A Timepiece for Every Woman: The Top 18 Ladies Watches for Every Style

I need to start with a fresh watch that just got out of the oven. In the last week of January 2024, Audemars Piguet teamed up with luxury designer Tamara Ralph for a special 38.5mm Royal Oak Concept Flying Tourbillon watch, unveiled at Ralph's Spring/Summer 2024 Paris show. This unique watch mixes high-end watchmaking with fashion. The famous octagonal bezel is updated with sparkly frosted gold, and the watch face has swirling bronze discs with tiny diamonds. It's both practical and stylish, featuring glow-in-the-dark pink-gold hands over a coffee-colored background. Limited to 100 pieces with a retail price of $195,000.

Despite its 41mm size, the Royal Oak 15500OR 18k Pink Gold is an excellent choice as a ladies watch and suits women well, in my opinion. This is exemplified by the female rapper Cardi B, who has been seen wearing this watch multiple times. Renowned for its iconic octagonal shape and elegance, this watch for women boasts a black "Grande Tapisserie" dial, enhancing its sophisticated appeal. The 18k Pink Gold casing paired with white gold hour markers on the black dial makes it a versatile and coveted piece, appealing to both men and women for its blend of style, functionality, and exclusivity.

With a market price of around $88,000, this Royal Oak model is a distinguished choice in the world of luxury watches for women.

This exquisite timepiece is a perfect ladies watch, designed specifically for women. It's one of an exclusive set of ten, each distinctively adorned with a different gemstone. This elegant 37 mm Royal Oak Selfwinding Pink Tourmaline watch for women is lavishly encrusted with 790 baguette-cut pink tourmalines, weighing around 24.5 carats. 

It showcases the latest in case and bracelet design, and is fitted with the commemorative Royal Oak 50th anniversary oscillating weight.

The Breitling Chronomat 32, especially in pink dial, is a charming choice for a ladies watch, making it a standout in my selection of watches for women. Blending style with elegance, this modern-retro inspired watch is both sporty and chic, ideal for any occasion. It's available in a variety of metal cases, including sleek stainless steel, versatile bicolor, and luxurious 18k red gold, catering to a range of tastes. Women seeking extra sparkle have options with diamond-set bezels, indices, and colorful dials. Featuring Breitling’s iconic "Rouleaux" bracelet with a butterfly clasp. With a retail price of $4,800, it's a fantastic watch for women looking for both functionality and fashion.

The Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton, showcased the Cartier Ballon watch at Wimbledon 2022, affirming its status as a sophisticated ladies watch and an ideal choice for women. In light of her elegance, I've selected a Cartier Ballon model for my collection of watches for women. Priced at $23,400, this watch exudes femininity with its rose gold 750/1000 case adorned with 47 diamonds and a cabochon sapphire on the crown. Its matte silvered dial features 21 additional diamonds, complemented by blued-steel hands and a burgundy alligator-skin strap, epitomizing style and elegance in a watch for women.

Of course, when discussing ladies watches, the PANTHÈRE DE CARTIER collection is a must-mention. Take, for example, the yellow gold Cartier Panthere in medium size, model WGPN0009. This watch is elegantly sized at 29 mm x 37 mm with a 7 mm thickness, and it features a crown set with a blue sapphire. The silvered dial is accented with blued-steel sword-shaped hands, and it's complemented by a yellow gold 750/1000 bracelet. This timepiece embodies simplicity and elegance, making it a perfect watch for women. Priced at $26,500, it's an exquisite choice for any woman's wrist.

This FP Journe Elegante 40mm in Titanium is a stunning ladies watch, perfect for women who appreciate elegance and style. It features a diamond bezel and a chic pink strap. The dial is quintessential F.P. Journe, with his signature hands and hour markers. A notable feature is the small window at 4 o’clock, housing what appears to be a tiny automatic rotor but is actually a motion sensor. If inactive for about 30-40 minutes, the watch enters a power-saving mode. Priced at $40,000 in the market, this beautiful watch was notably worn by tennis player Donna Vekic at Wimbledon 2023, showcasing its appeal as a distinguished ladies watch.

At IFL Watches, our focus on watches for women is evident in our diverse collection. Whether it's a ladies watch or a female watch designed for slender wrists, we have something for every preference. Highlighting our range is the G-Shock CasiOak Coral Tiffany Sky, a standout piece for Valentine's Day 2023. This ladies watch, with its hand-painted turquoise and white Galaxy dial, quickly became a sought-after item. The meticulous detail extends to the hour markers and bezel text, enhancing the depth of this 43mm female watch. Each piece is unique, ensuring that no two watches are the same.

Beyond this exclusive item, our selection includes an extensive array of watches for women, emphasizing our commitment to offering high-quality and varied timepieces for the modern woman.

This Jacob and Co ladies watch, the Brilliant Skeleton Tourbillon Ruby, is a masterpiece with a 44mm 18K gold case, inner bezel, and crown, beautifully encrusted with 14 baguette-cut red rubies and topped with a rose-cut ruby on the crown. Retailing at $900,000, this watch for women showcases its intricate skeletonized movement through anti-reflective sapphire crystals, displaying every component from gears to springs. Leaf-shaped hands gracefully indicate the time, enhancing the watch's mechanical allure. Notably, this luxurious watch for women is owned by King Mswati III, adding to its prestige and exclusivity.

