The most popular mechanical watch. The best watch brands: who is who among the leaders of the watch industry

Today, almost every woman wears a watch on her wrist. For some, it is a fashion accessory that emphasizes status and a sense of style, while for others it is a practical product equipped with important functions. This article will focus on popular brands of women's watches that produce a quality product.

Types of women's watches

Women's watches are becoming more and more popular every day. Manufacturers produce products that are different in appearance and functional filling, and also use certain types of mechanisms and all kinds of materials.

• Classic - a watch designed for business women, the decoration is suitable for meetings and meetings. As a rule, such a time chronometer is made from expensive metals, it is allowed to use precious stones. Classic women's watches are an indicator of status and social position;
• Sports - watches made for ladies who drive active image life. Such an accessory performs not only a decorative function, but it is also a practical device that is equipped with important functions. Women's sports watches have a heart rate monitor, a pedometer, a tonometer, a calorie consumption calculator, etc. They are made of durable materials that are not afraid of moisture, sharp shocks. Use rubber, steel, rubberized plastic;
• Designer - a type of watch designed for those who are not afraid of experimentation and express their sense of style. These timepieces amaze with their design idea, they combine different styles and materials, they can be made of wood and gold, rubber and fabric using expensive stones and rhinestones;
• Combined - watches that combine classics, creativity and new trends. This watch is suitable for Everyday life as well as for ceremonial occasions.

Women's watches are classified not only by purpose, but also by the type of mechanism. Existing species mechanisms: quartz, electronic and mechanical.

Popular brands

Today there is great amount watch brands. Unfortunately, not all of them are of high quality and a wide range. In this article, we will only talk about popular brands of wristwatches that have managed to establish themselves in the market as suppliers of style and quality.

swatch

Brand that produces watches in which you can swim. Moreover, it is the only company that confirms this fact with an international waterproofing certificate. Chronometers of this brand are distinguished by the high quality of the materials used to make the product. And if for some reason a breakdown occurs or the dial is scratched, then you are obliged to replace everything free of charge in any authorized store. The gold coating on the watch is not erased for at least 15 years.

Gucci

A brand that produces stylish clothes and accessories. Watches are no exception either. fashion house presented a chic watch, which, despite its high cost, appealed to many status women. Ceramics are used to make the product, precious metals and stones. The watch has a laconic look, without unnecessary details and vulgar decor, with the help of them you can correctly emphasize your style.

Tissot

A premium class company that has been delighting with amazing ideas and new solutions since 1853. The range is the widest, among the watches of this brand there are such models that are suitable for both lovers of strict classics and adherents of current trends. Produce products from quality materials to obtain a durable product. Pricing policy is loyal to different segments of the population. Every fashionista can afford to be pampered with quality watches that have international certificates. The Tissot brand produces women's timepieces that will suit ladies of any age and occupation.

Rolex

A company that has invented its own mechanism that has passed all rigorous certified tests. These watches provide a high level of performance and meet uncompromising demands for precision, reliability, shock resistance, durability, precise winding and ease of use. Rolex gained particular popularity in 1953, when their products stood the test of time on top of the world and on the bottom of the ocean. The watch is quite expensive, but the price is due to one hundred percent quality. Appearance will not leave any lady indifferent, the design impresses with its luxury, sophistication and artsy simplicity.

A watch is more than just an accessory that tells the exact time. They demonstrate the status of the owner no worse than or a car. Many of the most expensive watches are so intricate and complex that they look more like a work of art. And watchmakers work on them no less, if not longer, than a sculptor on a majestic sculpture or a jeweler on a diamond necklace.

These incredible creations can be worth millions of dollars. Of course the price is not the only reason admire luxury watches. Below we will talk about most expensive watch in the world who have survived the test of time.

25. Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Grande Complication — $725,000

The Swiss company Audemars is famous for its luxury watches. But the all-ceramic Grande Complication is undoubtedly their finest creation. Through the anti-reflective sapphire crystal glass, you can see the mechanism, all the details of which are made by hand.

And most importantly, this watch looks damn stylish and just asks for the hand of a respectable, wealthy man.

24. Ulysse Nardin Hannibal Minute Repeater Tourbillon - $758,000

One of the most expensive men's watches in the world was created for those who appreciate the ancient Roman culture, and in particular its period associated with the Punic Wars. They are decorated with figurines reminiscent of the Carthaginian commander Hannibal and his war elephants.

