9 beautiful watches that cost $10,000 and won't become obsolete

Rolex is probably the most recognized watch brand in the world. This means that everyone knows how great the Datejust is — and everyone wants one.

Suggested Retail: $12,750

Jaeger-LeCoultre is a watch name that needs no introduction. It's been making specatular watches with insanely precise movements since 1833 and the elegantly desinged Master Memovox continues that tradition.

Suggested Retail: $11,100

Cartier's legendary pedigree is exemplified by the Calibre de Cartier. It's in-house movement will ensure decades of use.

Suggested Retail: $11,300

The Omega Seamaster is an undervalued watch. Though it may not fetch its retail when resold, the Aqua Terra has an ethusiastic following for its precise movement and understated details.

Suggested Retail: $9,732

Rolex's Submarier is the most recognizable dive watch in the world. It's a staple of any watch connesiour's collection and has never gone out of style.

Suggested Retail: $8,550

The Doppel 2.0 is a significant achivement made by relative newcomer, Habring. Only 20 were made, so it's also extremely rare.

Suggested Retail: $7,800

The Masterpiece Gravity is a new timepiece by Maurice Lacroix, but its unique feature, the "sapphire box," sets it apart. Only 250 were made.

Suggested Retail: $13,900

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