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Its undoubtedly the most famous watch ever made, and indeed the cinematic James Bonds very first wristwatch. Image By hypo. Stay put if you want to read the whole article or The luxury watch heirloom, status symbol and piece of art. Comparing the worlds most reputable, respected and prestigious luxury wristwatch brands fascinates quite many people, and indeed this global fascination for luxury watches, has produced this very article. Video7/v4/d4/d5/14/d4d514c3-daad-49f0-fb0f-e09ec491ab66/source/1200x630bb.jpg' alt='Watch Joe Dirt Online Forbes' title='Watch Joe Dirt Online Forbes' />Enter here for a chance to win a Tutima M2 Seven Seas watch in this months awesome aBlogtoWatch watch giveaway People very close to Steve Bannon were telling me before the stories were leaked that he was going to be leaking these stories, Joe Scarborough said of news cycles. Watch Joe Dirt Online Forbes' title='Watch Joe Dirt Online Forbes' />The luxury wristwatch is the ultimate example of a highly personal, wearable and portable object of value, which not only can last an entire lifetime, but can even be handed down to the next generation. Its pretty safe to say that the luxury wristwatch is the ultimate intricate mechanical instrument and piece of jewelry you can find on the market today, and whether you are a collector, a connoisseur, a materialist or a person with a zest for the good life, I bet you are interested in knowing how your particular brand is ranked in the luxury watch hierarchy. Image By RamaWhether youd like to know how the brands rank for your personal satisfaction of knowing that you have picked the right brand there is no such thing such as the right brand its all a matter of personal taste or if you have a general interest in luxury watches read on, because this article will interest you. I do not pretend that my ranking is objective nor do I pretend that my ranking is written in stone, nor do I claim that any official institute or The Holy Book Of How To Rank The Luxury Watch Brands exist, but I do claim that if any ranking of the legendary and iconic luxury wristwatch brands should be meaningful, then some criteria must be used and applied. The criteria down below will give you a good idea of what exactly is the basis of my ranking. The 1. 4 Ranking Criteria Long and respected history. Limited supply large demand. Reputationstatusprestige. Whether or not the brand is a fully independent watchmaker. Pioneering spirit and innovations. Impact on watchmaking history and modern culture. General in house production meaning every aspect of the manufacture is in houseIn house made movements. Movement complications. Steel grade. Build quality. Price range. Good resale value. Market presenceMarket shareMarket dominance. A quick note The overarching principle of a luxury watch brand can either be to make a limited supply of exclusive watches or to achieve market share dominance. Thats why criteria 2 and criteria 1. The Top 1. 5 Luxury Watch Brands Ranking The ranking is done in a rising order Country of origin France. Present day country of origin Switzerland. Please visit amazon. Originally a French brand, Cartier of today should be considered to be a Swiss brand, since Cartier is Swiss made and Swiss owned. Established in 1. Louis Franois Cartier in Paris, France. Nowadays Cartier is owned by Richemont Group. Cartier didnt invent the concept of the wristwatch, but it was Cartier that gave the wristwatch a universal appeal the brand made it fashionable to wear the watch on your wrist. Founded as a French luxury jewelry brand adapted to the tastes of the French aristocracy and social and financial elite of Paris, Cartier is today Swiss owned and relies solely and entirely on Swiss movements, which would make today Cartier a Swiss brand. Cartier is a world known jeweller that offers you exquisitely made luxury jewelry and watches. Cartier is one of the most famous and respected brands today in the luxury watch market. Cartier relies heavily on ETA movements manufactured by Swatch Group but does make their own movements as well. Cartier is famous for collections such as Tank, Calibre de Cartier, Pasha and Santos de Cartier. Cartier The 1. 4 Ranking Criteria Long and respected history YesLimited supply large demand No large scale production  large supplyReputationstatusprestige Yes highly considered very famousWhether or not the brand is a fully independent watchmaker No not independent. Watch Monsters Vs Aliens Online Fandango. Cartier is owned by Richemont GroupPioneering spirit and innovations Very limitedImpact on watchmaking history and modern culture Limited except for some iconic dress watch designsGeneral in house production meaning every aspect of the manufacture is in house NoIn house made movements LimitedMovement complications Very fewSteel grade Very goodBuild quality MediocrePrice range HighGood resale value MediocreMarket presenceMarket shareMarket dominance Yes very large market presenceRecommended Collections Back To The Ranking List. Country of origin Italy. Present day country of origin Switzerland. Please visit amazon. Originally Italian since 1. Swiss since 1. 99. Established in 1. Giovanni Panerai in Florence, Italy. Nowadays Panerai is owned by Richemont Group. Originally an Italian brand and watchmaker, Panerai is today Swiss owned and relies entirely on Swiss movements. Panerai Radiomir, is known for having been the very first underwater military watch ever made, and the luminescent material on the dial made Panerai an excellent choice for the Italian navys frogmen when reading the time in murky waters. Panerai is primarily known for having been the official supplier of military watches to the Italian Navy of the early and mid 2. Panerai is a cult brand which relies on a limited scale of production, and routinely makes collectible timepieces that honor Panerais past as the Italian Navys official supplier of military watches. Panerai is known for the Radiomir and Luminor collections. Panerai has mainly relied on ETA and Valjoux movements supplied by its competitor the Swatch Group, but Panerai has been making its own movements on a limited scale since 2. Hard core, die hard Panerai enthusiasts are being referred to as Paneristi. Panerai is also known to be a tough guy watch. Several iconic Hollywood action movie heroes such as Sylvester Stallone, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Dolph Lundgren, Jason Statham, Terry Crews and a few others, are known to be fans of this brand, and they are known to adorn their wrists with hefty and large sized Panerai watches with burly and wide leather straps.