Tim Mosso talks watches and the top 10 luxury watches to buy before you die. Tonight's episode is a rundown of the essential experiences a watch collector should have. Rolex Daytona, GMT, and Submariner feature, but so do many other watches from Patek Philippe, Vacheron Constantin, and Omega. A well rounded watch collection doesn't need all of these watches simultaneously, but a collector should experience each of them at some point in life.

Every watch collection should contain a Rolex at some point. Rolex is the world's best known watch brand, and its models are the world's best known watches. The Submariner dive watch long has been considered the most iconic Rolex watch, but its primacy has been challenged over the last decade by the Daytona chronograph. Travelers and aviation enthusiasts chose the GMT-Master II. But contrarians find the Milgauss, Yacht-Masters, Sky-Dwellers, and 1908s compelling.

Every watch collector should own a dive watch. While it's tempting to assume that means a Rolex Sub, it often means an Omega Seamaster like the post-1990 versions of James Bond. Dive watches from Richard Mille (RM028) and Swatch (Fifty Fathoms Scuba) prove that a watch buyer can spend as much or as little as he likes on his dive watch.

Every watch collection should contain a chronograph at some point. The Omega Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch is a tempting choice since its fame, reliability, and iconic design are attractive qualities to a chronograph collector. Exotic and upscale alternatives such as the Jaeger LeCoultre Duometre, FP Journe Centigraphe, and Patek Philippe Nautilus 5980 provide elite options for those who bear no regard for price.

Additionally, every watch collector should own a watch on a bracelet. Use of a bracelet saves money on strap replacements and ensures that a water resistant sports watch never needs a strap swap before swimming. While Rolex and sports watches like the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak include well known bracelets, others like Omega's "Shark Proof" metal mesh and the brilliantly engineered bracelet of the Cartier Santos deserve special acclaim.

Discover Tim Mosso's thoughts on top watches to buy tonight on Watches Tonight!

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