{"id":17464,"date":"2018-07-26T07:00:22","date_gmt":"2018-07-26T11:00:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.truefacet.com\/guide\/?p=17464"},"modified":"2018-08-06T11:54:25","modified_gmt":"2018-08-06T15:54:25","slug":"10-most-iconic-watch-models-for-any-collector","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.truefacet.com\/guide\/10-most-iconic-watch-models-for-any-collector\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Most Iconic Watch Models for Any Collector"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>While all watches have their strong points, there are some key watches that\u2014for one reason or another, perhaps a distinct feature or a signature look\u2014 have become real legends in time. These are the timepieces that, despite evolutions, continue decade after decade to be sure-bet winners. Here, we take a look at 10 of the most iconic watch models that any watch collector should covet and hopefully own. Immediately identifiable across a crowded room, these could be the coolest watches of all time.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Rolex Cosmograph Daytona<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"truef-content_2\" style=\"margin-top: 20px;margin-bottom: 20px;\" id=\"truef-2051380593\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.truefacet.com\/?utm_source=Loupe&#038;utm_medium=Display&#038;utm_campaign=Holidays2018&#038;utm_content=jewelry\" aria-label=\"TrueFacet Holiday Shops Sale\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.truefacet.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/300x250_Jewelry_TF_Holiday_Evergreen_Banners-copy_06.jpg\" alt=\"TrueFacet Holiday Shops Sale\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.truefacet.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/300x250_Jewelry_TF_Holiday_Evergreen_Banners-copy_06.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.truefacet.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/300x250_Jewelry_TF_Holiday_Evergreen_Banners-copy_06-200x167.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" width=\"300\" height=\"250\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17472\" src=\"https:\/\/www.truefacet.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/rolex-daytona-hero2.jpg\" alt=\"Rolex\" width=\"700\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.truefacet.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/rolex-daytona-hero2.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.truefacet.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/rolex-daytona-hero2-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.truefacet.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/rolex-daytona-hero2-200x114.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Usually referred to simply as the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.truefacet.com\/brands\/rolex\/all\/top-sellers\/rolex-daytona.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rolex Daytona<\/a>, the Rolex Cosmograph Daytona was first officially introduced to the world in 1963. Designed for professional racecar drivers, the watch features a chronograph for measuring laps and a tachymeter for measuring speed.<\/p>\n<p>Before the introduction of the Daytona watch, Rolex was a coveted brand among racing legends, with many wearing them at the racetracks. In fact, Rolex had been involved with the races at Daytona International Speedway since 1959, so the introduction of an official \u201cDaytona\u201d watch was imminent. Once the brand released the Daytona, it immediately became synonymous with high performance and the world of motor sports. It was a favorite of actor and driver Paul Newman, who made the white dial\/black subdial Daytona famous. Paul Newman\u2019s own Rolex Daytona Paul Newman watch sold in 2017 at auction for $17 million.<\/p>\n<p>[lfp_panel link=&#8221;https:\/\/www.truefacet.com\/rolex-daytona-116520-white-dial-40mm-mens-watch-2302201.html?utm_source=Loupe&#038;utm_medium=Product&#038;utm_content=Product&#038;utm_campaign=Evergreen&#8221; image=&#8221;https:\/\/www.truefacet.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/P116520WC_2v.jpg&#8221; title=&#8221;Rolex&#8221; status=&#8221;Pre-owned&#8221; price=&#8221;$16,995&#8243; old_price=&#8221;$22,995&#8243;]Rolex Daytona 116520 White Dial 40mm Mens Watch[\/lfp_panel][lfp_panel link=&#8221;https:\/\/www.truefacet.com\/rolex-daytona-116523-black-dial-40mm-mens-watch.html?utm_source=Loupe&#038;utm_medium=Product&#038;utm_content=Product&#038;utm_campaign=Evergreen&#8221; image=&#8221;https:\/\/www.truefacet.