{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6571ebcdcc2cf30012756602/6a7dd7b9f8e81c43957b1df6?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Ep. 50 - Big Brands to Beat","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6571ebcdcc2cf30012756602/1786630289515-c2c03d0d-4e86-4256-8fc0-4709e7958233.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Episode 50 of the <strong>SJX Podcast </strong>rounds up recent reviews, including a review of a new book about Universal Genève chronographs, and the latest updates to long-running platforms from Breguet and Patek Philippe.</p><p><br></p><p>The discussion also explores the intensifying competitive landscape in high-end watchmaking as big brands like Patek Philippe, Breguet, and A. Lange &amp; Söhne close the gap with many artisanal independent brands in terms of finishing and execution. </p><p><br></p><p>Show notes:</p><p><br></p><ul><li>00:30: <a href=\"https://watchesbysjx.com/2026/08/universal-people-universal-dreams-book-review.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Universal People Universal Dreams by Luca Mignini</a></li><li>03:47: <a href=\"https://watchesbysjx.com/2026/08/breguet-classique-tourbillon-sideral-review.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Breguet Classique Tourbillon Sidéral ref. 7255PT</a></li><li>10:10: <a href=\"https://watchesbysjx.com/2026/08/patek-philippe-calatrava-5227g-rose-gilt.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Patek Philippe Calatrava ref. 5227G</a></li></ul>","author_name":"SJX Watches"}