10 most expensive brands of men's watches

Wrist watches have long been recognized as the most fashionable men's accessory. The choice is huge: from the simplest budget models to real works of art worth more than one million dollars. Designers of such accessories have a wide scope for imagination. For example, a strap can be made of a variety of materials:

• classic leather (matte, lacquered, with a pattern);
• from precious metals (gold, platinum, silver);
• with inlaid stones (diamonds, etc.).

Any man can choose a watch based on many criteria. One of the most important is the cost. It is influenced by the material of manufacture, the presence of precious metals, the brand, etc. Modern manufacturers offer a variety of models from low-cost to premium.

Men's watches also differ in the type of mechanism:

1. Quartz - the most accurate and expensive mechanism. His system is based on quartz crystal. They can stray for 15 seconds per month. For expensive chronographs, this figure is reduced to 3 seconds. Replace the battery every few years.
2. The electronic type differs from the quartz type only in the presence of a display and a microprocessor instead of a stepping motor. This type of watch is one of the most inexpensive and accurate.
3. The mechanical type is considered a status symbol, not a practicality. This is due to low accuracy rates (from +40 to -20 seconds per day). The mechanism of such watches is based on the action of the spring and gears, so they require periodic winding manually. The durability of these models depends on the materials of manufacture of the mechanism itself. An important advantage - do not require the use of batteries.

We stopped at the expensive brands representing the most popular world models.

Top 10 most expensive brands of watches for men

10 Blancpain

The brand consistently ranks with world rankings thanks to the experience gained in producing watch movements for use in different conditions since 1735. The same manufacturer owns the opening of the cylindrical stroke. After experiencing ups and downs, the company continues to maintain its reputation as a supplier of reliable watches, without changing its corporate identity. The men's range is represented by complex calibers, the revived element of the carousel, innovative solutions.

The most expensive model of the company Grande Complication ($ 800,000) has the classic round shape of a platinum case, which is hidden 740 parts. One plant of such a product is designed for 168 hours of non-stop running. Here 44 rubies are used for decoration. Today, limited editions under this brand produce conceptual products for men, combined in the collections of Le Brassus, Villeret, Léman, Fifty Fathoms, L-evolution.

9 Cartier

For many, the company name is associated primarily with exquisite jewelry masterpieces. However, the list of product lines includes no less unusual watches. At the beginning of the last century, wrist products with rich decoration with pearls, onyx, and enamel won the hearts of the elite. Since then, some models are on sale almost in its original form.The company's specialists work a lot on the forms, style of men's and women's watch accessories, not forgetting about their functionality, practicality, durability of operation.

One of the most sophisticated models of the premium segment, which are now offered by the manufacturer, is the Ronde Louis Cartier XL. 60 diamonds are placed on the noble 18-carat white gold case, which limit the working space along the outer circumference. For harmony, the dial of the same metal is decorated with 587 diamonds, the shine of which is not able to overshadow the sapphire crystal. Such an accessory for men costs about 4,500,000 rubles.

8 Audemars Piguet

Shortly after the foundation of the joint venture in 1875, his "fathers" realized that they should rely on an elite range. And for this it was necessary to generate and implement the ideas ahead of time, both technically and designer. The pursuit of perfection has led to the creation of models with the smallest repeater, jumping hour display, the finest mechanism, the function of the second time zone.

At the moment, the manual assembly of watches is fully preserved, which is accompanied by strict quality control at each of the stages. Each year, more than 30,000 copies are produced in this way, which quickly diverge in 88 countries of the world. The Royal Oak Grande Complication model worth more than $ 500,000, issued in total in the amount of 3 pieces, perfectly reflects the corporate style of the company's products. The main feature here is the 8-coal bezel, which is attached to the case with 8 gold screws. In addition, the reliability and charm of the product give a double sapphire crystal, the same dial, additionally decorated with elements of white gold. In total, the device has 648 parts, including split-chronograph and perpetual calendar.

7 Breguet

This glorious brand, perpetuating the name of its creator in 1775, belongs to the palm to be called royal. In addition, in his arsenal you can find many epoch-making inventions for the development of watchmaking. Automatic winding with the effect of eternity, tourbillon, the first wrist model - all this was created by Breguet himself and determined the future path of development of a specialized market.

Modern models are focused on maximum detail of each mechanism, complexity and high standards of aesthetics. In particular, the $ 300,000 Breguet Double Tourbillon accessory for men contains 570 items, including sapphire crystal. It is available in two variations of the case - from 18-carat gold and platinum of the 950th test. Of particular interest is the Classique collection, in which the best traditions of the past are presented in a rethought interpretation. Different mechanisms, precious metals, the absence / presence of diamonds and baguette-cut sapphires as a dial adornment make it possible to effectively emphasize the status of owners of expensive products.

