6 Prettiest Oval Watches for Sophisticated Ladies
With their soft and feminine curves, oval watches are gaining popularity these days. Women, in particular, are partial to these oval watches because of their delicate and sensual form. What’s more, their soft contours gently complement a woman’s wrist.
More whimsical than the classic round and less methodical, the oval shape is a trend that watchmakers are finally giving their attention to. And lately, we have been seeing some gorgeous offerings from different brands. However, we have to admit that some brands simply do it better — Breguet and Tiffany, to name a few.
Whether studded with diamonds or elegant in their bare simplicity, oval watches have that effortless elegance we all look for in dress watches. Here we have listed down a few of our favourites. But don’t just take our word for it — see it for yourselves.
Here are six of our favourite oval watches in the market.
Breguet Reine de Naples
Among the oval watches in this collection, this one is probably the most iconic. The Breguet Rein de Naples collection is inspired by a watch commissioned by Caroline Murat, Queen of Naples, in 1810. Today, it is one of Breguet’s most well-known collections, famous for its egg-shaped dial.
This version in 18K rose gold features a bezel and lug set with 83 brilliant-cut diamonds. The white mother of pearl dial displays applied and curved Roman numerals in rose gold at 6 and 12 o’clock. The signature Breguet open-tipped hands are also in rose gold, which complements the bezel. The self-winding calibre 591C movement beats at the heart of this ultra-feminine watch. It is water-resistant to 30 metres and has a 38-hour power reserve.
A beautiful brown alligator leather strap with a gold folding clasp embellished with 29 brilliant-cut diamonds completes this oval watch.
Chopard Happy Sport
With its red crocodile leather strap, this 30.75mm Chopard Happy Sport oval watch is a real stunner.
The stainless steel case goes well with the white mother of pearl dial, featuring seven moving diamonds. The silvered hands and hour markers enhance the monochromatic look of the dial. Also, the date aperture is almost inconspicuous between 4 and 5 o’clock.
A quartz movement runs this vibrant watch, which offers a 300m water resistance. This watch could be the perfect piece to start your oval watch collection.
Longines Symphonette
Fall in love with the delicate elegance of this Longines Symphonette watch. At less than 20mm, the oval dial is adorned with 13 Wesselton diamonds that serve as hour markers. Save for the Longines logo, the words ‘Swiss Made’ at 6 o’clock, and the hour and minute hands, the dial evokes a minimalist vibe.
A calibre 963 quartz movement powers this tiny gem of a watch, featuring a 30m watch resistance. A black alligator leather strap is an elegant finish to this dainty dress watch.
Piaget Extremely Lady
Piaget’s jewellery watches are timeless and romantic. And this particular Piaget Extremely Lady oval watch is no different.
The 27mm 18K rose gold timepiece features a minimalist oval face with only the hour and minute hands and a Piaget logo visible on the white mother-of-pearl dial. The bezel, on the other hand, is another story.
Twenty-four brilliant-cut diamonds embellish the 18K rose gold bezel, complementing the tone of the hour and minute hands. The star of the piece, however, is the finely crafted 18K rose gold bracelet, resembling raw silk that drapes on the wrist.
Powered by a quartz movement, this oval jewellery watch is water-resistant up to 30 metres.
Tiffany Cocktail
Inspired by the jazz era of the Roaring Twenties, the Tiffany Cocktail is the epitome of all dress watches. This delicate 22mm Tiffany Cocktail oval watch embodies the grace and femininity of a 1920’s woman out to enjoy ‘cocktail hours’.
The diamond-paved dial displays only the two-hour and minute hands framed by an 18K rose gold case. The 18K rose gold bezel is likewise embellished with round brilliant diamonds, complemented by a black satin strap. At its heart beats a quartz movement with water resistance of 30 metres.
Bulgari Tubogas Serpenti
Marrying two of Bulgari’s iconic motifs — the Serpenti and the Tubogas — this 35mm Serpenti Tubogas watch enchants in its simplicity.
Except for a cabochon-cut pink rubellite crown, the single spiral watch is all in silver stainless steel, giving it a monochromatic look. Its oval ‘serpent head’ dial in silver opaline features a guilloche Soleil treatment and displays hand-applied indexes. A quartz movement runs this elegant and sensual Serpenti piece.
For more stories on uniquely shaped watches, read our feature on the Hamilton Ventura watch collection, with its iconic triangle dials, here.
