There is something incredibly attractive about a woman who wears a wristwatch. Moreover, this is true for a woman who knows her style and how to accentuate her femininity and personality through a distinguished timepiece. A woman’s watch is both an expression of taste and a practical tool for helping her to keep track of the passing minutes in the day while she adheres to a busy schedule.
It should lie somewhere in between a novelty and a necessity. Today, there are a plethora of different watch styles to choose from if you’re a lady looking to add another timepiece to your collection. From classic and elegant women’s dress watches to oversized faces and even women’s watches that blend sporty aesthetics with dazzling diamond dot hour markers, a timepiece can add just the right amount of detail to understated formal attire.
Or it can be the bold statement piece you’ve been looking to combine with your favorite black cocktail dress. But what do you look for in a woman’s dress watch? Well, accuracy is a key feature in any lady’s watch, but even that’s no use if the timepiece doesn’t look like it belongs on your wrist.
Finding the right style of watch is crucial to owning that one go-to timepiece that you can grab at any moment of the day and add to any outfit. After all, you should feel confident that you’ll look on point, whether on your way to an interview, a birthday party or a business meeting. So, we’ve created a list of five of the best ladies’ wristwatches – each one with a distinct style. Invest in one or a couple of these timepieces, and you’re sure to have a watch to suit every imaginable occasion.
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1. Omega De Ville Prestige Watch
Every lady loves a diamond or two, and what better way to incorporate a subtle touch of sparkle into your everyday style, than with a wristwatch crafted by one of the most prestigious names within the Swiss watch industry?
This ladies’ Omega DeVille watch presents the time on a sumptuous silver dial with traditional Roman numerals, which are mixed with blackened diamonds to show the hours. A silk white pattern and opaline finish add depth and dimension to the dial of this watch.
Let’s face it – this women’s Omega DeVille watch ticks all the boxes if you’re somewhere between wanting a glamorous timepiece that’s also practical and classic for daytime wear as well. The stainless steel links of this Omega watch have been polished to perfection, enabling you to double the wristwatch up as an elegant piece of jewelry if you want to steer clear of adding too many accessories to your outfit.
Pros:
+ Powered by an ultra-accurate Swiss-made quartz movement
+ Black hour and minute hands and Roman numeral hour markers
+ Blackened diamonds for enhancing a touch of discreet glamour
+ 27.4mm diameter for slender wrists
+ Dainty stainless steel bracelet
Why We Like It – This very feminine wristwatch demonstrates how Omega’s breadth of skill covers anything, from robust men’s diver’s tools to delicate lady’s wristwatches for special occasions.
2. Chopard Happy Sport Diamonds
The oval-shaped case of this elegant Chopard watch from their Happy Sport collection will slenderize the wrist, adding an overall indulgent and ultra-luxurious feel to the arm. If you like diamonds, you’ll be captivated by how Chopard’s innovative Happy Diamonds float gracefully around the surface of this watch’s dial.
This dial is encased between two sheets of sapphire crystal that sit atop of a smooth, indulgent mother of pearl surface. Framing these freely moving diamonds is an exquisite diamond-set bezel. The Roman numeral hour markers retain a sense of traditional timekeeping, while a classic black leather strap will give you that flexibility to pair this watch with jeans, a pencil skirt, or a professional suit – the lot!
Pros:
+ Seven floating Happy Diamonds framed by a 32 diamond-set bezel (1.65 carats)
+ Mother of pearl dial
+ Single sapphire cabochon-set crown
+ A lavish and glamorous dress watch for any diamond-loving lady
+ Powered by a quartz movement
Why We Like It – Chopard’s attention to detail is even apparent in the crown of this dress watch. A single cabochon sapphire is adorned to the tip of its structure.
3. Tag Heuer Aquaracer Watch
Ensuring style and performance are qualities that are met, whether in or out of the water, TAG Heuer’s Aquaracer watches are perfect for women who want a dress watch with a bit of substance and boldness. You may think it’s daring for some, but sporty and tom-boyish for others. This timepiece is equipped with impressive 300-meter water resistance.
