3DLANES #53 - Ethics and Morality in Watch Pricing
Description
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).




