5 Luxury Watches for your Wrist This Summer

For those with a real penchant for high end timepieces, one of the best ways of getting one on your wrist is investigating the possibilities behind pre-owned watches and you’ll find that there are some excellent opportunities to get brands like Rolex on your wrist with brands like Bob’s Watches.

With so many high end timepieces to pick from out there, it’s difficult to know where to begin but we take a look at five of the finest luxury watches available from pre-owned experts, Bob’s Watches, to find the ideal one for you based on your budget and design tastes. Bob’s Watches specialise in pre-owned Rolex watches so if that’s something you’re interested in, you’ll find few better purveyors than this American high end timepiece specialists.

Check out our picks below:

The Rolex Cosmograph Daytona ref. 116500

Not long after the Daytona’s 50th anniversary, a stainless steel variation of the Daytona found its way onto the market. It is a contemporary take on the vintage Daytona and, in the eyes of many, it was exactly what the watch world was waiting for. Safe to say, the Daytona 116500 definitely delivers on every level.

It doesn’t just offer Rolex’s patented Oystersteel, this newer, modern Daytona also has an incredibly robust Cerachrom bezel. Filled with eye-catching, small details, such as the way the Tachymeter numerals curve along the bezel and the impressive size and weight of the Oyster case and bracelet, you’ll be amazed with this exemplary timepiece and all these features combine to make the ref. 116500 an extraordinary addition to the Daytona line of watches.

Omega Speedmaster

Perhaps one of Omega’s most recognizable watches is the Speedmaster “Moonwatch”, nicknamed for its role during many lunar missions. This particular reference has earned a spot on our list for two main reasons: its timeless style and its incredible balance between functionality and clean aesthetics. Chances are, you’ll still reach for the Omega Speedmaster even after 10 or 20 years from now, and with affordable pre-owned options on the market it’s an excellent option for novice and experienced collectors alike.

Vintage Rolex GMT 1675

Produced for over 20 years, this GMT – Master isn’t just relatively easy to find when it comes to vintage Rolex watches, it’s also available in a variety of options. For example, earlier references featured a 24-hour hand topped with a small GMT hand which helps indicate the 24-hour day, while later references displayed a larger 24-hour hand topped with a large triangle. Depending on the year the ref. 1675 was produced, the GMT Master can also be found with either pointed or rounded crown guards, with or without a chapter ring, a Jubilee or Oyster bracelet, and with either a black or a more distinct red and blue “Pepsi” bezel.

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph

The AP Royal Oak Offshore also snags a spot on our list because of the many ways that it differs from traditional chronographs. Not only does the Royal Oak Offshore set itself apart from other chronographs with its hefty size but is also offers a unique bezel, smooth ceramic side-pushers, a textured dial, and a rubber strap bracelet. The dial also utilizes a date complication, a feature that is often left out on most chronograph watches. These details alone make this AP a watch worth adding to any collection.

Rolex Submariner ref. 116610

It wouldn’t be a “Top Five” list without at least one diver’s watch. Our last pick is the Rolex Submariner 116610, which made its debut in 2010. This particular watch replaced the very successful reference 16610 and included such updates as a more modern case, a virtually scratch-proof Cerachrom bezel, a Chromalight maxi dial, and an updated movement that now consists of a Paramagnetic blue Parachrom hairspring. Bold and contemporary while keeping the same classic style of the diver’s watches from the James Bond era, what isn’t there to love about the modern Submariner?