Attention-Demanding Luxury Watches You Should Be Wearing Now

The TAG Heuer Monaco watch has a cult status among car aficionados. And it’s for good reason: The distinctively shaped timepiece was a favorite of none other than the legendary actor and racing enthusiast Steve McQueen.

This variant of the chronograph watch has a comfy 39-millimeter case, an in-house Calibre 11 automatic movement, and a perforated leather strap. Its blue dial has been combined with silver sub-dials and red hands. 

For those who like a bit more flash, there's also the option to order a variant of the watch with the iconic Gulf racing colors. 

More: Our Favorite Timepieces for Car Enthusiasts

This mechanical chronograph by Breitling, made using red gold, is a variant of the company's legendary Navitimer pilot watch. It is simply impossible to remain unnoticed on your wrist. The overall attention to detail applied in the making of the timepiece is nothing short of astounding.

The Navitimer 1 has a high-grade mechanical movement, developed in-house by Breitling. It has a chronometer certification, as well as a robust 70-hour power reserve.

If you’re a fan of Casio G-Shocks — and have an unlimited budget — this luxe timepiece would be the Holy Grail of your watch collection.

The price tag is fitting. The watch’s bezel alone is a true masterpiece in craftsmanship, but it’s brought to another level by the handmade pattern created using a centuries-old, incredibly complex metal-hammering technique called tsuiki. The method has been used in the production of armor and copperware throughout history. 

The solar-powered movement of the watch is packed with high-tech features, just like you would expect from a top-shelf G-Shock. They include a GPS-controlled time syncing and Bluetooth connectivity, among many others.

More: Everything You Need to Know About Casio G-Shock Watches and Their History

The IWC Big Pilot's Watch is quite possibly the most iconic aviation-inspired timepiece money can buy. It has a massive 46-millimeter case with an equally imposing crown, an easy-to-read dial with excellent lume, and an in-house automatic movement with a truly impressive 7-day power reserve. We like that the latter has a dedicated complication. 

The price shown is for a stainless steel model. More upmarket materials and variations are also available, including this stunning limitededition variant with a bronze case.

With a gold-plated stainless steel case and a matching Milanese Loop bracelet, this Apple Watch Series 4 is a decidedly luxurious variant of the best smartwatch money can buy. The connected timepiece has a sapphire crystal to protect its gorgeous OLED display, too.

The latest Apple Watch has optional cellular connectivity among its key features, an ECG-capable heart-rate sensor, GPS, and top-notch battery life. It is available with a millimeter case, as well as a more reasonably sized 40-millimeter option.

More: Our Review of the Apple Watch Series 4

This Cartier Santos automatic variant is timelessly beautiful and decadent in equal measure. The timepiece has a 40-millimeter case and matching bracelet crafted entirely from pink gold. Combined, they make it simply impossible to remain unnoticed on the wrist, and rightfully so. 

Cartier has equipped the Santos watch with a top-grade automatic movement with a 42-hour power reserve. In addition to the conversation-worthy gold bracelet, the watch also comes bundled with a luxurious leather strap.

The Luminor Marina 1950 3 Days Acciaio timepiece by Officine Panerai has a massive stainless steel case, which carries the watchmaker's signature bridge that protects the movement's crown. The iconic design is a nod to the company's diving instruments from the 1950s.

The watch has a hand-wound mechanical movement with a 3-day power reserve. You can keep an eye on the latter via a discreet complication that's visible on the sapphire-covered back of the timepiece. 

If you're looking for an investment-worthy watch with a digital complication, this Breitling offering is it. Designed for professional pilots, the Exospace 55 watch has an ultra accurate Super Quartz movement with chronometer certifications. 

As expected from a timepiece with a digital movement, the Breitling Exospace B55 offers a plethora of timekeeping features that will appeal to even the most discerning horologist. The watch can also sync with your smartphone and deliver timekeeping data via a dedicated app.

The reasonably priced Seiko Presage watch is the one to go for if you like nice things in life, but have a limited budget to work with. Meticulously crafted in Japan, the timepiece has a stainless steel case and bracelet with gold accents, as well as a gorgeous dial with an opening to showcase the automatic movement. 

With a case that measures 40.5 millimeters in diameter, the Seiko Presage is comfy to wear on a daily basis. Most importantly, even though it costs just a tad more than $500, the timepiece looks like a million bucks in the metal!

Crafted entirely from titanium, the Porsche Design Monobloc Actuator watch has a sole rocker switch to control its chronograph functions. The original button arrangement makes the timepiece look more streamlined than any other chronograph watch out there.

The automatic movement of the Swiss-made watch includes a GMT complication, so you can keep an additional timezone. Best of all, because it's made entirely from titanium, the watch is considerably lighter than its massive case and matching bracelet suggest.

The Zenith El Primero Chronomaster 1969 by Zenith has a dial with an opening, which allows you to marvel at the intricate details of mechanical movement. Developed in-house by Zenith, the latter has 282 components and a 50-hour power reserve.

The watch has a stainless steel case that measures 42 millimeters in diameter. It comes on a high-quality leather strap with a matching buckle. A flashier version of the timepiece with a rose gold case is also available.

The TAG Heuer Connected Modular is an ultra luxurious smartwatch with industry-leading craftsmanship and Google's Wear OS platform on board. This particular variant is crafted using titanium, rose gold, and sapphire crystal. It comes on a leather strap with exceptional quality. 

Tag Heuer's luxury smartwatch is also a nice gateway to the company's mechanical timepieces. The Swiss manufacturer will allow you to swap the smartwatch module for a mechanical one.