10 Classic Watch Designs Under €5,000

10 Classic Watch Designs Under €5,000

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  Patek Philippe
  Lady's gold wristwatch, 4860.
  Estimate €3,500–5,500

  Founded in 1839, Patek Philippe is one of the oldest Swiss watch manufacturers and the brand is considered to be one of the most prestigious in the world. This Reference 4860 features some of the most classic and elegant codes of the brand with its Breguet numerals and hands as well as an officer style case.

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  Patek Philippe.
  Gondolo, reference 5014g-001, rectangular white gold wristwatch, made in 1998.
  Estimate €4,500–6,500

  The reference 5014, also known as the 'Gondolo Tank Bombée', was produced from 1993 to 2005. This model is a contemporary interpretation of the art deco style, which coincided with one of Patek Philippe’s own golden ages.

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  Jaeger-LeCoultre
  Reverso, reference 270.8.62, stainless steel reversible wristwatch, circa 2000.
  Estimate €1,500–2,000

  Jaeger-LeCoultre’s 'Reverso' model was introduced in 1931, and has since been a staple within the firm. Initially created with Polo players in mind, the concept of the 'Reverso' was intended to protect their watch from getting damaged during a match. Replace the last sentence: Since its first introduction, this model has become the most emblematic watch of the brand as well as one of the most iconic wristwatches ever produced.

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  Piaget
  Lady's diamond wristwatch, 1980s.
  Estimate €1,200–1,600

  Founded in 1874 by George-Edouard Piaget, Piaget is one of the most prominent houses for jewels and watches. It quickly rose to prominence due to its unique designs, which embodied the refinement of the company, which is today renowned for creating the world’s thinnest watches.

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  Rolex
  Datejust 41, reference 126300-0001, stainless steel wristwatch with date and bracelet, circa 2018.
  Estimate €1,400–1,600

  A Rolex may be the most instantly recognizable watch in the world, and it’s for good reason: the brand is, in many ways, the industry’s standard-bearer. The Datejust model, with its functions and design, has always been a must-have from the brand.

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  Cartier
  Pasha, reference 2812, diamond-set pink gold wristwatch, circa 2005.
  Estimate €2,000–3,000

  In 1985, Gérald Genta created a modern version of the Cartier Pasha from a vintage timepiece that Louis Cartier had designed in the 1940s for the Pasha of Marrakech, who wanted a watch that could be worn at all times. It was one of the first water-resistant watches ever created.

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  Audemars Piguet.
  Royal Oak yellow gold bracelet watch, circa 1990.
  Estimate €3,000–5,000

  Developed during the quartz crisis which strongly hit the Swiss watch industry in the late 1960s and beginning of the 1970s, the Royal Oak revolutionized the industry. It was an all-purpose watch that was the perfect fit for different occasions ranging from daily use to formal occasions.
  
  It was created by the famous Gérald Genta in 1972 (according to a legend, he designed it in one single night). Inspired by the look of a diving-suit helmet, the monobloc case, along with the octagonal bezel and integrated bracelet, create an aesthetically appealing design that makes this watch such an emblematic model which is sought after by collectors everywhere.

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  Bulgari.
  Serpenti, reference 102920, stainless steel diamond-set wristwatch with mother of pearl dial, circa 2018.
  Estimate €1,200–1,500

  One of the most recognizable designs, which Bulgari first introduced in the 1940s, is the tubogas “gas pipe” technique, which later developed into literal interpretations of the serpent in the 1960s.
  
  This exemplary Serpenti double wrap-around bracelet captures the spirit and essence of the sophisticated and stylish jewelry collector, which Bulgari has long striven to embody.

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  Chanel.
  J12 ceramic wristwatch with date and bracelet, circa 2010.
  Estimate €2,000–4,000

  Launched almost 20 years ago in 2000 by Jacques Helleu, the J12 model took its name from the J-class yachts that race in sailing competitions.
  
  This iconic model by Chanel with its white ceramic material is a must-have for every lady.

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  Baume & Mercier.
  Hampton, reference 65448, stainless steel rectangular chronograph wristwatch with date, circa 2015.
  Estimate €1,700–2,000

  The Hampton model was launched by Baume & Mercier in the 1980s and contributed to the modernization of the house.
  
  With its modern, sophisticated and sports aesthetic, it pays tribute to the American way of Life.

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