Chapter 294 Anda Watch
On Lake Solon, small boats made in East Africa and small boats snatched from the natives, carried the people of Msiri on their way out in a mighty force. Under the vast lake surface was a body of water more than 500 meters deep.
Msiri's own vehicle was a large artificially powered ship designed by the Kigoma Shipyard, and the sailors rowed the ship towards the north.
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On the banks of the Limpopo River.
Several small wooden boats were sailing along the gently flowing river towards the East African territory.
"Mr. Juris, what goods do you have today?" After Vandermeier got ashore, he said to Juris, an East African businessman who came to greet him.
Juris: "Mr. Vandermeier, you came really early today! You came at a good time. A batch of Anda watches were shipped from Dar es Salaam a while ago. Would you like to take a look?"
Van der Meer: "Of course, but I don't think I've heard of the name Anda Watches before. Is it a new product from Europe?"
Yuris: "Of course, this is genuine Swiss product, and it uses the latest European technology."
Vandermeer: "Swiss, is this true? I've never heard of a Swiss watch brand like this."
Yuris: "So it's the latest production technology, right? It's a new company, most people don't have the guts to do that."
VanderMeer: “Can the quality be guaranteed?”
Yuris: "Don't worry. Although it's a new company, the designers are all well-known designers hired from Switzerland at a high price. The parts are finely polished, with very small errors and a very low failure rate. How about it? Would you like to consider it? There are not many goods this time, only 30 yuan."
VanderMeer: "Let me see the goods first."
Yuris carefully took out an exquisite little box from his bag, opened the button and took out a watch.
VanderMeer: “Why does this watch look like this!”
Yuris: "Mr. Vandermeier, this is called a wristwatch. It is different from a pocket watch. You just put your wrist through it and adjust the buckle to wear it on your wrist. It is very convenient."
Pocket watches are still very popular in Europe now, so Yuris completely understands that a country bumpkin like Van der Meer has never seen a wristwatch.
In the past, there was controversy about the time when the earliest wristwatch in the world appeared, and the controversy was extremely intense, with many different opinions. However, in this time and space, the Anda watch of the Heixingen Group was the first wristwatch to be mass-produced.
In Ernst's previous life, there was a theory about the origin of the watch. During the Boer War in the 18th century, some soldiers tied pocket watches to their wrists. In order to cooperate with friendly forces fighting at the same time, this clock tied to the wrist gradually became a very necessary accessory in war, and gradually established the status of the watch by World War I.
Vandermeer: "A watch worn on the wrist? It's really novel, but compared to a pocket watch, isn't it a bit redundant? I think a pocket watch is more comfortable to put in a pocket."
Juris complimented, "Mr. van der Meer, think about it, you Transvaal people are gentlemen on horseback, and if you want to check the time on horseback, you have to take out a pocket watch, which is extremely inconvenient. But it's different with the Anda watch. You see, if you raise your hand in front of you like I do, your sleeves will automatically retract and the watch will be exposed. In this way, you can check the time. Isn't it very convenient and elegant! Moreover, the strap of our watch is made of high-quality calfskin, and the spacing can be adjusted to fit the wrist. It is extremely comfortable to wear, otherwise I wouldn't wear it every day." Juris showed his watch to Vander Meer.
When Van der Meer saw the silver watch on Yuris' wrist, his eyes lit up, he thought it was quite handsome!
The metallic luster, the exquisite carving, and the gorgeous strap...
"Mr. Juris! Why is the strap of your watch made of metal? Instead of cowhide?"
Yuris said with some pride: "Oh, you are talking about this! My Anda watch is a high-end product. It is a silver watch that only high-end people with a little status in Europe can afford. I have the channel to get this kind of high-end product because of my advantage as a dealer. However, the Anda watch in my hand is nothing in Europe. For example, the dignitaries in Europe wear Anda gold watches at worst. The royal family and nobles have specially customized ones. I was lucky enough to see one. It is made entirely of gems and pure gold, and the patterns are designed by well-known artists, the top engravers in Europe personally, and the most famous watch experts configure the components. Add to that the slogan 'You can easily own time, but you can't easily own an Anda watch'. Just taking a look at it, I feel that my soul has been sublimated."
Hearing what Juris said, Vandermeier felt even more itchy. He knew that there was a good chance that he would lose his wallet today, but money, I really need an Anda watch.
VanderMeer: "Can I try it on, Mr. Juris?"
"Of course no problem, Mr. Vandermeer!" Juris said generously, and was about to hand the Anda watch in his hand to Vandermeer.
Seeing Yuris handing over the leather strap, Vandermeier said quickly: "Mr. Yuris, I think you misunderstood. I was talking about the one on your wrist."
Yuris: "Ah! That's it."
To be honest, Yuris was a little reluctant. This silver watch was hard-earned, just as he said. It could be said to be the most valuable thing on his body. But for the Transvaal market, he had to do it! When he did all the Boer business, what watch could he not afford?
With a determined heart, Yuris carefully took off his watch and said, "So that's how it is, Mr. Vandermeier. Originally, I was reluctant to show this watch to others, but since you are my old friend, I will... let you experience it!"
Vandermeier took the Anda watch which was still warm, and under the guidance of Juris, he put it on his wrist. At the same time, he imitated Juris's actions and experienced it himself.
"It's very good, the experience is very comfortable, and the workmanship is really exquisite..." Vandermeier admired.
Yuris: "Of course. Don't underestimate Anda as just a new brand. It is a watch used by the Austrian and Prussian royal families. Crown Prince Rudolf wears one on his wrist every day."
The natural choice for spokespersons was to look for members of the European royal family. Among the royal family, Franz was not interested in watches. Although they were given for free, they were often kept in a drawer. Ernst could only let Rudolf complete the task. Members of the Hohenzollern family wore watches more often. The Prussian royal family was the most receptive, because William I wanted to try to promote watches among military officers, mainly because they were more convenient for telling time.
The same is true in East Africa, but watches in East Africa are distributed, and officials and the military are the priority groups.
After hearing that European nobles and royal families all wore this kind of watch, van der Meer became even more excited. He decided to take it to Transvaal to show off and he would be satisfied.
Vandermeier: "Mr. Juris, can you please give me your watch?"
Yuris: "Ah! This..."
Van der Meer: "Thirty pounds, that's the highest price I can offer. I don't have much money with me today."
Yuris: "Deal!"
Although this watch is very expensive and I like it very much, I spent 18 pounds on it in Europe, but considering the price Van der Meer offered, there is no reason to hesitate.
Vandermeier looked at the remaining watches in Yuris's hand and asked, "How much are the cheapest watches?"
Yuris: "Not much, four pounds each." Of course, he couldn't miss the opportunity to get cheated. The actual factory price was two pounds.
VanderMeer: “It’s really not expensive, so I’ll pay for it all!”
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Business with the Boers is really easy, Juris sighed. Such a large sum of money is enough for him to spend a long time in the wealthy area of Vienna.
Juris smiled and said, "Mr. Van der Meer, you are indeed a man of taste. I believe your business will grow bigger and bigger in Transvaal."
VanderMeer laughed and said, “Hahaha, of course.”
Van der Meer had already planned to price these watches at six pounds each in the Boer area. As the Boers were farmers, their purchasing power was still very high.
Vandermeier: "Mr. Juris, next time you bring goods, bring more silver watches, don't worry about the money!"
Yuris said: “No problem!”
(End of this chapter)
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