However, engraving is not the only thing that makes these watches so extravagant and expensive. Each component is handcrafted, with a platinum case and an alligator leather strap. And the watch can also boast a special music system - "Westminster Battle". There are only 30 pieces in the Hannibal Minute Repeater Tourbillon series.

23. Greubel Forsey Art Piece 1 - $1.5 million

This watch boasts excellent mechanical features, such as a 30-degree double tourbillon. But their cost of 1.5 million dollars is due to the uniqueness of the design. Hidden inside the watch is a tiny sculpture that can only be seen through a miniature optical system. It sits on the crown and acts like a microscope.

Sculptures created so far include a ship, a mask, a Coca-Cola bottle, and a hummingbird.

22. Vacheron Constantin Tour de l'Ile - $1.5 million

This perfect combination of mechanics and aesthetics was created on the occasion of the 250th anniversary of Vacheron Constantin.

Each of the seven existing copies includes 16 "complications". The Tour de l'Ile watch was awarded the Golden Hand, the main prize of the international watch competition Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève.

21. Richard Mille RM 56-02 Sapphire - $2 million

The appearance of this watch, released in a limited edition of 10 pieces, is as unique as its movement.

For the exquisitely smooth transparent case, a durable and beautiful sapphire was used. And the clock mechanism is suspended on cables, which gives the impression that it is floating in the air. The composition is completed by a comfortable rubber strap that fits snugly around the wrist.

20 Rolex ref. 4113 - $2.4 million

Only three times this gentleman's watch in a steel case appeared at auction. And they were never on sale. Rolex has dedicated all models in this series to a small number of racers whom it sponsored at one time.

Once again, but perhaps not last time the watch was sold in 2016.

19. Jaeger-LeCoultre Hybris Mechanica Grande Sonnerie - $2.5 million

Not only is this watch admired for its classic and elegant design (white gold case paired with a black strap), but also for being the most sophisticated minute repeater in the world. It is louder and more melodic than the repeaters of other luxury watches, and the “brain” of the repeater is a three-tier tower 5.15 mm high.

In the photo with the watch, you can see that they have a dial on the right, and on the left, the watch developers have placed an open minute repeater mechanism so that the owner of the accessory can at any time watch how all these tiny wheels and levers rotate.

18. Lange & Söhne Grand Complication - $2.5 million

So far, this model, which debuted in 2013, remains the most expensive model of the German luxury brand Lange & Söhne.

Inside the large gold case, there is a complex mechanism that combines a perpetual calendar, a large and small battle, as well as a split chronograph that allows you to determine time intervals with an accuracy of 1/5 second.

Unlike many luxurious and expensive watches, in which the dial is so intricate that you can hardly see the time, this model has a simple and understandable at a glance.

17. Franck Muller Aeternitas Mega 4 - $2.7 million

With 36 different "complications", 1483 parts, a 1000 year calendar and many other eclectic features, the Franck Muller Aeternitas Mega 4 is one of the most complex watch movements in the world.

A team of watchmakers led by the famous Pierre-Michel Golay worked on this watch for six years. Their brainchild has many impractical options, such as a large and small fight, but who needs practicality when it comes to a work of art?

16 Patek Philippe Ref. 5004T - $4 million

Famous released Ref. 5004T in 2013, especially for a charity auction. 5004T is a unique titanium version in the beautiful Patek Philippe collection. Their gold dial is engraved self made, which mimics the classic checkerboard pattern.

Swiss watches have created a buzz in the industry with a sportier, more colorful look than the more conservative "family members".

15. Breguet Antique Number 2667 - $4.5 million

Breguet is one of the oldest watch companies in the world, producing watches since 1775. And Antique Number 2667 is considered the third most expensive watch produced by Breguet. They are distinguished by a stylish and strict design, as well as a luxurious 18 carat gold case. They also have two strokes and are based on the principle of resonance.

This accessory has two dials: the first consists of Arabic numerals, the second - from Roman numerals. Unusual watches fully reflect Breguet's exquisite aesthetic taste and his inventive genius.

14. Louis Moinet, Meteoris Collection - $4.6 million

This watch with an astronomical price tag was named after Louis Moinet, a famous 18th century watchmaker. The collection includes four watches adorned with precious stones and real meteorite pieces embedded in the dials.