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/P116523B_2v.jpg&#8221; title=&#8221;Rolex&#8221; status=&#8221;Pre-owned&#8221; price=&#8221;$12,495&#8243; old_price=&#8221;$13,495&#8243;]Rolex Daytona 116523 Black Dial 40mm Mens Watch[\/lfp_panel][lfp_panel link=&#8221;https:\/\/www.truefacet.com\/rolex-daytona-116520-white-dial-40mm-mens-watch.html?utm_source=Loupe&#038;utm_medium=Product&#038;utm_content=Product&#038;utm_campaign=Evergreen&#8221; image=&#8221;https:\/\/www.truefacet.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/P116520W_2v.jpg&#8221; title=&#8221;Rolex&#8221; status=&#8221;Pre-owned&#8221; price=&#8221;$16,995&#8243; old_price=&#8221;$22,995&#8243;]Rolex Daytona 116520 White Dial 40mm Mens Watch[\/lfp_panel]<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Omega Speedmaster<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17473\" src=\"https:\/\/www.truefacet.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/31130423001005-40-large.jpg\" alt=\"Omega Speedmaster\" width=\"700\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.truefacet.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/31130423001005-40-large.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.truefacet.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/31130423001005-40-large-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.truefacet.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/31130423001005-40-large-200x114.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>For well over half a century, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.truefacet.com\/brands\/omega\/all\/top-sellers\/omega-speedmaster.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Omega Speedmaster<\/a> watch has been synonymous with space exploration and pioneering technology. In the early stages of America\u2019s space missions, the Omega Speedmaster, which had been designed as an instrument for auto racing and unveiled to the world in 1957, underwent rigorous testing by NASA.<\/p>\n<p>In 1965, it was deemed the official timepiece for the space agency and the Apollo space missions. Officially the first watch worn on the moon\u2014and nicknamed \u201cMoonwatch\u201d because of that \u2014the Omega Speedmaster is the only watch to be given the prestigious Snoopy Award for saving the lives of the 1970 Apollo 13 astronauts, who used the watch to perfectly time their re-entry into Earth\u2019s atmosphere when their on-board instruments failed. Also lovingly referred to as \u201cSpeedy,\u201d the Speedmaster is constantly updated in terms of technology, but the brand remains true to the aesthetics of the original. No watch collection is complete without a Moonwatch.<\/p>\n<p>[lfp_panel link=&#8221;https:\/\/www.truefacet.com\/omega-speedmaster-3220-50-00-40mm-mens-watch-2806705.html?utm_source=Loupe&#038;utm_medium=Product&#038;utm_content=Product&#038;utm_campaign=Evergreen&#8221; image=&#8221;https:\/\/www.truefacet.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/wotf53481622428swetf-0.jpg&#8221; title=&#8221;Omega&#8221; status=&#8221;Pre-owned&#8221; price=&#8221;$3,350&#8243;]Omega Speedmaster 3220.50.00 40mm Mens Watch[\/lfp_panel][lfp_panel link=&#8221;https:\/\/www.truefacet.com\/omega-speedmaster-326-30-40-50-03-001-40mm-mens-watch.html?utm_source=Loupe&#038;utm_medium=Product&#038;utm_content=Product&#038;utm_campaign=Evergreen&#8221; image=&#8221;https:\/\/www.truefacet.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/wotf48286501961titf-0.jpg&#8221; title=&#8221;Omega&#8221; status=&#8221;Pre-owned&#8221; price=&#8221;$3,450&#8243; old_price=&#8221;$4,800&#8243;]Omega Speedmaster 326.30.40.50.03.001 40mm Mens Watch[\/lfp_panel][lfp_panel link=&#8221;https:\/\/www.truefacet.com\/omega-speedmaster-3881-30-37-44mm-mens-watch.html?utm_source=Loupe&#038;utm_medium=Product&#038;utm_content=Product&#038;utm_campaign=Evergreen&#8221; image=&#8221;https:\/\/www.truefacet.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/16782-441d2-omega_speedmaster_3881.30.37-0-gallery-.jpg&#8221; title=&#8221;Omega&#8221; status=&#8221;Pre-owned&#8221; price=&#8221;$5,299&#8243; old_price=&#8221;$8,100&#8243;]Omega Speedmaster 3881.30.37 44mm Mens Watch[\/lfp_panel]<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Breitling Navitimer<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17471\" src=\"https:\/\/www.truefacet.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/BREITLING-NAVITIMER.jpg\" alt=\"Breitling Navitimer\" width=\"700\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.truefacet.