6 Vacheron constatin

Vacheron Constatin is undoubtedly considered one of the most prestigious modern watch companies. Each model of men's watches is truly luxurious, beautiful and sophisticated. Vacheron Constatin has been a sign of high status at all times. Napoleon Bonaparte himself preferred this particular brand.

The most expensive men's wrist watches of the brand are recognized as the Tour de I'lle, which are also one of the most difficult in the whole history. For gold in 18 carats, a unique sapphire crystal, an ultra-precise mechanism, two dials and a lot of complications (16 pieces) will have to pay 1,500,000 dollars. The amount, of course, is impressive. Created over two centuries ago, the watch empire is still appreciated by lovers of beauty and quality in modern times.

5 Tissot

Over the years, the watchmaking workshop, which emerged in 1853, has become a world-class company that has become synonymous with elegance and Swiss quality. Today, its premium products are sold in more than 160 countries around the world.In Russia, the first copies appeared in 1858. Innovative developments have led to the fact that every year in aggregate more than 1,000,000 people become owners of the most original brand products.

One of the secrets of success is the use of materials such as granite or nacre for the body, besides precious metals. Diamonds are used as jewelry. Hit models like Tissot Sculpture T-Gold series at a price of 437,000 rubles. They are attracted by a durable 18-carat gold case, a transparent case back, through which the work of mechanisms, not prone to scratching, with sapphire glass is visible. Choosing a Tissot watch, you get a dynamic style and no extra bulky elements in the design.

4 Nika

The brand belongs to the eponymous company Nika Group, which was founded in Russia in 2003. Despite a short history of presence in the market, jewelry watches for men and women gained popularity all over the world. Taken together, traditions, innovations and trends contribute to the birth of exclusive collections of gold and silver. The men's chronograph “Dahlia”, made of precious metals in 2007, marked the beginning of a whole group of high-precision expensive accessories. A mechanical watch with a self-winding “Prestige” gave a start to the development of the next popular line.

The manufacturer’s product range also includes products that have an enamel coating made with a special hot cloisonne, stained glass technology. 15000 products for every taste and color are sold annually. The most original collection “Time of Russia” is equipped with a new useful function, thanks to which in each of the 11 Russian watch zones you will feel confident. For the release of the excellent options will be a watch-decoration from the Exclusive series worth 100,000-1,000,000 rubles.

3 Chopard

Known since 1860, the Swiss manufacturer, who combined the watch and jewelry trends to create premium-class luxury accessories. Since the founding of the brand in its range includes chronometers, and the indicator of accuracy and quality has become dominant. Each collection is distinguished by a unique design, thematic unity, the famous L.U.C mechanisms are of particular interest.

Products are represented by quartz, mechanical, automatic watches. The men's line is made by hand in Switzerland from platinum and various gold of the 750th test, and in small lots. For example, the platinum model All-in-One is represented by only 10 copies. It has 14 complications, a guilloche dial and a weekly power reserve. The world record of the most expensive watch, decorated with jewels of 201 carats, is 26 million dollars and also belongs to this company.

2 Patek philippe

The most important achievement of the company - the release of the model PATEK PHILIPPE REF. 1518. Established in 1941, it is recognized as the second most expensive wristwatch in the world and sold at a popular auction in Geneva (Geneva Watch Auction) for 11,000,000 dollars! This is an absolute record since Rolex.

The watches are one of the first serial models in the world that have a perpetual calendar, as well as an indicator of lunar phases. They were created by the best Swiss watchmakers for 5 years and are completely made of steel. In this version released only 4 copies. The mechanism consists of more than 900 parts. Founded in 1839 in Geneva, the brand has been producing unique luxury models for almost 200 years. In the entire history of the company has released about 600 hours, each of which was made by the best craftsmen.

1 Rolex

The watch brand Rolex needs no introduction.Each released model of men's watches is a combination of incredible style and the best quality in the world. The main difference of all the company's watches is their strength and resistance to various changes (height, depth, temperature, etc.). But separately it is worth talking about the cost of the ROLEX. Given the premium nature of each individual watch, the price for products sometimes breaks world records. The most expensive model of men's wristwatches “Rolex Daytona” of 1968 was sold by the Phillips de Pury auction house in October 2017 for a record $ 17,700,000 in the record-breaking history of trading!

This watch is a true legend. In addition to the ultra-precise Valjoux 72 movement, the chronograph had many other advantages (for example, a tachymetric scale). The price was strongly influenced by the fact that the model for a long time belonged to the legend of Hollywood Paul Newman. At the moment, another Rolex watch deserves special attention. Ref. 6062 Bao Dai are recognized as the most expensive men's wrist watches made of stainless steel. At popular annual auctions in Geneva, they were sold for more than $ 5,000,000. Completely gold case in combination with a luxurious dial, encrusted with diamonds, gives a high status to its owner. By the way, before these trades, the watches belonged to the emperor of Vietnam.

 

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Rolex

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