• The Tourbillon Mars watch contains a fragment of the Martian meteorite Jiddat al Harasis 479, which fell to Earth. Martian meteorites can cost up to $1,000 per gram.
• The Rosetta stone watch contains a piece of the most ancient meteorite that fell to Earth and was found in the Sahara desert.
• For the Asteroid watch, we used a piece of an asteroid that formed near the Sun.
• And on the dial of the Moon tourbillon, you can see the dark structure of the moon with small inclusions.

13. Hublot Big Bang - $5 million

This diamond wrist watch perfect option, for those who appreciate chic and have free 5 million dollars. Hublot Big Bang is set with 1280 diamonds of 3 carats each. And all the stones were cut by the same New York jeweler with 40 years of experience, so that each of them had the same signature.

12 Rolex Ref. 6062 "Bao Dai" - $5 million

The eye-pleasing combination of a gold case and a black dial is not the only advantage of this model. The hour markers are interspersed with diamond markers.

But the main thing about Bao Dai watches is the name, thanks to which the watches are known to all watch collectors. Once they belonged last emperor Vietnam, and are a legend among Rolex enthusiasts. The motto of the reign of the last representative of the Nguyen dynasty sounded like "Bao-dai", which translates as "guardian of greatness."

11. Rolex Oyster Cosmograph Ref. 6265 "The Unicorn" - $5.9 million

Until this watch was presented to the public in Geneva in 2018, Ref. 6265 was produced exclusively in steel or gold cases. But it turned out that for one wealthy lucky man, Rolex created a unique masterpiece in 1970 - a cosmograph made of precious white metal.

The only model in a white gold case was the jewel of the John Goldberger collection. For a long time, Goldberger claimed that this cosmograph would never be sold, as it simply could not be replaced by another copy.

However, the collector eventually decided to sell the watch for Children Action, a foundation dedicated to improving the lives of young people around the world.

10. Patek Philippe Caliber 89 - $6 million

If the second number in the top 10 most expensive watches in the world has 24 "complications", then the Caliber 89 boasts as many as 33. However, on September 17, 2015, Vacheron Constantin introduced a luxury accessory Ref. 57260, which has 57 "complications". This is an unsurpassed result to date.

A total of four copies of the Caliber 89 were made, three in gold cases. different types and one in platinum case. Last year, an accessory with a yellow gold case was offered at Sotheby's auction, but did not pass into private hands due to disappointingly low bidding results.

9. Vacheron Constantin Reference 57260 - estimated $10 million

It's not the most expensive watch in the world, but this moment the most difficult. Their assembly took eight years. The watch has 2826 parts and weighs 957 grams.

The Reference 57260 price agreed between Vacheron Constantin and the client is confidential and not officially disclosed. However, various sources estimate this watch at $10 million. They were created for one client, whose personal data is kept secret. It is only known that this person is "the main collector of watches."

8 Patek Philippe Ref. 1518 - $11 million

This is the first number of four Ref. 1518 with stainless steel case and bracelet. The watch, made in 1941, was the world's first perpetual calendar with a chronograph ever produced in a series.

Seven bidders competed for such a valuable lot at The Geneva Watch Auction in 2016. As a result, a super-expensive accessory went to a private collector.

7. Rolex Cosmograph Daytona "Paul Newman" ref. 6239 - $17.7 million

In 2017, this watch left the auction for a price previously unattainable for Rolex. This is because they belonged to the famous Hollywood actor, producer and director Paul Newman.

6 Jacob & Co. Billionaire Watch - $18 million

The very name of this watch hints that only the owners of billions, that is, billionaires, can afford it.

So far, this excellent accessory with 260 carats of emerald-cut diamonds exists in a single copy and belongs to businessman Flavio Briatore.

5. Patek Philippe Henry Graves Supercomplication - $24 million

The most expensive men's watch was sold to an anonymous buyer at Sotheby's for an amount that surprised even seasoned collectors.

Inside a very weighty (over 500 gr.) watch there is a most complex mechanism, on which Swiss masters worked for eight years. They were created as a result of the rivalry between the banker Henry Graves and the owner of "factories, newspapers, steamboats" James Packard. Each of them dreamed of becoming the owner of the most complicated watch on Earth. And the victory went to Graves, who got the Henry Graves Supercomplication with 24 "complications". True, with the release of the Caliber 89, the Supercomplication watch lost its "unsurpassedly complex" status, but still remains the envy of all watch collectors in the world.

