The Most Costly Watches To Invest In Right Now
Innovative, spectacular timepieces that will be cherished additions to your watch drawer.
Buying a timepiece is not a purchase to be taken lightly. Indeed, it should be thought of as an investment much like any spectacular collection of china or handbag. It's important to consider that the watch you buy today will likely become a cherished family heirloom that will eventually be passed down to your loved ones.
Like any big investment, purchasing a luxury accessory with the intent to wear it for a lifetime (and beyond) comes with a lot of thought and planning. You never want to make a big purchase without fully understanding the mechanics and craftsmanship that went into creating the object of your desire. Luckily, we've rounded up the watches that are worthy of their price tags—and explain why they have such provenance.
Whether you are attracted to designs that are akin to dazzling pieces of jewelry, thanks to the beautiful gems that decorate them or gravitate more towards those timepieces that showcase amazing complications and mechanical innovations, your next big investment is on this list of the world's most exciting watches to invest in right now.
Here, a very elegant version of the Oyster Perpetual Lady Date-Just - just in time for holiday parties and formal dinners! Created in 18-karat yellow gold and set all-over with a multitude of brilliant-cut diamonds, this timepiece is one to cherish for years to come. 44 diamonds on the bezel, 158 diamonds on the case and lugs, 291 diamonds on the dial, and 596 diamonds on the bracelet mean there isn't one spot on this timepiece where it isn't sparkling.
Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Hybris Mechanica Calibre 185
An icon of the maison, the Reverso Hybris Mechanica Calibre 185 houses the most complicated movement to have ever been created for this collection. After six years of development and requiring 12 patents, this piece boasts four display faces and three lunar displays. Made for a lover of the sky and its mysteries, it can predict astronomical movements, like super moons and eclipses, and, of course, is classically handsome in the style of the firm - making it a win on all fronts.
For more information, please call Jaeger-LeCoultre, 1-877-552-1833.
Piaget Limelight Gala watch
From the timeless Limelight Gala collection - one that is inspired by the elegant spirit of the 1960's - comes this sophisticated version in featuring the firm's Palace decoration, which is a hand-engraving technique that takes around 10 hours alone, on the 18-karat rose gold bracelet and white mother-of-pearl dial. 42 brilliant-cut diamonds also set off the beautiful curve that defines this design.
Vacheron-Constantin Overseas Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin Skeleton
Vacheron-Constantin Overseas Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin Skeleton
This timeless automatic timepiece's movement is composed of 276 parts and 36 jewels and comes with three different bracelets for an easy change when needed. Here, it is shown in the 18-karat rose gold bracelet, but also boasts a Mississippiensis alligator strap and a rubber strap, both in dark blue. And, another arresting feature: the beautifully-composed skeleton dial, giving the wearer a peek into the genius of the piece.
Van Cleef & Arpels Ludo Secret Watch
Van Cleef & Arpels Ludo Secret Watch
Always a statement piece thanks to its recognizable honeycomb pattern on the bracelet and buckle detail, Van Cleef & Arpels's iconic Ludo bracelet comes to life once again in a secret timepiece shining with pink and blue sapphires and lapis lazuli surrounded by beautiful white diamonds. A white mother-of-pearl dial shimmers when revealed.
Rachael Burrow is the Style Director at VERANDA, covering the latest design and market trends, from jewelry to fashion, tabletop to furnishings, and everything in between.
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