40 Best Women's Watches From Affordable to Luxury
We at Wrist Enthusiast have developed and cultivated a lot of buying and “best of” guides in the Men’s watch space. It’s a labor of love, but we’ve found our readers appreciate the insight, even if they’re just browsing how expensive some of the cool watches they’ve seen are. One of the most requested guides we’ve been asked for is a Women’s Watch guide.
Now, we will preface this list with the thought that we at Wrist Enthusiast have mostly come to the conclusion that people should simply wear what they like, whether it’s traditionally Men’s or Women’s watch. We’ve seen a lot of Women sporting full-sized Men’s watches lately, and we are here for it, as well as men wearing smaller “Ladies” watches (we even included the Breitling Chronomat 36, technically a women’s watch, on our list of Best Watches for Small Wrists). We’d like to move away from anything being unanimously Men’s or Women’s watches, but for those who would rather stick to the more feminine side of Watch Enthusiasm, we’ve put together a list of our favorite “Ladies” models. So lets get to it.
Chopard Happy Sport
Chopard as a brand is well-known for producing high-end jewelry. But the brand also has a deep history in watches. We at Wrist Enthusiast are big fans of the racing-inspired Mille Miglia and the more recent Alpine Eagle (which is one of our favorite steel sport watches).
Chopard did a great job blending their jewelry and watchmaking prowess with the iconic Happy Sport. The Chopard Happy Sport is immediately recognizable by the floating diamonds in the dial. The diamonds move around without disturbing any of the functionings of the watch. This adds a touch of unique class and elegance in what is unmistakably a women’s watch. The Happy Sport is available in 30mm or 33mm case sizes at $13,800 USD and $15,300 USD for the steel variation with diamond bezel pictured.
Patek Philippe Ladies Nautilus 7118/1200A
No “best watches” list is complete without some variation of the Patek Philippe Nautilus. The iconic Gerald Genta design watch his become iconic since it was first introduced in 1976. The Ladies Nautilus Ref. 7118/1200A is a true stunner. The blue opaline dial with wave pattern sets this Nautilus apart from the dial of the 5711. The 7118/1200A has a diamond-set bezel, but the watch is also available without diamond bezel. At 35.2mm, the watch has a real presence on the wrist. It is also interesting to note that the 7118 is the only 3-handed Nautilus still offered by Patek Philippe (since the retirement of the 5711). The Patek Philippe Nautilus 7118/1200A with diamond bezel retails for $39,030 USD.
Casio G-Shock GMS5600PG-4
As big fans of the G-Shock, we recently published a guide on the 30 Best G-Shock Watches. One watch we did not include on this list was the G-Shock GMS5600PG-4. The watch features all you would expect from a G-Shock, including 200 meters of water resistance, stopwatch, countdown timer, and alarm. The watch comes in a pink coated metal. We wouldn't call this "Pink Gold" or "Rose Gold" as it appears even pinker than you would expect from a pink gold. While the watch is considered by G-Shock to be a women's watch, it is still has a fairly large 38.4 mm case. As are most G-Shock watches, the GMS5600PG-4 is affordable. You can pick it up for $164 USD from Amazon.
Cartier Panthère
When you think of iconic women’s luxury watches, your mind likely goes to Cartier. And Cartier has multiple different models that fit the bill. The Cartier Tank, Ballon Bleu and Pasha are all great options for a woman looking for a timeless high-end watch. However, we chose another Cartier watch for our list: the Panthere. The Panthere offers a square dial with screws in the bezel, reminiscent of the larger Cartier Santos (which we also love). The Panthere ‘s brick-link bracelet is unique and differentiates it from other Cartier offerings. The watch is offered in multiple sizes and in multiple different metals. The stainless steel small model has a 30mm case size and retails for $3,950 USD.
