marcwagman
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analogy
Feb 19, 2014,21:54 PM
I once read a wristwatch book with great analogies about great watches considered the "best".
1. Patek (the king)--royal, classic, steady, no need to be flashy or daring, the creme de la creme... The Old kings were once Breguet and Vacheron, but they did say even in this book that A. Lange may be the new king
2. Vacheron was the (Queen), sometimes flashy, elegant, refined
3. Audemars Piguet (is the prince) daring, unique, younger, flashier than both the queen and king .......
4. Rolex (the knight)--- can go to battle in the air, water, mud etc. and come back pretty unscathed which is enough said.... all in all the armored watch of great makers....
1. Patek is surely the top, but Lange is equal or almost superior...
2 Then I like Audemars more than 3 Vacheron
4 Next Rolex....
Others that I consider top brands, FP Journe, Cartier, IWC, Piaget (very underated), Omega, Blaincpain, Breguet, Jaeger
Watches that are popular but don't do anything for me are Panerai and Hublot (they do have their fans however)...
Just an opinion....Although in my opinion Patek is the most exclusive, important wristwatch maker presently, and when you own one the quality and beauty is unsurpassed by any other maker but maybe a A Lange...
Marc