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Abstract

This case study follows the journey of William Shum, who left his banking career to pursue his passion for watchmaking by establishing Memorigin, a brand specializing in tourbillon watches. The case explores how Memorigin competes with well-established luxury watch brands by creating unique, culturally inspired designs and collaborating with global franchises such as Marvel and Star Wars. Students will learn about consumer motivation, the importance of culture in marketing, and the role of brand and design partnerships in creating competitive advantages.

Teaching and learning

This item is suitable for undergraduate and postgraduate courses.

Geographical setting

Region:
Asia
Country:
China

Featured company

Memorigin
Type:
Privately held
Industry:
Consumer goods

Featured protagonist

  • William Shum (male), Founder and CEO

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Abstract

This case study follows the journey of William Shum, who left his banking career to pursue his passion for watchmaking by establishing Memorigin, a brand specializing in tourbillon watches. The case explores how Memorigin competes with well-established luxury watch brands by creating unique, culturally inspired designs and collaborating with global franchises such as Marvel and Star Wars. Students will learn about consumer motivation, the importance of culture in marketing, and the role of brand and design partnerships in creating competitive advantages.

Teaching and learning

This item is suitable for undergraduate and postgraduate courses.

Settings

Geographical setting

Region:
Asia
Country:
China

Featured company

Memorigin
Type:
Privately held
Industry:
Consumer goods

Featured protagonist

  • William Shum (male), Founder and CEO

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