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34 Watches to Consider Adding to Your Collection
The well-documented and somewhat recent embrace of men's fine jewelry has been a welcome trend, but the great luxury watch is still the court-holding ne plus ultra of gentlemen's adornment. Because, let's face it, an exquisitely crafted timepiece is as much a status symbol as it is a conspicuous tell that reveals so much about a man's character and taste. It's no wonder that some of the most famous and formidable men in history have been inextricably linked to what they wore around their wrists—for example, Paul Newman and his Rolex Daytona, James Bond and his Omega Seamaster, Gianni Agnelli with his signature penchant for strapping his watch over his shirt cuffs.
Given the stratospheric prices watches have commanded at auction lately, there is perhaps no better time to invest in one—or a few. Below, a T&C-curated guide to the 34 luxury watches, from classics like Cartier and Jaeger-LeCoultre to fashionable pieces from Gucci and Ferragamo, that are worth putting your money in now.
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Experience Watch, 41mm
Salvatore Ferragamo
bloomingdales.com
$1095.00
The meticulous craftsmanship and attention to detail that are the hallmarks of the heritage Italian brand have been put to use in the making of this watch.
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Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M Co‑Axial Master Chronometer 38 mm 220.12.38.20.02.001
OMEGA
omegawatches.com
$5500.00
In homage to Omega's maritime heritage, this iteration of the Seamaster boasts details such as a wave-edged design on the back and a "teak" pattern on the dial inspired by the wooden decks of luxury sailboats.
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Santos Automatic 39.8mm 18-Karat Gold Interchangeable Stainless Steel and Leather Watch, Ref. No. W2SA0006
CARTIER
mrporter.com
$11300.00
Named for Brazilian aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont, this Cartier classic was conceived in 1904 when its namesake complained to Louis Cartier of the hassles of using a pocket watch while in flight. And so the first men's wristwatch was born.
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CHRONOMASTER Original
Zenith
zenith-watches.com
$9000.00
The 1969 debut of Zenith's A386 was an horological gamechanger, one that introduced the innovative El Primero calibre, one of first automatic chronograph movements. Consider the Chronomaster Original its 21st-century successor.
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Heritage Classic Automatic Leather Strap Watch, 38.5mm in Black at Nordstrom
Longines
nordstrom.com
$2300.00
A timepiece that is inspired by classic designs of the 1930s, but equipped with all the right accoutrements for the modern man of 2022.
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Coupole Automatic Power Reserve Bracelet Watch, 41mm in Black at Nordstrom
RADO
nordstrom.com
$1650.00
The perfect watch for those constantly on the move, this Rado watch has up to 80 hours of power reserve.
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Heritage 40mm Mens Watch
Grand Seiko
watchesofswitzerland.com
$9100.00
Forest bathing through your wrist? Grand Seiko's latest creation is inspired by the white birch trees of picturesque Shinshu, the ancient province of Japan where the brand's Spring Drive watches are crafted.
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Men’s Swiss Automatic Ocean Star Tribute 75th Anniversary Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch 41mm
Mido
macys.com
$1150.00
Seventy-five years of innovative design are manifested in Mido's anniversary watch, which pays homage to the company's diving timepieces.
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Cosmograph Daytona
Rolex
rolex.com
$17950.00
In 2017, Paul Newman's Rolex Daytona sold for more than $17 million at auction, a record at the time, which should be all the convincing you need to invest in one yourself.
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Carre H watch, 45 mm
Hermès
hermes.com
$7400.00
Hermès-grade leather ought to be reason enough to purchase his watch. So are its many fine details: the black dial, the opaline central guilloche, and a 50-hour power reserve.
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Air Command
Blancpain
blancpain.com
$19800.00
If it's good enough for the U.S. Air Force, it's definitely good enough for the rest of us. In the '50s, Blancpain created the Air Command series for military pilots. The line was revived a few years ago and upgraded for the 21st century.
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Métiers d'Art Tribute to Great Explorers
Vacheron Constantin
vacheron-constantin.com
$121000.00
Wearable art at its finest, Vacheron Constantin's limited edition watch is a beautifully painted tribute to Portuguese explorer Bartolomeu Dias, who was the first European navigator to round the southern tip of Africa.
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J12 Chronograph Watch, 41 mm
Chanel
chanel.com
$12.00
A fashion classic since 1999, Chanel's ceramic piece gets an upgrade with a Caliber 12.1 movement.
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PRX Auto Powermatic 80 Bracelet Watch, 40mm in Green at Nordstrom
Tissot
nordstrom.com
$650.00
With 80 hours of power reserve and a design that is both shock- and temperature-resistant, this Tissot watch is a veritable bargain.
