The best brands of watches

Connoisseurs of taste, accustomed not to save on themselves, always choose only the best brands of watches. The choice of these people is easily explained. After all, an expensive watch is an accessory emphasizing the status and position in society. In addition, this is a good option for investing existing funds. This item does not lose in price, which cannot be said about many other luxury items. The following are lists of the best watch models for men and women. This rating is not the ultimate truth, it is just a private opinion that has the right to exist.

Men's watches: Top 10

The product of the famous German watch manufacturer - A.Lange & Sonhe. The Thin model is an addition to the existing Sahonia collection. It is made in the best traditions of this model range. Elegant and bright style, thin case (6 mm.), balance, all this is combined, and the Sahonia Thin watch. The watch owner can look at the movement through the transparent case back. The cost of the watch is approximately $25,000. For a model of this class, this is not a lot of money.

This model is the hallmark of a world-famous brand. The watch is housed in a 35 mm yellow or rose gold case. It is worth adding that the case is waterproof, withstands immersion to a depth of 25 m. The watch caliber allows the watch to work from one factory to another for 48 hours. The dial has only minute and hour hands. The model is equipped with an alligator leather strap with gold inserts. The watch can be bought for $23,000.

The Japanese watchmaker Sieko has unveiled its premium Sieko watch to the public. Its cost is 22,000 dollars. This model is equipped with caliber 9S86, with automatic or manual winding system. The power reserve is 55 hours. The watch case is waterproof, can withstand immersion up to 100 m! The production of the model is based on the traditions of Japanese watchmakers, combining high precision and excellent shape of the final product.

The watch manufacturer Parmigiani Fleurier was founded not so long ago, in 1996. During this time, the company has achieved such success, to which other similar companies have been going for decades. In 2011, Parmigiani released their next model - The Tonda. It has become the most classic of all available models of the brand. The reliable movement PF 701 is housed in a 39 mm case made of gold (white or pink, at the choice of the client). It is noteworthy that the model is universal, it can be used by both men and women. The development potential of these watches is very high, they can be decorated with different stones, change the design of the case and dial. However, they will still remain strict and elegant watches. The model can be purchased for $22,000.

The thickness of the Altiplano model is only 365 mm. At the moment it is a world record! This figure is not chosen by chance, as well as the name of the watch itself. Altiplano is a plateau located in the central Andes. The place is considered one of the most densely populated highland regions in the world (average altitude is 3650 m). The watch mechanism is housed in a 38 mm case made of white gold. It is worth adding that the caliber and case is an integral part of the watch. The power reserve is 48 hours. On the dial, as on most models of this class, there are only hour and minute hands. The price of the model is estimated at $21,000.

The model produced by Girard-Perregaux comes in two versions: with an alligator leather strap and with a metal bracelet. The latter are much cheaper, but look no less impressive and presentable. The watch case is square. The manufacturer made it curved. Thanks to this move, the watch, as it were, follows the contour of the wrist. The case is equipped with the movement GP03300 with a power reserve of 46 hours. The case back is transparent. Through it, you can observe the operation of the mechanism. The approximate price of the watch is $20,000.

Breguet is one of the world's most respected watch manufacturers. Another model Classique 5967 corresponds to the good name of the company. It is made in a round case with a diameter of 41 mm and a thickness of 6.95 mm. The case is made of white gold. The watch is equipped with the finest Breguet 506.2 movement, which runs on 20 jewels. It allows you to work hours without winding - 40 hours. The model is not afraid of water, and can withstand diving to a depth of 30 m. The approximate cost of these watches is 18,000 - 19,000 dollars.

Model from Jaeger-LeCoultre. It is housed in a round case made of stainless steel. Case dimensions - 39 * 9.2 mm. The watch is waterproof, can withstand immersion to a depth of 30 m. The dial is hidden under a sapphire crystal covered with anti-reflective coating. The model is supplemented with a mechanism with a car factory. It is worth adding that the watch is equipped with a calendar. Power reserve 38 hours. The cost of the model is 18,000 dollars.

