14 Of The Best Luxury Ladies Watches To Gift The Female Enthusiast At Christmas

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Yes timelords and time-ladies, it really is that time of year again. The time to dress up our Christmas trees, wrap up those thoughtful festive gifts and deck our wrists with the finest luxury watches fit for any special occasion.

That’s right, the holiday season is fast approaching and the pressure to find the perfect gift for that special someone is about as crystal clear as the overflowing glass on the TAG Heuer Carrera Glassbox.

Buying a watch for yourself is undeniably exciting, there’s no doubt about that. But, as pulsating as an El Primero, there’s something rather exciting about finding the perfect piece of wrist wear for another horology aficionado in your life. In fact it may just make your heart skip a beat or two. So, as the bell tolls for that most wonderful time of year, it’s only right we have that special lady kitted out in the best luxury refinery.

Set your sleigh bells to stunned as Chrono Hunter embarks on a horological holiday season adventure to unearth some of the finest gems in the women’s watches category.

Picture the scene: Christmas morning, a cup of hot chocolate in hand, and that special lady unwrapping a gift that “ticks” all the boxes of style, precision and beauty. She deserves not only a gift that looks the part, but a durable, reliable companion that will endure many more Christmas mornings to come. Be it a crafty chronograph for the office or a captivating complication for that swanky soiree, what’s going to ensure she runs like clockwork…with a soupcon of style?

Join us on a quest to discover the crème de la crème of women’s luxury watches and delve into the craftsmanship that makes them not just timekeepers but festive treasures that are truly a stocking filler.

Because after all, we put the hard horological yards in, so you don’t have to. Selecting the perfect timekeeping gift is of course time (and money) well spent…especially when that gift happens to be a breathtaking novelty.

It’s time to find out what made it onto our hitlist of the best women's watches for Christmas.

1. Rolex Oyster Perpetual

As classic as a Hermes handbag, we’re pretty sure there’s a lot of women collectors out there with a Christmas wish list that begins with the word Rolex.

And it’s highly likely that the model they have their eyes set upon is the Swiss brand’s forever timeless Oyster Perpetual Datejust. Originally created in 1945, this model is more than just a statement of luxury and style. It is a genuine embodiment of Rolex’s drive to innovate as it originally made history as the world’s first self-winding waterproof chronometer to feature a date window.

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As per the Omega Speedmaster, this game changing timepiece is not overshadowed by the mass of technical feats lying within. The date is magnified by Wilsdorf’s signature Cyclops lens for undeniable legibility and placed upon a glamourous array of festive-worthy dials. You can find displays in green, chocolate, blue, gold, silver, purple and “Tiffany” blue.

Buy a watch from the Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust collection set with diamonds, crafted from mother of pearl or adorned with a more simple, classically timeless sunray-brushed display.

The 36mm sized Rolex Oyster Perpetual designs are an ideal choice for the feminine wrist, electing the iconic Oyster Steel case and fluted bezel, a mark of distinction for the crown-wearing brand. Fun fact: the fluting of the Oyster bezel once had a functional purpose: ensuring additional waterproofness of the design. Overtime, the detailing became a signature piece of decoration for the model. Now, thanks to a screw down crown, we’re still guaranteed a 100 metre water resistance allowing the watch to follow you effortlessly from Christmas morning to a summer vacation and even an icy cool pre-lunch dive into the hot tub.

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Some of our personal favourite Rolex Oyster Perpetual watches are those terrific two-tone numbers that merge together two metals: steel and gold. The contrasting colours and luxury finishes add a bit of extra pizazz, especially when combined with the special Jubilee bracelet. Plus, if celeb flexers like Rihanna and Lady Gaga are considering the two-toned look a worthy investment, then it’s likely that someone special will too.

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Buy a Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust from £6,100 (As of November 2024)

2. Breitling Navitimer 32

For many male watch collectors, the ultimate pilot’s watch for a timepiece collection is the Breitling Navitimer. Why? Let us enlighten you for a second.

This aviation inspired symbol was first introduced back in 1952, highlighted by its innovative slide rule function that allowed pilots and aviation enthusiasts to make essential calculations in the cockpit. This feature was integrated with a unique beaded rotating bezel to make it easy to manipulate.

The Breitling Navitimer has evolved and transformed several times over in the last seventy-odd years, but its distinctive beaded décor is almost always a centrepiece within the women’s line-up.

