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INDEPENDENTS - Case Studies (Part 2)

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March 2015

A series of portraits to illustrate the various difficulties encountered by independents, Europa Star has chosen a series of particular cases.

INDEPENDENTS - Case Studies (Part 2)

Español 中文

March 2015

A series of portraits to illustrate the various difficulties encountered by independents, Europa Star has chosen a series of particular cases.

You’ll find the second part of these studies per brand.

No.4: Louis Erard

No.5: Slyde

No.6: Cabestan

No.7: Laurent Ferrier

For Part 1, click HERE

Source: Europa Star March 2015 Magazine Issue

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