The world of luxury watchmaking can be a tricky one. There are just so many names in there that at times it is difficult to keep a track of things. There was once a time when brands were limited. But we live in a generation where the industry is simply saturated. Given the above scenario, for a brand to not only make a name for itself but to also be at the very top at a consistent rate is truly magnificent. A few brands that come to mind are Rolex, Omega, and Cartier. The trio has always been highly competitive but at a fundamental level they are all similar, in the sense that they all are great ambassadors of the industry.

Let us take this opportunity and try and understand what makes these brands the icons that they are today.

Quality Beyond Imagination
If you were to measure the mark of quality in luxury watches, the difference would be marginal. After all, every brand in the Haute Horlogerie world operates at its best. Room for error is non-existent and there is absolutely zero tolerance for defects. Given the scenario, there is very little chance that you would find a bad watch in the luxury watchmaking business. But Rolex, Omega, and Cartier take this to a whole new level. The amount of quality checks, evaluations, and tests conducted on each and every timepiece is outrageous. Any watch that does not comply with the tests by even a fraction is discarded and dissembled. Such is the quality control maintained by these brands. Impressive, right?

Brand Value
Once again, there is seldom any brand in the Haute Horlogerie industry that does not have a ‘brand value’ in the market. But when it comes to brands such as Omega and Cartier, things escalate too quickly. The watchmakers, through years and years of marketing, advertising, and strategic product placements, have achieved a degree of brand awareness that is just surreal. The brands are mega stars in the business and there is no doubt about it. What really makes things more interesting is that these watchmakers conduct everything so rigorously that they is no scope for error. That is simply amazing, especially in a world we live in today where making mistakes is so easy.

Sticking To Basics
If there is one thing that binds these master time crafters together, it is their knack for sticking to the basics. We live in an era where people are crazy about avant-garde designs. To stick to the basics and keep doing what you have been doing for ages takes a lot of guts and a great deal of conviction. All the three brands, namely, Cartier, Omega, and Rolex have shown a tremendous amount of confidence in their own skills. These watchmakers have stuck to what they do best and that is why they prevail.

By now, it should be crystal clear that all these brands have gone through a lot of things. Their experience is loaded with tales and stories of the past that have eventually defined them.