10 Timeless Watches for Men
Friday, July 22, 2011
10 Timeless Watches for Men
Wouldn’t it be nice to have a thorough run-down of the luxury watches that give men a classic look? Look no further; here is a list of 10 different luxury watches that are considered to be the true “classics” among men’s watches (priced highest to lowest).
Audemars Piguet’s Selfwinding Royal Oak – A stunning blend of 18k yellow gold, leather and ultimate style, the Royal Oak is at the top of its class in men’s watches. Just look at it.
Selfwinding Royal Oak ($21,375) by Audemars Piguet
Panerai’s Luminor 8 Days Chronograph – The hand-wound version of the Luminor dates back to the 1950s, which was when Panerai supplied watches to the Italian Navy.
Luminor 8 Days Chronograph ($21,100) by Panerai
Zenith’s El Primero Striking 10th Chronograph – The El Primero first came out in 1969 and featured the world’s first chronograph on a watch, which can measure up to a tenth of a second. Zenith also still manufactures its movements in-house.
El Primero Striking 10th Chronograph ($10,900) by Zenith
Jaeger LeCoultre’s Grande Reverso Duo – Made to withstand wild and tough polo matches in the 1930s, the Reverso can actually be reversed to show either a white or black face. It was very often adorned by kings and queens. Now it’s a favorite of celebrities, like Ryan Gosling.
Grande Reverso Duo ($10,200.00) by Jaeger-LeCoultre
Rolex’s Submariner Steel – Blending aesthetics with status, the Rolex Submariner was introduced in 1953 and has hardly changed since. Its ceramic bezel and glide-lock clasp, which was made specifically for diving, are two hallmark features of this classic men’s watch.
Submariner Steel ($7,000) by Rolex
Tag Heuer’s Monaco Chronograph – The watch that made squares cool, this is the watch that Steve Mcqueen wore when filming Le Mans. Original models from the 1970s are highly collectible.
Monaco Chronograph ($5,295) by Tag Heuer
Cartier’s Tank Solo Large – Made of gold and carried on a crocodile leather band, this watch (inspired by a 1917 tank, the Renault), it was created by Louis Cartier as a watch he wanted to give to his friends.
Tank Solo Large ($4,500) by Cartier
Omega’s Speedmaster Tachymeter – Hardly changed since its debut in 1957, this NASA-used watch has also landed on the coveted wrist of George Clooney.
Speedmaster Tachymeter ($3,900) by Omega
IWC’s Classic Pilot Mark XVI – This 1936 classic watch was ahead of its time when it was created, but for pilots and non-pilots alike this watch is useful, reliable and very stylish.
Classic Pilot Mark XVI ($3,900) by IWC
Hamilton’s Khaki Field – This watch was the official timepiece of Indiana Jones, so it doesn’t get more “manly” or classic than that. Its ETA Swiss movement will keep it ticking far beyond the life of its leather band.
Khaki Field ($550) by Hamilton
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