The Navitimer 36 will no doubt speak to women collectors with their own passion for aviation since its smaller size still features the circular slide rule. The Breitling Navitimer 32, on the other hand, calls for dressier occasions, foregoing the slide rule in favour of a choice of simple yet sleek, mother of pearl, diamond-decorated displays.

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Shades of pastel pink, sky blue and creamy white mother of pearl are dotted with radiant diamond indices that will sparkle brighter than the lights on the Christmas tree…or outside your home for that matter.

These subtle adornments give this women’s model a glitzy appeal worthy of an Oscars red carpet appearance. This goes hand in hand alongside the gleaming polish of the steel cases and five-row link metal straps. And yet, once she learns of the invigorating tech housed inside, she’ll soon learn this is more than just a pretty dress watch.

The Breitling Navitimer 32 is fuelled by the brand’s Breitling 77 thermo-compensated SuperQuartz movement, an in-house calibre that claims to be 10 times more accurate than a normal quartz movement. We don’t have time to put that to the test but this packs more of a punch than Mike Tyson.

She’ll have no excuse for missing that last minute train ever again! The Swiss made technology sends the time-only hands around the dial smoothly, including a red-tipped seconds hand.

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If you’re out here looking to buy a watch for yourself and that lucky lady this Christmas, the legendary Breitling Navitimer collection is a great place to dip your horological toe to initiate that collection.

There are a host of unisex designs and plenty of matching men’s and women’s luxury watches that will leave you looking like the Posh and Becks of the horology world at your next Christmas party.

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Buy a Breitling Navitimer from £3,550 (As of November 2024)

3. Cartier Tank

There are some watches that never go out of fashion. And there are some timepieces that are so enduring, time will never be the enemy.

Like the Patek Philippe Aquanaut, Rolex Daytona or the Omega Speedmaster, the Cartier Tank is one of those exclusive timepieces that refuses to go away – and for good reason. For more than a century, the design, while distinctively dressy and sophisticated, has a surprisingly militarian background that has remained steadfast to its purpose.

First debuting in 1917, the Cartier Tank pays homage to the sleek lines and refined engineering of the French Renault FT-17 tanks used during World War I. Those two vertical “brancards” (French for stretcher) on either side of the dial evoke the tank treads while the case is shaped after a bird’s eye view of the tank’s cabin.

A military vehicle isn’t my first thought for inspiration behind a feminine dress watch, but Cartier knows what they’re doing. And the unconventionality of this timepiece has seen its appeal skyrocket among enthusiasts and collectors.

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Even after 100 years, the Cartier Tank remains an icon of classic sophistication and versatility for many women globally. There are rectangular watches at almost every size; those coming in at 27mm x 22mm or 30mm x 25mm are often preferred by those with daintier wrists.

Each has premium sapphire crystal glass, cases in steel or gold and an array of display colours and styles to match every little black dress. Cartier Tank watches with the white display, black Roman numerals and beaded crown set with the instantly recognisable cabochon-shaped spinel will forever be a classic.

It’s the very same Princess Diana famously wore on a black leather strap for much of her life as a royal. Michelle Obama posed in one with a metal strap back in 2009 while more contemporary wearers include Tom Holland and actor Rami Malek, who is known for sporting the Cartier Tank Francaise.

Well he is one of their brand ambassadors. Oh yes, they certainly know how to move with the times.

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Reflecting strength and beauty in equal measure, especially when advocated by some of the strongest women in history, it seems only right to share it with women of equal stature this Christmas.

Trust us, when we say you’ll be off the naughty list with this luxury beauty.

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Buy a Cartier Tank from £3,150 (As of November 2024)

4. TAG Heuer Carrera 36 - Pink Dial

From aircrafts to military tanks and now to the world of motorsport, our next contender on the best women’s watches for Christmas is the simple yet understated three handed TAG Heuer Carrera. Trust us, you won’t be disappointed with this coming down the chimney at this time of year.

Another timepiece certainly deserving of notoriety, the Carrera was first introduced in 1963 by Jack Heuer, the great-grandson of the brand’s founder, almost purely out of his own passions for motorsport.

The model takes its name from the Carrera Panamericana race across 2km plus of perilous Mexican terrain and presents sleek architectures with easy-to-read displays, aimed at professional drivers and racing enthusiasts.

