8 luxury fashion watches with the prettiest dials

These dials are so pretty we want to frame them as modern art

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Whilst we can all tap a button on our smartphones for a quick time-check, nothing will replace the feel and look of a decent wrist watch. But watches are more than just a functional timepiece these days. They're often as beautiful as a piece of jewellery. 



With that in mind, we’ve gone on the hunt for the prettiest dials that turn a watch from a timekeeping instrument into an arm candy work of art. With prices to match your purse strings, take a peek at our top eight stunning watch dials.

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Moulded Bee Black and Gold Dial

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Known for her moulded bee motif, Olivia Burton is a London-based watch and jewellery designer. The bee is raised from the dial, offering a stunning display which is hard to capture in an image.

The gold plated case set against the black background and black straps makes this watch fun but functional for your office ensembles.



$240 from Olivia Burton

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Portofino Automatic Moon Phase 37

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If you like a dainty watch, this piece by IWC Schaffhausen would suit you perfectly. With a mother of pearl dial and diamond encrusted bezel and indices - it’s a pretty keeper for sure. 

The moon phase set within a starry night sky gives you a twist from a standard dial, but still allows for that ‘classic’ timepiece feel.

$16,077 from Net-a-porter

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Oyster Perpetual Datejust 36

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It would be just so silly of us to do a timepiece story and not include Rolex.

The iconic watch brand knows how to captivate their audience...and this oyster perpetual datejust hits all the right spots.

With a very subtle floral detail and blush pink dial, it offers up a cute but classy theme. We must point out though, they are not flowers. Look again - they’re actually tiny cog motifs of a watch mechanical system! Oh how wonderful. 

 

Price available upon request from Rolex

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Lady Arpels Bal Black & White Watch

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Wow. Just Wow. Van Cleef & Arpels are renowned for their mastery of accessory creation...and this dial is of no exception. Made from white gold, diamonds, mother of pearl and onyx, the quality of the materials is reflected (and rightly so) in the price tag.

Inspired by 20th century New York balls, this watch will transcend eras as a timeless investment.

$85,000 from Van Cleef & Arpels

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La Roche Rose Gold White and Grey Marble

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Proving that pretty doesn’t have to mean a complicated design or lots of precious jewels - this marble dial is the ultimate in understated beauty.

What we love about it the most is that, every timepiece is unique because every piece of marble is one of a kind with its natural veining pattern. We want one immediately.



$179 at Cluse Watches

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Cat's Eye Water-Lilly

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If you like ice, this will dazzle. With a dial made up entirely of diamonds including six marquise-cut emeralds for petals...this water lilly inspired watch is truly breathtaking. The case itself is made up of rose gold and sapphire crystal.

Just to really explain how exquisite this timepiece is - the dial alone contains 412 diamonds, whilst the case has 62 and the buckle has 14. Did someone say...insurance? We think so.



$84,233 from Girard Perregaux

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Moulded Floral Bouquet Blush and Rose Gold

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The delicately moulded floral motif inside this rose gold dial just oozes femininity and charm. Sometimes florals can give a 'tacky' air but this watch offers nothing but sophistication with the light dial background and matching strap.

The blush tones of the watch means it will go with every outfit - literally, everything.



$140 from Olivia Burton

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Penny Black and Gold

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If you want pretty but you’re not exactly a diamond or flower kinda girl, then this one would work well for you.

Daisy Dixon is a London-based watch brand who offer us all show-stopping watches minus the bank-stopping price tags. This black and gold 70’s inspired watch is simple but stunning.



$80 from Daisy Dixon

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