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/BREITLING-NAVITIMER.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.truefacet.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/BREITLING-NAVITIMER-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.truefacet.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/BREITLING-NAVITIMER-200x114.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A quintessential \u201cmust\u201d for aviation lovers, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.truefacet.com\/brands\/breitling\/all\/top-sellers\/breitling-navitimer.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Breitling Navitimer<\/a> was first unveiled to the world in 1952 as a wrist chronograph with a circular slide rule that enables pilots to make all navigation- and fuel-related calculations. The watch became a legendary tool for aviation buffs, as well as for military pilots in many countries, and so quickly achieved cult-like status. Interestingly enough, astronaut Scott Carpenter wore the Breitling Navitimer on his 1962 orbital flight around Earth aboard the Aurora 7 capsule.<\/p>\n<p>Today, many professional pilots, including the Breitling Jet Team, an aerobatic aviation team, wear the Navitimer. As Breitling has evolved, equipping the Navitimer with its own in-house movements, and making some design tweaks, it has never swayed from the distinctive design, or from the chronograph\/slide-rule combination.<\/p>\n<p>[lfp_panel link=&#8221;https:\/\/www.truefacet.com\/breitling-navitimer-montbrilliant-a41030-38mm-mens-watch.html?utm_source=Loupe&#038;utm_medium=Product&#038;utm_content=Product&#038;utm_campaign=Evergreen&#8221; image=&#8221;https:\/\/www.truefacet.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/wbgtf7222ajlwv-0.jpg&#8221; title=&#8221;Breitling&#8221; status=&#8221;Pre-owned&#8221; price=&#8221;$4,000&#8243;]Breitling Navitimer Montbrilliant A41030 38mm Mens Watch[\/lfp_panel][lfp_panel link=&#8221;https:\/\/www.truefacet.com\/breitling-navitimer-ab0120-43mm-mens-watch.html?utm_source=Loupe&#038;utm_medium=Product&#038;utm_content=Product&#038;utm_campaign=Evergreen&#8221; image=&#8221;https:\/\/www.truefacet.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/17756-34cb0-breitling_navitimer_01_black_dial_automatic_steel_mens_watch_ab0120-0-gallery-2.jpg&#8221; title=&#8221;Breitling&#8221; status=&#8221;Pre-owned&#8221; price=&#8221;$5,749&#8243; old_price=&#8221;$6,271&#8243;]Breitling Navitimer AB0120 43mm Mens Watch[\/lfp_panel][lfp_panel link=&#8221;https:\/\/www.truefacet.com\/breitling-navitimer-ab012721-bd09ss-stainless-steel-46mm-mens-watch.html?utm_source=Loupe&#038;utm_medium=Product&#038;utm_content=Product&#038;utm_campaign=Evergreen&#8221; image=&#8221;https:\/\/www.truefacet.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/13_3_3v2.jpg&#8221; title=&#8221;Breitling&#8221; status=&#8221;Pre-owned&#8221; price=&#8221;$7,890&#8243; old_price=&#8221;$9,620&#8243;]Breitling Navitimer AB012721-BD09SS Stainless Steel 46mm Mens Watch[\/lfp_panel]<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Patek Philippe Calatrava<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17474\" src=\"https:\/\/www.truefacet.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/5119R_001_8.jpg\" alt=\"Patek Philippe Calatrava\" width=\"700\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.truefacet.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/5119R_001_8.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.truefacet.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/5119R_001_8-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.truefacet.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/5119R_001_8-200x114.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Classically elegant, the round <a href=\"https:\/\/www.truefacet.com\/brands\/patek-philippe\/all\/top-sellers\/patek-philippe-calatrava.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Patek Philippe Calatrava<\/a> is distinguishable by its incredible hobnail pattern on the case that, when the watch was first released in 1932, was a revolutionary design concept. The watch was named for a Spanish order of knighthood, whose emblem Patek Philippe adopted as its symbol.<\/p>\n<p>While the brand has unveiled a host of new Calatrava models over the past 86 years, it has never really swayed from the overall design ethos. Today, most Calatrava watches house mechanical movements and offer simple three-hand time\/date functions. The Patek Philippe Calatrava watch is, perhaps, the single most important cornerstone of a good watch collection.