From cast-iron pans to mechanical watches, we’ve rounded up products that are made to last for decades.

We're all tired of spending money on stuff that breaks. Whether it's a tool that wears out instantly or a pair of pants that gets a hole too soon, it seems like more things in this world should be something you buy for life (or for a very long time). They're not as common, but numerous companies make excellent products that last a long time and can be repaired when or if they fail.

Anyone who has spent time on the Buy It for Life subreddit likely knows about many of these products already, but we have a few special rules for our guide. For one thing, everything you see here can be bought right now. You can purchase them used—buy them that way if you want!—but we wanted to make sure each item can be bought ...