Who said that all women’s watches need to be adorned with colourful gemstones with a slender design? And not all men’s timepieces need to be chunky and linked to look masculine and sophisticated. In an age where genderless fashion is rising in popularity, it’s also time to revisit the way we wear our watches.
Unisex time-tellers aren’t anything new – with modern male watches taking on a more refined look, while supposedly feminine watches are getting upsized for a bolder look. Some watchmakers have even dropped the categorisation between men’s and women’s watches, opting to simply label them all under “watches”. Here we’ve gathered 7 watches that don’t necessarily confine to gender categories, with designs that any man or woman can pull off.
Panerai Marina Goldtech™ Sole Blu
As one of the dressier editions of the Panerai Marina collection, the Goldtech™ Sole Blu combines a deep blue hue with pink gold to create this versatile colour palette. The precious metal case houses a satin-brushed dial, featuring luminous Arabic numerals and hour markers.
It’s fitted to a dark blue alligator strap for added elegance. On the see-through sapphire crystal caseback, the wearer is able to view the automatic P.9010 calibre that boasts a power reserve of 72 hours. W panerai.com
Omega De Ville Trésor Small Seconds Power Reserve
For a simple yet refined look, OMEGA turns up the elegance on its Trésor watch by crafting it in 18K Sedna™ gold and a matching leather strap. It’s also given a unique domed dial, complemented by polished hands and applied domed indexes.
This timepiece is updated with a Small Seconds display at 6 o’clock, and a Power Reserve display at 12 o’clock. The watch can easily be worn with any occasion, making everyday styling effortless. W omegawatches.com
IWC Schaffhausen Portugieser Chronograph
A classic model, this watch combines edginess and sportiness into one. The thin bezel not only gives the impression of a larger timepiece, it also allows the rich, burgundy dial to stand out. Meanwhile, the applied Arabic numerals and slender Feuille hands add a delicate touch.
Powering the watch is the IWC-manufactured 69355 calibre, which boasts the classic column-wheel design that can be seen through the sapphire-glass caseback. W iwc.com
Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe
You don’t need to be a modern day ocean explorer to rock Blancpain’s Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe. Measuring 38mm in diameter and 11mm thin, this watch fits on both men and women who seek an instrument that’s slimmer and more compact.
The deep blue sunburst dial is paired with a matching blue ceramic bezel, and a fabric strap for a dynamic look. It’s equipped with an automatic 1150 Calibre movement, with a 100-hour power reserve and up to 300-meters water resistance. W blancpain.com
H. Moser & Cie Pioneer Centre Seconds Mega Cool
Simple, elegant, and flattering on every wrist, the Pioneer Centre Seconds Mega Cool in by H. Moser & Cie is probably one of the boldest minimalist pieces in this lineup. It features a distinct Blue Lagoon fumé dial that nods to the depths of the sea, displayed on the sporty yet simple 42.8mm case.
The rounded, Art Deco-style are done in SuperLumiNova-filled Globolight, creating a striking effect. W h-moser.com
Pasha de Cartier
Known as one of the quintessential unisex watches, the Pasha de Cartier 41mm watch is distinguished by its square-in-a-circle design and the screw-down crown cover. Unscrewing the latter reveals a small area below the crown, where the wearer can engrave his or her initials.
It’s powered by a mechanical movement with automatic winding, the Calibre 1847 MC. This watch combines two opulent colours of navy blue and yellow gold to create bold, contrasted look. W cartier.com
Jaeger Le-Coultre Reverso Classic Monoface
If you’re a fan of timeless, clean and pure designs, look no further than the Reverso Classic Medium Thin watch which comes dressed in stainless steel. The beauty is in the details for this piece – from the silvered satin dial with a sunburst guilloché centre to the gadroons of its case, it’s a timepiece that exudes cool.
Equipped with the manual-winding movement Calibre 8221A/2, this watch is the perfect fit for more slender wrists and finer occasions. W jaeger-lecoultre.com
Panerai Marina Goldtech™ Sole Blu
As one of the dressier editions of the Panerai Marina collection, the Goldtech™ Sole Blu combines a deep blue hue with pink gold to create this versatile colour palette. The precious metal case houses a satin-brushed dial, featuring luminous Arabic numerals and hour markers.
It’s fitted to a dark blue alligator strap for added elegance. On the see-through sapphire crystal caseback, the wearer is able to view the automatic P.9010 calibre that boasts a power reserve of 72 hours. W panerai.com
Omega De Ville Trésor Small Seconds Power Reserve
For a simple yet refined look, OMEGA turns up the elegance on its Trésor watch by crafting it in 18K Sedna™ gold and a matching leather strap. It’s also given a unique domed dial, complemented by polished hands and applied domed indexes.
This timepiece is updated with a Small Seconds display at 6 o’clock, and a Power Reserve display at 12 o’clock. The watch can easily be worn with any occasion, making everyday styling effortless. W omegawatches.com
IWC Schaffhausen Portugieser Chronograph
A classic model, this watch combines edginess and sportiness into one. The thin bezel not only gives the impression of a larger timepiece, it also allows the rich, burgundy dial to stand out. Meanwhile, the applied Arabic numerals and slender Feuille hands add a delicate touch.
Powering the watch is the IWC-manufactured 69355 calibre, which boasts the classic column-wheel design that can be seen through the sapphire-glass caseback. W iwc.com
Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe
You don’t need to be a modern day ocean explorer to rock Blancpain’s Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe. Measuring 38mm in diameter and 11mm thin, this watch fits on both men and women who seek an instrument that’s slimmer and more compact.
The deep blue sunburst dial is paired with a matching blue ceramic bezel, and a fabric strap for a dynamic look. It’s equipped with an automatic 1150 Calibre movement, with a 100-hour power reserve and up to 300-meters water resistance. W blancpain.com
H. Moser & Cie Pioneer Centre Seconds Mega Cool
Simple, elegant, and flattering on every wrist, the Pioneer Centre Seconds Mega Cool in by H. Moser & Cie is probably one of the boldest minimalist pieces in this lineup. It features a distinct Blue Lagoon fumé dial that nods to the depths of the sea, displayed on the sporty yet simple 42.8mm case.
The rounded, Art Deco-style are done in SuperLumiNova-filled Globolight, creating a striking effect. W h-moser.com
Pasha de Cartier
Known as one of the quintessential unisex watches, the Pasha de Cartier 41mm watch is distinguished by its square-in-a-circle design and the screw-down crown cover. Unscrewing the latter reveals a small area below the crown, where the wearer can engrave his or her initials.
It’s powered by a mechanical movement with automatic winding, the Calibre 1847 MC. This watch combines two opulent colours of navy blue and yellow gold to create bold, contrasted look. W cartier.com
Jaeger Le-Coultre Reverso Classic Monoface
If you’re a fan of timeless, clean and pure designs, look no further than the Reverso Classic Medium Thin watch which comes dressed in stainless steel. The beauty is in the details for this piece – from the silvered satin dial with a sunburst guilloché centre to the gadroons of its case, it’s a timepiece that exudes cool.
Equipped with the manual-winding movement Calibre 8221A/2, this watch is the perfect fit for more slender wrists and finer occasions. W jaeger-lecoultre.com