Typically, the Carrera is synonymous with TAG Heuer’s innovation in chronographs, but of course, sleeker profiles and cleaner dials are also called for – by both men and women. In this way, time-and-date only variants like the TAG Heuer Carrera 36 thankfully exist too.

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There’s plenty to applaud Jack Heuer for here. The 36mm wide stainless steel housings sit beautifully low on the wrist, slipping nicely under a shirt cuff, denim jacket or that garish Christmas jumper. But you can offset it with this gorgeous number.

The H-shaped link bracelets do the trick, equipped with practical folding clasps alongside double safety-push buttons. From within, you have the ever-reliable Calibre 7 automatic winding movement which offers a weekend-proof 56-hour power reserve. Perfect for that wintry weekend away in the Alps or cosying up by the logfire in your Genevan lair.

It’s safe to say the TAG Heuer Carrera has found plenty of popularity over the last few months, especially after our modern-day Ken – aka Ryan Gosling – was seen flexing not one, not two, but three gold Carrera’s in the new Barbie film.

Just before the movie was released, Gosling was spotted at the premiere wearing one particular Carrera 36 with a pink sunray dial. This novelty captures the true essence of our favourite blonde-haired, plastic doll and will no doubt be a winner this festive season with women collectors that also love the magenta hue…and looking to buy a TAG Heuer with bags of Kenergy spirit.

RETAIL PRICE:

Buy a TAG Heuer Carrera from £2,850 (As of November 2024)

5. Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra

With an excellent heritage, robust design and impressive all-round performance, it’s not difficult to see why the Omega Seamaster remains on the Christmas wish lists of female collectors everywhere.

Now, to the trained eye, many connoisseurs are all too familiar with the epic Speedmaster that’s as timeless as The Beatles Now and Then, released 54 years after previously hitting the number 1 spot. You know, the one from 1957 that saw Buzz Aldrin in 1969 flex his timekeeping muscles on the moon wearing the Speedy. How time flies.

The Seamaster is one of the longest remaining models in the Swiss brand’s portfolio, debuting in 1948, and to this day continues to hold strong with superior water resistant ratings, master chronometer certification, rugged and reliable architectures and movements resistant to magnetic fields greater than 15,000 gauss.

The Omega Seamaster owes much of its popularity to action-hero James Bond who has worn a Seamaster in every single movie since 1995. One of the many watches strapped to Daniel Craig’s wrist is in fact the Omega Aqua Terra 150m.

It just so happens that this elegant diver’s instrument with a blue dial seemed like the perfect fit for Bond in Spectre, recalling Omega’s marine heritage and Bond’s own naval credentials. But don’t let the imposing masculinity of our favourite action hero deter you from looking to buy an Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra for Christmas.

What’s our view? This is without doubt a worthy women’s watch, befitting of making a Yuletide appearance…and beyond.

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There’s plenty of Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra watches any female would be happy to find under the tree or in their stocking this festive season. As well as compact 34mm sizes, there’s larger cases up to 42mm wide with paired dials with every colour of the rainbow…some decorated with gemstones and mother of pearl.

Those with 34mm-wide cases still honour the design DNA of their larger counterparts but elect to flaunt feminine design details on the dial to glam up the luxury sports aesthetic. The sunray-brushed displays in pink, purple and lagoon green are uniquely engineered from brass and set with 18ct white gold hands and indexes which are given a generous dose of white Super-LumiNova.

Of course, for women that like their watches to sparkle brighter than the angel on top of the Christmas tree, you can find Seamaster Aqua Terra watches with mother of pearl displays, indices set with diamonds and a colourful spectrum of gemstone adorned bezels.

We think they’re not only beautiful, but incredibly accurate. And the proof is in the Christmas or figgy pudding. Each Seamaster Aqua Terra is powered by the Co Axial Master Chronometer calibre 8800. This movement isn’t just certified to chronometer standards but has gone through rigorous tests, officially set by the Swiss Federal Institute of Metrology (METAS).

RETAIL PRICE:

Buy an Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra from £6,200 (As of November 2024)

6. Vacheron Constantin Heures Créatives Heure Romantique

If Marilyn Monroe says diamonds are a girl’s best friend, then we’re inclined to agree. And for the female watch enthusiast, there’s really no better combination than diamonds and timekeeping.

