Fancy Watches for Women Will Leave You Speechless

Timepieces can also be masterpieces! Get ready to have your mind blown with these fancy watches for women. They are at the very least, creative watches for ladies who appreciate real art.

To make sure that we’re on the same page, I’m going to explain briefly how I selected the top 12 fancy watches for women.

In case you have a different understanding of the word “fancy,” you should know that I based my standard on the term’s textbook definition. Fancy simply means intricate, detailed, imaginative, and artful.

Simply put, all watches here are going to rock your world because of their meticulous details, vivid colors, and imaginative designs.

Now that we’re clear on what fancy really means go ahead and be amazed!

When it comes to “poetic” watch dials, Van Cleef & Arpels is the master creator of fancy watches for women.

Aside from extraordinary jewelry designs and dreamy perfume scents, the French company Van Cleef & Arpels specializes in creating memorable dial designs. Since the 1890s, it has been known to impress famous people like Grace Kelly and Elizabeth Taylor.

From Van Cleef & Arpels alone, four watches already caught my eye. Two of them are from the company’s Poetic Complications collection while the other two are from the Extraordinary Dials set. Find out more about these collections below:

The Poetic Complications Collection

Van Cleef & Arpels has a fantastic explanation of why this collection exists. The whole essence of the collection revolves around the concept that time is not only about counting hours, minutes, and seconds. Time also represents seasons and constellations.

The results based on the company’s unique concept of time are lovely. The dials in the collection are dreamy because they tell different narratives or stories. Overall, the collection triggers positive emotions and imagination.

The first watch model I’m going to introduce from the collection is the Lady Arpels Pont des Amoureux Watch VCARN9VI00. It is mainly composed of white gold and diamond. It represents fairy tales and love stories.

Lady Arpels Pont des Amoureux

Let’s get into the specs of this model:

Diameter: 38 millimeters
Case: White gold
Bezel: White gold with round diamonds
Dial: Grisaille enamel
Image: A sculpted bridge made of white gold
Crown: White gold with one round diamond
Strap: Shiny white alligator leather
Pin buckle: White gold with round diamonds
Movement: Jaeger-LeCoultre (JLC) Caliber 846 (manual-winding mechanical)
Power reserve: 30 hours
Special feature: Agenhor retrograde module

The second watch model I love from the Poetic Complications collection is the Lady Arpels Ballerine Enchantée Watch VCARO4F200. Like the first model, it is also largely composed of white gold and diamond. It perfectly represents the trademark of Van Cleef & Arpels since the company likes making ballerinas on dials.

Lady Arpels Ballerine Enchantée

Check out the specs of this watch:

Diameter: 40 millimeters
Case: White gold
Bezel: White gold with round diamonds
Dial: Guilloché enamel
Hour markers: White gold and diamond
Image: Sculpted ballerina made of white gold and diamonds (round and pear-cut)
Crown: White gold with one round diamond
Strap: Glossy white alligator leather
Pin buckle: White gold with round diamonds
Movement: Caliber 830P (manual-winding mechanical)
Power reserve: 59 hours
Special feature: Retrograde time on demand module

The Extraordinary Dials Collection

The second Van Cleef & Arpels collection that caught my eye is the Extraordinary Dials set. While the Poetic Complications collection focuses on the concept of time itself, this one is all about the timepiece only. It represents the company’s standard that a watch should have a delicate design and an out-of-this-world craftsmanship to convey emotions.

Additionally, the collection produces dials packed with meaning. Its images can move rhythmically to give life and story on the dial.

The first watch model I want to show you from this collection is the Lady Arpels Zodiac Aquarius Watch VCARO4IB00. Its main materials are white gold, a mesmerizing gemstone called lapis lazuli, diamond, and mother-of-pearl.