Chopard has introduced a new series of models L.U.C XP. Watches are made in cases of various materials. Customers can choose from models in steel, gold and platinum shells. The colors of the dials are also different. Black, silver, blue and white colors make it possible to match the watch to any style of clothing of the potential owner. Models are positioned as accessories for young but successful businessmen. The watch is equipped with various mechanisms, the power reserve of which varies from 58 to 65 hours. The cost of a watch in a gold case is $15,400, which, in principle, is not so much for a model of this level.

The Longines brand enjoys great prestige among connoisseurs of expensive watches all over the world. The Master Collection model stands out for its combination of elegance and the highest precision. In addition to the standard hands showing hours and minutes, it is equipped with a second hand, a chronograph, and a calendar. The power reserve is 46 hours. The back cover is made in the form of a panoramic window through which you can monitor the operation of the mechanism. The cost of the watch is quite low for a premium model - only $ 2,500.

Ladies Watch. top 10

The Cartier manufactory is a global brand with a glorious history. It specializes in the production of watches and jewelry. It is easy to guess that women's watches produced by this company are a real piece of jewelry art. The case of this model has a non-standard form. The bracelet is made of gold (white or pink) and consists of a large number of drop-shaped elements. The case is decorated with diamonds, the number of which exceeds 150 pieces. You can order a watch, with a lot of jewelry. The dial is hidden under a sapphire crystal. The cost of the cheapest model of such watches is $45,000.

Chic women's watch, equipped with a perpetual calendar. They are decorated with an interesting dial and ultra-reliable mechanism. The main factor that draws attention to this model are diamonds. There are 48 of them on the watch, and 31 on the dial. The power reserve of the model is 55 hours. The case is made of gold (white or pink). The clock is not afraid of water. They can be submerged to a depth of up to 30 m. The cost of such beauty is about $ 40,000.

Quite an original model from the manufactory Chopard. The uniqueness lies in the fact that diamonds move along the dial. The model is equipped with hour, minute and second hands. There is also a date display function. The case diameter is 30mm and the width is 12.08mm. The simplest model costs $3,200. For a higher premium, you will have to pay about 10,000.

Luxurious watches made in a strict feminine style. The case is made of gold, with the addition of hundreds of diamonds! The hands, strap attachments, calendar window and crown are made of red gold and set with diamonds. The white dial is also set with precious stones. The average cost of this model is $10,000.

The model is equipped with the smallest movement ever produced by Omega. It is worth adding that the mechanism has a self-winding function. There are several housing options for customers to choose from. You can buy a gold (red or rose gold), steel, combined version of the watch. Case diameter is 34 mm. Watches with a gold case have a titanium base, while the steel model is made of the same material inside. The watch is waterproof. They can be submerged to a depth of up to 100 m. The cost of the model depends on the case material. The cheapest one will cost $3,200.

The model is equipped with a mechanism with the function of auto-winding. Case diameter is 41 mm. It is made of ceramic. On the edges it is bordered with a frame of diamonds. The dial displays not only hours and minutes, but also seconds and date. The cost of this model is an average of $ 15,000.

This model embodies a combination of elegant strict design and high precision and reliability of the movement. The case is waterproof and can withstand immersion to a depth of 100 m. It is made of stainless steel. The watch has an updated dial in a pleasant green color. The approximate cost of the model is 5000 dollars.

Watches from the famous manufacturer Frederique Constant. There are 8 diamonds on the dial of the model, 48 more on the case. The case is made of metal and covered with gold. It is worth noting that the watch has water protection of 6 atmospheres, which allows it to be submerged to a depth of up to 60 m. The power reserve of the model is 38 hours. The cost is 4500 dollars.

The black leather strap combined with diamonds makes the model relevant at any time. The watch goes well with any outfit. There are 23 diamonds on the case. The cost of this model is about 500 dollars.

The model goes well with any style. The original rectangular case and steel bracelet create a spectacular aristocratic look. It is worth noting that the client can choose a watch not with a bracelet, but with a strap. The dial is hidden under a sapphire glass. The back cover is made of metal. The watch will withstand diving to a depth of 30 m. The average cost of the model is $ 650.