It has happened to many watch collectors; they look over a list of watches that have been auctioned off only to realise that they didn't buy a specific model years ago when its prices were much more modest. It remains very complex to determine beforehand which watches will show a strong value over the years. Rarity plays a role, as well who made the watch, but as the Paul Newman Daytona probably proofs best, they might currently not even be among the most popular timepieces available! These four watches might be up there one day:

For Hublot, Baselworld is their main show, but that doesn't stop the brand from already giving a little appetizer in January. As a serial innovator, Hublot thrives on pushing the envelope and introducing new novelties, so don't be surprised that even in this little taste of things to come there are some very serious novelties!

The eyes of the world where once again on Hollywood, as the 76th edition of the Golden Globe Awards took place. There was fierce competition, as the quality of the nominated films and performances was very high. On the red carpet, there was also quite some competition on who dressed the most memorable. Many of Hollywood's finest knew perfectly to amplify their personal style with a dashing outfit. And of course, no outfit would be complete without a watch to match!

Patek Philippe just didn't happen to become one of the benchmarks of the industry overnight. One thing that helped them establish this position, or actually continue this into the 20th century, was the way that they embraced the wristwatch. This single-button chronograph in and officers case is a perfect example of this.

In the world of car racing, Juan Pablo Montoya is a man whose accomplishments are not limited to a single championship. He won the prestigious CART title in his rookie year, as Formula One Driver he won among others the Grand Prix of Monaco and Silverstone, and on top of that, he was also three times victorious in the 24 Hours of Daytona and also won the Indianapolis 500. He now follows in the footsteps of Spike Lee and Lenny Kravitz, by joining Artisans de Genève to create an exclusive watch; 'La Montoya'

Spoiled by a long summer, most people living in the northern hemisphere now have to deal with lower temperatures, and in some cases even snow. This sets the scenery for the upcoming holidays, and with that also for these watches, which go very well with a bit of winter wonderland!

When it comes to sports watches, few can rival the reputation of the Patek Philippe Nautilus. That includes its own sibling, the Aquanaut. This watch was introduced, as Ref. 5060A, by Patek Philippe in 1997 and made quite an impression as it was the very first Patek Philippe to feature a rubber strap.

In a unique double interview, Haute Time dives into the world of high-tech materials, created by NTPT and Richard Mille. They deploy cutting-edge technology to create materials that are as strong as they are light. This is not an easy task, as it is very demanding on both the material producers, watch designers and -makers. In our first installment, we are talking with Aurèle Vuillemier, R&D Manager at Richard Mille.

While there are quite a few watches that command the status of an icon, there are fewer movements that can do the same. Even when they can do that, the vast majority is only known among a group of very dedicated collectors and no so much to the mainstream consumers. There is, however, an exception to this rule. A name that is often used synonymously for both the movement, as well as the watch that it powers: Zenith's El Primero!

Lange & Söhne is not a brand that fills the market with introduction after introduction. As a very exclusive manufacture this is simply not their style, but when they do introduce a new model, you can count on it that it is something very special!

Collaborations; the watch world is full of them, but to be honest, they not always work out. More often than not it is simply putting famous names together and thinking that because of this the sales of the model will soar. But to reach true synergy both the artist as well as the brand needs to give it a lot more to take it to the next level. The following three watches are excellent examples where neither one rested on the laurels of their previous successes, but simply went to work, and worked hard, to create something truly spectacular.

Omega has a knack for making extraordinary, limited editions of the Speedmaster. With its rich history, there is a lot of inspiration available and with the Speedmaster "Dark Side Of The Moon' Apollo 8, the brand takes this to the next level! It was in 1968, that the crew of the Apollo 8 became the first humans to ever see the dark side of the moon, hence the theme of this watch!

Some watches are just too cool for school! This most certainly includes the Parmigiani Pershing Chronograph, which was the result of the partnership between the two brands that started in 2009.

In some cuisines, the highest quality of salmon enjoys a cult-status. In watchmaking, this isn't any different as one of the very few watches that could hold its ground against the announcement at this years Baselworld of the Nautilus Perpetual Calendar, was another Patek Philippe; the 5270P with a platinum case and....salmon dial!

Drawing inspiration from its U.S. Navy partnership, luxury watch manufacturer Ulysses Nardin introduces the Marine Torpilleur Military Semper Fortis.

When a watch brand is collaborating with an artist, they take a considerable wrist. Artists are by nature free-spirited people who have a vision of how their work should look, and when they get free reign over a watch, the DNA of the brand itself can be greatly compromised. Hublot was also exposed to this risk when they collaborated with Richard Orlinski, and while his design did give them some production challenges.