3DLANES
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- Nov 9, 2026
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3DLANES explores mechanical culture through cars, watches, and photography.
Episodes 101
3DLANES #100 – Zenith- Is There Room at the Top?
Zenith is preparing for a major strategic repositioning, moving toward lower-volume, higher-end watchmaking. But is there room at the top?For episode 100 of 3DLANES, we look beyond the restructuring …
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Zenith is preparing for a major strategic repositioning, moving toward lower-volume, higher-end watchmaking. But is there room at the top?
For episode 100 of 3DLANES, we look beyond the restructuring announcement to examine the business decisions behind it. Zenith has already demonstrated its ability to produce expensive watches, but can the success of limited editions translate into sustainable demand?
We explore lessons from Zodiac's limited-edition strategy, how a K-shaped economy might influence luxury watchmakers, and whether Zenith's move upmarket could create competition within LVMH's own portfolio of watch brands.
With Zenith's manufacturing capabilities and its role as a movement supplier, the implications may extend beyond the watches carrying its name.
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3DLANES #99 - Europe's Answer to Chinese Electric Cars
European automakers are losing ground in China while Chinese manufacturers are expanding their presence in Europe. How can established brands respond?In this episode of 3DLANES, we explore two strategies …
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European automakers are losing ground in China while Chinese manufacturers are expanding their presence in Europe. How can established brands respond?
In this episode of 3DLANES, we explore two strategies emerging across the European automotive industry: bringing back familiar names and designs, and improving engineering efficiency to make electric vehicles more affordable.
From Renault and Volkswagen to Citroën and Alfa Romeo, we look at the return of automotive heritage, smaller batteries, shared platforms, reduced complexity, and the challenges of competing with China's manufacturing advantages.
But nostalgia alone isn't enough. The Fiat 500e offers a reminder that recognizable design doesn't necessarily translate into commercial success.
Can European automakers combine their history with smarter engineering to remain competitive in the EV market?
3DLANES #98 - The Point-and-Shoot. When Better Technology Isn't What Consumers Want
Why are Point-and-Shoot cameras so popular now? I've been trying to get a Ricoh but I only see the prices go up or being backorder.
3DLANES #97 - The Rolex RCPO Model
Today we look at the Rolex RCPO model, does it make sense and why does it exist?
3DLANES #96 – The Ford Escort and the Rise of Ford Rallying
Ford Rally did not start with the Escort, better yet, we can now confirm that it is still alive. In this episode, we cover a car that I wanted to cover for a while, why it happened and do a brief compare and …
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Ford Rally did not start with the Escort, better yet, we can now confirm that it is still alive.
In this episode, we cover a car that I wanted to cover for a while, why it happened and do a brief compare and contrast with the announcement that Ford will be back for the FIA World Rally in 2028.
3DLANES #95 - The Watch Function Nobody Talks About
What is the watch function nobody talks about? People complain about the date, that is fine, get rid of it. What about what it is already there, like the hour hand? Why can't it be changed independently?
3DLANES #94 - The Nikon F2, The Speedmaster of Cameras?
Is the Nikon F2 an analog to the Speedmaster? Was this a camera that NASA took to the moon? We will discuss this and why the F2 is actually a Rolex Explorer of cameras, NOT a Speedy.
3DLANES #93 - The Mission Efficiency. Is Volkswagen Becoming Volkswagen Again?
Did Volkswagen remember how to be Volkswagen again? After seeing the Mission Efficiency and what was behind it, I have hope.
3DLANES #92 - Kodak's Film Renaming
Today we look into a topic that went by me rather quietly. Kodak has been renaming their film since last year, but why?!
3DLANES #91 - Breitling and Gallet, Is consolidation good or bad?
Is all this consolidation good or bad for industries? Not just the watch industry, but others in general. I want to make a comparison between the watch industry and movie industry.
3DLANES #90 - Why Does This Perpetual Calendar Cost $28,500?
Yes, I am talking about the Fears perpetual calendar. We will look into why the brand is doing this. Does it make sense to you? What are your thoughts on this watch?
3DLANES #89 - The Rolex Land Dweller
Today we discuss the Rolex Land Dweller. Was the criticism deserved? This is one of those products, like the collaboration with Singer and Louis Vuitton, or the Ferrari Luce, that get a lot of bad feedback from …
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Today we discuss the Rolex Land Dweller. Was the criticism deserved? This is one of those products, like the collaboration with Singer and Louis Vuitton, or the Ferrari Luce, that get a lot of bad feedback from the enthusiast community. But is this a lazy watch by Rolex?
