Article Name: Only Time Will Tell- Version #1- Ellia Romeiro-Lourenço

Dating back to the 19th Century, the wrist watch is something that can be found in everyone’s house. From Casio to Omega, watches are an integral part of everyday life for many people worldwide. However luxury watches are among some of the niceties in existence that very few get the privilege to adorn their wrists with There have been millions of timepieces that have been made throughout the years, but some names forever carry their exclusivity  

     Rolex Land Dweller 40 Watch               Rolex Lady-Datejust Watch

Rolex is globally iconic The Land Dweller 40 retails for $86,000 CAD and features a 40mm watch case with an ice-blue honeycomb motif dial, complimented with its Flat Jubilee bracelet. Boasting the renowned fluted bezel, and the chic Ice-Blue platinum face, The Land Dweller has earned the name of a signature timepiece.

The timeless saying, “diamonds are a girl's best friend” comes to fruition with the 28mm Lady-Datejust. Retailing at $224,700 CAD this glitzy watch is adorned with 18ct white gold and 596 brilliant-cut diamonds, making this timepiece a statement that defines any ensemble. The Land Dweller 40, and Lady-Datejust, are just two of their watches that are so incredibly intricate and sought after. 

Similar to its opulent competitors, Jacob & Co. remains the peak of insurmountable fortune. Their highly lavish designs are classified as works of art. Specifically their Astronomia Art Collection. This exclusively unparalleled collection features various time pieces that are crafted through thousands of hours of labour and embellished with intricately placed gems. This collection is one of the brand's most desired series due to the sheer complexity; most notably their 4 Skulls White Gold, Baguette 50mm requiring a $968,000 CAD investment. This incredible objet d’art may be decorated in 42 jewels.

Jacob & Co. 4 Skulls Watch

Renowned luxury fashion house Cartier, known for their iconic jewelry, has an incredibly impressive resume when it comes to their affluent watch collection. With over 17 decades of experience, Cartier has always been a symbol of complete allure. From their token Love Bracelet to their Trinity Ring, they are highly familiar with the concept of creating timeless pieces that will be worn and admired by its investors.  The La Panthère de Cartier Watch is modelled after their iconic Panther trademark. Featuring over 700 brilliant-cut diamonds with a 22.2mm watch case this highly extravagant timepiece retails for $257,000 CAD. La Panthère de Cartier seamlessly blurs the lines between jewelry and watches, making it coveted by luxury jewelry lovers. 

Cartier La Panthère de Cartier Watch

Worn on the wrists of the world's most elite athletes to high profile celebrities, Richard Mille remains to be the brand chosen by many notable public figures. Their RM UP-01 Ferrari watch is a 2021 collaboration of Richard Mille and Ferrari, blends the precise sporting mechanisms that make up the F1 franchise and the sleek complexities of RM’s classic watches. This model was a part of a limited collection featuring only 150 pieces made. It is said to have retailed for about $1,800,000 CAD cementing this clean finished watch as the pinnacle of wristwatch excellence. 

Watches will continue to be a status symbol of grandeur. With the rise of limited edition pieces, this intense desire to purchase such one of a kind pieces will increase.