Piaget Polo
The Piaget Polo is another steel sport favorite of ours at Wrist Enthusiast. Introduced in 1979, the watch has been experience something of a renaissance in recent years. With the difficulty collectors have faced getting allocations of other sport watches such as the Royal Oak, Nautilus and Overseas, many have turned to other classic pieces, including the Polo. This makes sense to us. The blue dial of the Polo is similar in both tone and texture to the Nautilus. The case also has a unique bulbous shape that is unmistakable. We really like that the 36mm Polo is very similar to its larger 42mm sibling. However, the white gold indices are set with 36 brilliant-cut diamonds. This adds a subtle, but elegant, feminine touch to the watch. The 36mm Piaget Polo retails for $14,100 USD.
Bulgari Serpenti
The Bulgari Serpenti is a very unique watch. But to just call it watch might not being giving it enough credit. The Serpenti is also a statement piece of jewelry (and a bracelet). The watch is unique that the rigid, spiraling bracelet only attached to the watch case at one end. This, along with the scaled bracelet and “tail” give the watch the look of a snake or “serpent”. While the Serpenti comes in many different variations, including with shorter bracelets, our favorite has to be the two-tone Serpenti Tubogas in steel and rose gold with double coils. The extra coil just gives the watch that extra wow factor. The Serpenti Tubogas is not a cheap watch. It will set you back $19,300 USD.
Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso One Monoface
We have featured a variation of the Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso in many of our watch guides, including the Duoface in our recent Best Rectangle Watches guide. The ladies Reverso One Monoface is another favorite of ours. This piece only includes one dial, with the other side of the Reverso being the protective steel caseback (indeed, the watch was originally conceived as a Polo watch allowing the wearing to protect the watch from the rigors of a polo match by inverting the case). The case is 20mm wide and 40.1mm long and is set with 26 diamonds across the top and bottom of the case. Perhaps the star of the watch, and something that gives it a feminine touch, is the sunray guilloche dial finish. This finishing adds a sophistication to the Reverso that makes it the perfect watch for that special occasion. The JLC Reverso One Monoface retails for $6,250 USD.
Timex Q Malibu 36mm
The Timex Q Malibu has earned it’s unique moniker as the Timex Q “Bubble Gum” or “Cotton Candy”. Looking at the watch, it’s quite obvious why. The Timex Q series of watches has also kind of revitalized enthusiast culture around Timex as a brand, since they really haven’t missed when it comes to the release. We find the Malibu (obviously influenced by the colorful city in California) a super fun inclusion to the overall collection.
Measuring in at only 36mm, the rose gold case features alternating rose gold and blue links that all fasten to it’s unique pink and blue 12-hour bezel. What results is a unique and summery take to the otherwise fairly standard Timex Q color schemes. Normally, the MSRP on this watch is $189, but Amazon is running a special for only $142 USD.
Oris Divers Sixty-Five Cotton Candy
The next watch on our list is probably better classified as a unisex watch (though what watch isn’t unisex these days). This is mostly due to the size of the Oris Divers Sixty-Five. At 38mm the watch will fit comfortably on both men and women. The pink dial and the pink recycled Perlon strap, however, give it a distinctly feminine style. The case of the watch is made of bronze, giving it almost a rose gold-esque look at a fraction of the price. The watch retails for $2,600 USD on the Perlon strap, but a bronze bracelet is available for an additional $700 USD.
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 31
To be honest, we could have included any size Rolex Datejust (including 36mm and 41mm) on our list of top women’s watches. However, the 31mm Datejust is a little more specific to the fairer sex. The Datejust is probably the ultimate starter Rolex and a watch we’d recommend to anyone looking to venture into Rolex collecting. There are tons of Datejust variations some of which enthusiasts can actually get their hands on without massive wait times or a large purchase history.
Datejusts are offered with both smooth or fluted bezels, but we prefer a fluted bezel on pretty much any model (even for a man). The fluted bezel, which is made of white gold even on steel models, adds a bit of pizzazz and makes the watch more interesting. The Datejust is also more affordable, by Rolex standards at least. The variation shown below, with floral motif, retails for $10,050 USD.