One top luxury brand who certainly knows how to use these sparkling gemstones is Vacheron Constantin, especially within their Art Deco-inspired Heures Créatives Heure Romantique collection.

Vacheron Constantin’s collection of women’s watches is rather extensive, and rightly so since this premium brand has been creating feminine wrist wear since the early 19th century. One design nurtured by their 200-year long heritage is the Vacheron Constantin Heures Créatives Heure Romantique. The collection was revisited in 2015, composed as a trilogy inspired by historical watches from their illustrious past.

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Married for life, just as Omega is with the Olympics and Audemars Piguet is with Marvel, the Vacheron Constantin Heures Créatives Heure Romantique is born from an intimate dialogue between jewellery making and horology. The melting cases, which are certainly worthy of a Salvador Dali painting, bring to life a 1916 design from the brand’s past with an emblematic Art Nouveau style.

The curves of the case are set with 104 brilliant cut white diamonds across two levels for that extra Oscars glitz which resonate as much as the bezel of a rainbow watch. And the gemstones don’t stop there. Diamonds are placed all around the leaf-like lugs and on the top of the finely knurled crown. It really is a spectacular show of jewellery-like uber elegance.

For the passing of time, two delicate black hands for the hours and minutes are set centre stage of a shimmering black or white mother of pearl dial. To match its hardware, the design clasps to the wrist by a black satin strap.

Fitting flawlessly into its floral-shaped housing, the manual-winding Calibre 1055 marks off the hours and minutes. Made from 115 components, this movement is no quick fix, but a testament to Vacheron Constantin’s creativity. It offers 21 jewels, beats at a rate of 21,600 vibrations per hour and runs for approximately 40 hours.

Not quite weekend-proof but at least you can enjoy the tactility of winding the crown.

RETAIL PRICE:

Buy a Vacheron Constantin Heures Créatives Heure Romantique from £60,500 (As of November 2024)

7. Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 37

Another trend for the horological industry right now is the integrated luxury sports watch. And while major brands left, right and centre are placing their own take on the luxury market, none will ever quite climb the ranks of legends quite like the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak.

Created by Gerald Genta, the man, the myth, the horological legend behind many timepieces such as the IWC Ingenieur, the story behind this icon is just as fascinating as the design itself. In fact, it’s one of the many reasons so many men and women dream of wanting to buy an Audemars Piguet Royal Oak for themselves.

The Royal Oak was first introduced during the early 1970’s, a time when the entire Swiss watch industry was facing a bit of an existential crisis – otherwise known as the Quartz Crisis. The arrival of these inexpensive, battery-powered movements delivered a whole lot of anxiety to the mechanical watch industry.

Yes, more trepidation than was felt by those in the back of the queue for the Omega Moonswatch launch. However, for Georges Golay, Managing Director of Audemars Piguet at the time, he took the initiative to do something about it and appointed Gerald Genta to design a new luxury sports timepiece that would blow the quartz model off any critic’s wrist.

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The rest as they say is history and the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak was born, showcasing a signature octagonal bezel, integrated strap and eight statement screws. Ever since, the AP Royal Oak has transcended any fears of quartz movement invasion and has ultimately instigated an entire genre of watches itself! When you buy an Audemars Piguet you are investing not only in time but history and indescribable lineage.

A prerequisite for many collectors, and for those with smaller wrists, the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 37mm often tops the list. With all the same characteristics as its larger counterparts, like Roger Federer, the 37mm Royal Oak epitomises sports elegance at its very finest.

The cases of steel and 18 carat gold are hand-polished and satin-brushed for a refined finish and pair with sapphire crystal glass, integrated metal straps and faceted crowns for effortless wear. They can be dressed down with denim jackets and summer dresses or up with more formal attire such as a silky evening gown and heels.

There are a number of dial colours to choose from including several stamped with the emblematic guilloché “Tapisserie” pattern and others rather opulently decorated with diamonds for that extra bit of glam.

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Helping to keep the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 37’s housing nice and slim is the brand’s Calibre 5900 self-winding movement. The Swiss made calibre is equipped with 29 jewels, a power reserve of 60 hours and runs at a frequency of 28,800vph for exceptional accuracy of the hours, minutes, seconds and date. When you buy a watch like this, you know you are in good hands for many Christmas’ to come.

Although not quite grail worthy, in our view, it comes very close.

