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Old 16 June 2025, 06:21 AM   #1
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Who would be on your 'Unholy Trinity of watchmaking'?

I don't have quite enough knowledge to speak on the subject, but I look forward to your valuable insights.
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Old 16 June 2025, 06:48 AM   #2
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Hublot
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Panerai for the antics they have pulled over the past 15 years, in what I can only believe was designed to destroy the brand.
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Old 16 June 2025, 10:50 AM   #3
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Update me on Panerai’s antics. Interminable and overpriced special editions?
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Old 16 June 2025, 11:01 AM   #4
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Hublot
Jacob & co
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Panerai for the antics they have pulled over the past 15 years, in what I can only believe was designed to destroy the brand.
Damn good list! Damn good indeed
\

PAM and Jacob of course, i'd substitute Hublot and add Richard Mille.

RM
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Jacob
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Old 16 June 2025, 11:03 AM   #5
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Damn good list! Damn good indeed
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PAM and Jacob of course, i'd substitute Hublot and add Richard Mille.
RM
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Jacob

Rm was my fourth. (Secretly I have a soft spot for the extra thin.)





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Update me on Panerai’s antics. Interminable and overpriced special editions?
Yes and

Reduced WR , addition of snap on case backs and hidden unfinished movements.
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Old 17 June 2025, 01:33 AM   #6
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Rm was my fourth. (Secretly I have a soft spot for the extra thin.)



Yes and

Reduced WR , addition of snap on case backs and hidden unfinished movements.
roflol all good and love this

Thin with WP, love the Bvlgari Octo FS. Score a first gen with nicer movement if you can
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Old 17 June 2025, 02:16 AM   #7
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roflol all good and love this

Thin with WP, love the Bvlgari Octo FS. Score a first gen with nicer movement if you can
I am a fan of the original brushed titanium case. Would have pulled the trigger if the WR was 100m like the newer unfinished movement versions.
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Old 18 June 2025, 08:00 AM   #8
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I don’t know about “unholy trinity” but three brands I can’t bring myself to get excited about:

JLC for the crazy price increases.

Omega for their lack of transparency on from where they source bracelets, clasps, etc.

AP for the Marvel editions and first gen Code.
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