A smartwatch is obsolete in three years; a luxury mechanical watch, properly cared for, will outlive its owner. It marks the moments of a life—the promotions, the anniversaries, the births. It bears the subtle scratches and patina of daily wear, becoming a unique record of its journey.
This is the promise of legacy. A Patek Philippe advertisement famously stated, "You never actually own a Patek Philippe. You merely look after it for the next generation." This sentiment encapsulates the true essence of haute horology.