<\/p>\n<p>[lfp_panel link=&#8221;https:\/\/www.truefacet.com\/patek-philippe-calatrava-5296r-010-18k-rose-gold-leather-38mm-mens-watch.html?utm_source=Loupe&#038;utm_medium=Product&#038;utm_content=Product&#038;utm_campaign=Evergreen&#8221; image=&#8221;https:\/\/www.truefacet.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/5296r_010v2.jpg&#8221; title=&#8221;Patek Philippe&#8221; status=&#8221;Newer worn&#8221; price=&#8221;$23,995&#8243; old_price=&#8221;$27,000&#8243;]Patek Philippe Calatrava 5296R-010 18K Rose Gold Leather 38mm Mens Watch[\/lfp_panel][lfp_panel link=&#8221;https:\/\/www.truefacet.com\/patek-philippe-calatrava-7200-1r-001-18k-rose-gold-34-6mm-womens-watch.html?utm_source=Loupe&#038;utm_medium=Product&#038;utm_content=Product&#038;utm_campaign=Evergreen&#8221; image=&#8221;https:\/\/www.truefacet.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/7200_1r_001v2.jpg&#8221; title=&#8221;Patek Philippe&#8221; status=&#8221;Newer worn&#8221; price=&#8221;$34,600&#8243; old_price=&#8221;$40,825&#8243;]Patek Philippe Calatrava 7200\/1R-001 18K Rose Gold 34.6mm Womens Watch[\/lfp_panel][lfp_panel link=&#8221;https:\/\/www.truefacet.com\/patek-philippe-calatrava-5227g-001-ivory-dial-leather-mens-39mm-watch.html?utm_source=Loupe&#038;utm_medium=Product&#038;utm_content=Product&#038;utm_campaign=Evergreen&#8221; image=&#8221;https:\/\/www.truefacet.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/5227g_001_1_v2.jpg&#8221; title=&#8221;Patek Philippe&#8221; status=&#8221;Newer worn&#8221; price=&#8221;$29,995&#8243; old_price=&#8221;$34,700&#8243;]Patek Philippe Calatrava 5227G-001 Ivory Dial Leather Mens 39mm Watch[\/lfp_panel]<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17475\" src=\"https:\/\/www.truefacet.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Jaeger-LeCoultre-Reverso-Classic-Large-Automatic-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Classic Large Automatic\" width=\"700\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.truefacet.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Jaeger-LeCoultre-Reverso-Classic-Large-Automatic-1-1024x683.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.truefacet.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Jaeger-LeCoultre-Reverso-Classic-Large-Automatic-1-1024x683-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.truefacet.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Jaeger-LeCoultre-Reverso-Classic-Large-Automatic-1-1024x683-200x114.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>It was in 1931 that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.truefacet.com\/brands\/jaeger-lecoultre.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jaeger-LeCoultre<\/a> first unveiled the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.truefacet.com\/brands\/jaeger-lecoultre.html?q=Reverso+&amp;order=position&amp;p=1&amp;categoryId%5B0%5D=571&amp;section=marketplace\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Reverso<\/a> watch. It was a reversible watch that pushed sideways out of the case and could be swiveled and turned over so its solid metal back was face-out in order to protect the dial and crystal. The initial concept was developed for polo players who were constantly breaking their watches during play. The ingenious patented design of the case, and the Art Deco styling made this watch a historic luminary.<\/p>\n<p>Today, Jaeger-LeCoultre offers many variations of the Reverso for both men and women, often equipping it with two different dials, one on each side, for versatility. The design remains one of the best Art Deco watch representations on the market today.<\/p>\n<p>[lfp_panel link=&#8221;https:\/\/www.truefacet.com\/jaeger-lecoultre-reverso-duetto-q269-14-20-stainless-steel-21mm-womens-watch.html?utm_source=Loupe&#038;utm_medium=Product&#038;utm_content=Product&#038;utm_campaign=Evergreen&#8221; image=&#8221;https:\/\/www.truefacet.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/ct36822-15d55_5v2.jpg&#8221; title=&#8221;Jaeger-LeCoultre&#8221; status=&#8221;Pre-owned&#8221; price=&#8221;$4,735&#8243; old_price=&#8221;$10,028&#8243;]Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Duetto Q269.14.20 Stainless Steel 21mm Womens Watch[\/lfp_panel][lfp_panel link=&#8221;https:\/\/www.truefacet.com\/jaeger-lecoultre-grande-reverso-278-2-54-q3782520-18k-rose-gold-27-4mm-mens-watch.html?utm_source=Loupe&#038;utm_medium=Product&#038;utm_content=Product&#038;utm_campaign=Evergreen&#8221; image=&#8221;https:\/\/www.truefacet.