Major brands of watches

Luxury watch brands

Expensive is not always synonymous with being the best, although in the world of watchmaking the two concepts are closely linked. In this ámbito, value is also measured by exclusivity and limited editions.

Some watch brands have earned respect and only offer watches over 5 digits.

1. Philip Philip
2. Odemar Pige
3. Vacheron Constantine
4. Tag Hoyer
5. Lange and Sone
6. Jaeger Lecoultre
7. Rolex
8. Porthole
9. Breguet et Fils
10. Chopard

1. Patek Philip

Patek Philip manufactures some of the most sought after and premium watches in the world, raising millions of dollars for some of its rarest models. This prestigious brand of watches with a history of innovative design has benefited from royalties.

• Famous users: Queen Victoria, Ellen DeGeneres, Robert Downey Jr., John Mayer, Nicolas Sarkozy
• Price range: $ 15,000 - $ 1 million +
• The most expensive model: Henry Graves Jr.'s super sophisticated watch sold for $ 24 million in 2014.

2. Audemars watch

• Still owned by its original founding families, Odemar Pige It is one of the oldest watch manufacturers in the world.
• Celebrities who own an Audemars watch: James Cordon, Tom Cruise, LeBron James, Usher.
• Price range: € 7,000 to € 850,000.
• The most expensive model: Audemars Piguet Geneve Leap Year Perp signed for $ 545,000 in 2015.

3. Vacheron Constantine

The classic Swiss watchmaker Vacheron Constantine It has been in production since 1755. In his time, even Napoleon Bonaparte had one of his models.

• Celebrities who own a Vacheron Constantin watch: Marlon Brando, Donald Trump, Kate Bosworth, Rick Ross and others.
• Price range: EUR 18,000 - EUR 6,000,000 and more.
• The most expensive model: King Fouad sold for $ 2.77 million in 2005.

4. Tag Heuer

Like many high-end watch companies, Tag Heuer was originally established in Switzerland. It is very habitual in the world of racing cars. Tag Hoyer was the first watch brand to come out into space.

• Famous people who own Tag Heuer: Patrick Demsey, Brad Pitt, Leonardo DiCaprio, Barack Obama.
• Price range: From 1,500 to 10,000 euros.
• The most expensive model: Heuer Steve McQueen for $ 799,500 in 2012.

5. A. Lange & Söhne

Founded in 1845 in Germany, A. Lange & Sohne closed in 1948 after the articulo-war Soviet administration municipalized the company's property. However, they resumed operations in 1990 and made their mark in the watch industry with their very sophisticated watches.

• Famous who owns a A. Lange & Sohne watch: Vladimir Putin, Carmelo Anthony and others.
• Price range: € 15,000 - € 1,000,000 and more.
• most expensive model sold: Platinum Tourbillon for $ 333,000 in 2005

6. Jaeger-Lecoultre

Known for its intricate design, Jaeger Lecoultre is known for creating the smallest clock in the world.

• Celebrities who own a Jaeger-Lecoultre watch: Robert Downey Jr., January Jones, Matt Damon, Queen Elizabeth II and others.
• Price range: $ 5000 - $ 2 million and more.
• The most expensive model sold: Atmos 561 for $ 425,000 in 2013

7. Rolex

Despite the growing popularity of Rolex's iconic men's and women's watches, every watch continues to be produced. Internationally recognized as a symbol of the state, rolex watches they are in great demand forever. Especially Rolex Daytona and Rolex submarine.

• Famous people who own a Rolex watch: Justin Timberlake, Mark Wahlberg, Orlando Bloom, David Beckham, Kanye West and others.
• Price range: $ 5,000 - $ 650,000 and more
• The most expensive model sold: Bao Dai Rolex for $ 5 million in 2017

8. Window

Belonging to the LVMH group, Hublot is one of the youngest watch brands, established in 1980. In 2010, they were announced as official watches of Elabora 1.

• Famous people who own a Hublot watch: Kylie Jenner, Kobe Bryant, Jay-Z and others.
• Price range: $ 4,200 - $ 5 million and more.
• The most expensive model sold: Hublot King Power Model Limited Edition Tourbillon for $ 191,723 in 2014

9. Bregue et Fils

Founded in 1775 Breguet is one of the oldest watch companies in the world, known for its piggy banks.

• Famous people who have a Bregue et Fils watch: Marie-Antoinette, Napoleon Bonaparte, Winston Churchill and others.
• Price range: $ 7,000 to $ 400,000 and more.
• The most expensive model sold: Precision chronometer n ° 2667 from 1814 for 4.7 million dollars in 2012.

10. Chopard

Chopard began creating watches for women in 1860. In 2013, they began promoting their products as an ethically sustainable use of gold.

• Famous people who own a Chopard watch: Michael Fassbender, Kate Winslet, Colin Firth and others.
• Price range: $ 5,040 - $ 60,000 and more.
• The most expensive model sold: Chopard 210 Karat $ 26 million in 2014