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Khaki Field Titanium Auto
Hamilton
hamiltonwatch.com
$945.00
Thanks to Hamilton's military cred, the Khaki Field Titanium Automatic is built for adventure.
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G-Timeless Watch, 38mm
Gucci
gucci.com
$1350.00
Watches, like all jewelry, are meant to be fun forms of personal expression. Here's a good place to start.
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Reverso Classic Duetto 18K Rose Gold, Diamond & Leather Reversible Watch
Jaeger-LeCoultre
saksfifthavenue.com
$20100.00
When Bruce Wayne wasn't saving Gotham incognito, he wore a Reverso to telegraph his off-duty billionaire status. It would be wise to follow suit.
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Formula 1 x Red Bull Racing Quartz Chronograph - Diameter 43 mm CAZ101AL.BA0842
TAG Heuer
tagheuer.com
$2300.00
For diehard Formula 1 fans, how to show horological appreciation for the sport.
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45 MM Steel Skeleton
Ralph Lauren
ralphlauren.com
$34600.00
Another timepiece that bridges the worlds of automobiles and horology, this time by way of Ralph Lauren's personal collection of vintage cars.
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Iron Walker Automatic Men
Wempe
wempe.com
$2750.00
Wempe's Iron Walker timepiece was inspired by New York skyscrapers in the 1920s and it shows with its elegant stainless-steel, blue dial, and sleek, no-frills construction.
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Royal Oak Selfwinding Chronograph
Audemars Piguet
audemarspiguet.com
The green and gold combination has proven to be very popular this year. Avoid bumping into someone wearing the same thing with Audemars Piguet's limited edition Royal Oak—only 125 are available.
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Integral Tourbillon Full Sapphire
Hublot
hublot.com
$422000.00
Designed to "capture the light" on your wrist, Hublot's watch is a feat of engineering made almost entirely from synthetic clear sapphire and titanium.
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Altiplano 18K Rose Gold Alligator Strap Watch
Piaget
saksfifthavenue.com
$32400.00
Billed as one of the world's thinnest automatic watches, Piaget's slender hand-wound 18k rose gold watch measures just 4.30mm thick.
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Avenger Automatic GMT 43 Stainless Steel - White
Breitling
breitling.com
$150.00
Made for the jet set, Breitling's Avenger model has a red hand to display a second time zone and can be adjusted while wearing gloves (take that, digital watches).
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Octo Finissimo Stainless Steel Chronograph GMT Watch
Bulgari
$17600.00
Inspired by ancient Roman architecture, this octagonal watch is paired down to stainless steel to really let its geometries shine.
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Endeavour Centre X seconde/seconde/
H-Moser
h-moser.com
$19900.00
In collaboration with the artist seconde/seconde/, the hour hand has been replaced with a pixelated eraser for a digital-analog remix that has serious horological cred.
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1858 Geosphere Leather Strap Watch
Montblanc
saksfifthavenue.com
$7100.00
This limited edition timepiece features two domed globes turning in opposite directions that complete a full rotation in 24 hours.
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Classic Racing Mille Miglia GTS Azzurro Chrono
Chopard
saksfifthavenue.com
$7550.00
Cast in stainless steel with a perforated blue leather strap, this self-winding watch is as cool as it is casual.
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Black Bay Chrono
Tudor
tudorwatch.com
$5325.00
Never underestimate the power of black and white when it comes to an accessory—plus, this dive watch is versatile enough to go anywhere.
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Tangente 38 Stainless Steel and Canvas Watch
Nomos
mrporter.com
$2030.00
With a wide, clean face and a gray canvas strap, this watch reflects Nomos Glashutte's comparatively young (the house was founded in 1990) start in the watchmaking world.
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Tuttonero Luminor GMT - 44 mm
Panerai
wempe.com
$8400.00
Another all-black model that goes with everything, but Panerai's version aims for high visibility at night and in bad lighting, making it both practical and polished.
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Seamaster 300 Tokyo 2020
Omega
omegawatches.com
$5600.00
Omega has produced this special commemorative timepiece to celebrate its role as the Official Timekeeper of the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020. The white ceramic dial has laser-engraved waves with a blue ceramic bezel ring and Seamaster highlighted in red.
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Portugieser Stainless Steel & Alligator Strap Watch
IWC Schaffhausen
saksfifthavenue.com
$7450.00
In the late 1930s, IWC’s Reference 325 debuted with an open face and clear dial, establishing a classic design that still feels timeless in a new automatic model with a slick alligator strap.
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