What to Look for in your Luxury Watch
Luxury watches are an investment and many of the leading brands such as Breitling, Tag Heuer, Baume & Mercier and IWC watches cost thousands of pounds, so it is imperative that you know what to look for when you’re buying a luxury timepiece. There are various different features that differentiate luxury watches and it will stand you in good stead if you know what these are.
If you look at a watch and think that they all look the same, then purchasing a Panerai, Zenith or Jaeger LeCoultre may not be for you but if you see watches as flawlessly designed and stylish accessories – then keep reading…
…so, what should you be paying attention to when buying luxury watches?
Where to Buy?
This can be a big decision in itself when purchasing a high-end timepiece because, chances are, you are going to be committing to spending thousands of pounds on the watch so you are going to want peace of mind when buying it. The question may come down to whether you buy your watch online or on the high street and the best piece of advice so far as this is concerned is to opt for a luxury retailer that has both an online store and a bricks and mortar store. When buying mens watches of the quality of the stunning Breitling witnessed below, you simply have to have this reassurance:
Which Materials?
Luxury watches are so popular because they are so diverse and one of the areas in which they have the most variety is in terms of the materials used during their precision crafting. When you are shelling out thousands of pounds on a fashion accessory, you would expect the finest materials to be used and the likes of Breitling, U-Boat, Baume and Mercier and Tag Heuer certainly don’t disappoint.
It is fair to say, however, that the majority of the most striking mens watches on the market will be hewn from stainless steel and sapphire glass as this is highly scratch resistant – such as the Tag Heuer Carrera below:
Origins:
Luxury watches originate from all over the world but, it is certainly fair to say, that some countries are more renowned for their timepieces and the one that is invariably the first that everyone thinks of is that of Switzerland. And it’s not difficult to see why this is the case when you consider that the likes of Breitling, Tag Heuer, Baume & Mercier, Jaeger LeCoultre and IWC watches all herald from the small, neutral country nestled between France and Germany.
There are, of course, plenty of other options for those who don’t fancy luxury Swiss watches – Italy, for example, have a few highly respected and sought after brands to their name such as Panerai and U-Boat watches. Alternatively, if French style and design is more your thing, perhaps you could consider BRM or Chanel watches – such as the breath taking watch below from Chanel:
How Much to Spend:
As with most things, the most important point is that of money – and namely how much you are prepared to spend on your luxury timepiece. Fortunately, there are watches out there which will suit more or less any budget and style taste, so you are sure to find something that ticks all of the right boxes for you. It is important to remember when you’re purchasing a Baume & Mercier, Breitling or Panerai, for example, that this is likely to be your forever watch and one that you enjoy wearing for the rest of your life – so, it is important to put some serious thought and consideration into your purchase.
If you’re looking to spend between$1,583 and $3,166, why not consider choosing from one of the excellent array of Tag Heuer watches on the market – such as the belter below which typically costs around $2,849:
If you’re looking to fork out between $7,916 and $15,832, then why not consider an IWC watch, such as the stunning timepiece below from their Portuguese collection and costing around $8,707:
Last but not least, if you’re prepared to spend over $15,832 on your timepiece, why not consider Jaeger LeCoultre or Breitling watches – such as those seen below:
So, that’s it- hopefully, you’re now fully equipped to go out and buy luxury watches without falling into any potential pitfalls that can be encountered when making such an important purchase. Luckily, the likes of IWC, Panerai and Breitling are pretty skilled at crafting luxury mens watches so you’ll be onto a winner whatever you opt for in the end.
Some of our other selects for watches here at LuxuriousPROTOTYPE.com are Frédérique Constant and Hublot.
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-Leo Parker
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