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What Is A Luxury Watch?

Almost all luxury watches are expensive, and they usually come with a certificate to reassure their authenticity

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What Is A Luxury Watch?

There is no specific definition of what a luxury watch is. But people usually use the term luxury watch to describe attractive, highly-valued, and expensive timepieces.

Although watches are fashion accessories that are somewhat personal and everyone has their taste in design and style. There are some brands and models that fit the term luxury watch more perfectly than others.

Most of the brands that craft such high-priced timepieces are well known. Watches made by these companies are easily classified into the category of luxury watches because of the way these brands are positioned their features

Features of Luxury Watches

A few attributes set a luxury watch apart from regular watches. Nowadays, just hearing the brand of a watch, you know it's luxury. Check out the features of a luxury watch below.

  • Chronometer

For any timepiece to be considered a luxury watch, it must be created by renowned and top-notch watchmakers. In some countries, it has to be certified as a chronometer. This means that the timepiece must meet the standards set by Contrôle Officiel Suisse des Chronomètres (COSC)) after a series of tests.

The COSC ability is only extended to watches created in Switzerland. However, watches manufactured outside Switzerland like the Japan Chronometer inspection institutes have an internationally recognized standard.

  • Materials

Another feature that makes a luxury watch a high-valued timepiece is the materials used in crafting the watches during production. Rare materials like platinum, gold, titanium, high-tech ceramics, moon dust, and even parts from the legendary titanic are used in building luxury watches.

Gemstones and diamonds can also be used to make the luxury timepiece more glamorous. Watches created with these precious materials are easily classified as luxury watches. It is necessary to note that some watches without the "bling" are also considered high-priced watches.

  • Pricing

Luxury watches are super expensive, considering the raw material, time, and effort used in crafting these timepieces. Luxury watches are crafted to serve as a status symbol, and it comes with an extensive price tag.

However, most buyers who can afford these timepieces do not purchase them to show off, but they don't mind if other people notice the masterpiece wrapped around their wrist.

Additionally, most expensive watches come with a certificate to prove their worth and make them the quintessential collector's timepiece.

  • A high water resistance rating (diving watch)

Water-resistance watches may not necessarily be a sign of luxury because several watches are not considered luxury watches but are still water-resistant.

However, most horologists (watch experts) said high-price watches need a water-resistant rating, at least 100 meters to take it in a swimming pool, 200/500 meters for diving. Ensure the water-resistance ratings of the luxury watch is 200 meters or more.

Final Word

From the features listed in this article, you will discover that timepieces are considered luxurious because of how they are crafted, the material used, and the brand's perceived value. Almost all luxury watches are expensive, and they usually come with a certificate to reassure their authenticity. Visit zealande.com for the best luxury watches.

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