The cost of labor has risen greatly since the early 1900's.

How does your cost per kilo equation work out for a new Rolex?

78k for new round action, nobody is getting rich and compared to a new London gun it is a bargain. Overhead these days is brutal, I do not expect to see new Best guns coming down in price anytime soon.

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