Watches are timeless classics. And watches of iconic brands like Patek Philippe are timepieces that will never become obsolete. That’s why they don’t go out of style despite the popularity of smartphones. Yes, you can always pull out your smartphone from your pocket and watch how late it is. Yes, we use smartphones for many things besides making phone calls (watching the time and weather, playing on the 20Bet website, etc.), but luxury watches remain covered by status symbols. Want to know more about famous watches? Then keep reading: We’ve made a list of the top luxury watch brands.

Patek Philippe

One of the most famous luxury watch brands is Patek Philippe. Once such watches were loved by kings, but today they are preferred to be worn by celebrities, businessmen, famous athletes, and government officials.  “Patek Philippe is a Swiss company, that was founded in 1839 by a simple Polish immigrant Antony Patek, and his incredibly talented friend Frenchman Adrian Philippe. Watches of this brand are considered the most expensive in the world. By the way, the mechanisms in these watches are considered the most complex in the world and, therefore, they are the most accurate. Each model is a real masterpiece of art.

Rolex

Rolex is probably the second most popular watch brand famous for its luxury watches. Watches of this brand are worn by many celebrities because they are an attribute of luxury and an indicator of wealth. Each model is unique in its way and is a real masterpiece of art, created by true masters of their craft and manufactured according to all world standards. The company can be called an innovator both in design and in the technologies used. The assortment is so diverse that everyone will find something to their liking. Businessmen, celebrities, serious politicians, and sportsmen remain satisfied.

Audemars Piguet

This Swiss company was founded in 1875 by Jules-Louis Odemar and Edward-Auguste Piguet. Odemar was responsible for the technical part of the production, and Piguet was the sponsor. The real popularity of the company came in 1889 after the opening of a branch in Geneva. The owners and designers masters of the company manage to miraculously pay tribute to tradition, adhere to modern fashion trends, use innovations, and at the same time create bright, eye-catching, and sometimes bizarre products.

Cartier

Cartier is a French company that produces not only watches but also jewelry. Separately, it is worth dwelling on women’s models, because they are true works of art and are imbued with luxury, wealth, and chic. Today the brand is known all over the world, but it all started in 1847 with a small jewelry workshop, which was founded by Louis-Francois Cartier.

In 1904, the grandson of the company’s founder Louis Cartier released a wristwatch “Santos”. It was this model that brought the brand a real success.

Vacheron Constantin

This Swiss luxury watch brand dates back to 1755. Then a young and inexperienced watchmaker in the notary’s office formalized the contract of hiring an apprentice. Almost immediately the services began to be used by representatives of the aristocracy (for example, Napoleon’s wives). The company’s products are recognizable, so they are known all over the world.

Panerai

Panerai dates back to 1860 and since then it has been successfully developing and has become one of the most famous and popular all over the world. All that matters is that the masters successfully combine the accuracy and reliability of Swiss mechanisms and refined, elegant, and incredibly stylish Italian design.

Hublot

Hublot is a newcomer in the world of luxury watches. The company was founded by Carlo Crocco in 1980, and he managed to reach unprecedented heights. The dial design is based on the “fusion” style, which combines seemingly incompatible details. And this is what makes each model unique yet recognizable.