4. Chopard 201-Carat - $25 million

This elegant bracelet watch, created by the masters of the Swiss house of Chopard, is set with 874 diamonds for a total of 201 carats. Can you imagine how all this splendor shines in the bright sun or under the light of a huge crystal chandelier?

The three largest heart-shaped diamonds are connected to a spring mechanism. If you need to see what time it is, the mechanism “opens” the diamonds like flower petals.

3. Marie-Antoinette N°1160 - $30 million

The third most expensive watch in the world was made by Breguet for a mysterious admirer of the former French Queen Marie Antoinette (the one who is falsely credited with the expression “if they have no bread, let them eat cakes”).

The legendary watchmaker Abraham-Louis Breguet began creating watches in 1783, and his son finished the work in 1827.

Beneath the gold dial is a complex movement based on the most revolutionary technology of the time. After all, the queen was supposed to get all the best. The problem is that the Breguet craftsmen probably thought about this order for too long. Marie Antoinette was guillotined 34 years before her failed gift saw daylight (or darkness inside a pocket).

The precious piece of history was stolen from a museum in Jerusalem in the late 1900s and was not found again until 2007. Now the clock is securely locked in the L.A. Mayer Museum, waiting for you to arrive there with a suitcase full of money.

2. Graff Diamonds The Fascination - $40 million

If you're willing to spend $40 million or so on a watch, it needs to do more than just tell the time. This is exactly what Graff Diamonds has. They have a removable part that becomes a ring.

The Fascination watch is made up of many white diamonds. But the main pride of the accessory is an exquisite rare D-shaped diamond weighing 38.13 carats. It is this pear-shaped masterpiece that is the watch face, or it can be taken out and worn as a ring.

According to Laurence Graff, founder and chairman of Graff Diamonds, their timepieces are meant to demonstrate the close links between the London diamond house and Swiss watchmaking.

1 Graff Diamonds Hallucination - $55 million

Wearing a watch of this value, packed in a light and luxurious shell, is just a hallucination for most people on Earth. But for Graff Diamonds, this is a reality, embodied in the most expensive watch in the history of the watch industry.

The platinum bracelet and watch case are set with diamonds of different colors. The total weight of gems is 110 carats. All this stunning beauty took over a thousand hours of work by watchmakers, gemologists and designers.

Any man in one way or another is interested in branded watches. Contrary to popular belief, their cost may not be as high as one would expect. The popularity of chronographs and chronometers is driven by demand. Next, we present a dozen of the most famous wristwatches. men's watches in the world. Wearing them means being more visible to those who understand fashion and style.

Best and Popular

- a transparent back wall, a bracelet made of stainless steel and water resistance - this made the model from the world famous Swiss company Longines one of the most famous in the world.

Longines Master Collection watches

The 1950s were a real inspiration for Jaeger-LeCoultre, who created the Master Control. For $4,500, you'll get a caliber 899 model with a gold rotor.

Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Control watch

Collection from the brand Chopard —L.U.C XP is the epitome of luxury design. $15,400 is quite a decent amount for hours that took honorary first place in the Grand Prix dedicated to the art of watchmaking, which is traditionally held in Geneva.

Chopard watches - L.U.C XP

Model Classique 5967 from Breguet worth $18,000 became popular due to its design, executed in a classic style.
It is followed by a $20,000 model, the Girard-Perregaux. The watch is made in art-eco style, the case of the model, as in the previous case, is made of pink gold.

Watch Breguet Blassique 5967

Trendsetters Piaget is famous for its models that win prizes year after year. It was no exception Altiplano which was valued at $21,000. At the moment, they hold the title of the thinnest watch with an automatic movement. The thickness of the case is only 43 mm.

Altiplano Piaget watch

- $22,000, made of 18 carat gold (white or pink). Conciseness and elegance have become the credo of this model, as well as the special devotion of the fans made them so popular in the world.

