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Luxury Professionals Reveal Their Favorite Watches

Patek Philippe 5980R

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We recently reached out to some of the luxury industry's most prominent professionals and asked them a simple question: "What's your favorite luxury watch of all time, and why?" From watchmakers and jewelers to bloggers and stylists, their responses were both intriguing and enlightening!

"I have selected a Breguet timepiece, the model Breguet CLASSIQUE 5317 Tourbillon. (http://www.presentwatch.com/breguet/103318.html) I made this choice because I think it is a classic and timeless timepiece (as almost all  Breguet models are, in my humble opinion) but with a beautiful tourbillon, hours, minutes and an outstanding - and pretty unusual - power reserve at 12:00am/pm" - Julien Seux, Present Watch (@PresentWatch)

"There are so many great ones to choose from but [I am] partial to the Piaget Rose Limelight Garden Party watch. Timeless beauty!" - Angela Tunner, Eat Love Savor Magazine (@AngelaTLuxury)

"My favourite has to be Frank Muller for design,craftsmanship and the wow factor. King Conquistador Cortez is my fav. Tap." - Terry Pearce (@tapterry455)

"That’s a tough question to answer for someone like myself. I see so many fabulous watches, it’s hard to pick just one favorite watch. But, I will say some of my favorite brands are Audemars Piguet, Breguet, Franck Muller, and Patek Philippe." - Roger Kuo, The Finest Watches (@TheFinestWatch

"In just a few words? :) AP Royal Oak 15202. A luxury sports watch in stainless steel with superb movement and finish." - Robert-Jan Broer, Fratello Watches (@robertjanb)

"Do I really need to choose just one? Really hard decision given my awareness of watches. I love sport pieces and divers the most, but also craftsmanship. If it is a well-made dive watch with a beautiful movement and a refined design it will steal my heart. There are perhaps 1-2 dozen brands that consistently make those. I also like some classic brands like Lange." - Ariel Adams, aBlogtoWatch (@aBlogtoWatch)

"Mine is @Longines because I own one that my wife gave me when we got married." - Paul Johnson, A Luxury Travel Blog (@luxury__travel)

"Cuervo y Sobrinos Robusto is up there... call me a sucker for hand rolled cigars from the thighs of maidens & the Havana vibe" - Christopher Ward, the Christopher Ward Watch Company (@ChrisWardLondon)

"We love this vintage ruby and sapphire Tourneau watch. It's perfectly delicate but made to last. http://bit.ly/10XnBlw" - The staff at SHK Magazine (@SHKmagazine)

"As a versatile and timeless investment piece, this @Patek_Philippe Nautilus 5712G tops our list. pic.twitter.com/HQ84DmbP" - The staff at PROCURATEUR (@PROCURATEUR)

"Wow, hard to pick just one! Between a Rolex 16808, AP Concept Tourbillon 1, Patek 5980R, MCT Sequential 1, I could go on.. :) Why: Rolex because it's timeless, AP was a landmark piece, Patek because its the ultimate marque & MCT is just crazy!" - Anish, Watch Anish (@WatchAnish)

"My all time favourite is my father's Cartier Tank. It is classic, elegant and light on my wrist. A piece for all occasions." - Zeina Dakak (@zluxe)

"Rolex Submariner, it is just a Classic." - Billy, California Custom Coach (@tweet_billy)

"Even if it is very hard to select only one timepiece, and in the meantime one brand, I have selected as my favorite watch the FP. Journe CHRONOMÈTRE OPTIMUM PLATINUM. (http://www.presentwatch.com/fp-journe/801479.html) FP. Journe is one of my favorite brands, and I also think they use great movements and the technical details are simply awesome. They manufacture "classic" high-end watches but with a modern touch." - José Sousa, Present Watch (@PresentWatch)

"The sundial!" - Antonio Centeno, Real Men Real Style (@RMRStyle)

"I don't think any genuine watch fan could answer that. It's like asking a movie fan to name just one 'favourite' film." - The Prodigal Fool, The Prodigal Guide (@TheProdigalFool)

"hmm that is hard! Love this [Vacheron Constantin Patrimony Traditionnelle] because of the unique band! http://www.tourneau.com/shop/brand/vacheron-constantin/rvids/4657#pdpSeoKey!shop_brand_vacheron-constantin_patrimony-traditionnelle-53434p" - Brittany Mills, B Culture Media (@bculture_britt)

"Impossible to answer. Part of being a luxury watch collector is never being fulfilled and also searching for a new favorite." - The staff at KeepTheTime Watches (@KeepTheTime)

"De Bethune DB28. Timeless design paired with innovation, useful complication, wearability, + from an independent watchmaker." - The Watchman (@eurowatch)

Ryan

I'm a luxury marketing and branding consultant hailing from beautiful Victoria BC, Canada. I've been involved in the luxury industry for the past six years blogging, writing and promoting. I believe luxury brands should build relationships via social media to engage fans from around the globe. In my spare time you'll find me traveling, hitting the tennis courts and taking road trips filing my n...(Read More)

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