You can, therefore, take a swim with it, play water sports on the beach with it, or wear it with something sophisticated in the evening, and not worry about getting caught in the rain. The weight of its case is perfectly balanced. This is a go-anywhere, do-anything type of dress watch that makes our list of top 5 because it’s so stylish and sleek.
Pros:
+ Sporty luminous three-hand mother of pearl dial
+ Unidirectional rotating bezel
+ Steel bracelet with diver safety clasp to prevent accidental opening
+ 300-meter water resistance
+ Screw-in crown for enhanced water resistance
Why We Like It – TAG Heuer ensures that each diver’s watch, whether built for a man or woman’s wrist, meets six requirements. These include a scratch-resistant sapphire glass lens, a screw-in crown, 300-meter water resistance, luminous markers, a unidirectional rotating bezel, and a safety bracelet clasp.
4. Jaeger LeCoultre Reverso Classic
With two innovative cases, you can be as spontaneous as you like with this Jaeger LeCoultre Reverso watch strapped to your wrist. One side of the watch presents the time on a silver dial with Arabic numerals and elegantly sculpted baton-shaped blued steel hands. The other side of this Jaeger LeCoultre Reverso watch features a sleek, black dial adorned with silver dauphine hands and the 12 and 6 o’clock locations marked out with Arabic numerals.
This manual winding ladies’ watch is the perfect two-in-one timepiece that makes transforming an outfit completely effortless while on the go! If you lead a fast-paced lifestyle and you’re constantly flitting between meetings and social events, the Jaeger LeCoultre Reverso Classic will be your best friend.
Pros:
+ Vertical satin-brushed silver Arabic dial
+ Black dial with frosted numerals
+ diamond-encrusted bezel (30 diamonds 0.28 carats)
+ Classic black leather strap for uncompromised comfort
+ Manual winding movement
Why We Like It – We love that you can alter this lady’s dress watch to suit your mood every day, while on-the-go!
5. MICHELE Deco Analog Display Watch
Last but not least is this MICHELE Deco Analog watch. A clue to the inspiration behind this model is in its name. The timepiece celebrates the geometric shapes and clean defined lines of the Art Deco period, enrobed with scintillating stones diamonds.
The MICHELE Deco Analog watch is a perfect choice if you like your dress watch to ooze a unique appeal. Double diamond dot indexes accompany the chronograph 30-minutes and small seconds counters against an iridescent mother of pearl dial, while the 6 o’clock location displays the days of the week in a ring, integrated with a white date aperture. A 50-meter water-resistant housing protects the quartz movement lying at the heart of this rectangular-shaped steel case.
Pros:
+ Sporty, retro lady’s wristwatch with diamond bezel
+ Mother of pearl chronograph dial
+ Day and date ring at 6 o’clock
+ 50-meter water-resistant rectangular case
+ Anti-reflective sapphire crystal glass front
Why We Like It – This quartz ladies’ watch combines a sporty retro look with a diamond-rich bezel, so even if you’re not planning on using the chronograph features of this watch, you’ll still look the part at any sophisticated event. The refined stainless steel link bracelet is equipped with a functional yet comfortable folding clasp.
Without a doubt, the best dress watches for women are those that can elevate casual jeans and shirt ensemble without looking garish or overpowering. A quality movement made in-house will ensure you’re getting the very best for your money.
In this guide, we’ve covered Jaeger LeCoultre’s meticulously crafted Reverso Classic watch, to one of Omega’s elegant DeVille models, to the sportiest of wristwatch makers, such as TAG Heuer. But whether it’s Chopard’s Happy Diamonds or an Art Deco-inspired MICHELE watch that tickles your fancy, each brand has achieved global acclaim for very different reasons.
You’d have to take into account what the overriding factor would be for you in finding your dream dress watch. If you find a timepiece that you can wear alongside casual attire during the day but then combine it with a couple of pieces of jewelry by night, then you’re onto a winner.
One timepiece for all occasions is much better than a separate wristwatch for every outing. Our guide to 5 of the best dress watches for women will, at the very least, give you lots of inspiration when going on a hunt for your perfect timepiece.