Lady Arpels Zodiac Aquarius

This watch represents astronomy. It celebrates the beauty of the universe. Other than that, it is a high-quality timepiece as well because of the following features:

Diameter: 38 millimeters
Case: White gold
Bezel: White gold with round diamonds
Dial: Engraved white gold, translucent enamel, lapis lazuli marquetry, and diamonds (rose-cut and round)
Images: Sculpted and engraved clouds made of white mother-of-pearl, a sculpted white gold figure, a sculpted white gold urn, and sculpted white gold stars
Crown: White gold with one round diamond
Strap: Glossy white alligator leather
Pin buckle: White gold with round diamonds
Movement: Caliber 830P (manual-winding mechanical)
Power reserve: 60 hours

Next is the Charms Extraordinaire Fée Rose de Nuit Watch VCARO8QE00. It is mostly composed of white gold, diamond, mother-of-pearl, and sapphire. It simply emphasizes happiness and hope through its enchanting images.

Charms Extraordinaire Fée Rose de Nuit

Here are the specs of this watch:

Diameter: 25 millimeters
Case: White gold
Bezel: White gold with round diamonds and sapphires
Dial: Mother-of-pearl with a miniature painting and round diamonds
Images: Painting of small stem and leaves, a sculpted flower made of mother-of-pearl, a painting of tiny stars, a set of white gold stars, a white gold moon, and a white gold fairy
Crown: White gold with one round diamond
Straps: Two glossy removable straps (VCA blue alligator leather and lapis lazuli blue lizard leather)
Pin buckle: White gold with round diamonds
Movement: Quartz
Special feature: Rotating round diamond charms with a round sapphire

Meanwhile, animation on watch dials is very possible, proven by Jaquet Droz timepieces.

Even though modern watches are praiseworthy, the timepieces of the early watchmakers will always be sought-after. One perfect example is the Jaquet Droz brand which has been existing for centuries now.

In the early years, this watch manufacturer was a master in creating animated dolls and mechanical birds. Fortunately, that legacy remains until today with the Automata collection. I’ll also discuss another modern collection of Jaquet Droz later on which is called the Ateliers d’Art.

The Automata Collection

First, let’s focus on the Automata collection. This the trademark of Jaquet Droz. Its dials have 3D mechanical images.

Bird Repeater Geneva

One perfect example is the Bird Repeater Geneva. Find out the amazing features of this watch:

Diameter: 47 millimeters
Case: 18-carat red gold
Dial: 18-carat red gold with a miniature painting plus engravings
Subdial: Black Onyx
Images: Engraved and painted birds
Folding clasp: 18-carat red gold
Movement: Hand-winding mechanical
Power reserve: 48 hours
Special feature: Minute repeater

Another excellent timepiece from the Automata collection is the Loving Butterfly Automation. It turns out that Jaquet Droz doesn’t only create mechanical birds; animated butterflies are also amazing images on watch dials.

Loving Butterfly Automation

Learn more about this feminine timepiece:

Diameter: 43 millimeters
Case: 18-carat red gold
Dial: Black Onyx with 18-carat red gold engravings
Movement: Hand-winding mechanical automaton
Power reserve: 68 hours
Special feature: Push-button mechanism to animate the butterfly’s wings and the chariot’s wheel

The Ateliers d’Art Collection

Expert craftsmanship is the highlight of this collection. The dial decorations on these watches are luxurious yet creative. Check out the first timepiece I adore from this collection!

Petite Heure Minute Relief Seasons

The Petite Heure Minute Relief Seasons watch is so beautiful inside and out. Find out why with the following list of features:

Diameter: 41 millimeters
Case: 18-carat red gold
Dial: Engraved and painted white mother-of-pearl with a bird applique made of 18-carat red gold
Movement: Self-winding mechanical
Power reserve: 68 hours

Petite Heure Minute Carps

Of course, there’s another watch I like from the Ateliers d’Art collection. It is called the Petite Heure Minute Carps. It has a system of superior quality, proven by the list of specs below:

Diameter: 39 millimeters
Dial: Ivory Grand Feu enamel with a miniature painting
Movement: Jaquet Droz Caliber 2653 (self-winding mechanical)
Power reserve: 68 hours
Special features: Double barrel and an oscillating weight made of 22-carat white gold

Some women want something more glamorous, so let’s talk about some Bvlgari watches.

