looks like more of a cost pyramid than anything else. Hubot lumped in with IWC and Zenith is the tip off.
I think if one was going to make a pyramid, no matter how subjective that is, it should not be based on or include entries merely by cost factor. There are some bizarre groupings in that example posted. JLC with Piaget and Credor?
@janice&fred makes some good points, especially regarding msrp's and the factor weight the designer of this pyramid seems to give them. It could serve as a rough guide, I suppose, but it's certainly not gospel and almost every watch enthusiast I know would have issue with some of the groupings. (My personal first raised eyebrow was how low Oris has been placed, when I find they make a beautiful product in most cases.)
As you research, even prior to purchase, it might help you begin to develop your own personal hierarchy, which I find most collectors in all areas have (Fords always over Chevys, Colts over Smith & Wessons, etc). An important question to ask yourself is: what is YOUR criteria for ranking a watch? Durability? Original as-new MSRP? Current value? Likelihood of retaining value, especially for pre-owned pieces? The aesthetics? The type of movement? (I have one friend who refuses to own anything Quartz, another who would turn down a Patek if it was a traditional manual-wind, for examples)
What is the most important factor/s to you, personally? Then research from those and go from there.
Welcome to the forum, and many of us applaud you for being curious. Many will also brutalize you (and one-another) for being naive.
Bare in mind that preferences and views about watches are like anything else, including politics, vehicles (as @kip595 alludes), restaurants, or significant others: there is an ass for every seat, and there are a lot of seats around here.
Generally speaking these pyramids are a bit goofy and not too helpful, but I guess it's a starting point if you don't know much about watches. Here is another thread about a different pyramid, with assorted comments from members.
https://omegaforums.net/threads/is-omega-fairly-classified-as-an-entry-level-luxury-brand.104160/
haha I understand. People spouting hate my way never really concerned me. Just water under the bridge, not worth my time. I appreciate your response. 👍
Rolex and Blancpain should switch spots.
Of course I did, never said i wouldn't and because his post wasn't hate. It was informative but maybe i missed something but now I do understand what he was talking about...lol
Thank you i will.
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