RETAIL PRICE:

Buy an Audemars Piguet Royal Oak from £15,500 (as of November 2024)

8. Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso

There are some women that aren’t necessarily drawn to the blingy, gemstone-set timepieces, but instead want something enduring and a little bit robust. Back in 1930, businessman César de Trey wanted something of the same. He dreamed of a sophisticated piece of horology that would play its part off the pitch yet stay protected while on the back of a horse playing polo.

So, de Trey approached his friend Jacques-David LeCoultre and asked him to produce a watch under these specifications. Perfect timing, you might say. Just a year later, the Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso was born, and for the last near-decade, this model has become the epitome of innovative horological craftsmanship.

The design allows the wearer to flip the case like a pancake on Tuesday to protect the dial. It’s practical, elegant and all-round good fun. In some instances, like the Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Monoface, the back reveals a blank sheet of stainless steel for complete protection of the glass. In other instances, however, the Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso can arrive with even more tricks up its sleeve.

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We’re all a little guilty of changing our minds on a whim, and with the Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Duetto watches, that whim is most certainly rewarded this time. These clever women’s designs come with two completely different dials on either side of the case. So, whether it’s just a change in mood or a quick outfit change, you can swap to a style that better suits.

No matter which Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso you choose, they all feature the original three-lined gadroons across their steel or gold architecture and 12 Arabic numerals upon their two-toned finished dials. There’s sizing for every feminine wrist shape, from 40mm x 20mm models to smaller 34mm x 21mm. Housed within each is a manual winding movement with 18 jewels, a frequency of 21,600 vibrations per hour and a 38 hour power reserve.

What it lacks in weekend-proof movement is without question enhanced by its inner beauty, classical architectural design and brand reputation that’s an ideal luxury gift this festive season.

RETAIL PRICE:

Buy a Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso from £6,400 (As of November 2024)

9. Longines Mini Dolcevita

Our final piece of wrist wear in today’s run down of the best luxury women’s watches for gifting this Christmas comes from one of our favourite Saint-Imier watchmakers: Longines. The company with the winged hourglass logo has almost two centuries of expertise designing and handcrafting watches for the everyday.

They truly have created a horological fix to suit every occasion and taste which could be considered as a more than suitable entry-level luxury timepiece. Firstly, you have the Longines HydroConquest for the sporty ones amongst us, the Longines Spirit defined by five-star motifs and chronometer movements for aviators and plenty of potentially investable limited editions in their Heritage collection, with a nod to past references.

Then of course, you have the indisputably charming Longines Dolcevita which would look effortless on any woman's wrist.

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The Longines Dolcevita originally came to market in 1997, taking its name from the Italian translation for “sweet life”. Its Art Deco-inspired rectangular-shaped cases, available in stainless steel, rose gold, or two-toned, and scattered with Roman numeral-adorned displays spoke to tasteful men and women alike with a penchant for the roaring Twenties allure.

You know we like to keep you updated with all that’s new here at Chrono Hunter. And it doesn’t get much fresher than the Longines Mini Dolcevita. Brand new for 2023, this new sub-line of the Dolcevita collection delivers an almost entirely new look to the 1920’s timepiece, reducing the rectangular shape into more of a square and presenting new brick-like bracelets crafted from a total of 198 links.

Tiny but timeless, these 29mm x 21.5mm watches arrive in polished stainless steel with square profiles and classic circular displays. On the latter, you’ll find functions like hours, minutes and small seconds presented in rose gold on pastel-coloured backdrops of Blossom Pink, Serene Blue, Mint Green and Ivory White, or more classic silver-tone flinque dials adorned with blued hands. The designs come with or without diamonds on the bezels and house Swiss quartz movements.

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It seems it’s not just us mere mortals that admire the luxury Dolcevita either with Kate Winslet and Jennifer Lawrence choosing them too. In Longines’ latest campaign, Lawrence proves she has just as much talent shooting a bow and arrow in The Hunger Games as she does pulling off the Longines Dolcevita Mini. She looks particularly captivating and confident with the novelty boasting a silver flinque display with Roman numerals. We’re certain all women watch lovers would look and feel the same if they wore this around the table on Christmas Day.

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Buy a Longines Mini Dolcevita from £1,500 (As of November 2024)

10. Ulysse Nardin Diver Atoll

Tis’ the season to be jolly, fa la la, la la la.

