A carefully chosen watch can be an investment and a pleasure. Here are Executive's top 10 men's watches for 2013:

10 Tag Heuer Monaco
Sports bling cannot find finer expression than in this pimped-up classic.

9 Baume et Mercier Hampton
With the Hampton, B&M have shown you can own timeless elegance without breaking the bank.

8 Longines Grande Classique
Longines is reliable and timeless and never more so than with this enduring design.
7 Vacheron Constantin Patrimony Lady
A model that reeks of affluence and grandeur from one of the greatest watchmaking houses.

6 Jaeger-LeCoultre Squadra Lady Automatic
The classic Reverso is revamped for the girl about town. A watch for all occasions.

5 Patek Phillipe Calatrava
The ultimate in watchmaking precision and understated elegance.
4 Breitling Colt Oceane
Without sacrificing any of its steeliness, Breitling it has created a vibrant sports watch for women.

3 Rolex day-date
One of the most recognizable watch designs gets a makeover that is bold and beautiful without being garish.

2 Hermes H Hour
Fun, funky and sexy, this watch has quickly established itself as an informal classic.

1 Cartier Ballon Bleu
Beautiful, luxurious, quirky and stylish. What more could one ask from the house of Cartier?
