The world’s number one watch brand is, of course, Patek Philippe, whose English abbreviation is PP. Undoubtedly, it is recognized as the best brand in the world and is known as the "blue blood aristocrat among watches". PP is not known for its complex movements or gorgeous appearance. It even rarely inlays any diamonds or gems on the outer shell of its men's watches. However, it always insists on self-made movements and limited production. It is born with an elegant and restrained aristocratic temperament. . Therefore, PP cannot be worn only if you have money. Those "rich people" who wear yellow gold rings and gold necklaces and frequent saunas and karaoke are not worthy of owning PP at all. The wearer should be a successful person with a certain temperament and demeanor, elegant conversation, and "noble spirit" before wearing it. PP is "immune" to jewelry such as large rings, bracelets, and necklaces. It is always incongruous to put these things together with PP, so you should avoid wearing these tacky things when wearing PP. The price of PP is more than 100,000 yuan, and the entry-level 3919 is about 110,000 yuan.
Second place, Vacheron Constantin, VC. The good thing about it is that the movement and case craftsmanship are extremely excellent, and they are always produced in limited quantities. Especially the VC Malte hollow watch is simply a work of art!
Third place, Audemars Piguet, AP. It always appears in a high-profile manner. The most classic style is the "Royal Oak", which is characterized by a regular octagonal case with eight decorative screws on each of the eight corners. It looks very rough and very masculine. breath. AP has a higher price and is generally only sold at Hendry or Emperor Jewellery. Royal Oak has a stainless steel men's watch priced at 78,000 yuan; its full 18K gold watch with diamonds on the dial is priced at more than 450,000 yuan. . Of course, there are more standard ones. Who calls AP a classic among classics? Even the world's most famous action movie star Arnold Schwarzenegger is AP's most loyal fan. He starred in the film "Terminator" 3》 is wearing the new watch specially customized in AP.
The fourth place, I think it should be Jaeger-LeCoultre, JLC. JLC is famous for its pure mechanical movement manufacturing, and even other famous brands have used its movements. JLC's 101 movement is the world's smallest purely mechanical movement. The ladies' jewelry watch made with it was even worn by Queen Elizabeth II at her coronation celebration.
Fifth place, Breguet, BG. It is known as the "King of Watches" mainly because its founder, Mr. Louis Breguet, had too many first inventions about watches, such as the Genesis Tourbillon and "Breguet Pointers" and so on. All models are made of precious metals above 18K gold for casings, mainly crocodile leather straps, and the dials are usually silver-plated, which is very beautiful. The only regret is that the appearance is a bit conservative, with mostly round dials and a lack of variety. However, it is a world-class watch anyway!
Sixth place, Blancpain, abbreviated as JB. I am afraid that if I recommend this brand, I will be scolded by a large number of "watch connoisseurs", because Piaget is not even on the list, and everyone likes Piaget very much! Hehe! In fact, Blancpain has its shortcomings, that is, its appearance has hardly changed. It has only produced watches with round cases, and most of them are leather watches. It seems too conservative and traditional, and it seems that it has no connection with fashion. However, Blancpain is one of the few brands that has only produced mechanical watches and not quartz electronic watches. Blancpain's slogan is "only mechanical watches." You know, even a brand like Jaeger-LeCoultre is not immune to this! Blancpain is also the oldest and oldest existing watch brand, founded in 1735. Among the watches now sold on the market, Blancpain's specially designed and manufactured model - "1735", stands proudly at the price of 6.36 million yuan. This watch shows the wisdom of watchmakers. It is said that at the time Only 3 to 5 masters can make watches with similar complex functions. In addition to being a super rich person, you have to book it at least 3 years in advance. In other words, it cannot be bought by ordinary rich people. .
Seventh place, IWC, IWC. This is a bit selfish, just because IWC’s slogan is “only men’s watches”, hehe! Girls, please don't call me "macho". Although IWC was founded by American engineer Jones, it is 100% pure Swiss. Because its factory is located in the small town of Shafeihausen, Switzerland. The quality of IWC's movement is unparalleled, and its appearance design has its own characteristics. Firstly, it is mainly round case, and secondly, it is a large dial. It looks very ordinary at first glance, but in fact, it is simple and elegant, and its style is very suitable for men to wear, especially men in the IT industry or other engineering fields. Its classic styles such as Da Vinci, Portuguese and Portofino are all very individual watches, unassuming but very stylish. -
Eighth place, Rolex. Many upstarts love it. In fact, it is not its own fault that a watch is recognized and welcomed by people from all walks of life. However, when it comes to the quality, durability and reliability of the movement, Rolex is undoubtedly the best and can be passed down as a heirloom to future generations. Although Rolex almost never manufactures watches with complex functions, it is famous for its durability and accurate timekeeping. It has always been the darling of the second-hand watch market and has excellent value preservation capabilities.
