When it comes to acquiring luxury watches, some people prefer the latest designs, while others are particularly fond of classic vintage styles, or even limited edition or discontinued timepieces. Recently, second-hand luxury watch expert Watchfinder & Co. has compiled a list of the top 10 most coveted watches in the world for 2021 based on over 20,000 watch collectors from 140 countries. I wonder if any of them are styles that you have been eyeing?
//10th place: Omega Speedmaster//
Omega Speedmaster watches made their debut in 1969 when they landed on the moon, gaining favor from NASA and becoming one of the brand’s iconic styles, also known as the “Moonwatch.” The subsequent Speedmaster models retain the most classic silhouette of a wristwatch design, but with adjustments in the details, such as a stepped edge design on the dial and narrowing of the links on the stainless steel bracelet, while also enhancing the functionality of the movement inside.
//9th place: Rolex Day-Date//
Rolex This 36mm vintage wristwatch is an Oyster Perpetual Day-Date model, featuring a retro gold dial with matching hands, complemented by a dark brown leather strap, and powered by automatic winding.
//8th place: Patek Philippe Complication//
Patek Philippe This 31mm Complication watch features a white gold case paired with a brown satin strap, while the dial is designed with a iridescent purple and gray mother-of-pearl, and also features a small seconds sub-dial, as well as sparkling diamonds on the hour markers and bezel.
//7th place: Rolex Oyster Perpetual//
The 41mm Rolex Oyster Perpetual watch features a green dial with a monobloc middle case, screw-down case back, winding crown, and Oyster bracelet, equipped with Rolex’s new patented Chronergy 3230 movement, delivering outstanding performance.
//6th place: Audemars Piguet Royal Oak//
Audemars Piguet The design focus of the Royal Oak series watches is undoubtedly the unique octagonal bezel, with eight exposed hexagonal screws locking into the case, becoming the classic symbol of the series. The strap is seamlessly integrated with the stainless steel case, showcasing contemporary aesthetics.
//5th place: Rolex Datejust//
The light blue dial is equipped with an Oyster bracelet, paired with a 36mm Oyster case, triangular pitted outer ring, and a small window convex lens on the dial to magnify the calendar. The case and lugs reflect a subtle luster on both sides.
//4th place: Rolex GMT-Master//
The Rolex GMT-Master 40mm watch features a black circular rotating dial, paired with a matching bezel, and is also a watch with 4 hands, including traditional hour, minute, and second hands, as well as a triangular arrow 24-hour hand.
//Third Place: Patek Philippe Nautilus//
The Patek Philippe Nautilus stainless steel sports watch was designed by watch designer Gerald Genta in 1974, drawing inspiration from the portholes of ships to create a unique cushion-shaped case, making it one of the watches with great potential for appreciation in recent years.
//2nd place: Rolex Submariner//
The Rolex Submariner dive watch is paired with a blue Cerachrom ceramic unidirectional rotating bezel, a royal blue dial, oversized luminous hour markers, and a solid link Oyster bracelet made of yellow gold steel, elegant and stylish.
//1st Place: Rolex Daytona//
The wristwatch designed for racing drivers, the Rolex Daytona, features a lake blue dial, a black bezel, and 3 sub-dials. It is a watch with investment potential and has become the top 10 dream watch for watch enthusiasts this year!
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