Tissot Bellissima Automatic
One of our favorite more affordable Swiss watch companies has to be Tissot. Tissot has a long history of making luxury timepiece and their prices, especially on their automatic pieces, cannot be beat. One such piece is definitely the Tissot Bellissima Automatic. With a 29mm case size, the Bellissima is on the smaller sides. But the small size makes it all the more impressive that it houses an automatic movement. Even slightly larger offerings from storied watchmakers like Patek Philippe and Audemars Piguet run on quartz movements. The best part of the Tissot Bellissima is the price-tag. At $570 USD on Amazon, it’s a lot of bang for your buck.
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Amethyst 50th Anniversary
The Royal Oak is the second Genta-designed watch on our list and for good reason. Since its original release in 1972 the watch has withstood the test of time and become truly iconic. While there are many Royal Oak options for women, it is the most recent (October 2022) release that caught our attention. Just last month, AP released 20 new “rainbow” Royal Oaks in 41 and 37 mm set with different gemstones. While the release includes 10 different colors (and thus different gems), the purple Amethyst 37mm model is a favorite of ours. The watch is white gold set with 790 stones for a total carat weight of 21.2 carats. Currently, these rainbow pieces are only available for “price on request” so one has to believe the retail price is far north of $100,000 USD.
MB&F X Bvlgari Legacy Machine FlyingT Allegra
If you are a regular reader of Wrist Enthusiast you already know how big fans we are of Max Busser and MB&F. We recently reviewed both the MB&F HM9 and HM7 Aquapod. We were very excited to see MB&F produce their first women-centric with the Legacy Machine FlyingT Allegra. While the case of the FlyingT Allegra has the guts of an MB&F Legacy Machine, the dial has been completely reimagined by their collaborator, Bulgari. At the center of the watch is a 50-Degree tilted tourbillon. It is surrounded by endless diamonds on the dial as well as gems. Even the bezel and dual crowns (one to wind the watch and the other to change the time) are adourned with diamonds and gems. The FlyingT Allegra is a nice feminine addition to the MB&F lineup. This limited edition watch is available in white gold (20 pieces) and red gold (20 pieces) and retails for $185,000 USD.
Jacob & Co. Fleurs de Jardin
Even on men’s watches, Jacob & Co. has made a name for itself combining complications with high-end gems. Case-in-point is their flagship Astronomia line, which not only has a flying tourbillon, but gems and diamonds, including a cylindrical diamond that represents a planet. Jacob Arabo, the founder and head designer at Jacob & Co., used the smaller and more compact Astronomia Solar as a base for the Fleurs de Jardin. the watch not only includes the Astronomia’s staple flying tourbillon, another arm features the time display and a final arm there is a gemstone flower that turns counterclockwise. At 42.5mm the watch is still on the larger side for a women. But since the watch features 128 baguette-cut blue sapphires, along with multiple other gems, it is a real statement piece. The watch is also truly a piece of art in addition to being a highly complicated wristwatch. Only 101 pieces of this model were produced and it retailed for $360,000 USD.
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra
Van Cleef & Arpels is most known for its jewelry, especially diamond jewelry. But the brand has been creating high-end wristwatches, many with complications, for years. The Midnight Planetarium, famously worn by Matt Damon to the 2016 Academy Awards after being nominated for Best Actor for The Martian, is just one example of Van Cleef & Arpels’ watchmaking chops.
For this list, however, we decided against featuring one of Van Cleef’s more complicated, and expensive, models. Instead, we decided to feature the Alhambra. The Alhambra line of jewelry is one of Van Cleef’s most recognizable and iconic lines. First created in 1968, the Alhambra four leaf clover line of jewelry is meant to represent good luck. The Alhambra has been most commonly seen on necklaces and bracelets, but we are big fans of the watch as well. The watch comes in yellow gold with ornate spheres surrounding the bezel. The mother-of-pearl dial adds a touch of class, and is something that all Alhmabra jewelry includes. The small version of the Alhambra watch, featured below. retails for $8,400 USD.