And for that special female companion to start sourcing the best ladies watches for Christmas. As this is 2024. We need to do away with our stereotypes of what a lady should wear. Kicking off, we therefore present an ultra strong, Miss Moneypenny type dive watch with a dial as radiant as the inside of an icy snowflake.

Everyone, it’s time to freak out…

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In terms of dimensions, the Ulysse Nardin Diver Atoll continues on the original 2021 releases, which saw jewelled up 39mm Diver models come to the fore. Now as we know, 39mm remains an attractive, slinkier proposition today.

So Ulysse Nardin has kept the dimensions similar for this specific release. To be precise, the 39mm x 11mm steel watches are both polished and brushed. However, this isn’t your average material. It’s going to very much sparkle under the festive lights as you gorge on your next mince pie, no doubt.

It is estimated that the composition of these novelties total around 80% of recycled steel. From the case to the solid caseback, there is 300 metres of water resistance, hinting to this material being both good for the environment (a good decision for those looking to buy a watch and keep their new year resolutions).

Durable and as glamorous as an Emmys red carpet, this would no doubt bring home the horological bacon on many fronts. For a little seasonal cheer, we have a bezel that’s made up of 40 brilliant cut diamonds, glistening like a ring of fairy lights around your Christmas tree.

However, the 60-minute scale remains in full force, at the 15, 30, 45 and 60 markers. Wow, this is hotter than IWC’s Chinese New Year inspired Portugieser watches! For the dial, Ulysse Nardin employs the help of a fabulous mineral called chrysocolla. What is the precisely?

Hang on a tick and we shall enlighten you.

This produces a stunning display of blue, turquoise and green interjecting shades. But, there’s no Blue Christmas here to quote Elvis Presley. Completely unique like every Zenith Defy Extreme Glacier, this is a watch that isn’t just for Christmas. It’s a definite keeper, even for events like the Golden Globes!

Time is easily read via the squared, diamond hour markers with baton hour and minute hands. The second hand is razor thin, with a lume dot at the top. Those parties will more than likely run on into the night, so legibility is paramount. To finish, a small date aperture at 6 o’clock to let you know when Christmas has run into Boxing Day.

No exhibition caseback sadly. It’s not nice to those who appreciate a view into the movement. We have the Calibre UN-816. Completely in-house, this automatic movement is fitted with a silicon escapement to combat magnetism. Offering a 4Hz and a 42 hour power reserve, the calibre is steady and rapid.

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Capped at 100 pieces, you can buy a Ulysse Nardin Diver Atoll at retail for £13,920 as of November 2024.

11. Bulgari Serpenti Pallini 104027

Whether it’s wrapping tinsel around the house, or getting those gold and silver Christmas crackers out, the festive season is approaching and you simply must get that ethereal, Angel Gabriele vibe on.

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Be it a spritz of perfume, or parfum if you want to live out your Franck Muller fantasies, this is a piece that certainly will not go unnoticed.

When the first Bulgari Serpenti touched down in the 1940s, they revolutionised the whole concept of watchmaking and jewellery. Unlike the Patek Philippe Cubitus which seems a tad too, let’s just say Nautilus for our liking!

As the snake became more and more life-like over the years, 2024 has been the zenith for the brand's best variation to date. Coming in yellow and white gold, the combination of these materials is truly sublime, especially since they tie them in so seamlessly. Taking up the main body is yellow gold in a slithery coiled shape with white gold sitting comfortably at the tip of the tail.

Across the body is what is known as pallini beads. These small rounded balls give the snake a 3D appearance, alongside being a very interesting talking point due to the design being so utterly avant-garde. Heck, the platinum head and white gold tail is coated in diamonds, pertaining to the luxury of the models.

There is a jolt of colour present in the eyes of the snake, wherein Bulgari opt for pear-shaped emeralds. Luckily, you don’t have to slay the beast to get a look-in at the dial. Simply slide that hinged head back!

Unlike Pandora’s Box, you’ll want to peek in at the mother-of-pearl dial… Exceptionally low-key and minimalist, this is also given green hands to match the emerald eyes. There are diamond hour markers because you simply need to dazzle your partner's mother-in-law, right?

Ticking with the grace of an experienced host sliding a blade into the turkey, the watches use a micro-movement, the Piccolissimo BVL100 manual-wind, to offer a modest 30 hour power reserve. But with all that bling, who cares?