Ninth place, Earl. In terms of price alone, Piaget is definitely in the top 3. However, the reason why I don’t think much of it is because its high price is mainly due to the use of a large number of diamonds and gem inlays, as well as market operations (also Better to call it hype). Piaget is not good at making movements and usually uses movements from other companies. However, it puts special efforts and sacrifices in the design and materials of the casing.
Tenth place, Cartier. The only non-Swiss brand in the top 10. Although it was created in France, its factory is in Switzerland and it uses top-notch Swiss movements. There is nothing more to say. Cartier was called "the king's jeweler, the king of jewelers" by the former British Prince of Wales. Mr. Louis Cartier, who started out as a royal jeweler, in 1904 put his friend, the French-Brazilian businessman Shan. Dumont's request turned into the world's first and most successful watch "Santos", and Cartier established its status as a world-famous watch brand today... In 2004, Cartier To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the "Santos" watch, the "Santos 100" and "Santos-Dumont" (ultra-thin) gold/stainless steel watches were released. In addition, there is the "Tank" which was inspired by the US military tanks in World War I. There is also another masterpiece of Cartier - Pasha, which is said to have originated from a local official of the Kingdom of Morocco in the 1930s. His official title was "Pasha", which means "Governor" in the Berber language of North Africa. Because he loved swimming, he asked Cartier to make a watch with excellent waterproof performance for him, and the "Pasha" was born. Oh... Cartier's price range is also very different. The cheapest is the stainless steel model of "Tank", which is about 30,000 yuan; the more expensive ones range from hundreds of thousands.
Eleventh place, Chipper, GP. The traditional Swiss brand not only adheres to traditional quality but also has innovation. The most classic one is its "Ferrari", which combines the excellent qualities of racing cars and watches into one, a perfect combination. The price is not low, usually more than 50,000 yuan, but its performance in the second-hand market is average, and the price difference is large. I have seen an 18K gold men's watch. It may be a bit older, but it only sold for RMB 8,000! hehe!
Twelfth place, without hesitation, is Athens (Ulysse Nardin). To be honest, I think this translation is really clever and may come from Hong Kong people. Ulysse Nardin, the founder of this brand, had his own watchmaking workshop at the age of 27, and it has always been famous for its production of marine watches.
Athens watches are famous for their complex functions and varied styles. The most classic one is called the "Genghis Khan Minute Repeater". Whenever there is trouble, the relief-like Mongolian knight (perhaps the image of Genghis Khan) on the dial will The "horse galloping" is vivid and very fine in workmanship, reflecting the exquisite craftsmanship of Ulysse Nardin. -
Thirteenth place, A. Lange Soehn. A rare non-Swiss brand, it is an authentic product of Eastern Germany. It once disappeared due to the authoritarian rule of the former East Germany, but it has regained its youth after the reunification of the two Germanys. Lange insists on making only mechanical precious metal watches, which makes its quality and price high, usually above 100,000 yuan, and they are not available in general domestic shopping malls.
No. 14, Zenith. The Swiss brand is famous for its complex timepieces. It mostly uses precious metals as casings, and most of its watches are leather straps. It is a relatively traditional watch with first-class quality.
No. 15, Chopard, a Swiss brand famous for its women’s diamond watches, especially the “Happy Diamond”, which is the favorite of fair ladies. I secretly think that the actual wearing effect is better than that of the Earl who is full of jewels... Oops, another brick wall!
Sixteenth place, Panerai. Italian brand, headquartered in Florence, but its production plant is in Switzerland. Nahai's professional diving watch, with a waterproof depth of less than 300 meters, has always been a dedicated diving watch for the military of many countries, including the Italian Navy. It has only just opened to the civilian market in recent years and has made a lot of noise by auctioning old military diving watches. Joining Richmont, a famous Swiss luxury goods group, is a wise move. Panerai is relatively conservative in appearance and rarely changes, but it emphasizes waterproof performance and strong and durable characteristics. In addition, its adjustment crown adopts a unique patented technology design, using a gooseneck-shaped pull rod to protect it. The ring covers the crown to prevent water from seeping into the watch core from the crown due to excessive water pressure. It is indeed very unique and is Panerai’s iconic design.
Seventeenth place, Baume & Mercier. The Swiss brand is famous for its Confucianism and elegance. Its Hampton series and Riviera series are both classic styles, with prices generally ranging from tens of thousands of yuan to tens or hundreds of thousands of yuan.