Best Watches for Every Type of Woman

The best women's watches deliver functionality and style.

Best Watches for Every Type of Woman

A watch can be the piece that makes or breaks an outfit, so it's important to choose one that delivers both functionality and style.

There are many beautiful watches. This can make it daunting to search for a special occasion watch or the watch that will become a staple in your closet.

We've rounded up the best watches for women to make it easier to pamper yourself or any woman in your life. From flashy to sporty, from casual to elegant, you're sure to find a watch that fits what you're looking for.

Amelia Austin Bamboo Rose

Price: $97

Noteworthy features: Message notifications, activity tracker, phone locator

Best for: Active yet chic lifestyles

Bottom line: The Amelia Austin Bamboo Rose watch combines the connectivity of an Apple Watch and the practicality of a Fitbit with the looks of a casual chic watch.

You'll be able to track how many steps you take in a day, get notifications for calls and messages, and even monitor your sleep without letting a clunky fitness tracker watch ruin your outfit.

Starke SK116AL

Price: $110

Noteworthy features: Scratch-resistant sapphire crystal glass, 3 ATM

Best for: Going to the office

Bottom line: If you like the idea of a unique watch inspired by the universe, but want something a bit more simple and elegant, this is the watch for you.

The moon and shooting stars are small enough that they are easy to miss, but the watch's sophistication is obvious from a first look.

Cluse La Tétragone

Price: $114

Noteworthy features: 3 ATM, stainless steel case

Best for: Going to the office

Bottom line: Sharp geometric shapes with simple colors give this watch a mid-century look with modern flair.

The straightforward design leaves no space for needless frills, which makes it a perfect work watch.

Cluse Boho Chic

Price: $114

Noteworthy features: Customizable strap, 3 ATM

Best for: Everyday wear, brunch with the girls

Bottom line: There are a lot of beautiful rose gold watches out there, but we love how the Cluse Boho Chic combines it with jet black for an effortless look that is understated yet chic.

MVMT Boulevard Santa Monica

Price: $115

Noteworthy features: Genuine leather strap, 3 ATM

Best for: Brunch with the girls

Bottom line: As its name suggests, the MVMT Boulevard Santa Monica was inspired by the SoCal lifestyle, which values items that are luxurious without being overly flashy.

The watch is minimalist and uses contrasting colors.

Sangamon Clara Harlowe Barton Collection

Price: $129

Noteworthy features: Limited-edition model, sapphire crystal glass

Best for: Lunch date with friends

Bottom line: This limited edition series was made in honor of Clara Harlowe Barton, who is known around the world for founding the Red Cross.

The watch has a collage of words like "brave," "hero" and "courageous" engraved in the back to commemorate Barton and inspire its wearers.

Bianco Rosso Black Hematite

Price: $130

Noteworthy features: 5 ATM, stainless steel bracelet

Best for: Everyday wear

Bottom line: If your style is feminine without being girly, this watch will fit right in with your wardrobe.

Its simple design makes it delicate, and its dark colors make it stand out from most women's watches.

This is a watch for the woman who likes to do things her way.

Tommy Hilfiger Dress Watch

Price: $145

Noteworthy features: Day and date dials, stainless steel strap

Best for: Matching with power suits, business meetings

Bottom line: Sporty yet sophisticated enough to want to show it off at a meeting with a potential client, this Tommy Hilfiger watch is multifunction and multipurpose.

If you like the style, it also works well for everyday wear.

Paul Hewitt Miss Ocean

Price: $159

Noteworthy features: Anti-scratch sapphire glass, 5 ATM

Best for: Everyday wear, lunch with friends

Bottom line: So minimalist it doesn't even have minute markers, this Paul Hewitt Miss Ocean collection watch is as simple as it gets.

But rather than being dull, the simplicity gives it an air of sophistication and refinement.

Vogue Bolero

Price: $161

Noteworthy features: Hardened mineral glass, 3 ATM

Best for: Going to the office, business meetings

Bottom line: If you like simplicity but not plainness, the Vogue Bolero manages to do this effortlessly.

Its sleek design is subtle, but the asymmetrical pattern in its case gives it a touch of movement.

Daniel Wellington Petite Melrose

Price: $169

Noteworthy features: Adjustable length, 3 ATM

Best for: Going to the office, casual business or everyday wear

Bottom line: The Daniel Wellington Petite Melrose is for people who want their watch to be a subtle accessory rather than the statement piece of their outfit.

Its gold rose strap contrasts with the deep black of the dial, giving it richness.

MVMT Coronada

Price: $175

Noteworthy features: Hardened mineral crystal glass, 3 ATM

Best for: Everyday wear, friend outings

Bottom line: This versatile watch will be your go-to for the office, running errands, meeting with friends or travel.

Its classic design is simple and effective, and its neutral colors help it go with any style and outfit.

MVMT Getaway Tulum

Price: $175

Noteworthy features: Stopwatch functionality, 10 ATM

Best for: Travel, commuting

Bottom line: Beautiful and simple, the MVMT Getaway Tulum contrasts deep black with gold undertones.