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You can buy a Bulgari Serpenti Pallini at retail for around £212,200 as of November 2024.

12. Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Selfwinding 37mm 15551OR.ZS.D344CR.01

Our next best ladies watch for Christmas comes from the stable of Audemars Piguet.

Yes, we are all too familiar with Mary dressed up in a blue shawl, cradling her newborn son by her side in the manager.

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For those less concerned with religious inclinations and prefer parties and celebrations with pzazz, blue is a top colour for those wintery, evening night skies and baubles scattered across the wreath and tree. Why, you might hear Jack Frost tapping on your window in no time.

Audemars Piguet are one of the best watch brands of all time, and their latest Royal Oak Selfwinding 37mm 15551OR.ZS.D344CR.01 is no exception to their quality. It’s the top choice for ladies interested in some scintillating jewels, but with a low-key aesthetic to let your specially chosen festive dress remain the centre-piece.

At 37mm x 9mm, the watches are very slender but resonate elegance and timeless luxury. Crafted out of rose gold, they boast all the original dimensions of the Royal Oak. For example, we have a tonneau case, classic octagonal bezel and integrated, light blue rubber strap.

Between each of the iconic hex screws, we have a tight line of rainbow jewels, running from blue sapphires to diamonds. Totalling 204 brilliant cut diamonds on the bezel and the lugs, this is one heck of an eye-catcher that reflects light and lets the models shine. You may not be able to resist singing This Little Light of Mine, Timelords!

For the dial, we have a delightful, light blue shade with a tapisserie aesthetic. This hypnotic finish allows the rose gold hour markers and Royal Oak hands to be defined, alongside the very tight date aperture at 3 o’clock.

Tick-tocking with the usual quality of an Audemars Piguet timepiece, the models have the astonishing Calibre 5900. This automatic movement is fitted with 29 jewels and is just 3.9mm thick. Offering a 28,800VpH and a 60 hour power reserve, this is a strong contender as one of the best ladies watches for Christmas.

RETAIL PRICE:

You can buy an Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Selfwinding 37mm at retail for £59,000 as of November 2024.

13. Omega Speedmaster 38mm Diamond

You’ve put up the tree, decorated the baubles and your outfit is looking top-notch.

You’ve sowed your own large ears to imitate one of Santa’s little helpers and you have purchased the Elf on the shelf! Now you need a timepiece that reflects your commitment to the festive jaunts.

Whether hosting Christmas dinner, or flocking to your friends house for some hard-earned Eggnog, ladies, you’ll want a true classic flexer that will make people stand up and take note.

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Quicker than knocking back some mulled wine, we suggest you get looking at this stunning Omega Speedmaster 38mm Diamond.

The 38mm Speedmaster was originally spotted in 2017, but now it’s back with a horological bang for 2024. In a plethora of materials, the one that got our hearts hopping more than a raging Grinch, is the beautiful yellow gold edition with sumptuous green dial.

Coming in at 38mm x 14.7mm, the watches are pretty thick. We guess the tidy diameter has to compensate with some thickness! However, Omega uses their very own 18K Moonshine Gold material. This combines silver, copper and palladium alongside yellow gold to produce a better lustre and physical strength.

To compliment such an in-demand material, there is a ring of dazzling diamonds taking up the bezel. Sorry lunar and racing lovers. The classic tachymetric scale has been swapped out for something far more beautiful!

The dial is where those interested in the best ladies Christmas watch will come pouring out in their droves. Available in a dark PVD green shade, with a final sunray finish, this allows light to be displayed throughout, enhancing the rose gold tapered hour markers and hands. Given a lume centre that enhances legibility, the face is exceptionally easy to read.

The triple chronograph display is equally legible due to their white, snail displays, Moonshine gold and diamond edged rims and golden hands. Meanwhile, the date aperture at 6 o’clock is sneaky, but still legible after the first few wrist flicks.

Hotter than a fresh Christmas pudding, we have an ultra-strong Omega Calibre 3300, keeping things moving rapidly. Chronometer certified, this automatic movement offers a reliable 4Hz and a 52 hour power reserve, meaning you’ll be able to have a timely nap the next day, after all the festivities.

RETAIL PRICE:

You can buy an Omega Speedmaster 38mm Diamond at retail for £32,100 as of November 2024.

