5 Best Watches for Trendsetting Women

Lead the fashion pack with one of these five must-own women’s watches by designer favorites Chanel and Gucci and the models by Patek Philippe, Movado and Hublot that stole the show at Basel 2017…

5. Chanel Première Camélia Skelton The J12 may be the most-recognized Chanel watch but trendsetters should skip it in favor of the Chanel Première Camélia Skelton. This sophisticated watch whittles down the in-house Caliber 2 movement and places it in the shape of the iconic Chanel camellia flower. This elegant women’s watch is Chanel’s horological stake in the ground, demonstrating Chanel’s keen sense of style and exceptional watchmaking skills. The Chanel Première Camélia Skelton may prove to be a collector’s item as the breakthrough watch for Chanel’s horology reputation.

4. Gucci G-Timeless 
Gucci watches have very recently undergone a creative makeover, thanks in large part to Gucci’s new creative director Alessandro Michele. Moving away from the iconic Gucci horsebit, Gucci G-Timeless’s motifs now include big cats, cartoon planets and ghosts and bold Gucci red and green. As Michele builds the new Gucci look, we predict Gucci watches will experience a popularity boom. So grab yours early…

3. Movado Edge 
The Movado Edge beautifully plays into the ongoing minimalist trend without being a hum-drum design. Despite its seemingly stark look, the Movado Edge is wonderfully rich with depth. Its silver-toned aluminum dial is actually concave save for its Movado signature tonal dot. The hour and minute markers stream out to give it even more texture. And the looped leather strap adds even more dimension and a rugged bent to this sleek watch.

2. Hublot Classic Fusion 
The Hublot Classic Fusion is already a favorite with Vogue Paris editors—the de facto world tastemakers. The clean lines are amplified by the rich blue dial and bracelet made with Hublot’s signature polished and satin-finished 18K King Gold. The rich colors contrast beautifully and heighten the watch’s luxe appeal. If this watch caught the attention of the most elite class of trendsetters, the Hublot Classic Fusion is sure to start cropping up on the wrists of other stylish women soon.

1. Patek Philippe Aquanaut 5062/450 
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of its signature Aquanaut watch, Patek Philippe debuted the diamond-covered Aquanaut 5062/450 earlier this year. The sporty octagonal watch gets a glamorous over-haul thanks to a mix of snow-set and invisible-set baguette and round diamonds, arranged in a mesmerizing geometric pattern. Patek Philippe is already the forerunner of fine watchmaking and this radiant update to one of their signature models pushes it to the top of our must-own list.