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/jaeger-lecoultre-grande-reverso-duoface-rose-gold-watch-278254-q3782520-119742_bv2.jpg&#8221; title=&#8221;Jaeger LeCoultre&#8221; status=&#8221;Pre-owned&#8221; price=&#8221;$11,406&#8243; old_price=&#8221;$12,251&#8243;]Jaeger LeCoultre Grande Reverso 278.2.54 Q3782520 18K Rose Gold 27.4mm Mens Watch[\/lfp_panel][lfp_panel link=&#8221;https:\/\/www.truefacet.com\/jaeger-lecoultre-reverso-grande-gmt-dual-time-18k-rose-gold-mens-watch.html?utm_source=Loupe&#038;utm_medium=Product&#038;utm_content=Product&#038;utm_campaign=Evergreen&#8221; image=&#8221;https:\/\/www.truefacet.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/ct32399-15d55_5v2.jpg&#8221; title=&#8221;Jaeger-LeCoultre&#8221; status=&#8221;Pre-owned&#8221; price=&#8221;$19,199&#8243;]Jaeger-LeCoultre [\/lfp_panel]<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Audemars Piguet Royal Oak<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17476\" src=\"https:\/\/www.truefacet.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/180130_TF_Shot_02_032.jpg\" alt=\"Audemars Piguet Royal Oak\" width=\"700\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.truefacet.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/180130_TF_Shot_02_032.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.truefacet.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/180130_TF_Shot_02_032-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.truefacet.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/180130_TF_Shot_02_032-200x114.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Originally unveiled in 1972, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.truefacet.com\/brands\/audemars-piguet\/all\/top-sellers\/royal-oak.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Audemars Piguet Royal Oak<\/a> watch was designed by watchmaking legend Gerald Genta. It\u2019s octagonal case design with signature rivets, and the fact that it was the first stainless steel luxury sport watch, made this piece an immediate hit. Today, the Royal Oak may well be one of the most sought-after watches on the market, both second hand and new.<\/p>\n<p>[lfp_panel link=&#8221;https:\/\/www.truefacet.com\/audemars-piguet-royal-oak-rose-gold-selfwinding-watch.html?utm_source=Loupe&#038;utm_medium=Product&#038;utm_content=Product&#038;utm_campaign=Evergreen&#8221; image=&#8221;https:\/\/www.truefacet.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/1435605809v2.jpg&#8221; title=&#8221;Audemars Piguet&#8221; status=&#8221;Newer worn&#8221; price=&#8221;$47,600&#8243; old_price=&#8221;$50,000&#8243;]Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Rose Gold SelfWinding Watch[\/lfp_panel][lfp_panel link=&#8221;https:\/\/www.truefacet.com\/audemars-piguet-royal-oak-rose-gold-selfwinding-watch.html?utm_source=Loupe&#038;utm_medium=Product&#038;utm_content=Product&#038;utm_campaign=Evergreen&#8221; image=&#8221;https:\/\/www.truefacet.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/201270608282_0_2v2.jpg&#8221; title=&#8221;Audemars Piguet&#8221; status=&#8221;Newer worn&#8221; price=&#8221;$25,650&#8243; old_price=&#8221;$32,000&#8243;]Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 15400or.Oo.D088cr.01 41mm Mens Watch[\/lfp_panel][lfp_panel link=&#8221;https:\/\/www.truefacet.com\/audemars-piguet-royal-oak-26320or-oo-1220or-02-18k-rose-gold-41mm-watch.html?utm_source=Loupe&#038;utm_medium=Product&#038;utm_content=Product&#038;utm_campaign=Evergreen&#8221; image=&#8221;https:\/\/www.truefacet.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/182346260911_1v2.jpg&#8221; title=&#8221;Audemars Piguet&#8221; status=&#8221;Newer worn&#8221; price=&#8221;$49,995&#8243; old_price=&#8221;$56,600&#8243;]Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 26320OR.OO.1220OR.02 18k Rose Gold 41mm Watch[\/lfp_panel]<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Cartier Tank<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17478\" src=\"https:\/\/www.truefacet.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/History-Cartier-Tank-100-years-\u2013-Part-2-The-Important-Early-Models.jpg\" alt=\"Cartier Tank\" width=\"700\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.truefacet.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/History-Cartier-Tank-100-years-\u2013-Part-2-The-Important-Early-Models.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.truefacet.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/History-Cartier-Tank-100-years-\u2013-Part-2-The-Important-Early-Models-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.truefacet.