3DLANES #88 - Singer and LV. Who needs who?
Car week, always making headlines. Well, this time was the Singer and Louis Vuitton collaboration. Nobody expected it, and it was very polarizing. Why did this exist? Let's find out.
3DLANES #87 - Are Hybrids the "Worst of Both Worlds"?
Is the reputation of being the worst really fair for Hybrids? Let's find out.References1. Hybrids Are Still theMost Reliable Cars, CR Survey Shows 2. Who are the winners? // 2025 J.D. Power3-Year ... 3. Study …
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Is the reputation of being the worst really fair for Hybrids? Let's find out.
References
1. Hybrids Are Still theMost Reliable Cars, CR Survey Shows
2. Who are the winners? // 2025 J.D. Power3-Year ...
3. Study: EVs and plug-inhybrids remain more trouble-prone ...
4. Consumer Reports FindsPlug-In Hybrids Have 80% More Problems
5. Who Makes the MostReliable New Cars?
6. Least Reliable Plug-in Hybrids of 2026 |Consumer Reports
7. Consumer Reports FindsPlug-In Hybrids Have 80% More ...
8. ADAC BreakdownStatistics: E-Cars Are More Reliable
9. ADAC test proveselectric cars to be even more reliable
10. TÜV Report 2026: Usedelectric cars lead the way in terms ...
11. Tesla Model Y and Tesla Model 3 show thehighest defect ...
12. Second-hand EV orhybrid: Which one should you buy?
13. Most and least reliablehybrid cars
14. Most Reliable HybridCars for 2026
15. ADAC BreakdownStatistics 2025: The Winners and Losers
16. TÜV Report 2026: Reliability and Performanceof Electric ...
17. Hybrid Vehicles: TheWORST of Both Worlds?
18. EV vs. ICE: New StudyReveals Which Vehicles Break ...
19. What's the Average Lifeof a Hybrid Car's Battery?
20. How long do hybridbatteries last?
21. How Long Do HybridBatteries Last?
22. How Much Does a HybridBattery Cost to Replace?
23. Guide to Hybrid CarBattery Replacement Cost
24. Hybrid BatteryReplacement Cost?
25. [Toyota Prius Reliability:The Ultimate Owner](https://www.capitalmotorcars.com/toyota-prius-reliability)
26. Toyota Prius Taxi LogsMore Than 600000 Miles
27. The Curious Case of the600000 mile Hybrid Electric Taxi.
28. 3 Reasons Why TaxiDrivers Should Consider Toyota Prius C ...
29. The Real Costs of Owninga Hybrid
30. 5-Year Total Cost ofOwnership Comparison (EV vs. Hybrid ...
31. EV Ownership Cost FinalReport - Consumers Union
32. Applied Energy
33. How foolish is it to buya retired 2016 Prius V taxi with 280k ...
34. Retired NY Prius Taxiwith just over half a million miles on her
35. Why do the majority ofUber and taxi drivers use the Prius ...
36. Best Toyota Models forUber & Lyft | Toyota Near Saginaw, MI
37. Why don't taxi companiesuse Tesla fleets?
39. Reliability Assessmentof HEV Powertrains | PDF
40. (PDF) Hybrid ElectricVehicles, Architecture and Components
41. Drivetrain Modelling ofHybrid Electric Vehicles
42. A multidimensionalassessment of electrification in ...
43. Plug-In Hybrids Now HaveMore Problems Than EVs Do
44. Hybrids - best or worstof both worlds? | Motoring discussion
45. Hybrid Cars - the worstof both worlds. : r/unpopularopinion
3DLANES #86 - Pentax Spotmatic vs. Canon AE-1 Program vs. Contax RTS
This episode isn't about crowning the best camera. Two cameras have survived in my lineup, the other one, deserves consideration for completely different reasons
3DLANES #85 - The Choices Behind Zodiac's Comeback
Similar to last week. What brought Zodiac to this point? By the way, have you found any at Ross? Let me know.
3DLANES #84 - The Decisions That Changed Volkswagen
It might seem that I like beating on a dead horse, but it is not that. This comes from passion hahaha. What leadership decisions brought VW to this point?
3DLANES #83 - Squale, from OEM to Watch Brand
Last episode we saw what brands made this OEM to brand transition. Today we focus on Squale.
3DLANES #82 - Brand Resurrections and OEM to Brand Transitions
Brand resurrections are a trend, and I wanted to get some examples of these. They are more common than we think.Another good analysis is the change between OEM to brand, another very common switch, if we pay …
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Brand resurrections are a trend, and I wanted to get some examples of these. They are more common than we think.
