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Luxury watches are expensive, exclusive, and prestigious. Among the most famous watchmakers, certain lines and styles of watches are especially notorious and well-known. These are often classic luxury watches whose designs and movements have stood the test of time. Other watches are famous because of a unique style or feature that they are known for. Here are some of the most famous and well-known luxury watches.
Patek Philippe Calatrava
A classic and elegant timepiece known for its high craftsmanship and attention to detail, the Patek Philippe Calatrava features simple elegant lines, a large watch face, and attractive bands. The face and leather band are available in a variety of different colors and materials for all styles and tastes. Patek Philippe watches are especially prized as the brand is one of the “holy trinity” of watchmakers. Prices for this watch start at around $25,000.
Rolex Oyster Perpetual
Rolex is perhaps the most famous and recognized luxury watch brand in the world. The Oyster Perpetual descends from the original Oyster, which has been a Rolex classic since 1926. This iconic watch features a simple and stylish design in several colors and finishes. Although they have a large price range, you can expect to pay around $6,000 for an Oyster Perpetual.
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak
The Royal Oak is a sporty and luxurious watch that has become a symbol of status and wealth. These watches feature a characteristic octagonal face and metal band, but the design of the face, colors of the metal and face, and the number of complications can vary greatly between individual watches. Some of the more expensive versions are even studded with diamonds or other gemstones. As only around 40,000 Audemars Piguet watches are made each year, they can have a waiting list of up to 10 years. Royal Oak watches can cost from $20,000 to $50,000 or even more.
Omega Speedmaster
The first watch worn on the moon, the Omega Speedmaster has a long history of innovation and excellence. The Speedmaster Moonwatch series is renowned as a historic icon and precision timepiece. This series starts at around $6,000.
Cartier Tank
The Cartier Tank is a rectangular watch with a classic and timeless design that has been popular with celebrities and royalty for many years. This watch has been worn by both Jackie Kennedy and Princess Diana. The design and name were inspired by a French World War I tank. You will pay from $10,000 to $40,000 for one of these stylish watches.
Breitling Navitimer
This watch is a popular choice among pilots and aviation enthusiasts. The Navitimer features a slide rule bezel for performing calculations like speed and distance. They feature a huge variety of colors and styles, are perfect for all tastes, and hold their value very well. Prices start around $5,000 And go up to $20,000 or even more.
TAG Heuer Monaco
The Monaco is a square-shaped watch from the well-known luxury watchmaker TAG Heuer. This distinctive watch was made famous by actor Steve McQueen, who wore it in the film “Le Mans.” Buyers can expect to spend more than $7,000 on a Tag Heuer Monaco.
Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso
The unique Reverso is a reversible watch with an Art Deco-inspired design that was originally created for polo players. This is a narrow, stylish watch with a rectangular face. As far as brand names go, Jaeger-LeCoultre may be less recognizable than some of the others on this list. However, they are considered high-quality long-lasting luxury watches. Prices start around $5,000 but go much higher.
Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar
Perpetual calendar watches contain extra complications that track the days, months, and years as well as the time. Because these watches can be so complicated a Patek Philippe can take from nine months to more than two years to make. And because they are so popular and they make so few of them, there can be waiting lists of up to 10 years. Needless to say, these are very exclusive watches. Perpetual calendars start at around $50,000 and can go up to $200,000 or even more.
Rolex Submariner
The Rolex Submariner is known as “the diver’s watch”, and for good reason. Rolex pioneered many diving watch innovations, and the Submariner is now watertight down to 1,000 feet. This is one of the most iconic watches from one of the most iconic watch brands, and from an investment standpoint alone, this is a good choice. Rolex is considered a watch brand that never loses its value, and the Submariner appreciates even better than most. Prices for a new Submariner run from $10,000 to nearly $50,000.
Richard Mille
Unlike many of the watch brands on this list, Richard Mille is a relatively new watchmaker, as they were established in 2001. Richard Mille watches have quickly established themselves as one of the best modern luxury watches, featuring both automatic and mechanical movements. These watches are bright, colorful, and distinctive in the watch world. Worn by celebrities such as rapper Jay-Z. Many of their watches are famous for being made out of unconventional metals and having exposed movements.
Hublot Big Bang
This bold watch has a modern and contemporary design with striking colors and eye-catching complications. Available in a huge array of styles and colors, this watch is a favorite with celebrities such as professional sports players and actors. They also have other, more elegant designs with inlaid gems. Prices start around $5,000 for their cheaper watches and can climb to $60,000 or higher for more expensive editions.
Conclusion
Purchasers of luxury watches have options in every style, price range, and feature, from the simple and elegant to complicated and detailed. For luxury watch wearers, prestige, value, needs, style, and personality are all part of choosing the perfect watch. The watches on this list are among the most famous and enduring designs among modern timepieces.