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19. My hobbies

Mechanical watches
Martial arts

19.1 Watches
Watches, a marvel of mechanics!

Anecdote : looking at the time
One of my acquaintances pointed out to me that she didn't
understand why anyone would pay several tens of
thousands of euros for a watch to tell the time.

I simply replied that she hadn't understood the real
purpose of watches, because when I wanted to look at the
time, I just looked at my mobile phone.

This passion came to me over time, with the help of
specialists, and of course with the financial means to acquire
a few. It's an investment.

If first became interested in watches through my contacts in
the Harley Davidson sphere. I met people who spoke about
watches with such passion and knowledge of detail that it
had a strong influence on me. I also got to know some of the
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leaders of major brands.
One of the things that stood out for me was the fact that,
virtually, for men (Western), it's the only real jewellery.

152 Michel ALBERGE, chairman of the Richemont Group (Cartier, Panerai… )
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