The watch is practical and sturdy and manages to be fashionable without being flashy, making it a great watch for traversing crowded places, be it in your city or around the world.

Fossil Hybrid Smartwatch HR Monroe

Price: $195

Noteworthy features: Activity tracker, music control, calendar alerts

Best for: Entrepreneurs

Bottom line: Need to look stylish for a funding meeting but also keep track of your fitness, email and calendar?

This smartwatch does it all. You can receive text notifications, set an alarm, visualize your workout routes and more.

Paul Hewitt Sailor White Sand

Price: $199

Noteworthy features: Anti-scratch sapphire glass, 5 bar water resistance

Best for: Everyday wear

Bottom line: This casual-chic watch is the perfect everyday companion that can easily adapt to your wardrobe.

The flat watch case gives it a fashionable look while its minimalistic design makes it appropriate for daily life.

Sternglas Naos XS

Price: $229

Noteworthy features: Scratch-proof sapphire crystal glass, 5 ATM

Best for: Everyday casual wear, commuting, going into the office

The minimalist yet classic design of this watch makes it appropriate for almost every occasion.

It also makes it easy to match with different styles, so you can go from the office to a dinner date with friends and not worry about whether the watch will match the moment.

Garmin Lily Smartwatch

Price: $249.99

Noteworthy features: Fitness tracker, message notifications, touch screen

Best for: Active lifestyles, entrepreneurs

Bottom line: On first glance, you would never guess the Garmin Lily is a smartwatch.

Part of this is its stylish patterned dial that seamlessly converts to a smart touchscreen.

The watch's design combined with its ability to track messages, fitness stats and apps is perfect for women who need to look good while they're on the go.

Fiyta Floriography Damenuhr Quartz

Price: $256

Noteworthy features: Scratch-resistant sapphire crystal glass, leather bracelet

Best for: Casual everyday wear

Bottom line: The best thing about the Fiyta Floriography Damenuhr Quartz is the subtlety of its intricate design.

At first glance, the watch seems very simple, but look closer, and you'll notice a soft flower shape under its leaf-shaped hands.

L'Duchen Day & Night Collection

Price: $290

Noteworthy features: Calf leather strap, 5 ATM

Best for: Everyday wear with a unique touch

Bottom line: Another L'Duchen item that's inspired by nature, the Day & Night watch brings a whimsical and one-of-a-kind look to your wardrobe.

Expect this watch to be a conversation starter.

L'Duchen Perseides Collection

Price: $326

Noteworthy features: Stainless steel case, sapphire glass

Best for: Everyday wear with a unique touch

Bottom line: If you want a casual watch that is distinct and unique, L'Duchen's Perseides Collection is perfect.

Inspired by a meteor shower, the watch has two shooting stars and a moon surrounded by diamond hour markers.

Tissot Flamingo

Price: $415

Noteworthy features: 5 ATM, scratch-resistant sapphire crystal glass

Best for: Everyday wear for women who don't do casual

Bottom line: The Tissot Flamingo foregoes the sharpness of geometric watches by using circles, which give it the illusion of flow rather than sharpness.

The watch is simple enough for everyday wear, but not casual, making it a great piece for women who always look their best.

Hollywood Watch Company The Premiere Melrose

Price: $1,095

Noteworthy features: Limited edition, interchangeable straps

Best for: Luxury city travel

Bottom line: The watches in this special collection have the distinct feature of having been made with metal from the original 1923 Hollywood sign.

Designed to echo the timeless elegance of the Golden Age of Hollywood, this is the watch for people who've seen "Gilda" and "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" more times than they can count.

Craig Shelly Pink Pearl Ceramic

Price: $1,995

Noteworthy features: Assembled in the U.S., 5 ATM

Best for: Athleisure wear

Bottom line: Sturdy and simple, this no-nonsense watch manages to be feminine without being delicate.

Its high-tech ceramic makes it durable, and its design is practical.

Pair it with your favorite Lululemon outfit.

Omega Tresor

Price: $4,500

Noteworthy features: Customizable, anti-reflective, scratch-proof glass

Best for: Everyday wear, business casual attire

Bottom line: The slim watch is delicate and feminine, with long minute markers in Roman numerals and a curved diamond paving on each side of the case.

Rolex Oyster Perpetual

Price: $5,300

Noteworthy features: Oyster steel bracelet, scratch-resistant sapphire crystal

Best for: Businesswomen

Bottom line: The contrast of this watch's cool steel band with the deep blue of its dial gives it a celestial yet down-to-earth feel.

You can expect the quality and durability that has made Rolex one of the biggest names in the world of watches.

IWC Pilot's Watch Chronograph

Price: $5,500

Noteworthy features: Protection against magnetic fields, glass secure against drop in air pressure

Best for: Pilots, adventure travel

Bottom line: Maintaining the characteristics of the brand's classic 1930s and '40s pilot watches, the new generation models also bring updated technology.

Precision is important — with seconds and small seconds displayed — as is durability and style.

