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3DLANES #53 - Ethics and Morality in Watch Pricing


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Is the Watch Industry moral and ethical? What is the difference between Morality and ethics? let's discuss.

Sources:


  • Human Rights Watch – “The Hidden Cost of Jewelry: Human Rights in Supply Chains and the Responsibility of Jewelry Companies.”​

  • Human Rights Watch – “Sparkling Jewels, Opaque Supply Chains: Jewelry Companies, Changing Sourcing Practices, and Human Rights Due Diligence.”​

  • New York Times – “The Watch Industry Lacks Transparency. That Is Changing.”​

  • Zenith – “Responsible Business Practices Policy.”​

  • Code41 / coverage of Code41’s transparency model and cost breakdowns (e.g., NYT article and brand transparency pages).​

  • Rotation Horlogère – “The Ethics Behind Luxury Watches.”​

  • BlockApps – “Pricing Tactics: How to Maximize Profits in the Luxury Watch Market.”​

  • BlockApps – “Understanding Brand Heritage and Its Impact on Value.”​

  • Watch Advice – “How Much Does It Cost To Produce A Luxury Watch?”​

  • Billow Time – “How Much Does It Cost to Manufacture a Watch?”​

  • Fratello Watches – “Watch Prices Keep Rising — Is Greed Killing The Watch Industry?”​

  • Fratello Watches – “Watch Prices Keep Rising — Is That A Good Thing?”​

  • Luxury Bazaar – “Breaking Down Rolex Prices: Retail vs. Actual Market for Top Models.”​

  • Rotation/industry commentary on machine-made vs hand-assembled movements and efficiency.​

  • Articles explaining why luxury watches are expensive and what drives value (craftsmanship, materials, heritage).​


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3DLANESBy Denny Laines