The Luxury List is a monthly column on all things luxury, tapping the foremost experts in the fashion space to explore everything from craftsmanship deep dives to the little-known details to consider when buying fine jewelry.
In the latest installment of The Luxury List, I'm focusing on a topic I've been eager to dive into—the best designer watches on the market to have on your radar. I'm personally considering my first investment-watch purchase, so I've been studying the most iconic designer watch brands as well as the cult models that you'll spot on celebrities and fashion insiders. After entrenching myself into the world of designer watches, there are some key styles to know. These include everything from iconic brands you'll be familiar with to limited-edition pieces collected by the most in-the-know watch connoisseurs.
To familiarize myself with the most talked-about pieces further, I decided to test-drive them in person. After trying them myself, I landed on a short list of the pieces I would add to my personal collection. Cartier, in particular, topped my list with several standout styles, and iconic pieces from Rolex and Audemars Piguet also landed on my wish list. Here, discover five designer watches to know about if you're considering the investment.