The most beautiful women's watches (affordable)

Tags: Selection of the best | Women's | Classic | Fashion

27.1.2026 | 6 MIN

“To be beautiful...” How simple it would be if that were enough to choose, right? The “most beautiful” watch looks different to every woman. Some want gold, others the smallest possible case, for someone else only diamonds will do... In today’s guide, we’ll try to point you in the right direction to find the perfect women’s watch.

For this article, we set a price ceiling of about €830. You’ll find the article where we didn’t set a price limit below:

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Quick category overview:

1. With diamonds
2. Large
3. Small
4. Gold
5. Rose gold
6. With visible movement
7. Everyday
8. Titanium
9. Easy to read
10. Square
11. Sport
12. Retro

1) Watches with diamonds

Watches with diamonds are a reliable answer to the question of what will always delight a woman.

We therefore chose the universally beautiful Bulova Diamond Sutton as the winner in this category, a watch that blends delicacy with refined embellishment. The boldness of the gold tone is softened by the cream dial, whose surface is broken up by an almost hypnotic wave pattern.

And even though we have a mix of several striking elements here, there’s no doubt the diamonds are the most dominant, thanks to the cleverly executed silver framing.

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2) Large watches

Wearing a truly substantial watch can give you a sense of power and add a healthy boost of confidence. A woman with such a bold piece on her wrist shows she isn’t easily intimidated.

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Synonymous with that kind of bravado is the Guess Majestic. At a colossal 48 mm in diameter, it’s a unisex piece that will be the undeniable centerpiece of any outfit.

Beyond the size, the watch dazzles with thousands of glittering stones—something Guess has never skimped on.

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3) Small watches

The category of small watches is unique in that, whatever they look like, they’ll always feel more jewelry-like and elegant than pieces from any other category. They’re not only for women with slender wrists—they suit any more formal outfit that calls for a touch of discretion.

Fashion brand Guess doesn’t only focus on oversized, showy watches encrusted with stones. In recent years it has also (very successfully, we might add) concentrated on smaller, finer pieces. And the Guess Charlotte proves they excel at it.

They’ve become hugely popular with women.

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4) Gold watches

Which type of accessory can instantly evoke luxury and grandeur? The answer is unequivocal: gold watches.

The thing with gold watches, though, is that it takes very little for them to tip into needless brashness. That’s exactly why we (and legions of happy customers) chose the Tissot Everytime.

Swiss brand Tissot has a knack for turning every one of its watches—even full gold-tone models—into pieces that are genuinely discreet and tasteful. The smaller yet still versatile 34 mm size helps, too.

5) Rose gold watches

Rose gold watches are a treat for every romantic soul, and their popularity rests on one simple but crucial truth: this color just looks beautiful on a woman’s wrist.

The petite Festina Mademoiselle with a rich red dial and a fine Milanese mesh bracelet has been a staple on customers’ wrists since its release.

Women still love them—and men still enjoy buying them. And we can’t blame them.

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6) Watches with visible movement

Watches with an open-eart dial or a full  skeleton dial are for anyone who loves seeing the movement in motion—and for those who know beauty lies within, too.

The ladies’ Orient Star Keshiki is gorgeous on the outside, too. Most captivating is the mysterious grey-blue dial, evoking a winter night landscape where moonlight falls on snow and starlight plays with shades of grey.

The movement visible through the dial is an in-house automatic with a 40-hour power reserve and hand-winding capability.

7) Everyday watches

The kind you’ll wear day in, day out. Whether you’re heading to work, the store, the movies, or a family celebration—watches in the “everyday” category will have your back in any situation.

The Citizen Tsuyosa has everything you’d expect from such a watch: a robust stainless-steel case and bracelet, water resistance to 50 m (5 bar), a versatile 37 mm size, and a reliable automatic movement.

What will charm you every day, though, is the powder-pink dial and the iconic design with an integrated bracelet.

8) Titanium watches

Have you given up wearing watches because of metal sensitivity? Don’t. A great alternative to commonly used surgical steel is titanium. Titanium watches are not only hypoallergenic (titanium contains no nickel), but also exceptionally light.

The Bering Titanium has become popular not only thanks to this practical material. Women fell for its gentle, minimalist design, tastefully accented by tiny cubic zirconia at the indices.

The petite 30 mm size and the sheen of the gold-tone PVD finish will look elegant on the wrist.

9) Easy-to-read watches

If clarity and practicality are your priorities and the only watches for you are the ones you can read at a glance, you won’t be disappointed by the easy-to-read category.

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One of the most iconic “easy-to-read” designs was created, unsurprisingly, for the public eye—and for the most famous station clocks in the world. All across Switzerland you’ll see this: a minimalist design, bold black contrasting hands and indices, and the iconic red lollipop seconds hand. The winners of this category, the Mondaine Evo2, are inspired by exactly that.

You certainly won’t struggle to read the time with these. On top of that, the snappy red strap and sapphire crystal—highly resistant to scratches—are a pleasure.

10) Square watches

Watches you won’t see on every other wrist? Go for square ones. They’re original, slightly retro, and very elegant. Square watches have a unique charm, plain and simple.

Casio knows it. The Casio Collection LTP is a frequent choice among our customers, and it’s easy to see why.

A petite size and chamfered Roman numerals hark back to women’s designs of the last century. The execution and stainless-steel case are contemporary, as is the practical bracelet with a folding clasp.

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11) Sport watches

If shiny, sparkly, delicate designs aren’t your cup of tea and you prefer something more practical and casual, classic sport watches will be a good choice for you.

The solar-powered Citizen Promaster Marine will stylishly complement your favorite sneakers and jeans, accompany you to any casual get-together with friends, and serve as the perfect accessory for the pool or the seaside.

These are bona fide dive watches with 200 m water resistance and all the attributes that belong to the Marine line, including official diver’s certification. At the same time, you can tell at a glance they’re designed with women in mind.

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12) Retro watches

Retro is a playful nod to nostalgia and to times that will never return. What keeps coming back, though, are retro watches, whose popularity never fades.

For this category we chose a brand with a rich, interesting history—and plenty to draw on in terms of design. The Swatch Neon Flash Arrow shows what colorful Swatches looked like in the nineties.

And that’s a wrap. We hope our selection helped at least a little.

How did we make our picks?

None of the watches we introduced today is older than five years. That way the article stays relevant for you. We also chose only from our own range—we simply trust the watches that have passed through our hands, and can therefore recommend them to you in good conscience. :)

Photo credits: Hodinky 365, manufacturers’ official images

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