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/History-Cartier-Tank-100-years-\u2013-Part-2-The-Important-Early-Models-200x114.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Unveiled in 1917, and featuring a rectangular case design inspired by the Renault tanks of World War I, the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.truefacet.com\/brands\/cartier\/all\/?q=Tank&amp;categoryId%5B0%5D=13&amp;order=position&amp;p=1&amp;mustHaveCategoryId=1423&amp;section=marketplace\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Cartier Tank<\/a> continues to woo watch lovers with its bold case shape and classic vintage appeal. Today, the Tank has evolved, and several variations, including the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.truefacet.com\/catalogsearch\/result\/?q=cartier+Tank+Americaine&amp;section=marketplace\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tank Americaine<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.truefacet.com\/brands\/cartier\/all\/top-sellers\/cartier-tank-francaise.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tank Francaise<\/a>, draw in watch lovers. The Tank was a favorite of Jacqueline Kennedy, proving it perfect for women and men alike. The Cartier Tank is a must-have for the collector who prides himself on owning classics.<\/p>\n<p>[lfp_panel link=&#8221;https:\/\/www.truefacet.com\/cartier-tank-louis-wgta0010-22mm-womens-watch.html?utm_source=Loupe&#038;utm_medium=Product&#038;utm_content=Product&#038;utm_campaign=Evergreen&#8221; image=&#8221;https:\/\/www.truefacet.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/wgta0010v2.jpg&#8221; title=&#8221;Cartier&#8221; status=&#8221;Newer worn&#8221; price=&#8221;$7,995&#8243; old_price=&#8221;$9,900&#8243;]Cartier Tank Louis WGTA0010 22mm Womens Watch[\/lfp_panel][lfp_panel link=&#8221;https:\/\/www.truefacet.com\/cartier-tank-anglaise-w5310015-29-8mm-unisex-watch.html?utm_source=Loupe&#038;utm_medium=Product&#038;utm_content=Product&#038;utm_campaign=Evergreen&#8221; image=&#8221;https:\/\/www.truefacet.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/w5310015v2.jpg&#8221; title=&#8221;Cartier&#8221; status=&#8221;Newer worn&#8221; price=&#8221;$28,390&#8243; old_price=&#8221;$33,400&#8243;]Cartier Tank Anglaise W5310015 29.8mm Unisex Watch[\/lfp_panel][lfp_panel link=&#8221;https:\/\/www.truefacet.com\/cartier-tank-anglaise-w5310047-39mm-womens-watch.html?utm_source=Loupe&#038;utm_medium=Product&#038;utm_content=Product&#038;utm_campaign=Evergreen&#8221; image=&#8221;https:\/\/www.truefacet.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/w5310047v2.jpg&#8221; title=&#8221;Cartier&#8221; status=&#8221;Newer worn&#8221; price=&#8221;$8,100&#8243; old_price=&#8221;$9,100&#8243;]Cartier Tank Anglaise W5310047 39mm Womens Watch[\/lfp_panel]<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>TAG Heuer Monaco<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17479\" src=\"https:\/\/www.truefacet.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Monaco_Calibre12McQueen.jpg\" alt=\"TAG Heuer Monaco\" width=\"700\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.truefacet.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Monaco_Calibre12McQueen.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.truefacet.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Monaco_Calibre12McQueen-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.truefacet.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Monaco_Calibre12McQueen-200x114.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Another watch celebrating the glory days of automobile racing, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.truefacet.com\/brands\/tag-heuer.html?q=monaco&amp;order=position&amp;p=1&amp;categoryId%5B0%5D=737&amp;section=marketplace\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TAG Heuer Monaco<\/a> watch was first unveiled in 1969. It was one of the brand\u2019s first automatic chronographs, designed in a square case. Jack Heuer named the watch in honor of the Monaco Grand Prix racecourse. The watch was a favorite of actor and racecar driver Steve McQueen. Production of the Monaco was halted for a few decades, making early vintage Monaco watches extremely desirable and somewhat rare.<\/p>\n<p>TAG Heuer remains intimately involved in automobile racing and regularly releases new editions of the Monaco, some of which feature colors reminiscent of the great racing days. This watch is a true find on the second-hand market and rounds out any great collection.