Watches fulfill many purposes: They instantly elevate any outfit, serve as status symbols, and are one of the most functional accessories out there. Plus, they're undoubtedly precious investment pieces—many high-end watches increase in value over time!
Shoppers can choose between different watch head shapes, bracelet styles, dial colors, hour markers, and metals. There are even innovative watches with animated, sculptural details, if you like your accessories extravagant.
If you're having trouble deciding on the most classic, no-fail watch design for you, check out the options we've listed below.
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1. Two-Toned Watch: Tissot Carson Premium Lady
Can't choose between a silver or gold? Just go for both and invest in a stylish dual-toned watch like the Tissot Carson Premium Lady. It'll figure as a integrative piece as well if you like mixing metals when stacking your jewelry—this timepiece will make your outfit look cohesive.
Carson Premium Lady, $805.88, (approximately P41,458), TISSOT, tissotwatches.com
2. Dainty Watch: Tissot Le Locle Automatic Small Lady
If you’ve been searching for a dainty timepiece that will flatter your wrist, we suggest the Tissot Le Locle Automatic Small Lady. With its small circular face and delicate narrow chain strap, it’s truly a classic silver watch that will remain timeless through the years. It can also make for a swoon-worthy heirloom!
Le Locle Automatic Small Lady, P34,000, TISSOT, thewatchstore.com
4. Everyday Watch: Tissot PR 100 Lady Sport Chic
Combining elegance and function together is the Tissot PR 100 Lady Sport Chic! This watch is an ideal choice for daily wear since it’s stylish enough to go with a myriad of everyday outfits while durable enough to stand any wear and tear. Oh, and did we mention that this particular timepiece is also water-resistant up to a pressure of 10 bar or 100m? It's a worthy investment indeed!
PR 100 Lady Sport Chic, P19,200, TISSOT, thewatchstore.com
4. Minimalist Logo Watch: Tommy Hilfiger Women's Stainless Steel Mesh Watch
Some subtle logo action can look really chic, too, especially on a minimalist watch like the Tommy Hilfiger Women's Stainless Steel Mesh Watch. The expansive dial, understated logo markers, and mesh bracelet complement one another well, and give the timepiece a sleek yet versatile look.
Women's Stainless Steel Mesh Watch, P7,550, TOMMY HILFIGER, zalora.com.ph
5. Black Dial Watch: Citizen Corso
The masculine design of the Citizen Corso is softened by the luxe diamond hour markers, which shine like stars against the night sky of the solid black dial. This unit is is powered by any light source—not just solar—thanks to its Eco-Drive technology. The bracelet comes in stainless steel, which ensures a durability.
Corso, $475, (approximately P24,376), CITIZEN, citizenwatch.com
6. Colored Dial Watch: Rado True Secret
The Rado True Secret has the most mesmerizing ceramic dial in a gradient turquoise hue, giving the watch an opulent, mysterious feel. This look is achieved via a high-tech plasma ceramic material, which complements the cool tones of the titanium bracelet.
True Secret, 2,000 CHF, (approximately P110,776), RADO, rado.com
7. Oval-Shaped Watch: Frederique Constant Classics Art Déco
Vintage fashion lovers, consider investing in the Frederique Constant Classics Art Déco watch. It is a rich silver timepiece with Roman numeral hour markers, making it reminiscent of a grandfather clock, or even a railway station clock. The scale-like texture of the bracelet is just as exquisite, and gives the watch a jewelry-like appearance.
Classics Art Déco, 1,150.00 CHF, (approximately P63,696), FREDERIQUE CONSTANT, frederiqueconstsant.com
8. Sporty Watch: Alpina Seastrong Diver Comtesse
For more active days, it may be best to leave the metal and jewelry watches at home, and use a sporty watch instead. A good choice is the Alpina Seastrong Diver Comtesse, a stainless steel watch with a washable rubber strap. You won't have to worry about your movement while wearing this piece, as it comes in a durable scratch-resistant crystal.
Seastrong Diver Comtesse in White, 995 CHF, (approximately P55,102), ALPINA, alpinawatches.com
9. Classic Yellow Gold Watch: Omega Constellation
No luxe accessory collection would be complete without a regal yellow gold watch. While there are three variations of gold—rose gold, white gold, and yellow gold—the latter is still the most recognizable and opulent. The high-end Omega Constellation watch is the picture of luxury: it features a diamond-paved bezel, a diamond-embellished mother of pearl dial, and scratch-resistant crystal. To add, the bracelet, hands, logo, and diamond holder are also in 18K yellow gold.
Constellation Co-Axial Master Chronometer 29 MM, 24,000 CHF, (approximately P1.33M), OMEGA, omegawatches.com
10. Jewelry Watch: Bvlgari Serpenti Tubogas Watch
The iconic Bvlgari Serpenti Tubogas Watch is a timepiece and bracelet in one, which means you'll get the functionality of a timepiece and the art and visual impact of a bracelet fit for royalty. Modeled after the Serpenti, the brand's treasured snake emblem, the watch curls around the wrist like a snake, symbolizing feminity, rebirth, and power.
Serpenti Tubogas Watch, €13,900, (approximately P813,466), BVLGARI, bulgari.com
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