Top 10 Watch Brands... ? ( Here we go !! )

[Dfive]

So folks who are the top 10 watch brands ???

Let's keep it friendly now and not tooooo much .

I'm going for this list:

- Patek Phillipe
- Audemars Piguet
- A. Lange & Sohne
- Jeager le'Coultre
- Vacheron Constantin
- Breguet
- Blancpain
- Pigaet
- IWC - subjective to range.
- Rolex - subjective.

What makes a great watch ?

I'm guessing:

1. time keeping
2. jewellery
3. engineering
4. appearance
5. investment value
6. image

[Oceanklassik]

And I'm going for this list:

- ROLEX
- ROLEX
- ROLEX
- ROLEX
- ROLEX
- ROLEX
- ROLEX
- ROLEX
- ROLEX
- PATE .... err .. ok, still ROLEX

[Dfive]

And I'm going for this list:

- ROLEX
- ROLEX
- ROLEX
- ROLEX
- ROLEX
- ROLEX
- ROLEX
- ROLEX
- ROLEX
- PATE .... err .. ok, still ROLEX

We are all entitled to fair opinion.... plus as S'r Mod we not allowed to argue bro... hahahaha

[Oceanklassik]

No need to argue. I can only afford so much

[teoh]

So folks who are the top 10 watch brands ???

Let's keep it friendly now and not tooooo much .

I'm going for this list:

- Patek Phillipe
- Audemars Piguet
- A. Lange & Sohne
- Jeager le'Coultre
- Vacheron Constantin
- Breguet
- Blancpain
- Pigaet
- IWC - subjective to range.
- Rolex - subjective.

What makes a great watch ?

I'm guessing:

1. time keeping
2. jewellery
3. engineering
4. appearance
5. investment value
6. image

For me, I will add pt 7 to Pt 10
1. time keeping
2. jewellery
3. engineering
4. appearance
5. investment value
6. image
7. heritage
8. craftsmanship
9. technology of movement (probably under 3. engineering?)
10. inhouse movement

[Oceanklassik]

Its the love not the affording, bro

Oohhh ..... since no need money, then it's gonna be :

- PP
- ROLEX
- PP
- ROLEX
- PP
- ROLEX
- PP
- ROLEX
- PP
- ROLEX

[Dfive]

For me, I will add pt 7 to Pt 10
1. time keeping
2. jewellery
3. engineering
4. appearance
5. investment value
6. image
7. heritage
8. craftsmanship
9. technology of movement (probably under 3. engineering?)
10. inhouse movement

I'd agree with that.

[turboducky]

Just my own opinion;

1. A Lange- cos of its design
2. Jaeger Lecoultre- cos of its many in-house movement
3. Moser & Cie- cos of its rarity
4. Glashutte Original- cos of the beautiful see thru back
5. Blancpain- cos it never made a quartz watch
6. Breguet- cos some mad Frenchman called Napoleon was its customer
7. IWC- cos of its simple but yet straightforward name
8. Longines- cos of its rich heritage
9. Ulysse Nardin- cos of its unique name
10. Azimuth- cos I love my country!!

What makes a great watch ?

My take

1. Heritage
2. Discerning design
3. Non-commercialised/non-main stream

I am just not a fan of a commercialised watch

[agong]

Just my own opinion;

1. A Lange- cos of its design
2. Jaeger Lecoultre- cos of its many in-house movement
3. Moser & Cie- cos of its rarity
4. Glashutte Original- cos of the beautiful see thru back
5. Blancpain- cos it never made a quartz watch
6. Breguet- cos some mad Frenchman called Napoleon was its customer
7. IWC- cos of its simple but yet straightforward name
8. Longines- cos of its rich heritage
9. Ulysse Nardin- cos of its unique name
10. Azimuth- cos I love my country!!

What makes a great watch ?

My take

1. Heritage
2. Discerning design
3. Non-commercialised/non-main stream

I am just not a fan of a commercialised watch

I love your reasoning behind Azimuth! Hahaha! Here is my top 10!:

1.Patek - Because it is the definition of a high-end watch (at least for the general public) I am in no way discrediting them for that!
2. Vacheron Constantin - Long long heritage and history behind it, complication capability
3. Jaeger-LeCoultre - Great in house movement! I'm aiming for a JLC (hopefull soon)
4. Girard-Perregaux - In my opinion is slightly underrated. Great brand, great movement with great design!
5. Rolex - Though a mainstream brand for luxury watch, they measure up to their reputation!
6. A.Lange & Sohne - One of the best German watches and also because it is difficult to pronounce =x
7. Audemars Piguet - I find their watch don't appeal to me aesthetically. But I can't discredit their quality and heritage!
8. Zenith - Long repuration too. The fact that LVMH owns it doesn't really help, does it?
9. Richard Mille - Stylish, too stylish for me in fact. Yet, not compromising on their movements.
10. CASIO - For the mere fact that you see them everywhere! You've got to respect the brand, or at least the company!

[wees]

1. PP - tradition and design
2. FPJ - design and innovation+ and without losing the traditional design elements of a watch
3. AP - a good mix of familiar conservatism and modern styling (in different ranges)
4. VC - tradition and design, but loses points for not going free-sprung throughout
5. JLC - great all rounder
6. AL&S - probably the best of the German makes, but loses points for heavy reliance on Richemont siblings (eg JLC big date), not going free-sprung over the range and the cosmetic screwed balances. No issue for me with its age.
7. GO - its big date is the best out there and great design balance and proportions
8. Rolex - great brand recognition and tough construction make it from a great daily beater/tool watch to a more special treat
9. Omega - surely the best bang for buck chronograph out there
10. MB&F - pushing the boundaries

Special mention for the small independents like PD, KV, VH, RG, RS, PSM for keeping the traditional methods in traditional workshops more or less alive. Special kudos to RS on this count...

[Samurai]

Just Rolex and Breitling for me

The rest are marketing gimmicks! No offence to other folks.

[Dfive]

Just Rolex and Breitling for me

The rest are marketing gimmicks! No offence to other folks.

fool.... being conned by the biggest marketing gimmick brand out there = Breitling..... yes i own one for a hack watch.

[skydweller_sg]

all brands use some form of gimmicks every now and then
its a matter of how much they do it
nevertheless, gimmicks aside, some brands that i like for their design and heritage:
rolex, breitling, omega, panerai, AP
btw i prefer diving watches
dont have much feel for top tiers like PP, JLC, FPJ, VC, A. Lange & Sohne - could be too dressy for my liking

[hohoho8885]

PP
A Lange
JLC
IWC
GP
AP
VC
Omega

[watchman86]

1. Patek, 2. JLC, 3. VC, 4. Breguet, 5. ALS, 6. Zenith, 7. Seiko (GS Range), 8. AP, 9. GP, 10. Y not Omega for mass luxury