The Rankings

The following list contains over 360 watch brands ranked in a pecking order hierarchy from Entry level to Ultra Luxury based on their typical price point, quality and exclusivity delineating between Swiss and non-Swiss brands:

CategoryLuxury StarsTypical Price Point
Ultra Luxury Watches5 Stars>$40,000
High-End Luxury Watches4 Stars$10,000 - $40,000
Luxury Watches$5,000 - $10,000
Basic Luxury Watches$1,500 - $5,000
Entry Luxury Watches1 Star$500-$1,500
Watches< $500 

See our FAQs on why certain watch brands are placed in a particular category.  If a watch brand does not have a hyperlink it is because the brand is not in business anymore.  In addition, watch brands that stand out within their respective category are decorated by the red heart symbol: watch-rankings.com-favorite

Last updated December 30, 2019 - view the change log here and if the watch brand you're looking for is not ranked then check the rankings in progress here.

Ultra Luxury Watches Attributes:

  • > $40,000
  • Superb Heritage/Pedigree
  • Exclusivity (Limited Quantities)
  • May not have the best resale value
  • Small niche boutiques (Independents)
  • Impeccable Handmade Craftsmanship
  • Brand recognition in horology circles
  • Complex Automatic In-House Movements
  • Precious Metals and Stones
  • Sapphire Crystal

LEROY - Séries Limitées
Model L110/10: Case in non-rhodium-plated white gold set with 304 baguette-cut diamonds Winding crown set with a 3.80 mm brilliant-cut diamond. Total of 425 stones and over 9.5 carats.
Movement: Cal. L512 Manufacture L.Leroy, Flying Tourbillon with variable-inertia balance with four gold setting screws and double balance-spring, diamond escapement, Frequency: 28,800 vibrations per hour (4 Hz), 23 Jewels, Power reserve: over 52 hours, 22 ct gold oscillating weight, Bridges decorated with Côtes de Genève, sunburst, hand-chamfered, régulateur automatique officiellement certifié chronomètre, Stamped with the "Viper's Head".  Numbered piece. Produced on request.

High-End Luxury Watches Attributes

  •  $10,000 - $40,000
  • Superb Heritage/Pedigree
  • High resale values
  • High Quantities (on most pieces)
  • May have famous very expensive rare pieces
  • Brand recognition by greater public
  • Complex Quality Automatic Movements, most In-House
  • Impeccable Craftsmanship, often Handmade
  • Precious Metals and Stones
  • Sapphire Crystal



Luxury Watches (Swiss) 3 Stars


Luxury Watches (Other countries) 3 Stars

Luxury Watches Attributes

  • $5,000 - $10,000
  • Respected Heritage/Pedigree
  • High resale values
  • Mass Production, some rare pieces
  • Quality Automatic Movements, some In-House
  • Great Craftsmanship
  • Some Precious Metals and Stones
  • Sapphire Crystal

Basic Luxury Watches (Swiss) 2 Stars

Basic Luxury Watches (Other countries) 2 Stars

Entry Luxury Watches (Swiss) 1 Star

Entry Luxury Watches (Other countries) 1 Star



 Watches (Swiss) 0 Stars

Watches (Other countries) 0 Stars

New: View the ranking list change log here.

Why is your watch brand not here?  First check if the ranking analysis for the watch you're looking for is currently in progress here.  If it's not there, well, we may have missed it.  Tell us in the comments where it should be ranked at on the list.  OS



319 thoughts on “The Rankings”

  1. Lemmy Caution says:

    Jean Marcel (German/Swiss) seems to be a more modern maker with interesting pieces, also having a COSC certified chronometer would warrant a place on the list.
    //www.jeanmarcel.com/en/

    Reply
  2. Ed says:

    Edson says:
    Hey Team,
    You all really demand commendation and plaudits for the wonderful job you are doing. Rest assured, many appreciate and value this effort.
    I just want to add that your team also considers: Arcadio(Primo Luxury), and Arcaido, watch brands.
    Looking forward to hearing from you.
    Happy New Year, and Cheers!
    Best Regards, Ed!.

    Reply

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