While I have my loupe on and shirtsleeves turned up, consider this article an appointment with a hypnotist. Because, in my opinion, there is a pressing need to reset the preconceptions of the ‘Holy Trinity’, and to call out the desire created by inaccessibility for what it really is: which is FOMO. Not being able to have things. How it makes us want to have things. But the three-watch comparison we have created here is not a setup with a predetermined outcome. Perhaps, after all, we should leave existing structures of worship intact. Perhaps the ‘Trinity’ is timeless? Untouchable? The Bulgari Octo Finissimo in satin-polished steel that emerged in January this year is the perfect contender to shake up the dream team duo. Finally, there is a more casual, and more capable, steel version of the Octo Finissimo priced to sell, with its virtual gloves on, ready to contest the Sports Integrated Championship belt. The contender will go up against the two icons, the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Ref.15202 (not pictured in the hand, that’s a 15500) and the Patek Philippe Nautilus 5711, at double and four times the price. A tall order? Let’s see… The case of the Nautilus…
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