Top 10 Watch Brands in the world

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There might be hundreds of thousands of watch brands these days. However, the Top 10 watch brands that have been sold the most and consumers wish to have been almost consistent over time.

Here's a list of the top 10 watch brands with a signature model for each brand.


1. Rolex - Submariner (Switzerland)

Features: Iconic diver's watch with a waterproof case, rotating bezel, luminescent markers, and self-winding movement. Available in various materials such as stainless steel, gold, and two-tone combinations.


2. Omega - Speedmaster Professional "Moonwatch" (Switzerland)

Features: Legendary chronograph worn by NASA astronauts during the Apollo moon missions. Manual-winding movement, tachymeter bezel, and distinctive black dial with three sub-dials.


3. Tag Heuer - Carrera (Switzerland)

Features: Classic chronograph known for its racing heritage. Typically features a stainless steel case, chronograph functions, and a tachymeter scale. Available in various dial colors and strap options.



4. Audemars Piguet - Royal Oak (Switzerland)

Features: Revolutionary luxury sports watch with a distinctive octagonal bezel and "Tapisserie" pattern dial. Available in stainless steel, gold, and other precious metals, with options for complications such as chronographs and perpetual calendars.


5. Patek Philippe - Nautilus (Switzerland)

Features: Elegant sports watch featuring a porthole-inspired case design and integrated bracelet. Often crafted from stainless steel or precious metals and available with complications such as moon phases and power reserve indicators.


6. Hublot - Big Bang (Switzerland)

Features: Bold and avant-garde chronograph watch with a distinctive "fusion" design aesthetic. Features a multi-part case construction often combining materials like ceramic, titanium, and carbon fiber.


7. Panerai Luminor (Italy/Switzerland)

Features: Robust and distinctive dive watch characterized by its cushion-shaped case, patented crown protection device, and sandwich-style dial with luminous markers. Typically equipped with a manual or automatic movement.


8. Breitling - Navitimer (Switzerland)

Features: Iconic pilot's chronograph watch with a slide rule bezel for performing various aviation calculations. Features a large, legible dial with chronograph sub-dials and a distinctive circular slide rule scale.


9. Cartier - Santos (France)

Features: Historic pilot's watch with a square case and exposed screws, originally designed for Brazilian aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont. Features a refined aesthetic with Roman numeral markers and blue sword-shaped hands.


10. IWC - Schaffhausen Portugieser (Switzerland)

Features: Classic dress watch with a clean, minimalist dial design and typically equipped with a manual or automatic movement. Known for its timeless elegance and straightforward functionality.


Purchasing a new watch (especially a luxury branded watch) takes some time as you will need to spend more than $5k. It's not easy to decide which one to go. Hope this posting helps you shortlist your wishlist. 

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