In a figurative sense or not, 'time is money' and men all over the world obey the motto when they treat themselves to a new brand watch. Since, unlike women, they tend to wear less jewelry, such as rings, bracelets and necklaces, they invest in one or a few wristwatches. More than just a timepiece, they replace pieces of jewelry and are considered a status symbol and even serve as an investment. The real treasures are worn by prominent contemporaries and watch lovers, we take a look into their lives to report on the luxury watches of men from politics, sports or show business.
In addition to the milk chocolate and the established banks, one country is also characterized by its high-quality clockworks - Switzerland, and when it comes to luxury watches for men who attach great importance to quality and brand, they cannot be other than Swiss. While contemporary politicians and world capitals discreetly and discreetly show prestige through jewelry, Hollywood stars like to present their most valuable purchases. These include five top brands Rolex, Breitling, Tag Heuer, Chopard and Omega - the last of which won the special 'Gold Medal for Technology' award at the 'Golden balance wheel' Get awards. There are plenty of current models availableUhrinstinkt.deand which of them the stars wear, you will find out below.
Rolex – Martin Luther King
Perhaps the world's most famous brandLuxury watches for menis undisputedly Rolex. The inconspicuous Datejust model is considered a vintage version with timeless charm. The typical bracelet, paired with the extraordinary dark graphite dial with a fluted bezel, discreetly adorn the wrists of famous personalities from world history, such as Winston Churchill, Dalai Lama, Martin Luther King. The last is considered the greatest idol in Rolex history.
Pablo Picasso
Hardly any man has dreamed of a Rolex wristwatch. The best-selling manufacturer has already listed just 125 men's models, which have had a very similar shape for decades. The reserved model policy places a lot of emphasis on the identity of a watch and many of them have become real icons. Since 1953, the brand has been producing pilot's watches for pilots following the Pan Am airline's tender and has brought Rolex GMT with a second time zone onto the market. The artist Pablo Picasso, who is known for his strong personality and contradictory preferences, also owned such a model.
The Rolex collection by Orlando Bloom
Several stars and famous celebrities are known to the public as Rolex fans - Fidel Castro, Cuban revolutionary, Konrad Adenauer, Ludwig Erhard, Richard Nixon. Marilyn Monroe even gave Kennedy a Rolex including a personal engraving. Elvis Presley had a special edition 18K gold model King Midas made. In the past, official brand ambassadors have been stars of the music and cinema scene, such as Marlon Brando, Paul Newman, Robert Redford and Tom Cruise. Canadian singer and Grammy Award winner Michael Bublé has been the face of the brand since 2006. The exclusive brand is also appreciated by watch lovers such as singer Adam Levine and Usher, whose favorite model is the Rolex Daytona. Actor Orlando Bloom has also become known for a magnificent vintage collection from the watch manufacturer. Among them all is a special Rolex Milgauss 6543 and a similar model was recently auctioned at Christies for 160,000 euros.
Steve McQueen and TAG Heuer 'Monaco Caliber'
When it comes to sports watches, features such as robustness and sustainable design are essential for people with active lifestyles who are constantly on the go and in motion. It is precisely athletes who present these models to the public, are considered role models and use their authority to guarantee the high quality of the brand. One of the major sponsors of sporting events, such as Formula 1 and tennis Grand Slam tournaments, is the Swiss watch brand – TAG Heuer. Golf legend Tiger Woods has worked with the label for years. The icon in racing, but also in the cinema from the 1970s, Steve McQueen, helped the Monaco Caliber 12 model from TAG Heuer achieve cult status in the film 'Le Mans', which still costs around 3,700 euros today. Another actor who is still passionate about racing, Patrick Dempsey, is one of the brand's other faces.
Tag Heuer can be seen in front of the camera or in private with major film stars. In addition to Brad Pitt and Chris Hemsworth, Leonardo di Caprio is also a real lover of watch movements, although he switched to the Breitling Avenger for the film 'Blood Diamond'. US President Barack Obama also wears TAG Heuer, 1500 series, which is available at an affordable price of just over 250 euros. However, his wristwatch is unique and has the Secret Service logo, which he received as a birthday present.
Breitling for men with a passion for aviation
Breitling is a Swiss watch brand with a long history closely linked to aviation. From 1952 to the present day, when pilots relied on precise mechanical watches, Breitling supplied the equipment of the British Air Force. The technical luxury watches for men are considered to be the first chronographs. All models are now also certified by the Official Swiss Chronometer Control (COSC).
John Travolta, who is also a passionate flyer, has been presenting Swiss chronographs for decades. His favorite model is the Chronomat 44 (from 5,700 euros) – an automatic chronograph for pilots. Other celebrities, such as David Beckham, who do not have a pilot's license, also promote the luxury watches.
The treasures of Chopard
Chopard is a traditional company from Geneva, Switzerland, which is now successfully managed by the German Scheufele family from Swabia. It is certainly famous for its jewelry art, whose sparkling gems for women and elegant luxury watches for men are also used by stars and celebrities at special events. Every year, actors such as Bradley Cooper, Javier Bardem, Julianne Moore, Penelope Cruz, Judy Delpy and others vote for the coveted Oscars.
Some pieces of jewelry have even become real lucky charms. In 2014, both Cate Blanchett, who won Best Actress, and Matthew McConaughey, who won Best Actor, both wore Chopard at the awards ceremony.
Luxury watches from men in the film industry are considered lucky charms
The luxury watches impress as classic models with elaborate mechanical additional functions, as well as the legendary Mille Miglia watch named after one of the most successful racing drivers in the world - Jacques Bernard “Jacky” Ickx, who has achieved numerous successes in Formula 2 and 1. Another notable collection from the jewelry brand for women is Happy Diamonds - with freely moving diamonds and the Happy Sport line, which impress with their attention to detail and timeless design.
Omega
Last but not least is the Swiss watch manufacturer Omega, whose trademark, the Greek symbol Omega, is a symbol of perfection and the perfect timepiece conveys this motto. Among the brand faces is the Hollywood actor and womanizer George Clooney, who is currently presenting the 'Speedmaster Silver Snoopy Award Limited Edition' model for the first time at the Baselword 2015 exhibition (from around 12,000 euros).
Omega is also the first choice of James Bond and privately of his actors such as Daniel Craig and Pierce Brosnan. Recently, the Oscar-winning actor Eddie Redmayne is also a brand ambassador and at the beginning of the year he presented the Globemaster model (from 6200 euros) at the Golden Globes. Other celebrities like to wear an Omega on their wrist in public, including many active and former Formula 1 drivers - Fernando Alonso, Lewis Hamilton, Niki Lauda. Michael Schumacher himself wore a Speedmaster model in the nineties.
