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EPISODE · Jan 11, 2026 · 45 MIN

The "Holy Trinity" of Watches: The History, Relevance, and Reality of the Term

from The 1916 Company Podcast · host The 1916 Company

Audemars Piguet, Patek Philippe, and Vacheron Constantin have long been held-up as the "Holy Trinity" of watchmaking; but what does the term actually mean? Tim and Armand take a deep dive into the name including discussing its origins, relevance in 2026, and watch companies themselves. They also touch on if brands like Breguet and A. Lange & Sohne deserve to be considered within the trio. Please Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@1916company/?sub_confirmation=1 Download the app: https://onelink.to/8u2bgh Buy Watches Here: https://www.the1916company.com View hands-on luxury watch reviews on The 1916 Company Watch Reviews: https://www.youtube.com/@the1916companywatchreviews/?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the1916company

Audemars Piguet, Patek Philippe, and Vacheron Constantin have long been held-up as the "Holy Trinity" of watchmaking; but what does the term actually mean? Tim and Armand take a deep dive into the name including discussing its origins, relevance in 2026, and watch companies themselves. They also touch on if brands like Breguet and A. Lange & Sohne deserve to be considered within the trio. Please Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@1916company/?sub_confirmation=1 Download the app: https://onelink.to/8u2bgh Buy Watches Here: https://www.the1916company.com View hands-on luxury watch reviews on The 1916 Company Watch Reviews: https://www.youtube.com/@the1916companywatchreviews/?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the1916company

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