The Apple Watch comes in different models and prices, with the most expensive ones coming with price tags of $10,000 and up. These Apple Watch devices, which come from the Edition collection, are geared to compete with luxury watch brands in the industry.
The problem, however, in investing $10,000 into an Apple Watch is that the device is a first-generation gadget. This means that the Apple Watch Edition devices, despite being purchased at such high prices, may not be able to hold such value in the long run. Luxury watches purchased at these prices, however, are essentially considered as heirlooms and family treasures that will retain their value as they are passed down generations.
The Apple Watch Edition units feature cases made out of either yellow or rose 18-karat gold, with a sapphire crystal display. The price ranges from $10,000 to $17,000, depending on the size of the watch and the kind of strap and buckle that the device will come with.
In comparison, these are 10 luxury smartwatches that can be purchased for that amount of money.
Rolex Submariner
IWC Portugieser Automatic IW5007
The Portugieser is one of the most popular watch models of IWC. The luxury watch comes with the Pellaton winding system and certain ceramic components, and is priced at $13,700.
Panerai Radiomir
The Radiomir by Paneria costs $9,395 and is water resistant up to depths of 330 feet. Featuring a 47 millimeter case, the Italian watchmaker says that the luxury watch combines Swiss technology with Italian creativity.
Rolex Datejust
As mentioned, Rolex watches are able to hold their value very well. The $12,750 Datejust luxury watch is another example of Rolex craftsmanship that exemplifies why enthusiasts are always looking to acquire Rolex timepieces.
Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin Moon 39
The Master Ultra Thin Moon 39 luxury watch by Jaeger-LeCoultre lives up to its name, as the watch has a thickness of only 4.9 millimeters. The $10,100 watch also tells which phase the moon is in, and its back made out of sapphire crystal reveals the intricacies of the watch's engineering.
Calibre de Cartier Chronograph
The $11,300 Calibre de Cartier Chronograph shows the brand's legendary pedigree, with the watch's in-house movement allowing several generations to use the watch.
Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra
The Seamaster by Omega features highly precise movements and top-quality details, allowing the $9,732 luxury watch to create an enthusiastic following.
Habring 2 Doppel 2.0
The Doppel 2.0, made by relatively young luxury watch maker Habring costs $7,800, but it is extremely rare as there were only 20 pieces of the luxury watch made.
Maurice Lacroix Masterpiece Gravity
The Masterpiece Gravity sells for $13,900, with only 250 pieces of the luxury watch ever made. Its most unique and prominent feature is the sapphire box, which gives the watch face a three-dimensional effect.
Tag Heuer Carrera
Costing the least among the list is the Carrera by Tag Heuer, which has a price tag of $5,050. However, the luxury watch contains a lot of history as inspired by the Carrera Panamericana, a history that will take the Apple Watch at least decades to catch up to.
