I don’t entirely disagree, nice to have a German in there, but I’d have to say it’s omega, Tudor, and GS. Love your choices though, I’m trying to not buy that club as we speak.

 

it was based on this The Best Value in Watches Comes From These Brands

 

I may agree if the Nomos is nixed for a Seamaster or other reputable diver. A Pelagos would do as well, but then the field watch Tudor would need replaced too...

ymmv.

 

A Sub
A Speedie
A GS Snowflake

 

Exactly what I was thinking in terms of the “darling” trinity. I personally lean to the “cool guy” trinity:

Zenith Chronomaster Sport
Rolex Explorer 2
Omega Ultra Deep

 

Nice trio.

When I think attainable "Holy Trinity," I think Rolex, Cartier, & Omega. 🤷‍♂️

 

If we consider the impact on watchmaking during the past half century, then the holy trinity today should be:

• Seiko
• Casio
• Citizen

 

What’s an affordable Holy trinity? Casio, Orient, Seiko?

 

Casio, Seiko, Swatch

 

High Homagery Holy... Trinity
San Martin, Steeldive, Pagani Design

 

Never understood the holy trinity or the every collection needs a ......

I buy what I like. Not what others think I should have. Will never own a speedy as I have zero use for a chronograph.

 

My view exactly.

As for holy trinity, that’s up for debate, when ALS, Roger Smith and FPJourne are not mentioned.

Subjective stuff.

 

I like to pretend I don't care. I like to pretend I don't really buy many watches LOL
It's true to an extent....I must have bought maybe 6 watches in the last 10 years.
I've finally gotten the other Holy Trinity.
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wooo! I'm done.
Peace Out!

who am i kidding.
c'ya later!

A very respectable trio 👌🏻, well done...not that we're ever really "done".😅

 

Great looking Tudor and Nomos

 

Perfect beaters for when he’s not driving his Lexus 🤣

 

 

I’m not a fan of the trinity/grail stuff, but I’ll play along. For today my top 3 are admittedly rather non-imaginative and are combination dependent (if SMP then DJ, or if Sub then AT, etc.):

• Omega Aqua Terra or SMP
• Rolex (I know…waitlists): Sub or DJ
• JLC: Polaris or Reverso

Honorable mention: Cartier and IWC

I could change my mind tomorrow (or in 15 minutes).

 

Blasphemy. From any perspective 😀

 

Nice collection, enjoy

 

Nice trio OP.

On the idea of a trinity: mine is the only one that matters. And I don't even know what it consists of so maybe it doesn't even matter to me.

 

You should have waited an hour and fifteen minutes to take the picture.

 

They all look good to me. Three is more than two and less than four.....

 

My holy trinity collection basically fits into my three trinity categories:
1. Suit & tie (rolex)
2. Casual \ Travel (tudor)
3. Beater (casio)

 

If you hadn’t specified “attainable” I would have replaced the Tudor with a Rolex but the other two can stay.

 

The "Trinity" or "Holy Trinity" dates back to a time when there was no Internet in every home, and watches were purchased from a retailer. A time when three specific brands were recognized for their greatness in fit/finish and prestige.

Now, the term has endless interpretations. There are other watches with better fit/finish/prestige, etc. And three is a great number to use as a guide, whether it is for brand/type/country of origin/price bracket, etc. So we share our personal interpretations of Trinity/Holy Trinity. Or, ignore the idea entirely.

 

The "Trinity" or "Holy Trinity" dates back to a time when there was no Internet in every home, and watches were purchased from a retailer. A time when three specific brands were recognized for their greatness in fit/finish and prestige.

Now, the term has endless interpretations. There are other watches with better fit/finish/prestige, etc. And three is a great number to use as a guide, whether it is for brand/type/country of origin/price bracket, etc. So we share our personal interpretations of Trinity/Holy Trinity. Or, ignore the idea entirely.

 

I like to pretend I don't care. I like to pretend I don't really buy many watches LOL
It's true to an extent....I must have bought maybe 6 watches in the last 10 years.
I've finally gotten the other Holy Trinity.
View attachment 18682921
wooo! I'm done.
Peace Out!

who am i kidding.
c'ya later!

i think of the attainable holy trinity as Seiko, Citizen, and Casio.

 

Good looking trio for sure

 

These three. Sport watches - dressier, GADA, tool.

But I'd be very lying if I said I don't have others and am not interested in buying more. Grail does not compute.

 

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These three. Sport watches - dressier, GADA, tool.

But I'd be very lying if I said I don't have others and am not interested in buying more. Grail does not compute.

Funny - just noticed that the three I posted echo the three the OP posted: Tudor BB, King Seiko, and something German. No rotating bezels, all sport watches.

 

Hum, I'm not sure what I'd pick as my affordable Trinity. I already have a Sub so will not include it. Plus, at 5 figures I no longer consider it affordable.

I'd probably go Sinn U50, blue SMP, and maybe a Nomos Club. Just my first thought.

 

i'm trying to reduce my collection to 3 - in that case those 3 will be the 'trinity' for me.