About Luxury Watches

Expensive timepieces have been around for decades--think the classic 19th century men's gold pocket watch, a delicate lady's watch in intricate platinum, or the jewel-bedecked, large-faced accessories of today. Whatever the style, there are many foreign and domestic companies that produce beautiful, opulent pieces that are heavy on the precious metals and the wallet.

Most people wear a wristwatch or some other kind of timepiece at some point in their life. Watches are an organizational tool that help us keep our schedules and lives running smoothly, yet they are also a piece of jewelry, exuding personal style on behalf of the wearer. A luxury watch makes the ultimate statement; crafted of precious metals and sometimes accented with pricey gemstones, luxury watches boast intricate features and a hefty price tag -- its very likely that you won't score one for less than $900.

Though luxury watches are costly, their price range is quite wide--from the relatively low end of a few thousand dollars to more than the average American makes in a year's salary. Citizen, Fossil, Rolex, Seiko and Tag Heuer are just a few of the companies that specialize in expensive timepieces. Rolex is arguably the most iconic brand of luxury watch and is still extremely popular with wealthy consumers.

Cartier

As it is usually made from fine and costly materials, a luxury watch is often the specialty of high-end jewelery companies and classic design houses. Cartier, Tiffany, Harry Winston and Van Cleef and Arpels are all well-known and established jewelers who provide luxury watch lines; similarly, fashion designers such as Gucci, Versace, Guess and Christian Dior design elegant and expensive wristwatches. Wealthy starlets and other members of Hollywood's elite often gravitate to these pieces.