The top 10 iconic watches from the last century: in my very humble opinion
Santos In 1904 Louis Cartier made a wrist watch for his friend Alberto Santos-Dumont, it was the first wristwatch made for a man (Patek had made wristwatches prior- but these wristlets were made for women). This square watch featured an extra long leather...
I would keep one Cartier, the Tank, one Rolex, the Submariner, One Speedmaster, but the first one, the CK 2915, The JLC Reverso, of course, A Pilot, but most probably a Mark 11 from JLC...
And the Royal Oak. I would add the GMT MASTER 6542, A vintage Fifty Fathoms, A Patek World Time, and to end, a Longines 13 ZN or 30 CH Chrono. Best, Nicolas
Maybe this is the reason that...
the iwatch is designed after the santos! A great list with some of the greatest watches made! Top three for me would be the sub, the speedmaster and the IWC- a gmt should be included though in my opinion
All iconic watches which are also iconic designs.
If I HAD to remove one from your well curated list, it might be the IWC Flieger but all deserve a place on any list of 20th C great watch models. Kudos on a well written well supported fun topic.
great list and I agree with most ( poss not IWC)
If you include more complications then I would add PP perpetual calender chrono ref 1518 / or 2499 Great list J
My version of yours (mix of vintage, neo-retro, tribute and existing)
Icon - My Preference 1. Cartier Tank - Francaise Steel 2. JLC Polaris - 1965 (Tribute or Vintage) or any they are all gorgeous 3. Rolex Submariner or GMT - Sub 6538 or GMT 6542 or any they are all iconic 4. JLC Reverso - Duoface Bleu 5. PP Calatrava - 150...
There are 3 JLC.
Someone would accuse me of member of JLC Mafia of I put 4 JLC there 🤣🤣. I should have put one GP before GP Mafia sending someone to assassinate me
Excellent resume of important watches Imran
Based on history, design and innovating characteristics. Thanks for the excellent post! René P.S. I love your speedy
