Forget the Patek Philippe Nautilus 5711: Buy a Vacheron Constantin Overseas Automatic Instead

Tim Mosso's "Watches Tonight" investigates luxury watches you should consider "hot" and others you should consider "hype." Today's show includes guidance on how to collect watches without becoming fixated on Rolex watches, Audemars Piguet, Patek Philippe, and F.P. Journe. For watch buyers who prize originality and durability, Tim also shares his favorite luxury watches that resist scratches and never require refinishing. The Rolex Daytona is a legend. It's also an unhealthy fixation. Current preowned pricing for the standard steel-ceramic Rolex Daytona 116500LN ranges from $33,000 to $40,000, and that's unreasonable for a sports chronograph that retails for $13,150 when new. Obviously, the Cosmograph Daytona is shrouded in legendary history and its allure as the flagship chronograph of Rolex. But look beyond the brand name and social media saturation, and appealing Rolex alternatives become apparent. As an alternative to the Rolex Daytona, consider the new 2021 Bulgari Octo Finissimo S Chronograph GMT in stainless steel for $16,500. This dual time chronograph builds on the success of 2019's Octo Finissimo GMT Chrongraph by adding a lumed dial, a stainless steel case, and 100-meter water resistance. The ultra-thin Bulgari caliber BVL318 provides 55 hours of power reserve via a platinum peripheral rotor, and the 3.3mm thick movement was derived from the caliber BVL288 in the Octo Finissimo Tourbillon Automatique. Moreover, the new Bulgari Chronograph GMT includes a sharp in