The Reverso Classic Small Duetto, a precious ladies watch in pink gold and diamonds, offers two distinct faces for women who cherish timeless elegance. Crafted in 18-carat pink gold, it measures 34.2 x 21 mm with an 8.7mm thickness. The Recto dial features a silvered grey, satin-brushed look with black numerals, while the Verso dial boasts a black, opaline sunburst design. This watch for women, complete with an 18-carat pink gold strap, embodies luxurious, feminine charm.

Retail price: $37,100.

This chic MoonSwatch dazzles with a white VELCRO© strap against pastel pink, and oval subdials edged in sparkling diamond-like details for a feminine flair. Pink graces the hands for hours, minutes, and chronograph seconds, all under the OMEGA X SWATCH banner, complete with Speedmaster and MoonSwatch logos. Its glass features a hidden 'S', and the dial boasts a fine circular pattern, complemented by sharp, smooth lugs and the unique touch of Bioceramic. Plus, superluminova on all hands and markers ensures a brilliant glow in the dark. And the best part? It's a steal at just $270!

The Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 150m in pink is a perfect example of a ladylike ladies watch. This 34mm luxury timepiece features a coral Mother of Pearl dial, embellished with 12 diamond indexes and a date window, housed in a sleek case. Its rhodium-plated, luminous hands and polished-brushed bracelet with a butterfly clasp add to its elegance. At its heart is the OMEGA Master Co-Axial Calibre 8520, boasting anti-magnetic technology. Available for $5,000 to $6,000, it's an exquisite choice for a watch for women.

The 01 733 7771 3158-07 8 19 15 Divers Sixty-Five Bronze with its pink dial, affectionately known as "Cotton Candy", is a watch designed to evoke warmth and optimism. Crafted by the watchmaker with a vision to brighten both female and male wrists, this watch is a perfect choice for both a ladies watch and a watch for men. Featuring a case and bracelet made entirely of bronze, paired with vivid acidic colors, this creation by the independent Swiss House stands out. Its 38 mm dial size is deliberately chosen to make this model appealing and non-gendered, suitable for all.

Retail price: $2,300.

Patek Philippe has elegantly redefined its ladies' Nautilus quartz model, creating a perfect ladies watch and watch for women. This refined timepiece features a 32 mm rose gold case, adorned with an octagonal bezel set with 46 brilliant-cut diamonds (0.8 ct), epitomizing luxury. The dial showcases an elegant purple lacquered wave pattern, harmoniously paired with a durable, textile-patterned composite strap and a rose gold Nautilus fold-over clasp.

The small, iconic case, inspired by a porthole, is notable for its polished and satin finishes. Retailing at $39,600, this exquisite watch has been seen on female watch influencer Vivien Rattanasun, underscoring its status as a beautiful and sought-after ladies watch.

The Patek Philippe Nautilus 7118/1300R is a stunning watch for women. It features an octagonal bezel adorned with 68 sparkling spessartite baguettes, which change color from a deep brownish-red at the top and bottom to a light golden hue at the sides. The dial of this watch for women is equally impressive, showcasing hour markers made of spessartite stones, adding a modern and stylish touch.

Known for its wavy pattern, typical of the Nautilus women's collection, the dial ensures the watch is easy to read - a crucial aspect for all Patek Philippe watches, including those embellished with jewels.

This elegant watch for women, priced at $86,750, has caught the attention of fashion icons like Victoria Beckham, who has been spotted wearing it on multiple occasions.

At Watches and Wonders 2023 in Geneva, Rolex revealed the Oyster Perpetual ‘Celebration’, a party on your wrist with a turquoise dial nodding to the Patek Philippe Nautilus Tiffany. This watch is a burst of fun with multi-colored bubble hour markers in shades like candy pink, turquoise blue, and more, blending whimsy with modern style. It's a hit for all, from the chic female watch influencer Vivien Rattanasun flaunting the 41mm, to DJ Khaled gifting the 31mm version. The 31mm model which fits for women and those with slender wrists retails for $5,650 but fetches up to $17,500 on the grey market.

This 36mm TAG Heuer Carrera Date WBN2313.BA0001 watch showcases a vivid pink dial, creating a striking look with its white Super-LumiNova® coated hands. Its gradient ring along the edge adds to its charm. Designed for both beauty and durability, it boasts a water-resistant design up to 50 meters and a strong steel case with a double anti-reflective sapphire crystal for clear visibility in various lighting. The comfort-focused H-shaped steel bracelet, tapering for a perfect fit, is secured with a steel folding clasp featuring double safety-push buttons.

Retailing at $3,200, this audacious steel timepiece is not just a statement of style but also of endurance, ideal for those who dare to stand out. Interestingly, actor Ryan 'Ken' Gosling, while promoting the 2023 Barbie movie, was seen wearing this eye-catching watch, highlighting its appeal that particularly fits women.

Last but not least, I'd like to highlight a Zenith watch that's perfect for women: the DEFY Skyline. This ladies watch comes in a 36mm steel octagonal case with a faceted bezel, boasting a metallic pastel pink sunburst-patterned dial that showcases Zenith's signature four-pointed star. It's powered by the Elite 670 automatic manufacture movement. This watch for women also features an interchangeable steel bracelet and a pink patterned rubber strap, offering versatility and style. Priced at $8,500, the DEFY Skyline is an exquisite choice for a ladies watch.