<\/p>\n<p>[lfp_panel link=&#8221;https:\/\/www.truefacet.com\/tag-heuer-monaco-caw2111-fc6183-39mm-mens-watch.html?utm_source=Loupe&#038;utm_medium=Product&#038;utm_content=Product&#038;utm_campaign=Evergreen&#8221; image=&#8221;https:\/\/www.truefacet.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/302716016061_0.jpg&#8221; title=&#8221;Tag Heuer&#8221; status=&#8221;Pre-owned&#8221; price=&#8221;$4,675&#8243;]Tag Heuer Monaco CAW2111.FC6183 39mm Mens Watch[\/lfp_panel][lfp_panel link=&#8221;https:\/\/www.truefacet.com\/tag-heuer-monaco-cw2111-stainless-steel-automatic-chronograph-37mm-mens-watch.html?utm_source=Loupe&#038;utm_medium=Product&#038;utm_content=Product&#038;utm_campaign=Evergreen&#8221; image=&#8221;https:\/\/www.truefacet.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/284de829-64cc-11aa-0a15-ef6a358d5263.jpg&#8221; title=&#8221;Tag Heuer&#8221; status=&#8221;Pre-owned&#8221; price=&#8221;$4,850&#8243;]Tag Heuer Monaco CW2111 Stainless Steel Automatic Chronograph 37mm Mens Watch[\/lfp_panel][lfp_panel link=&#8221;https:\/\/www.truefacet.com\/tag-heuer-monaco-men-s-watch-ww2110-fc6177.html?utm_source=Loupe&#038;utm_medium=Product&#038;utm_content=Product&#038;utm_campaign=Evergreen&#8221; image=&#8221;https:\/\/www.truefacet.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/wth1002tecgcr-0-copy.jpg&#8221; title=&#8221;Tag Heuer&#8221; status=&#8221;Pre-owned&#8221; price=&#8221;$1,675&#8243; old_price=&#8221;$3,200&#8243;]Tag Heuer Monaco WW2110.FC6177 37.5mm Mens Watch[\/lfp_panel]<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>IWC Pilot\u2019s Watch<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17477\" src=\"https:\/\/www.truefacet.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/1648842.jpeg.transform.buying-options_watch_1000.jpg\" alt=\"IWC Pilot's Watch\" width=\"700\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.truefacet.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/1648842.jpeg.transform.buying-options_watch_1000.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.truefacet.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/1648842.jpeg.transform.buying-options_watch_1000-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.truefacet.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/1648842.jpeg.transform.buying-options_watch_1000-200x114.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.truefacet.com\/brands\/iwc.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">IWC<\/a> made history in 1936 when it unveiled its first Special Pilot\u2019s watch \u2013 the world\u2019s first antimagnetic aviation watch. Several years in the making, the watch featured a soft iron inner case that protected the mechanical movement from the effects of magnetism when in flight. The concept was life-saving for military air force pilots who would sometimes experience errors in timekeeping when on missions. That first pilot\u2019s watch evolved into the legendary Mark 11 watch (supplied to the Royal Air Force) and later into the brand\u2019s famed Flieger chronographs and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.truefacet.com\/brands\/iwc.html?q=Big+Pilot&amp;order=position&amp;p=1&amp;categoryId%5B0%5D=566&amp;section=marketplace\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Big Pilot<\/a> watches. All evolutions carried the signature DNA of the original pilot watch, including highly legible dials. IWC pilot watches have been used by America\u2019s elite Top Gun fighter pilots and by other military factions around the world.<\/p>\n<p>[lfp_panel link=&#8221;https:\/\/www.truefacet.com\/iwc-big-pilot-s-watch-mens-watch-iw500901-46mm-watch.html?utm_source=Loupe&#038;utm_medium=Product&#038;utm_content=Product&#038;utm_campaign=Evergreen&#8221; image=&#8221;https:\/\/www.truefacet.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/img_4743.jpg&#8221; title=&#8221;IWC&#8221; status=&#8221;Newer worn&#8221; price=&#8221;$12,180&#8243; old_price=&#8221;$14,500&#8243;]IWC Big Pilot&#8217;s Watch Mens Watch IW500901 46mm Watch[\/lfp_panel][lfp_panel link=&#8221;https:\/\/www.truefacet.com\/pilot-automatic-chronograph-black-dial-men-s-watch.html?utm_source=Loupe&#038;utm_medium=Product&#038;utm_content=Product&#038;utm_campaign=Evergreen&#8221; image=&#8221;https:\/\/www.truefacet.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/1502483309.653.jpg&#8221; title=&#8221;IWC&#8221; status=&#8221;Newer worn&#8221; price=&#8221;$5,725&#8243; old_price=&#8221;$5,950&#8243;]IWC Pilot IW377710 Stainless Steel &amp; Black Dial Automatic 43mm Mens Watch[\/lfp_panel][lfp_panel link=&#8221;https:\/\/www.truefacet.com\/pilot-automatic-black-dial-men-s-watch.html?utm_source=Loupe&#038;utm_medium=Product&#038;utm_content=Product&#038;utm_campaign=Evergreen&#8221; image=&#8221;https:\/\/www.truefacet.