The Holy Trinity (horology)

The Holy Trinity, also known as The Big Three, is the name given in horology to three of the most famous watch brands in the world. The watch brands are Patek Phillipe, Audemars Piguet and Vacheron Constantin, known for their complications and high-end movements. The classification dates back to the 1970s.

Applying the concept of the Holy Trinity, a concept with religious origins derived from Christianity, to the three companies is based on the high levels of detail put into their hand-crafted products, as well as the prestige associated with their long histories within the Swiss watch industry (founded in 1839, 1875, and 1755, respectively).