Vacheron Constantin Overseas
The “Holy Trinity of of Swiss Watchmaking” included Audemars Piguet, Patek Philippe, and yes, Vacheron Constantin. Thus, our list of best womens watches would not be complete without a timepiece from the venerable Swiss brand. Perhaps no model from Vacheron is more recognizable than the Overseas. Though the Overseas was first released in 1996, over 20 years after Audemars Piquet released the Royal Oak and Patek Philippe released the Nautilus, the model has come to be considered favorably alongside the two Genta-designed icons.
While there are many different Overseas models available for women, we are particular to the larger 37mm Ref. 2305V/100R-B077 in pink gold. Not only does the watch feature a diamond-adorned bezel, but it has a metallic pink dial with small seconds at 9 and a self-winding caliber 5300 automatic movement. While the smaller Overseas models utilize a quartz movement, we prefer automatic whenever possible. The 37mm Overseas self-winding in pink gold retails for $52,500 USD.
Seiko 5 SRE005
If you’re a woman looking for a smaller vintage-inspired timepiece that doesn’t break the bank, look no further than the Seiko 5 SRE005. This 28mm timepiece features a sand/beige color dial and leather strap, along with an automatic movement with day and date complications. It is harder to find an automatic watch with a small case size for a better price than the $275 USD the SRE005 retails for from Seiko.
Grand Seiko STGK009
The Grand Seiko STGK009 is a great option for a woman looking for a steel sport watch, but is looking for something different than a Rolex Datejust or Patek Philippe Nautilus. For those who don’t know, Grand Seiko is Seiko’s higher end sister brand. Though the watch is made in Japan, the movement and finishings compare favorably (and sometimes better) than their Swiss counterparts. The STGK009 is an understated yet timeless design. The watch features a stainless steel case with an almost white mother-of-pearl dial. The blue seconds hand adds just a little bit of color that may otherwise be lacking. The watch has a small 27.8mm case and is powered by a Caliber 9S27 automatic movement. The Grand Seiko STGK009 is more affordable than many watches in its category, retailing for $5,100 USD.
F.P. Journe Elegante
F.P. Journe describes the 48 x 40 mm Elegante as perfect “for mens’ wrists or ladies who like to wear oversized watches”. And with the tonneau case shape, the watch is extremely wearable for women. It is so wearable that many of the variations of the Elegante are clearly designed with women in mind. While the Elegante technically runs on a quartz movement, this is no ordinary quartz movement. The quartz movement is actually an electro-mechanical movement that will run for 8 to 10 years with daily use, and up to 18 years in standby mode (when not being used). This movement is so complicated that it took 8 years to develop and allows the Élégante watch to be easily stopped and started again (between standby mode and regular use). With diamonds, the Elegante retails for around $25,000 USD.
IWC DA VINCI AUTOMATIC MOON PHASE 36
IWC is most well-known for their Pilot watches (which is why they take up a couple spots on our Best Pilot Watches buying guide), but the brand also produces some very classic dress watches, including the Da Vinci. The Da Vinci 36 is actually a unisex watch, wearable by both men and women. However, the model with moon-phase complication has a diamond bezel, a uniquely feminine touch. The watch features IWC’s signature large numeral indices, making it extremely legible. The moon-phase complication at 12 is uncommon, but unobtrusive and works well. The IWC Da Vinci Moon Phase 36 retails for $14,300 USD.
Bovet Miss Audrey Sweet Art
This year marks an important milestone for Swiss watchmaker Bovet: 200 years since the brand’s founding. Ever since 1822, Bovet has been well known not only for their wristwatches, but also for their pocket watches. Indeed many (most) of their wristwatches pay homage to their heritage in pocket watches in their design aesthetic. This can be seen in the Miss Audrey Sweet Art. Named after Audrey Raffy, daughter of current owner Pascal Raffy, just by looking at the watch, including the crown at 12 o’clock one can see the pocket watch inspiration.
Winner of the Ladies’ Watch Prize at the 2020 Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG), the bezel and bow above the crown are set with 103 round-cut diamonds. The dial is made of sugar crystals that are painted and individually applied by hand. Finally, the minute and hour hands are uniquely shaped so that they form the shape of a heart when in certain positions. The Bovet Miss Audrey Sweet Art retails for $28,000 USD.
