Best watch brands

Rolex watch

Rolex GMT-Master II

Are you planning to invest in a new piece for your wrist? So, without a doubt, you should know which are currently the best watch brands on the market.

Enjoying a worldwide reputation, The following are the brands that are well aware of the process of creating a good men's watch, some luxury and others more affordable.

Swiss watches, a guarantee of quality

If you are looking for quality, any expert you ask will tell you that Swiss-made watches continue to be a safe bet.

The best watch brands are in Switzerland, this small European country is home to a large number of luxury watch manufacturers, including brands as important as the following, which we order in alphabetical order and not by quality level, since they all have very high standards:

  • Blancpain
  • Breguet
  • Breitling
  • IWC
  • Jaeger LeCoultre
  • Omega
  • Patek Philippe
  • Rolex
  • TAG Heuer
  • Zenith

When it comes to these manufacturers, the term "long experience" falls short. And they were founded no less than in the XNUMXth century, some even earlier. In consecuense, the most important qualities that a watch should possess, such as precision or durability, are more than guaranteed. That means you can invest your money with complete peace of mind.

Omega watch

Omega Speedmaster Professional

Rolex and Omega are the most famous watch brands in the world. The magnificent Rolex is characterized by the solidity and practicality of its models, the GMT-Master II and the Submariner being among its most prominent models. However, with these brands it happens that any model is a good bet. Deciding for one and not for the others is only a matter of personal preferences.

Omega, for its part, can boast of being the brand of choice for George Clooney, as well as for what is probably the greatest icon of masculine elegance, James Bond. But What Omega wears most proudly, and no wonder, is its long and successful collaboration with NASA.

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If we talk about Omega, we cannot fail to mention how incredible all its models are. Above these lines you can see one of the most famous: the Omega Speedmaster Professional. Also Known as The Moonwatch, this is the watch worn by astronaut Buzz Aldrin when he stepped on the lunar surface in 1969.

Patek Philippe watch

Patek Philippe Grand Complications

However, the most exclusive and prestigious watch brand is probably Patek Philippe. Raised to the category of works of art, the pieces that leave their factory do so having previously received all the artisanal pampering that a watch can receive. Naturally, this constant search for excellence with capital letters is evident in the astronomical final price they reach in the market.

In other words, his mythical pieces, such as the Calatrava, the Nautilus or the Great Complications collection, are unfortunately only available to a few. In any case, the mere fact of being able to contemplate them is already a real pleasure, especially for horology enthusiasts.

Breguet watch

Breguet Classic

When it comes to Swiss luxury watch brands, they all have a dazzling history, but Breguet especially stands out in that regard. Pioneer in many advancements that have later inspired other manufacturers, Breguet is credited with making one of the first wristwatches in history. One of its most famous watches is the Classique, which you can see on these lines. However, the oldest active brand is Blancpain.

Since the level of quality is very similar, when choosing a luxury watch, your personal preferences regarding the workmanship, characteristics and design of the piece come into play. Are you looking for innovation? If so and your bank account allows it, Jaeger-Le Coultre is a brand worth considering. If you prefer sports inspiration, consider a TAG Heuer, closely linked to sport and the world of motorsport., or the luxurious and multifunctional Breitling chronographs.

The list of Swiss watch companies is very extensive. If you are looking for a unique piece for your wrist, the following brands will not disappoint you either:

  • Audemars Piguet
  • Baume & Mercier
  • Carl F. Bucherer
  • Ferrari
  • Girard-Perregaux
  • Hublot
  • Jaguar
  • Longines
  • Tissot
  • Tudor
  • Ulysse Nardin
  • Vacheron Constantin

Non Swiss watches

A. Lange & Söhne watch

Swiss watches enjoy enormous prestige, but we must not forget that, being those made in Switzerland a safe bet, there are also large watch manufacturers spread all over the world.

The following are undoubtedly among the best non-Swiss watch brands. Consequently, you should also take a look at their collections if you only want the best for your wrist. As with some Swiss brands (Jaguar, Ferrari, Tissot ...), some of the following brands present models with excellent value for money, so if you are looking for a good and affordable watch, you should also take a look at the manufacturers catalog not Swiss like Citizen, Seiko or Festina.

  • A. Lange & Söhne
  • Citizen
  • Festina
  • Glashutte Original
  • Montblanc.
  • Nomos
  • Seiko

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