history.
The first thing that comes to mind when thinking about A. Lange & Söhne is the beauty of their watches. With movements that impress watch enthusiasts and dials with elegant decorations, A. Lange & Söhne has an image of excellence and is highly rated, to the point that it is compared to Patek Philippe, which is considered to be a top-notch watch.
If we were to compare A. Lange & Söhne to a "luxury leather shoe manufacturer"
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HEINRICH DINKELACKER
Like A. Lange & Söhne, HEINRICH DINKELACKER was founded in Germany.
For over 130 years since its founding in 1879, about 30 master craftsmen have been making each pair of shoes entirely by hand, going through about 300 steps. As a result, the company produces only 8,000 pairs of shoes per year, which is less common on the market than other manufacturers.
With unchanging value and unparalleled craftsmanship,
"Every meter you move forward provides you with true pleasure."
I continue to keep this mindset in mind and incorporate it into my shoemaking today.
HEINRICH DINKELACKER, known as the "Rolls Royce of shoes" for its simple, sturdy and elegant manufacturing , is a luxury leather shoe manufacturer that is reminiscent of A. Lange & Söhne .
ROLEX
ROLEX is unrivaled in the world of watches.
I have explained this in many columns and on YouTube, so I don’t think there is any need to explain it (laughs).
ROLEX , which is top class in terms of brand recognition, design, and asset value, will clearly continue to be at the center of the watch industry.
If we were to compare ROLEX to a "luxury leather shoe manufacturer"
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ALDEN
When it comes to the Rolex of the shoe world, Alden is the obvious choice.
Alden was founded in 1884 by Charles H. Alden in Middleborough, Massachusetts.
We produce traditional Goodyear welted shoes using the finest materials. We also pioneer medical corrective shoes that are comfortable for people with foot problems. We make shoes that are more comfortable and easy to wear.
Also, when it comes to Alden , many people will think of cordovan .
Cordovan , also known as the "diamond of leather," can only be harvested in small quantities from the buttocks of a single horse. Its rarity and mirror-like beauty make it a highly sought-after material. The moist, lustrous shine and texture of the Horween Cordovan leather used by Alden is a material that captivates everyone.
Alden has produced many classic models and is still recognized by the public as a universal presence. Like Rolex , Alden is a central player in the leather shoe industry and is a top-level manufacturer in terms of popularity, recognition, and practicality.
summary
What did you think.
Following on from Part 1, we have introduced many wonderful "luxury leather shoe manufacturers" . As with the last time , the "luxury leather shoe manufacturers" I have chosen this time are based solely on my own personal opinions and biases, so please be aware of that.
Thank you for watching this content.
"Watch lovers become leather shoe lovers"
"Leather shoe lovers become watch lovers"
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