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/1502483006.3998.jpg&#8221; title=&#8221;IWC&#8221; status=&#8221;Newer worn&#8221; price=&#8221;$4,331&#8243; old_price=&#8221;$4,950&#8243;]IWC Pilot IW327011 Stainless Steel &amp; Black Dial Automatic 40mm Mens Watch[\/lfp_panel]<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Panerai Luminor<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17470\" src=\"https:\/\/www.truefacet.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/PANERAI-LUMINOR.jpg\" alt=\"Panerai Luminor\" width=\"700\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.truefacet.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/PANERAI-LUMINOR.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.truefacet.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/PANERAI-LUMINOR-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.truefacet.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/PANERAI-LUMINOR-200x114.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In the 1930s, Italian watch brand <a href=\"https:\/\/www.truefacet.com\/brands\/panerai.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Officine Panerai<\/a> (which was founded in 1860) established a close relationship with the Royal Italian Navy, supplying them with Italian-designed precision watches and aiming sights for underwater torpedoes. The brand again supplied watches to the Royal Italian Navy during World War II and continued to create watches exclusively for the military until 1993, when it also went direct to the public.<\/p>\n<p>Owned by the Richemont Group since 1997, Panerai creates bold, oversized watches that offer form and ultimate function true to the brand\u2019s DNA. The bold look of the beloved <a href=\"https:\/\/www.truefacet.com\/brands\/panerai.html?q=luminor&amp;order=position&amp;p=1&amp;categoryId%5B0%5D=670&amp;section=marketplace\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Luminor<\/a> Submersible watch, with its distinctive crown protector, may well be what struck a chord with watch collector, who started a cult-like following of the brand called Paneristi. Today, the Luminor watches, based on models from the 1940s and 1950s, continue to tug at the heartstrings of its devoted followers, thanks to the iconic sandwich-style two-layer dial and great use of luminescence. If you have a Panerai Luminor watch in your collection, you are viewed as a true insider.<\/p>\n<p>[lfp_panel link=&#8221;https:\/\/www.truefacet.com\/luminor-1950-3-days-gmt-black-dial-brown-leather-men-s-watch.html?utm_source=Loupe&#038;utm_medium=Product&#038;utm_content=Product&#038;utm_campaign=Evergreen&#8221; image=&#8221;https:\/\/www.truefacet.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/pam00441v2.jpg&#8221; title=&#8221;Panerai&#8221; status=&#8221;Newer worn&#8221; price=&#8221;$11,440&#8243;]Panerai Luminor Titanium \/ Leather With Black Dial 44mm Mens Watch[\/lfp_panel][lfp_panel link=&#8221;https:\/\/www.truefacet.com\/luminor-due-black-dial-men-s-hand-wound-watch.html?utm_source=Loupe&#038;utm_medium=Product&#038;utm_content=Product&#038;utm_campaign=Evergreen&#8221; image=&#8221;https:\/\/www.truefacet.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/pam00676v2.jpg&#8221; title=&#8221;Panerai&#8221; status=&#8221;Newer worn&#8221; price=&#8221;$7,219&#8243; old_price=&#8221;$7,900&#8243;]Panerai Luminor Stainless Steel \/ Leather With Black Dial 42mm Mens Watch[\/lfp_panel][lfp_panel link=&#8221;https:\/\/www.truefacet.com\/luminor-marina-1950-white-dial-automatic-men-s-watch.html?utm_source=Loupe&#038;utm_medium=Product&#038;utm_content=Product&#038;utm_campaign=Evergreen&#8221; image=&#8221;https:\/\/www.truefacet.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/pam01499v2.jpg&#8221; title=&#8221;Panerai&#8221; status=&#8221;Newer worn&#8221; price=&#8221;$7,376&#8243; old_price=&#8221;$7,500&#8243;]Panerai Luminor Marina Stainless Steel \/ Leather With White Dial Automatic 44mm Mens Watch[\/lfp_panel]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>While all watches have their strong points, there are some key watches that\u2014for one reason or another, perhaps a distinct feature or a signature look\u2014 have become real legends in time. These are the timepieces that, despite evolutions, continue decade after decade to be sure-bet winners. 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