Wristwatches have always been a symbol of elegance and sophistication; the one accessory every man needs. Whether you are a man looking to purchase a new watch for yourself or you are a woman looking to buy one for your special guy, luxury watch brands have created impeccable timepieces that make the ultimate luxurious gift. To save you the trouble, we’ve researched the most luxurious, vintage and modern watches.
A. Lange & Söhne 
German designer A. Lange & Sohne has a long history of creating watches for the detail-oriented person and this watch is no exception! It has an orbital moon-phase display, as well as a day/night indicator. It has an 18k rose gold case and a brown crocodile strap, as well as a power-reserve indicator.
Audemars Piguet
If your special man is a modern guy who loves avant-garde designs, then this is the perfect watch for him. The watch has blue-coloured baguette-cut gemstones and diamonds, an alligator leather strap and an inner bezel with white-gold and colour detailing. It is a statement piece that’s stylish yet steeped in tradition.
Breguet
Prestigious Swiss manufacturer Breguet is known for its legendary designs. With roman numerals, a hand-engraved rose engine and a strap with stone coating, this watch is for the sophisticated man who likes to make a fashion statement.
Hublot
Representing the art of fusion, this brand is known to be the best at combining a basic leather strap and diamonds in its watches. How understated yet luxurious is that? With a durable folding strap, this watch is comfortable, weightless and stylish at the same time.
Roger Dubuis
Boasting a contemporary creative edge, this watch is for the young spirit who is into simple and contemporary designs with pops of colour. With its tourbillion and trademark star symbol, the watch is housed in a carbon case with a carbon bezel and flange with light material to ensure optimum comfort.
L.U. Chopard
With its iconic Calavera skull, this Chopard watch model is for the man who loves to honour different cultures. A one-of-a-kind piece for a man who stands out, the watch includes the minute repeater with a hand-engraved case, a bezel set and baguette-cut sapphires.
Louis Moinet
French watchmaker Louis Moinet is not one to create ordinary watches. This innovative space-inspired piece includes satellite tourbillons revolving around the dial, a sapphire crystal and an 18K rose gold exterior. Your special extraordinary fun-loving friend is sure to appreciate this exquisite timepiece.
Patek Philippe
With its gold-detailing and blue enamel dial centre, this watch is perfect for the classic, elegant man in your life who appreciates Swiss quality and historic value. Known as the world-time wristwatch, this watch has 40 cities engraved on its dial, which can tell the time in any of these regions. This is a watch to treasure for life
Jaeger- LeCoultre
If your man is an Art Deco aficionado, spirited and elegant, this is the watch for him. Displaying both exquisite taste and simplicity, this Jaeger-LeCoultre timepiece boasts gold detailing, a day/night indicator on the outside and a dual-dial on the inside, all juxtaposed with a manly thick leather strap. This watch is perfect for someone who is both classy and creative.
Audemars Piguet x Marvel
This contemporary two-tone Audemars Piguet x Marvel watch is the perfect gift for the Marvel fan in your life. It has grey, black and purple accents, a Black Panther sculpture on the inside and a purple rubber watch titanium case. The Calibre 2965 plus and water-resistance features make it even more special.
Rolex
Spectacular creativity and superior design have created this water-resistant watch with unique rainbow jewels and rose gold colour. The bezel features different coloured jewels, creating a rainbow effect as well as a safety clasp and scratch-resistant sapphire. And of course, a Rolex is the ultimate luxury watch brand.
Vacheron Constantin
This unique timepiece is perfect for the man who appreciates high-end jewellery and aesthetic perfection and is not afraid to show it off. The watch’s unique emerald-cut diamond exterior contrasts beautifully with the simple design on the inside. It simply cries perfection.