Maurice Lacroix Aikon Automatic 35mm
For those women that like the look of the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak but do not like the price, we think the Maurice Lacroix Aikon Automatic is a great option. While the Aikon surely has its own unique design elements, since its introduction many enthusiasts have noted the clear similarities to the iconic Royal Oak (in both the bracelet and bezel). While the Aikon is offered in multiple different sizes, the 35mm model offers wrist presence without it being too large. The 35mm variation also comes with a nice mother-of-pearl dial and diamonds at all indices except 12,3,6, and 9. The Maurice Lacroix Aikon Automatic 35mm with mother-of-pearl dial and diamonds retails for $2,300 USD.
Breitling Chronomat 36mm Ladies
Breitling is often known for it’s oversized Men’s Pilot watches and Divers, but the brand actually has a solid rotation of ladies watches for fans of their more traditional models. The Breitling Chronomat for instance has been sized down and given a pastel dial to give the watch a more feminine aesthetic, while still maintaining it’s solid tool-watch qualities. The alternating brushed and polished finishing makes the watch a solid contender for a real-tool timepiece that can be worn in formal or informal fashions. You still get the traidtional Chronomat look, but it’s a bit softer. You can pick up a Breitling Chronomat 36mm Ladies for $4,850 USD.
Hamilton Ventura S Auto
The Ventura S is one of those iconic models that is immediately recognizable. It’s one of those watches that is so unique to Hamilton’s catalogue, that it absolutely needed a paired down version for smaller wrists and a more feminine aesthetic. The watch measures in at a slim and compact 34mm in stainless steel, but because of the shape of the case, it feels a little bit smaller. It comes in several colors, but our favorite is the Beige. It’s uniquely refined, and offers a lot of visual interest despite being a simple and clean design. You can pick up a Hamilton Ventura S Auto for $1,095 USD.
Tudor Style 28mm Ladies
Tudor has a pretty cool collection that acts as a sort of cornerstone of their steel models. The Tudor Style comes in many different sizes, colors and configurations, which positions the collection in a much broader scope. One of the cool things about the Style, is it features both men and women’s watch, while also really capitalizing on case sizes. There is everything from 41mm to 28mm in the collection. Our favorites however, include the fluted bezel, because when it comes to Fluted bezels, Rolex and Tudor or king. Price for the Tudor Style ranges from $2,500 USD to $3,500 USD.
Panerai Due PAM0248
It’s no secret that we here at WristEnthusiast have a bit of a soft spot for Panerai - Especially the Luminor Due. Typically, however, the Due is sized up quite a bit. But lucky for us, Panerai makes a womens version is a more streamlined case. Even still, this is a big watch, measuring in at 38mm, but wears a little bigger due to the crown guard. So the PAM0248 is definitely not for those afraid of a little weight on the wrist. It comes on a bright red leather strap that matches nicely with the champagne dial and indices. Overall, if you’re in the market for a Panerai, and find the regular case sizes too large, the PAM0248 might just be for you. Price is $6,400 USD.
Omega Constellation
The Omega Constellation is one of the most classic dress watches in the world. It’s old-world style is just among some of the classiest design language we’ve seen. Our absolute favorite is the two-tone with diamond bezel. While it is a little more on the pricier side of the watches on our list, it absolutely deserves its place on the list. Price for the Omega Constellation is $18,900 USD.
Zenith Defy Midnight
The Zenith Defy Collection has fit well into the brand’s more modern catalog. The sharp angles and clean lines bring some contemporary design language to the brand. The Defy Collection has proven to be wildly successful for the brand, so branding out into a ladies watch that brings on some of that sci-fi feel, while still keeping the classic Defy design.
