Top 8 classic luxury watches for women

These are the watches to put on your watch list

The definition of a classic
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When shopping for luxury watches, you can't go wrong with these iconic designs from established brands. We've picked eight of our favourites, and explain why.

Serpenti Tubogas double spiral stainless steel and rose gold watch with diamonds, $25,000, Bvlgari

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The Serpenti Tubogas merges the two icons of Bvlgari – the sinuosity of the snake with the contemporary soul of tubogas.

Record 30mm stainless steel, pink gold and diamond watch, $8,300, Longines

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The Record was Longines’ first timepiece to be certified as a “chronometer” by the Swiss Official Chronometer Testing Institute.

Carrera Chrono Elegant 42mm stainless steel watch, $7,500, Tag Heuer

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Born on the racetrack in 1963, the Carrera is an iconic sports watch designed for professional drivers and sports-car enthusiasts.

Elegante 48mm titanium watch, $16,700, F.P. Journe at The Hour Glass

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The Elegante’s revolutionary electro mechanical movement allows time to be stopped and started again – an absolute dream of all watchmakers.

J12 black ceramic watch with diamonds, $11,000, Chanel

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The J12 in highly resistant ceramic is inspired by the refined silhouettes of racing yachts and celebrates its 20th anniversary this year.

Galop d’Hermes rose gold watch, $14,070, Hermes

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The Galop d’Hermes incorporates the French luxury brand’s equestrian roots with design elements inspired by stirrups and harnesses.

Alpine Eagle stainless steel watch, $19,100, Chopard

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Inspired by the power of the eagle and the beauty of the Alps, the Alpine Eagle is suited to both masculine and feminine wrists.

Constellation Co-Axial Master Chronometer 39mm in stainless steel, $8,550, Omega

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The dramatic and enduring design of the Omega Constellation is characterised by its famous half-moons, as well as the “claws” on the side of the case.

A version of this article first appeared in the November issue of Her World.

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