Another good analysis is the change between OEM to brand, another very common switch, if we pay attention to the industries.
3DLANES #81 - The Ferrari Luce. What is Ferrari doing?
This has been a hot topic but now that the dust has settled, wanted to give my dos centavos.
3DLANES #80 - Can Porsche learn from Leica?
A quick review of two headlines I saw these past two weeks. Two companies in different situations. One might be asked to produce more while the other one might be having to reduce the SKUs they produce.
3DLANES #79 - Sustainable Competitive Advantage in the Watch Industry
Today we discuss how brands get Competitive Advantage and if it is sustainable. Relevance and Scarcity give them the advantage but repeatability, transferability and durability help them sustain it.
3DLANES #78 - Photography, Watches and Car brands that HAD higher potential
Today we go over examples of watch, car and photography companies that had POTENTIAL to earn higher rate of profit than its direct competitors, but didn’t.
3DLANES #77 - The Death Of Global Audis
Last time we spoke about how cameras, watches and cars are globalized products. But this time, Audi's CEO said that the global product is dead, what?! What does he mean with that?
3DLANES #76 - The Globalization of The Camera Industry
What does the "Made In..." stamp on the products you buy mean to you? Is it a positive thing or a negative connotation? Does it even matter anymore?
3DLANES #75 - Honda's Worst Year Ever... Really?
Has Honda really reported its worst year ever? Let's find out.
3DLANES #74 - Is Film Photography Struggling?
Today we discuss film photography, from two points of view, the consumer / enthusiast side and the manufacturing side.
3DLANES #73 - Watch Shows and Events, Why?!
Watch shows, why do they exist? Is it me or are there too many now? This time at Windup I missed a few of my favorite, have you thought why not everyone attends all?
3DLANES #72 - Cosworth
Today we look into a legend of the automotive world. Cosworth.Sources: Founding & HistoryCosworth – WikipediaKeith Duckworth – Motor Sport Magazine Archive (Jan 1970)Keith Duckworth – Supercars.netLotus Type 49 …
Show notes
Today we look into a legend of the automotive world. Cosworth.
Sources:
Founding & History
Financial & Corporate
Leadership & Strategy
After Kalkhoven's death, Cosworth makes leadership changes – AutoRacing1
Cosworth pays tribute to Kevin Kalkhoven – Cosworth Official
Current Programs & Products
How Cosworth became the exotic car world's go-to engine supplier – Road & Track
Cosworth selected for Red Bull RB17 hypercar project – Cosworth Official
Jim Clark
3DLANES #71 - IWC
Today we analyze IWC, the watch brand. Not a specific watch but the brand as a whole.Sources: Ken Research – Global Luxury Watch Market 2019–2030kenresearchPersistence Market Research – Luxury Watches Market …
Show notes
Today we analyze IWC, the watch brand. Not a specific watch but the brand as a whole.
Sources:
- Ken Research – Global Luxury Watch Market 2019–2030kenresearch
- Persistence Market Research – Luxury Watches Market Size & Competitive Analysis, 2032persistencemarketresearch
- Technavio – Luxury Watch Market Size 2025-2029technavio
- UNITesi – Pre-Owned Luxury Watches Market (PDF)unitesi.unive
- The Swatchers – Market Overview: Porter's 5 Forcestheswatchers.blogspot
- Matrix BCG – Emperor Watch & Jewellery Porter's Five Forces Analysismatrixbcg
- LinkedIn – Changing Competitive Landscape of Wristwatches (Parag Deshpande)linkedin
- Watch Collecting Lifestyle – Top 10 Largest Watch Brands in 2025: Rolex Dominateswatchcollectinglifestyle
- Monochrome Watches – The 10 Largest Watch Brands in 2025monochrome-watches
- Hodinkee – Rolex and Cartier In Another League (Morgan Stanley / LuxeConsult)hodinkee
- Instagram – Rolex 2025 Luxury Watch Dominanceinstagram
- Hodinkee – Industry Under Pressure: Buyers and Executives Favor Brick-and-Mortar (Deloitte Study)hodinkee
- New York Times – Are Luxury Smartwatches a Thing of the Past?nytimes
- Business of Fashion – Smartwatches No Longer a Threat to Pricey Swiss Timepieces (Morgan Stanley)businessoffashion
- Frontify – IWC Schaffhausen: Being Unique and Staying Relevant Among Luxury Watch Brandsfrontify
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