The Defy Midnight features a really unique and really cool blue gradient dial with hand painted stars adorning the face of the dial. When matched with the diamond indices and bezel, the entire watch gives off an other-worldly night time sky. It comes in a 36mm stainless steel case with alternating brushed and polished textures. Overall, it’s a really cool theme, that can be dressed up or down. Price for the Zenith Defy Midnight is $11,000 USD.
Glashutte Lady Serenade
We can’t have a list of the best Women’s watches without including the Glashutte Lady Serenade. The baby blue themed watch is dripping with classy features from an industry perspective. The blue-colored mother-of-pearl dial is stamped with a uniquely designed texture that ends with 8 diamond indices placed in the mother of pearl. The 36mm highly polished case features is fastened to a blue crocodile leather strap, but it does come with a bracelet option that really ties the entire vibe together. Price for the Glashutte Lady Serenade is $12,300 USD.
Blancpain VILLERET WOMEN DATE
The Blancpain Villeret has that classic and timeless look that many of Blancpain’s collection share. The white dial with Roman numeral indices and rose gold case and bracelet offer a clean and appealing aesthetic. However, the Villeret does have some unique flare that separates it from other classic pieces. The gold chain link bracelet is reminiscent of other similar bracelets, but the larger round links on the sides of the bracelet add a bit a feminine and ornate touch we really like. With a dial that is fairly conservative, it is nice to see Blancpain take some chances on the bracelet. At 33.2mm, the watch is a good size for most women. The Blancpain Villeret Women Date retails for $32,200 USD in rose gold.
Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF
One of our favorite new releases over the past few years is definitely the Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF. While have focused on the stainless steel models, including in our recent review of the Tonda GT Chronograph, the Tonda is also offered in gold. Running on the newly developed Caliber PF770 movement, the rose gold Tonda PF with deep ruby case fits into a slimmed down 36mm case. We love pretty much everything about the deep ruby guilloche dial. The gold open hands pair well with the case and bracelet. That baguette diamond hour markers are small enough to compliment the mostly clean dial. Parmigiani really paid attention to the details when designing the Tonda. The outside portions of the lugs are polished, which continues with the polished outter portions of the bracelet (the inner portions of both the lugs and bracelet are brushed). All in all, the Tonda PF is a great option from a well-respected Swiss brand. You can pick up the Tonda PF in rose gold for $54,800 USD.
Jaquet Droz Lady 8 Flower
One of the most unique pieces on our list of best watches for women is the Jaquet Droz Lady 8 Flower. Jaquet Droz is known for their incredibly unique pieces. Particularly, Jaquet Droz is known not necessarily for their movements but their automations. We have already featured the Jaquet Droz Charming Bird in our list of 30 Best Skeleton Watches. The Lady 8 Flower is another Jaquet Droz automation but with a feminine flair. The automation is a bud that opens and blooms into a flower. In addition, the watch’s bezel is adorned with diamonds. The Lady 8 Flower is a very impressive piece, both from an aesthetic and engineering perspective. You can pick one up for around $120,000 USD.
Jaeger-LeCoultre Rendez-Vous Dazzling Shooting Star
Jaeger-LeCoultre is the only brand to be represented twice on this list, but for good reason. While we couldn’t overlook the Reverso, the Rendez-Vous Dazzling Shooting Star is another piece that deserves a spot on our list. The Shooting Star features a star studded sky on the dial. Additionally, activated by the movement of the wearer’s wrist, a shooting star appears on the dial at random moments. The fact that the shooting star’s appearance is random makes the watch even more interesting. You are almost waiting for the shooting star to appear. But if you want the shooting star to appear on demand, don’t worry. You can bring about the shooting start by winding crown several times. The watch’s bezel is set with diamonds in a pink gold case. The Jaeger-LeCoultre Rendez-Vous Dazzling Shooting Star retails for $84,500.
Tag Heuer Link
Tag Heuer has quite a few options in the mid-luxury price-point category. Though there are many different models to choose from, we are partial to the Tag Heuer Link. The Link features a 32mm case with mother-of-pearl dial. The mother-of-pearl dial is bluish as opposed to many other mother-of-pearl dials that appear much whiter. The watch is stainless steel and runs on a quartz movement. Its a solid watch for someone looking for a recognizable brand with a classic look. You can pick up the Tag Heuer Link for $1,650 USD on Amazon.