So far, I’ve discussed timepieces that are extremely imaginative yet lacking shimmer and bling. If you prefer more luxurious designs, check out these fancy watches for women by Bvlgari that has everything you need. The following collections are packed with colorful gemstones:

The Berries Collection

To be honest, my most favorite watches in this collection look too similar. However, once you look closely, you’ll realize how unique they are when it comes to the details.

Since the Berries collection generally features bejeweled bezels and what appears to be a subdial but is actually a small exhibition of the system, expect both of these features in my chosen timepieces.

Berries

For the first watch model which is Berries 102341, here are the specs:

Diameter: 40 millimeters
Case: 18-carat rose gold
Bezel: 91 brilliant-cut diamonds and seven gemstones of different colors (tourmaline, emeralds, sapphire, garnets, and tsavorite)
Dial: Black MOP of Tahiti with a serigraphy decoration
Hands: Rose gold plating
Crown: 18-carat rose gold with tourmaline
Strap: Black satin
Folding clasp: 18-carat rose gold with three blades and 28 diamonds
Movement: Caliber BVL 313 with a sapphire bridge and an oscillating mass made of 22-carat gold (mechanical with automatic winding)
Special feature: See-through tourbillon surrounded by 13 diamonds

Berries

On the other hand, these are the features of Berries 102556 and analyze how different it is from the previous model:

Diameter: 40 millimeters
Case: 18-carat rose gold
Bezel: 91 brilliant-cut diamonds and seven gemstones of different colors (tourmaline, emeralds, sapphire, garnets, and tsavorite)
Dial: Aventurine
Crown: 18-carat rose gold with tourmaline
Strap: Blue alligator leather
Buckle: 18-carat rose gold ardillon with diamonds
Movement: Caliber BVL 313 with a sapphire bridge and an oscillating mass made of 22-carat gold (mechanical with automatic winding)
Special feature: See-through tourbillon surrounded by 13 diamonds

As you can see, the two Bvlgari timepieces only differ when it comes to the dial’s design, the strap’s material, and the closure.

The Diva’s Dream Collection

Fortunately, the two timepieces I really like from this collection are very different from each other. Now, this is where things get more exciting!

The Diva’s Dream collection is a set of watches that are over-the-top but in a good way. It is composed of eye-catching timepieces that are worthy to be worn by world-famous superstars and even royalty.

The first timepiece I’m going to highlight is the Diva’s Dream 102542. It is actually one of the most laid-back pieces from the collection. However, the dial’s intricate details really got me.

At first, the dial seems abstract. But, the magic unfolds when you look closer. The dial features a parrot surrounded by leaves and flowers. The details are geometric which makes it even more interesting.

Diva’s Dream

Learn more about the watch’s features below:

Diameter: 37 millimeters
Case: 18-carat rose gold
Bezel: Brilliant-cut diamonds
Dial: Diamonds
Strap: Blue alligator leather
Buckle: 18-carat rose gold
Movement: Caliber BVL 208 with a rose gold skeletonized system plus tourbillon (mechanical manual winding)

The last watch – but certainly not the least – is the Diva’s Dream 102218. It is the timepiece equivalent of a queen because of its divine colors and majestic centerpiece. I was literally staring at it the first time I saw it.

Diva’s Dream

Of course, there’s more to this watch than its undeniable beauty. Check out its specs below:

Diameter: 39 millimeters
Case: 18-carat rose gold
Bezel: Brilliant-cut diamonds
Dial: White mother-of-pearl
Strap: Satin
Buckle: 18-carat rose gold with diamonds
Movement: Quartz
Special feature: A centerpiece surrounding the dial, decorated with brilliant-cut and round-cut diamonds, round-cut rubellite, and mother-of-pearl

As you can see from the last four timepieces, Bvlgari’s specialty is indeed jewelry watches. The downside is that some women might find it hard to tell time with these watches because of the complex dials.

However, in the first place, these timepieces are designed to impress. The point of fancy watches is to wow everybody with details and colors.

Conclusion:

Until now, I still can’t believe how fancy a watch can be when designers and craftsmen are working at their best. Who would’ve thought that a timepiece can have a painting or a moving image on its dial? It turns out that watches aren’t just functional accessories – they can actually be artworks!