9 Women’s Watches From Watches And Wonders 2025 That Need To Be On Your Wishlist

What defines a women’s watch today is very much still up for debate. For some, it’s a matter of size. Ultra-large watches may not always work for those with more delicate wrists, especially when the lugs extend beyond the wrist’s diameter. For others, it’s the colour palette and ornamentation that signal gender—diamonds or gemstones were traditionally used on the dials and bezels of women’s watches as a kind of decorative shorthand. For others, it’s the functions and complications that define who a watch is made for.

The truth is, in 2025, none of these characteristics necessarily apply as women (and men) are freer than ever to choose which timepieces work for their tastes, lifestyles and purposes. With that in mind, these eight elegant offerings—some unisex, others made more specifically for the female market—walk the line between desirability and design with aplomb. And, perhaps, that’s the one thing that truly does matter. Here are the pieces that made an impact at this year’s Watches and Wonders.

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1. Chopard L.U.C Quattro Spirit 25—Straw Marquetry Edition

Artistry meets technology. Chopard’s newest take on the L.U.C Quattro Spirit 25, equipped with its incredible in-house jumping movement first presented to mark the manufacture’s 25th anniversary, has been made even more precious with a honeycomb dial made out of straw from the French region, Burgundy. Each green strand is split with a fingernail, flattened with pliers, cut into tiny hexagons using a scalpel and then glued to the brand’s ethical rose gold to form a mesmerising pattern. The dial is then pieced together and finished with a layer of wood wax to reveal the magnificent lustre after countless hours of handcrafting, making this watch a true piece of art.

2. Patek Philippe Nautilus 7010G-013

Leveraging the success of Patek Philippe’s 2023 edition of this sports model in rose gold with a purple dial, the manufacture has introduced a refreshing white gold variation with an alluring azure blue dial. This elegant colourway is echoed on the robust and comfortable composite-material strap with a fabric pattern. The dial also features a wave pattern that pops despite its petite size of 32mm, thanks to the alternating satin and polished finishes, which are enhanced by the glittery brilliant-cut diamonds set on the bezel. This timepiece is a must-have for collectors who love having the best of both worlds—form and function.

3. Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso One ‘Precious Colours’

It’s a big year for Jaeger-LeCoultre’s Reverso collection and it’s almost impossible to pick a favourite from this year’s extensive line-up. But the Reverso One “Precious Colours” is a decorative tour-de-force that deserves all the praise. The caseback is a testament of the Maison’s mastery over adornments with a dazzling geometric pattern that unites miniature painting of grand feu enamel and diamond setting. Every layer of enamel must be fired separately to build up the intensity of each hue, taking hours and hours of work to accomplish. Once it has been perfected, the gem setter has to take extreme precautions when placing each diamond to avoid disturbing the enamel. The dial on the other side of the Art Deco swivel case is just as impressive with iridescent white mother-of-pearl complementing the colours of the enamel.

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4. Cartier Tressage

The Cartier Tressage was one of the most innovative offerings from a brand known as the king of shape watches. The secret to its unique form lies in its name—a novel, braided shape that is both voluminous and sculptural, echoing past designs such as the Cartier Maillon. Although the black iteration is perhaps the most practical, we adore the yellow gold and white version for its refined opulence. Each rounded gadroon is bedecked in either gleaming gold or sparkling diamond pavé while a snow-set diamond dial peeking through the strap adds to its preciousness. With the delicate beige calfskin strap for contrast, this eye-catching jewellery watch has an almost throwback glamour.

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5. Piaget Sixtie

Off the bat, Piaget has one of the most unique watches this year with its brand new Sixtie. There’s a point of view and flamboyance in the watch’s trapezoid design, which echoes the avant-garde spirit of the 1960s and the House’s design codes—this is a watch that feels both fresh and familiar. At first glance, one may regard this jewellery watch as a ladies’ only piece, but as modelled by ambassador Apo Nattawin Wattanagitiphat, the Sixtie’s versatility shines through. Comprising a supple bracelet composed of interlaced links, it’s all about the delicate details—an asymmetric, almost talismanic case shape, chiseled gadroons on the bezel and the clean lines of gold Roman numerals on an elegant dial. We especially love the all-gold version with a diamond bezel. It’s the kind of quietly glamorous piece watch collectors will surely aspire to.

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6. Van Cleef & Arpels Lady Arpels Pont des Amoureux Soirée

The iconic Pont des Amouruex watches from the storied House continue to enchant watch enthusiasts and collectors alike. It was a winner at the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève back in 2010, and this year, four new versions representing various times of the day—dawn, morning, dusk and moonlight—have been dreamt up by Van Cleef & Arpels. The stunning Soirée (dusk) in rose gold has a strap embellished with glittering diamonds and pink sapphires and a dial enlivened with enamelling details that depict a stunning sunset. As with all timepieces from this series, the on-demand activation means the couple’s romantic rendezvous on the bridge can be called up at the press of a button—adding whimsy to this gorgeous piece of wrist candy. 

7. Chanel Mademoiselle Privé Pincushion ‘Beauty Art’

Chanel has been quietly making waves in the field of haute horlogerie with its own unique brand combining fashion, poetry and art. This particular piece celebrates codes of the brand from its beauty universe to delightful effect. The pincushion shape—inspired by the dressmaker’s tool—houses a mini surrealist scene of Mademoiselle Chanel’s hands carved in gold and dotted with a pink sapphire on each finger surrounded by exquisite miniature details including lipstick tubes, an eyeshadow palette and a gold necklace set with diamonds and pearls. The tiny handwork has been done by the Les Cadraniers de Genève while the bejewelled touches including a bezel embellished with 84 baguette-cut pink sapphires, and a dial set with 120 diamonds and 234 yellow gold pearls, add to the exquisite and precious allure of the one-of-a-kind art piece.

8. IWC Schaffhausen Ingenieur Automatic 35

The success of IWC Schaffhausen’s Ingenieur collection boils down to the functional yet sophisticated design by watchmaking legend Gérald Genta. In 2023, the manufacture re-launched the iconic watch in 40mm but at this year’s Watches and Wonders, it introduced a scaled-down version at 35mm and in full rose gold, which caught the eye of collectors with a penchant for smaller watches. Aside from the new size, the timepiece also features a unique element—polished centre links on the bracelet, adding an extra touch of elegance to the monochromatic model.

9. Hermès Maillon Libre Broché

Trust Hermès to reinvigorate the spirit of the pocket watch—seen as one of the most masculine of accessories—with an elegant and inventive new brooch watch. This precious object d’art can be worn on its own, such as on the lapel of a jacket or transformed into a pendant when slipped into a leather cordlet. This gentle nod to Hermès leatherworking-saddlery heritage is yet another way that the brand is making watchmaking chic again. The version in white gold, diamonds and a black dial, with 1.43 carat indigolite tourmaline is one we covet.