Audemars Piguet
What do Universal Genève, Omega, and Patek Philippe have in common besides being considered among the most elite watch manufacturers in the world? This guy- Gerald Genta. He was the genius designer behind some of the most successful models of watches of all time, including Audemars Piguet's Royal Oak. In fact, he considered the Royal Oak "the masterpiece of his career". Evidently, he was not alone in his affection for the iconic octagonal bezel and steel band. The Royal Oak created such a buzz the once financially struggling brand became a big hit amongst the A-listers. Actors like Tom Cruise and James Cordin as well as athletes such as Lebron James and Serena Williams who have all been spotted wearing their watches seem to agree Audemars Piguet has what it takes to be one of the best in the industry.
TAG Heuer
If you find a celebrity wearing a TAG Heuer, you might want to strike up a conversation about stopwatches, outer space, and racing. It may sound a bit of an odd grouping, but TAG Heuer made history with their faster stopwatches, the first Swiss watch in space, and a watch designed specifically for the racing industry. We are guessing Patrick Dempsey, Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon, Tom Brady, and Tiger Woods are more racing fans than stopwatch gurus. But, a little extra knowledge when talking about an iconic watch brand never hurts.
Piaget
Now, if you are a superhero fan, you may want to consider the Piaget brand of watches like Ryan Reynolds, Tom Holland, and Isaac Oscar. Actually, we really just want to see Dead Pool, Spider-Man and Star Wars' beloved fighter pilot, Poe Dameron, battle it out for the cameras against Rolex wearing Iron Man and James Bond in a star-studded Piaget or Rolex commercial. But, we digress. At least buying a Piaget watch might make us feel a little more invincible and ready for whatever the day brings. If not, try the Rolex.
Rolex
The tabloids have it correct for once. There is a rift in the royals. But, it is not over the style of clothing they wear or different personalities. It's all about the bling. While Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, and Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge, prefer Cartier, Prince Andrew and Princess Beatrice have been known to favor arguably the most well-known timepiece manufacturer, Rolex.
Other famous Rolex fans include Jennifer Aniston, Daniel Craig, Robert Downey, Jr., Orlando Bloom, Mark Wahlberg, and Ashley Tisdale. Truly, we could continue, though it starts to become a bit embarrassing for the competition. Rolex is mentioned in raps by artists like Kanye West and worn by entertainers such as Justin Timberlake, John Mayer, Usher, and Adam Levine. It would appear the10th oldest watch brand in the world is not losing steam anytime soon in Hollywood circles.
Patek Phillipe
Rolex may be the best recognized of the watch brand icons. However, if you are a fan of the classics like Brad Pitt, Ellen Degeneres, Ed Sheeran, Victoria Beckham, and Conor McGregor, then you might appreciate this brand that dates all the way back to 1839. Pope Pius IX, Queen Victoria, Queen Elizabeth II, former president John F. Kennedy, and even Albert Einstein have also been known to also appreciate the craftsmanship and complexity of these top quality watches. Patek Phillipe currently holds the title of manufacturing the most expensive watch ever sold at auction thanks to the Henry Graves Supercomplication selling for $24 million in 2014. So, we will expect to be seeing popular complications from this manufacturer for many decades to come amongst the celebs.
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