Shinola Bixby
Shinola is a brand that is a bit controversial in collectors circles, but does offer some nice timepieces at affordable price-points. One piece we like for women is the Bixby. The Bixby is a fairly unobtrusive watch, featuring a steel rectangle case with gold-colored bezel and crown. The Bixby is an attractive watch for someone looking for the style and look of a Cartier Tank or Jaeger LeCoultre Reverso, but doesn’t want to pay thousands of dollars. The Bixby runs on a Swiss made Argonite quartz movement, so if you’re looking for something with an automatic movement, this watch is not for you. You can pick up the Bixby for $700 USD directly from Shinola.
Rado True Automatic Diamonds
Rado is known for being one of the first brands to develop ceramic cases and bracelets for their watches. The Rado True Automatic Diamonds features a black brushed ceramic case and bracelet with an attractive deep red sunburst dial. With the True Automatic Diamonds Rado took a bit of a minimalistic approach, especially to the dial. Besides the logo, “automatic”, and “Swiss Made”, the dial only features for diamond indices at 12,3,6 and 9. And at 30mm the watch is fairly small for an automatic timepiece (it runs on an ETA Caliber 2671 movement with 38 hour power reserve). Being a Swiss Made automatic timepiece with a ceramic case and bracelet, the Rado True Automatic Diamonds gives you a lot of watch for its price. It retails for $1,900 USD.
Frederique Constant Classics Moon And Stars
Similar to the Zenith, the Frederique Constant Classics Moon and Stars features a really dressy and contemporary case with an applied Stars motif on the dial. It’s also at a much lower price point. You actually get a lot of watch for the money with the Classics Moon and Stars, even considering it is absolutely oozing diamonds. The textured dial is legible and easy to read the diamond indices and the high-polished case makes it a solid dress option for any formal occasion. Tying the whole thing together is a black alligator leather strap. You can pick up the Frederique Constant Classics Moon And Stars for a modest $2,495 USD.
Richard Mille RM 07-01
And honestly, what list of our favorite ladies watches would be complete with the Richard Mille RM 07-01 - Arguably among the classiest watches Richard Mille has produced. What we love about the 07-01 is that it’s still firmly rooted in the Richard Mille aesthetic DNA without the masculine nature of their Men’s watches. The white ceramic case really highlights the skeletonized movement, and what isn’t there to love about a rose gold dial plate covered in diamonds? The inner-rose gold caseband accentuates the uniquely Richard Mille chape of the watch. the RM 07-01 is truly a classy option from a typically sport-watch driven brand, and that’s why we love it. The Richard Mille 07-01 comes with a whopping $320,000 USD price tag.
Tissot PRX 35
It’s no secret that we are huge fans of the new PRX line of Tissot. They’ve created a really cool homage to their past sports models and it’s breathed new life into the brand. Travis went hands-on with the new PRX Automatic Chronographs (you can read the full review here) and was a huge dan. So naturally, the ladies version of the PRX is quite high on the list of the best ladies watches out there. And it helps that it’s a super affordable classic sports watch. The brushed bracelet tapers beautifully, and the silver dial with rose gold indices are very legible and classy. And being that it’s only 35mm, it technically could be a unisex watch. Overall, you can’t beat it at only $375 USD.
Harry Winston Emerald
We would argue that Harry Winston is among the classiest brands out there, at least in the ladies watch space. The brand has really produced some of the most elegant ladies timepieces on the market, and among our favorites is the Harry Winston Emerald collection - Specifically the simple blue dial model with diamond case and bezel. There is a simple, but sophisticated nature to the watch, and the leather wrap strap adds an even more playful nod to the otherwise stately watch. It’s simply, but classy - And that’s what we love about it. You can pick up the Harry Winston Emerald watch for around $10,000 USD.
If you liked this list, check our Best Watches For Small Wrists Guide.