Buying the right watch can be a tough task. Watches are a commonly seen as a status indicator, but not all of us want to shell out the big bucks just to encourage others to assess our professionalism based on a single accessory. On the other hand, watches are sometimes considered a work of art; and those top-end brand names reflect this in their design and pricing. Check out our list of the best watches to suit any price range and style choice. Watches are listed in ascending price order.
To start things off, we present you with a classy, yet basic, all-occasion watch. The Komono Winston range has many face and strap options from which to choose. The design is suitable for any setting and the watch is even water resistant up to thirty metres. This watch starts at about £40.
From the Aviator Collection by Stuhrling, the Sniper design is very clean and sleek. It has a skeleton dial and a durable black silicon strap. It comes in three tones: gunmetal, silver and gold. Amazon has these watches on sale from £50 upwards, which saves you more than £200 from the original price.
The Invicta Pro Diver in black and gold is a strong, classic-looking watch, whether worn by male or female. As the name would suggest, it is water-resistant for up to 200 metres. A watch that is able to withstand such depths is usually quite chunky, but this one can still fit under a cuff. Amazon is offering this particular version for £59.90.
Next up, we have another watch from Stuhrling. The Winchester-style skeleton dial watch with a black dial draws much attention. Although the price tag may be relatively low, this watch definitely doesn’t feel cheap. Many collectors of expensive timepieces have raved about this watch’s excellent quality and build. We’ve found it on Amazon for the bargain price of £68.45.
Movado
watches are easily recognisable by their uncluttered face with just one large dot at 12. It may not be easiest watch to tell the time with, but that’s not really the point of this one. If you’re looking for futuristic minimalism, this is the watch for you. Our favourite style is this one from the BOLD collection, selling for around £260.
Sci-fi fans rejoice: Biegert & Funk has a watch that can satisfy your inner nerd whilst remaining professional looking. Looking at the face of the QLOCKTWO W feels a bit like staring into The Matrix. The tagline for this watch is “The time in words for your wrist”—and that’s exactly what it is. No extra description needed. We like this black-on-black version, which goes for
around £460.
You can’t really go wrong with a Rolex Submariner. This model can be seen on professionals all over the industry and Rolex will always be a status symbol brand. The newer Submariners are sold for around £6,000.
The more you spend on a watch, the more people will think you own it solely for social peacocking. Unless you want to give that impression, this Cartier watch is a perfect for making a bold statement without coming across as too pretentious. The Ballon Bleu model is about £7,000.
Jumping up the price scale is the Hublot Big Bang Perpetual Calendar starting at around £45,000. This watch merges tradition and modernity through the combination of the chronograph, the moon phase and the perpetual calendar. It’s definitely a piece that
draws your eye.
It’s difficult not to gasp when first seeing this watch, and not just because of the price (around £60,000). Renowned for intricate and unique designs, Bovet presents the Virtuoso VII Retrograde Perpetual Calendar. The Amadeo® convertible case system allows the timepiece to be used as a reversible wristwatch, a table clock or a pocket watch. This watch is testament to our introductory claim: it is truly a piece of art.
