The "Holy Trinity" of Watches: The History, Relevance, and Reality of the Term
The 1916 Company Podcast
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45m
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.
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