{"id":901,"date":"2017-06-16T10:00:08","date_gmt":"2017-06-16T10:00:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.swisswatchexpo.com\/TheWatchClub\/?p=901"},"modified":"2023-02-24T08:08:14","modified_gmt":"2023-02-24T08:08:14","slug":"legacy-watches-8-watches-you-can-pass-on-to-your-son","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.swisswatchexpo.com\/thewatchclub\/2017\/06\/16\/legacy-watches-8-watches-you-can-pass-on-to-your-son\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Legacy Watches You Can Pass on to Your Son"},"content":{"rendered":"
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There are watches, and then there are legacy watches. The latter are iconic, must-have pieces a watch collector would want to have at some point in their life, and eventually pass on to their children.<\/p>\n

While most luxury timepieces are built to last and have a history, what separates an old watch to an heirloom piece is enduring appeal. Mechanical watches that are designed as heirloom pieces typically have no design lifespan, and preferably evoke the spirit of the giver – whether its a passion for racing, globetrotting or a penchant for sophistication and elegance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Ready to invest in a legacy watch?
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\"BREITLING:<\/a>BREITLING<\/a>: The Navitimer<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n
A favorite among pilots and aeronautical\u00a0enthusiasts since its first release in\u00a01952, it not only features a unique design,\u00a0it also boasts of\u00a0in-house\u00a0automatic\u00a0movement and superb technical capacities —\u00a0its\u00a0iconic slide rule bezel can measure average speed, currency conversion and\u00a0ground speed, among others.<\/div>\n
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ROLEX: The President<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n
The Rolex Day-Date<\/a> was introduced in 1956,\u00a0and\u00a0eventually became known as the “President” when\u00a0Rolex gave one to\u00a0Dwight Eisenhower. The Day-Date has since graced the wrists of other US Presidents such as\u00a0Johnson, Nixon, Ford, Reagan,\u00a0and Kennedy among others, and earned itself a unique spot in the Rolex catalog.<\/div>\n
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\"OMEGA:\u00a0The<\/a>OMEGA:\u00a0The Moonwatch<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n
The Speedmaster\u00a0was originally launched as a racing chronograph. It\u00a0changed its personality,\u00a0and became a part of history,\u00a0when it was\u00a0worn by astronauts on Apollo 11\u00a0– making it the first watch on the moon. Since then, the Speedmaster has seen several variations, all of which stay true to the original design, but are a testament to its versatility.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\"JAEGER<\/a>JAEGER LECOULTRE:\u00a0The Reverso<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n
Launched in the ’30s, it was especially designed to\u00a0handle the rigors of playing polo. Its appeal quickly went beyond the polo grounds, with a design that fit right in with the Art Deco designs of the decade.\u00a0Today, the casual-to-dress watch\u00a0remains\u00a0a valuable investment, with\u00a0its movements\u00a0and other components all\u00a0produced in-house.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\"PATEK<\/a>PATEK PHILIPPE:\u00a0The Calatrava<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n
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Introduced in 1932, the Calatrava is\u00a0considered one of the most collectible timepieces ever made\u00a0– and being a Patek Philippe, it was designed to be passed on among several generations.\u00a0Inspired by Bauhaus design principles, the watch has very few complications, with\u00a0the\u00a0hobnail patterned bezel\u00a0as its only embellishment.<\/div>\n
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ROLEX: The\u00a0Daytona<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n
Some watches bear more timelessness than others when it comes to design, but it’s also important to choose a watch that evokes your passions.\u00a0If\u00a0you’re into speed, the Rolex Daytona<\/a>\u00a0will make a great legacy watch. Introduced in 1963, it was created to meet the needs of professional racecar drivers. Today, it is arguably the most popular and iconic chronograph in\u00a0the world.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\"PANERAI:\u00a0The<\/a>PANERAI<\/a>:\u00a0The Luminor 1950<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n
Panerai<\/a> was a secret until the 1990s, having been made available only to military forces in the past. The Luminor is inspired directly by watches worn by the Italian Navy,\u00a0but its finish and movement quality were definitely built to last. Featuring the\u00a0brand\u2019s P.9001 in-house movement, the Luminor’s top-caliber clockwork and handsomely rugged looks make it a classic.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\"ROLEX:\u00a0The<\/a>ROLEX:\u00a0The Submariner<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n
While other dive watches may have debuted first, The Sub has been the prototype of the modern dive watch since it was launched in 1953.\u00a0Today, it\u00a0remains the most popular diving watch, and\u00a0perhaps the most copied watch ever. Robust and comfortable, it is waterproof up to 600 feet, and looks just as great with a tuxedo as\u00a0it does with a diving suit.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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