our top picks
Photo by Laurenz Heymann, Unsplash
By Kenny Schmiel
Discover the ultimate symbol of refinement and style with our curated list of the best luxury watches of all time. From classic to modern, find your perfect timepiece.
Photo of Reverso by Jaeger LeCoultre
01
Iconic luxury dive watch known for its classic design, durability, and precision timekeeping.
Photo credit: Rolex
USD - 9,000
Feature
Specifications
Case
Oystersteel, 40 mm, unidirectional rotating bezel with 60-minute graduation
Perpetual, mechanical, self-winding
Movement
Waterproof to a depth of 300 meters (1000 feet)
Water Resistance
Black with luminescent hour markers and hand
Dial
Model - oyster
Scratch-resistant sapphire
Crystal
02
Iconic luxury sports watch with a distinctive octagonal shape and intricate design elements.
Photo credit: Patek Philippe
USD - 32,000
Feature
Specifications
Case
32mm rose gold case with a sapphire crystal caseback
Quartz movement, Caliber E23-250 S C
Movement
60 meters (200 feet)
Water Resistance
Brown sunburst dial with gold applied hour markers and luminescent coating
Dial
Model - 7010R-011
Scratch-resistant sapphire
Crystal
03
Timeless and elegant luxury watch with a unique octagonal bezel and integrated bracelet.
Photo credit: Audemars Piguet
USD - 3,00,000
Feature
Specifications
Case
41mm 18-carat white gold case
Hand-wound movement, Caliber 2950
Movement
Flying tourbillon with seconds indicated on the outer ring
Tourbillon
Openworked slate grey dial with white gold applied hour-markers and hand
Dial
Model - Flying Tourbillion White Gold
glareproof sapphire crystal
Crystal
04
Famous for its association with space exploration, this chronograph watch is a symbol of precision and innovation.
Photo credit: Omega
USD - 7,500
Feature
Specifications
Case
42mm stainless steel case with hesalite crystal
Manual-winding mechanical movement, Omega Caliber 1861
Movement
50 meters (167 feet)
Water Resistance
Black dial with three subdials, luminous hands, and hour marker
Dial
Model - MOONWATCH PROFESSIONAL
Stainless steel bezel with black aluminium tachymeter scale
Bezel
Stainless steel bracelet with Omega logo clasp
Bracelet
05
Classic and refined watch with a rectangular case and minimalist design, originally created in 1917.
Photo credit: Cartier
USD - 11,000
Feature
Specifications
Case
18K pink gold case, 45.1 mm x 26.6 mm
Swiss-made quartz movement
Movement
30 meters / 100 feet
Water Resistance
Silvered flinqué dial with Roman numeral
Dial
Model - Américaine
Scratch-resistant sapphire
Crystal
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