Watches that are manufactured by well known luxury watch companies are all very popular. However, some watches are still more popular than others. For example, Rolex watch company manufactures many different great luxury watches. All watch models manufactured by Rolex are well in demand, however some watch models are more popular than others. For example, Rolex Daytona Cosmograph is now extremely popular and very collectible. Compared to Rolex Air King, Rolex Daytona Cosmograph, is much more in demand by watch enthusiasts and watch collectors. Rolex Daytona Cosmograph watch is so unique that it hardly depreciates in value and in some cases even increases in value. However, Rolex is not the only watch company that manufactures watches that are extremely popular. Many other high end luxury watch companies like Audemars Piguet, Patek Philippe, Breguet, Vacheron Constantin, Blancpain, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Breitling, Cartier, Omega, Panerai and Hublot manufacture very popular watches.
Lets start with infamous Rolex. Rolex manufactures two extremely popular luxury watch models: Rolex Daytona Cosmograph and Rolex Day-Date President. Rolex Daytona Cosmograph is one of those rare watches that decrease in value very slowly and sometimes can even increase in value over time. Also, since Rolex Daytona Cosmograph watch is so popular authorized watch dealers sell those watches above suggested retail value. It is also should be noted that Rolex Daytona Cosmograph watches made of gold decrease in value faster than those made of stainless steel. A suggested retail value for a stainless steel Rolex Daytona Cosmograph watch is about ten thousand dollars. However, authorized Rolex watch dealers sell Rolex Daytona Cosmograph watch close to eleven thousand dollars. As far as Rolex Day-Date President, these watch model has been successfully manufactured for decades and has been a popular watch amongst world leaders, celebrities, tycoons and many other exceptionally rich people. Rolex Day-Date President watches are made only of eighteen karat gold (yellow, white or red) or platinum. Sometimes Rolex Day-Date President watches have diamond dials and diamond bezels. Rolex Day-Date President watch made of yellow gold has a retail value of about twenty five thousand dollars.
Audemars Piguet, Patek Philippe, Breguet and Vacheron Constantin are considered to be the most prestigious top four Swiss watch makers. In comparison to the automotive world, those four luxury watch companies, are equal in their status to supreme car manufactures like Roll Royce, Bentley, Lamborghini or Bugatti. All watches that are manufactured by Audemars Piguet, Patek Philippe, Breguet and Vacheron Constantin are very popular and in a very much demand. However, just like with Rolex, some watch models manufactured by Audemars Piguet, Patek Philippe, Breguet and Vacheron Constantin are more popular than others. Lets start with Audemars Piguet. The most popular watch model manufactured by Audemars Piguet is Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph. A suggested retail value for a stainless steel Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph watch is about twenty thousand dollars.Vacheron Constantin manufactures a very popular watch called Vacheron Constantin Overseas Chronograph. A suggested retail value for a stainless steel Vacheron Constantin Overseas Chronograph watch is about seventeen thousand dollars. Breguet manufactures a very popular watch called Breguet Marine II Big Date. A suggested retail value for a stainless steel Breguet Marine II Big Date watch is about eighteen thousand dollars. As far as Patek Philippe, most of the watches that Patek Philippe manufactures are extremely popular. A lot of their watches, just like some Rolex watches, are sold over the suggested retail value. Most of the watches that are manufactured by Patek Philippe are usually made of eighteen karat gold (yellow, white or red) or platinum, however some watches are made of stainless steel. Some of the popular and well known watch models manufactured by Patek Philippe are: Patek Philippe Calatrava, Patek Philippe Nautilus and Patek Philippe Aquanaut. Most Patek Philippe watches have a suggested retail value over fifteen thousand dollars for stainless steel models and over twenty thousand dollars for gold models.
Blancpain, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Panerai and Hublot are very popular luxury watch manufacturers that are very close to the pinnacle of the Swiss watch manufacturing industry. Status of Blancpain, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Panerai and Hublot is very high but they are still not at the sane level as Audemars Piguet, Patek Philippe, Breguet and Vacheron Constantin are. Even though Blancpain, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Panerai and Hublot did not make it to the level of the top four Swiss watch makers, they are still extremely popular watch companies and are known for their unique design and great quality. Lets start with Blancpain. The most popular watch model manufactured by Blancpain is Blancpain Fifty Fathoms. A suggested retail value for a stainless steel Blancpain Fifty Fathoms watch is about twelve thousand dollars.Jaeger-LeCoultre manufactures a very popular watch called Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Grande Reserve . A suggested retail value for a stainless steel Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Grande Reserve watch is about ten thousand dollars. Hublot manufactures a very popular watch called Hublot Big Bang. A suggested retail value for a stainless steel Hublot Big Bang 44mm watch is about fourteen thousand dollars. As far as Panerai, most of the watches that Panerai manufactures are extremely popular. A lot of their watches, just like some Rolex watches, are sold over the suggested retail value. Most of the watches that are manufactured by Panerai are usually made of stainless steel, however some watch models are made of eighteen karat gold (yellow, white or red) or platinum. Panerai manufactures sporty watches that are larger in size than most other watches from other watch companies. Panerai have also made partnership with Ferrari to manufacture very unique sport watches. Some of the popular and well known watch models manufactured by Panerai are: Panerai Ferrari Chronograph, Panerai Marina and Panerai Radiomir. Most Panerai watches have a suggested retail value over five thousand dollars for stainless steel models and over twenty thousand dollars for gold models.
Breitling, Cartier and Omega are very popular luxury watch manufacturers. They manufacture watches that are less exclusive and rare in comparison to the watch companies mentioned above. That’s why Breitling, Cartier and Omega watches are known not only to watch collectors and watch enthusiasts but to almost everyone. Those watch companies are regularly published in many magazines and are featured in many movies. Breitling, Cartier and Omega have great ambassadors that represent their watches. A lot of their ambassadors are well known actors like George Clooney and John Travolta, or very famous athletes like Michael Phelps and Michael Schumacher. Breitling, Cartier and Omega manufacture watches that have very unique design and all of their watches have excellent quality. Lets, start with Cartier. The most popular watch model manufactured by Cartier is Cartier Pasha. A suggested retail value for a stainless steel Cartier Pasha 42mm watch is about eight thousand dollars. Breitling manufactures a very popular watch called Breitling Bentley Motors from the Bretling for Bentley Collection. A suggested retail value for a stainless steel Breitling Bentley Motors watch is about eight thousand dollars. As far as Omega, most of the watches that Omega manufactures are extremely popular. Most of the watches that are manufactured by Omega are usually made of stainless steel, however some watch models are made of eighteen karat gold (yellow, white or red) or platinum. Omega manufactures many sporty watches but they also manufacture some classic watches too. Some of the popular and well known watch models manufactured by Omega are: Omega Seamaster, Omega DeVille, Omega Planet Ocean, Omega Constellation and Omega Speedmaster. Most Omega watches have a suggested retail value over two thousand dollars for stainless steel models and over ten thousand dollars for gold models.
There are many luxury watch companies in the world. But not all of them manufacture watches that get a worldwide popularity. A lot of the watch brands mentioned above have a strong following of many millions of fans. Watches from the top four Swiss watch makers, Audemars Piguet, Patek Philippe, Breguet and Vacheron Constantin, are extremely scarce due to their status and to the extremely small production rate. Rolex is not part of the top four Swiss watch makers, but that does not stop it from being the most recognized luxury watch in the world. Also, Rolex probably has the biggest fan base through out the whole world. You can not really go wrong with any of the popular luxury watches mentioned above. The only problem is which one of them to choose. After all, that’s not as easy as it might sound!
