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Redbar: uniting collectors worldwide

WATCH CLUB

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By Serge Maillard

November 2018

This is undoubtedly the most successful ‘organic’ initiative looking to bring together watch aficionados worldwide. Paradoxically, it all began online, leading to more than 40 clubs in New York, London, Melbourne and many other cities. This is the RedBar story, told by its founder Adam Craniotes. (2018)

Redbar: uniting collectors worldwide

WATCH CLUB

Español Français

By Serge Maillard

November 2018

Redbar: uniting collectors worldwide

This is undoubtedly the most successful ‘organic’ initiative looking to bring together watch aficionados worldwide. Paradoxically, it all began online, leading to more than 40 clubs in New York, London, Melbourne and many other cities. This is the RedBar story, told by its founder Adam Craniotes. (2018)

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