Collection: Men's Watches

The perfect follow-on question. In the past, many women felt restricted in the watches they could wear. Men’s designer watches were often big and heavy, although showcased the beautiful designs and complications that women wanted in their own collections.

Today, the unisex watches market is in full swing. Brands such as Rolex, Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet and Omega are leading the way, with timepieces that bridge the gap between men’s watches and ladies’ watches. They’re doing it through features like thinner straps and smaller cases, and by treating each customer as an individual rather than part of a “segment”.

The lines are finally blurring, with many women happy to sport a chunkier watch and many men opting for slimmer straps and diamond-laden dials.

The best luxury watches for men have the power to overshadow even the biggest stars. A tribute to a man’s style and personality, we see icons like James Bond, Maverick and Batman showcasing timepieces to be envious of.

In the movies, OMEGA goes hand-in-hand with 007, although the author of the books always had him wearing a “heavy Rolex Oyster”. Bond wears an OMEGA Seamaster 300M in GoldenEye (1995), Tomorrow Never Dies (1997), The World is Not Enough (1999) and Die Another Day (2002).  

In Wolf of Wall Street (2013), Jordan Belfort, played by Leonardo DiCaprio, goes from wearing a modest Seiko Solar on his first day as a broker, to a TAG Heuer 1000 Professional and eventually a TAG Heuer 2000 WN5141. The latter is made of 18k solid gold, with baguette diamonds and blue sapphire detailing.

The Porsche Design Orfina Chronograph appears in Top Gun (1986) and again in Top Gun: Maverick (2022) on the wrist of Maverick, played by Tom Cruise. True to reality, this watch was popular with pilots at the time of the original film because of its durability and reliability. 

Christian Bateman plays Batman in The Dark Knight Trilogy (2005, 2008 and 2012). In all three films, he wears the Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso, with a flippable watch case that represents the two sides of his character perfectly. In American Psycho (2000), the same actor wears a yellow-gold Rolex Datejust - the ultimate symbol of success at the time.

Emotional, on-a-whim purchases aside, if you’re buying a men’s luxury watch for investment reasons, you’ll want to be sure it can hold its value over time. Bonus points if your watch appreciates a great deal.

The simple fact is that some brands are better than others at holding value. This is usually down to brand recognition, craftsmanship, demand and exclusivity. Investing in the wrong watch can be expensive and you can never be completely confident you’ll be able to sell your watch for more money down the line. That said, the watch brands that tend to hold their value best are Jaeger-LeCoultre, Rolex, Omega, Patek Philippe, TAG Heuer, Audemars Piguet and Vacheron Constantin. 

If you’re looking to work your way up the investment ladder, start with them. Book a one-on-one  consultation with Trilogy Jewellers for personalised, up-to-date advice.