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Five Watches, Five Budgets: Timepieces To Buy Now
From a Cartier Panthere to a Rolex GMT Master, our marketplace has a range of watches to match almost any budget. Here's our Shortlist of five you can buy now.
D id you know that even when we're not hosting auctions, we're selling watches? Really fantastic watches? If you're looking for a new timepiece for yourself or as a gift, our marketplace—which stocks Rolex, Cartier, Vacheron Constantin, Audemars Piguet, Patek Philippe and more—should be your first port of call.
At the moment of writing there are more than 1016 timepieces to choose from. That's a lot. In this week's edition of the Shortlist, we're editing that number down to five and giving you options at every budget. Don't hit snooze on this—once they're gone, they're gone!
Vacheron Constantin Nostalgie, $12,400
This Vacheron Constantin Nostalgie (Reference 48001R) is a vintage-inspired rose-gold watch that was introduced in 1993 primarily for a Japanese market. This reference has been discontinued, making it a rare watch available at a relatively low price. Its classic design—including a fuss-free dial and slim, elegant hands—channels styles from the 1940s and 50s, making it a timeless piece that will sit nicely in any collection.
Cartier Panthere, $26,000
Our love for Cartier watches is well documented. Their sleek, classic designs have fans the world over including famously stylish first ladies and pop stars. The Cartier Panthere was first introduced in the 1980s and its popularity has kept it in the mix since then. This small version (a 30.3mm reference WGPN0040) is wrought in rose gold and features the classic link bracelet.
Patek Phillipe, $52,500
Patek Philippe is famous for their complications. They were the first to introduce a perpetual calendar in 1925, and have patented the annual calendar that requires a manual reset only once a year. Their grand complications are even more superlative, with watches that track moon phases, sky charts, chimes and more. This reference 5170G-001 is one of their simpler designs, featuring a chronograph and the words "Gradue Pour 15 Pulsations" on the dial. This french phrase literally means 'graduated for 15 pulsations', and signifies that the watch is calibrated to measure a heart rate by simply counting 15 heartbeats rather than timing a full minute.
Rolex GMT-Master II, $83,800
Designed for globetrotters, the Rolex GMT-Master II features a dedicated 24-hour hand and a rotatable bezel allowing the wearing to keep track of two zones at once. On the classic references, the bezel is two-toned and inscribed with numbers for the second time zone. This timepiece, a reference 116748SANR, instead features diamonds and sapphires on the bezel as well as a date window. At 40mm and in yellow gold, it's an eye-catching watch for people who like a bit of bling on their wrists.
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Limited Edition, $182,900
The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak was introduced in 1972 to great fanfare—it was the first sports watch out of a luxury Swiss house. Since then, Audemars Piguet has tinkered with the formula but kept the DNA largely intact. This reference 26530ST.OO.1220ST.01 is a limited edition and features a "Smoked Blue" dial (as opposed to the deeper blue of the classic watch). It also has a flying tourbillon (an exposed escapement) for added magic.
