5 of the Best Luxury watches of all time

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

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Iconic luxury dive watch known for its classic design, durability, and precision timekeeping.

Rolex Submariner

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USD - 9,000

ROLEX submariner

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

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Iconic luxury sports watch with a distinctive octagonal shape and intricate design elements.

Patek Philippe Nautilus

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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

Patek Philippe Nautilus

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Timeless and elegant luxury watch with a unique octagonal bezel and integrated bracelet.

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak

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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

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak

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Famous for its association with space exploration, this chronograph watch is a symbol of precision and innovation.

Omega Speedmaster

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USD - 7,500

Omega Speedmaster

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

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Classic and refined watch with a rectangular case and minimalist design, originally created in 1917.

Cartier Tank

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USD - 11,000

Cartier Tank

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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