Michel Parmigiani the Tonda watch

Some may be surprised, but the famous SEIKO brand, which usually produces quartz and atomic watches, decided to amaze the world with a model that currently costs $ 22,000. And all because the finest rose gold was used in the production of the case. And despite the fact that there is nothing special in the design of the watch (the standard classic model of the manufacturer), it instantly became one of the most popular in the world and remains so to this day.

GRAND SEIKO watch

The second place can rightfully be given away. The name of the manufacturer of this model is so well known that any boy in Geneva can guess it from the first three letters. Many men dream of such watches since childhood. If they manage to become wealthy, they buy them. For 23,000 dollars.

Watch The Calatrava by Patek Philippe

And the most expensive and at the same time popular of all the models presented is the cost of $ 25,000. It is unlikely that anyone can be surprised by such a price, because really expensive models can cost from $ 100,000 or more. But the point here is that the German brand has created an unusually fine work, which has already been appreciated by many connoisseurs around the world. After all, not every watch can boast of the caliber R093.1. And to be even more precise, this watch is the only owner of such a mechanism in the world, which makes it the most unique on the planet.

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Stamps swiss watches - These are always expensive models that are of high quality, elegance and style. They, as a rule, testify to the status of a person, indicate his high position in society. Those who can afford to buy such a watch can safely be called lucky. Therefore, in this article we will tell you about the most famous brands Swiss watches, and also talk about their rating. By the way, if you were thinking about buying such watches, you can pay attention to their copies. We have a separate article on this subject here. And we'll talk about the original watch. We continue ...

What is special about watches from Switzerland?

This is one of those rare cases where the price matches the quality. Thus, Swiss watch brands have long been famous for their original design, which is based on a combination of ancient traditions and modern style, high quality of skillfully selected materials and a guarantee of durability.

Based on the features of Swiss watches, we highlight their main advantages:
No problems with showing inaccurate time;
Extremely rare need for repair, mostly due to careless handling;
Application modern technologies in production;
Individual style, prestige and elegance;
High quality natural materials.

famous swiss watch brands

We rightfully give the place of one of the most expensive and prestigious brands to Vacheron Conctantin. Some products of this brand cannot be purchased in the store. So, the most expensive models are made to order. During production, all the wishes of the client are taken into account.

By the way, this is one of those companies that does not produce cheap models. If you, for example, like any watch Vacheron Conctantin, be prepared to pay a considerable amount for them (from 9 thousand dollars). All models of this oldest brand also have distinguishing feature– a cross on the end face of the crown and dial.

Burett models can rightly be called elegant and sporty. The materials produced by the brand are waterproof and have a high level of durability. The sporty style of Burett watches is exemplified by strong bracelets, durable dials and robust watch movements. At the same time, all models are equipped with elements that belong to the Luxury class. Models embody the universal trend direction - Sport de Luxe. All Burett watches come with a three-year international warranty and are made in Switzerland.

Speaking of Swiss premium watches, it is impossible not to pay attention to the Breguet brand. Throughout its history, the company has not only improved, but also created many technologies that are currently actively used in the manufacture of watches. Models of this brand are characterized by a high level of quality and a variety of style solutions.

Among the most expensive and luxurious watches we give Patek Philippe Minute Repeater. They are not cheap. In addition, to become the owner of such a watch, you need to wait about two years. The fact is that only a gold chronometer and a dial studded with diamonds are made for several months. This is meticulous manual labor.

Of course, don't forget the Zenith brand. This is the first watch to break the sound barrier at the border as part of the Stratos project. open space. The list of popular brands should also include Ulusse Nardin, Franck Muller, Rolex, Philippe Charriol and others.

watch brand rating

Quality watches are produced by many companies. Among them are those that occupy the leading places in the list. And there are those who are a little inferior to their positions.

Anyway, compose swiss watch rating very hard. First of all, it is envy from the territorial distribution of models. So, for example, in the USA they often buy the well-known Rolex, while in Italy they value Vacheron Constantin. Usually watches of the same technical level from different manufacturers are compared. We are ready to offer you an approximate scale of popularity of famous Swiss, German and other brands.

• Category Super premium class (the cost of watches in this group starts from 120 thousand dollars per model).
• Watches of the Luxury group are less expensive, but they can hardly be called cheap (some brands start at $50,000).
• The cost of first class watches is ~ 1.7 thousand dollars.
• The cost of second-class models is ~ 15 thousand rubles.

Is an expensive Swiss watch worth it?