14. Glashütte Serenade Luna 1-35-14-05-15-04

Are you planning on living out your Grinch fantasy?

Maybe you want to elevate your inner elf by wearing one of the best ladies watches for Christmas this year? Either way, green is the most common colour associated with the festive season, so you need to accentuate those olive skirts, red high heels and silver earrings with something that’ll take the heat.

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The Glashütte Serenade Luna is a celebration of everything powerful in femininity. As a brand new line from the Saxony-based brand. That’s Germany to those instantly assuming some Swiss elitism!

Coming in 32.5mm x 8.9mm, this top luxury watch brand has delivered an array of red gold watches that are inherently on point with this time of year. Refined, slight, and able to be flexed with every manner of outfit from that pricey green dress with rhinestones, to a black power suit, this timepiece is a sublime accompaniment.

Across the top are 48 sparkling diamonds encased in a red gold bezel. Even the crown is topped by a rose-cut diamond. Hold on, this isn’t a Cartier Cabochon, is it?

For the dial, we see a golden-green shade, meaning it’s not a particularly morbid British Racing colour. In fact, it’s actually very light due to the sunray finish across its face. Time is simply read via the red gold encased, two-diamond hour markers and the central leaf-shaped hands. The counterbalance on the second hand is beautifully presented in a dual-oval, infinity shape.

Linking in with the Luna aspect of the title, we have a sweet moon-phase that kicks the Snoopy Moonswatch into space with an indicator at 6 o’clock. Physically built into the dial, this recessed complication features a mother-of-pearl white moon and a Tahitian blue sky. Oh yes, we could see Moana rocking this one. Gold stars are prominently displayed above and on the blue sky which are pretty avant-garde if we do say so ourselves.

Maybe H. Moser & Cie’s and Studio Underd0g’s Passion Fruit pieces are under a little bit of threat! Well, Geneva Watch Days are always a little fruity (wink wink!) Through the exhibition caseback, we are treated to the sublime Calibre 35-14. This in-house, automatic movement is fitted with an integrated moon-phase indicator.

At just 3.8mm thick, it is fitted with 32 jewels and provides a 60 hour power reserve alongside a 28,800VpH.

RETAIL PRICE:

You can buy a Glashutte Serenade Luna 1-35-14-05-15-04 at retail for £20,400 as of November 2024.

Conclusion

Sadly, time is up for us now. Unfortunately, we’ve got to wrap this up exploring the best luxury women’s watches to gift the female enthusiast this Christmas. We’ve delved into some of the most iconic womens pieces currently on the market, from the collectible Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust to the sporty Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 37.

So if you got a little over-excited, and your finger scrolled too quickly down the page…not to worry. We’ve added in a handy bullet point list so you can see the complete compilation of luxury watches clearly:

Rolex Oyster Perpetual
Breitling Navitimer 32
Cartier Tank
TAG Heuer Carrera 36
Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra
Vacheron Constantin Heures Créatives Heure Romantique
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 37
Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso
Longines Mini Dolce Vita

We’re certain all these watches will have that special lady glowing from cheek to cheek on Christmas morning, much like the baubles on the tree. And if that’s not enough, fresh off the horological press before the bell tolls for 2024, why not consider some of the latest Patek Philippe releases if this lineup isn’t sufficient.

Patek Philippe has several novelties worthy of our Christmas wish lists. Their new Aquanaut Luce “Rainbow” Minute Repeater Haute Joaillerie is a statement piece for any time of year. It’s their first Aquanaut Minute Repeater which is as radiating as a log fire thanks to multi-coloured sapphires and diamonds. For women who love to wear lots of rose gold, the Patek Philippe Nautilus 7010 with the purple lacquered dial and 18ct rose gold case will offset their accompanying jewellery and outfits perfectly.

In essence, we’ve handpicked all these watches for more than just their beauty; these are luxury watches with impeccable heritage, desirability, exquisite materials, precision and legendary status at their core.

And don’t fret, just because we’re short of time today doesn’t mean there still isn’t time to buy a watch this Christmas. Whether you’re shopping for that special someone, or just too excited to treat yourself to a timepiece this December, may we advise you to start your Christmas shopping early through the number one source for buying and selling a new or pre-owned watch?

Allow us to unfurl that horological garland in the shape of Chrono Hunter. After all, there’s no time like the present…

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