Omega De Ville Ladymatic

Price: $6,400

Noteworthy features: Automatic, chronometer

Best for: Everyday wear

Bottom line: The Ladymatic series by Omega has been iconic in the world of women's watches since its launch in 1955. One of the first automatic watches for women, the series has been updated for the modern woman, with simple designs that can work with anyone's wardrobe.

Omega claims Nicole Kidman herself wears a Ladymatic, so this watch has a Hollywood A-lister's stamp of approval.

Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra

Price: $6,700

Noteworthy features: Diamond hour markers, Master Chronometer certified

Best for: Being out at sea

Bottom line: Designed for women who love sailing, this nautical watch is inspired by the ocean. It combines a tough interior with a delicate exterior.

Take this watch on your yacht cruise on the Mediterranean.

Panthère de Cartier

Price: $7,700

Noteworthy features: 3 ATM, 18k yellow gold and steel case

Best for: Everyday luxury chic wear

Bottom line: This watch doesn't need to show off its wealth, standing behind the legacy of the Cartier name.

The straightforward design makes it a favorite for people who dress in luxury brand names on a regular basis.

Bulgari Serpenti Tubogas

Price: $9,000

Noteworthy features: Brilliant-cut diamond bezel, stainless steel case

Best for: Lunch with friends, casual business meetings

Bottom line: As its name suggests, the Bulgari Serpenti Tubogas snakes around your wrist.

Rarely does a watch evoke such movement and fluidity.

Chanel Boy-Friend

Price: $9,800

Noteworthy features: Interchangeable strap, 64 brilliant-cut diamonds bezel

Best for: Going to the office, business meetings

Bottom line: The Chanel Boy-Friend collection seeks to erase the lines between femininity and masculinity.

With a minimalist black leather strap but a sleek and diamond-studded bezel, the watch works with pantsuits as well as it does with pencil skirt suits.

Omega Speedmaster 38

Price: $9,950

Noteworthy features: Date window, tachymeter

Best for: Luxury travel with an adventure component

Bottom line: The OMEGA Speedmaster was the first watch to reach both the moon and the Arctic, making it a favored watch for daring explorers.

This new take on the classic design adds a hint of luxury, with a diamond-pave bezel and Sedna Gold hands, indexes and case.

Panerai Luminor Due

Price: $18,400

Noteworthy features: Incabloc anti-shock device, small seconds counter

Best for: Everyday wear

Bottom line: The Parenai Luminor Due is a practical yet luxurious watch that you can take absolutely anywhere with you.

The watch does not need diamonds and precious stones to set itself apart and can match a wide variety of outfits.

Rolex Datejust 31

Price: $20,450

Noteworthy features: Superlative Chronometer certified, diamond-set bezel

Best for: Everyday luxury chic wear, business dinner

Bottom line: Rolex claims that its Datejust model is "the archetype of the modern watch."

The classic design is luxurious without trying too hard and has the ability to match any outfit or occasion.

Rolex Yacht-Master

Price: $27,300

Noteworthy features: Bidirectional rotatable bezel, Oysterflex bracelet

Best for: Yachting competitions, sailing adventures

Bottom line: Selling itself as a "watch for the open sea," the Rolex Yacht-Master is durable enough for strong ocean winds, precise enough for yachting competitions and luxurious enough for anyone who owns a yacht.

Rolex Cosmograph Daytona

Price: $28,500

Noteworthy features: Tachymetric scale, Triplock triple waterproofness system

Best for: Racing, high-speed sports

Bottom line: Marketed as "a watch born to race," the Rolex Cosmograph Daytona was first released in 1963 for race car drivers who needed precision and durability.

Besides being a practical watch for women who love speed and adrenaline, the watch is absolutely beautiful.

Vacheron Constantin Egerie Moon Phase

Price: $34,300

Noteworthy features: Three interchangeable alligator-leather straps, 3 ATM

Best for: Going to the office

Bottom line: This watch takes you to dreamland with its surreal depiction of a cloudy full moon night.

The phase of the moon changes as the dial moves, giving an even more fantastical feel to this beautiful watch.

Vacheron Constantin Les Cabinotiers

Price: Varies

Noteworthy features: Made-to measure, each watch is unique

Best for: Everyday wear, women who like owning something no one else does

Bottom line: Vacheron Constantin's Les Cabinotiers collection stands out in the world of watches for being completely made-to-measure.

This means you can customize size, material and even design to fit your unique style.

The watches still follow the brand's signature whimsical, flowing designs.

Bulgari Divas' Dream

Price: $33,300

Noteworthy features: Alligator leather strap, brilliant-cut diamond bezel

Best for: Black tie galas

Bottom line: A watch for the ostentatious woman who wants to shine, Bulgari's Divas' Dream collection is absolutely swoon-worthy.

This watch is a somewhat abstract representation of the peacock, with royal blue accentuating the gold and diamond touches.

Jaeger Rendez-Vous Automatic Night & Day

Price: $36,800

Noteworthy features: Day/night indicator, self-winding

Best for: Casual everyday luxury wear

Bottom line: The Jaeger Rendez-Vous Automatic Day & Night doesn't just give you the hour. It also tells you whether it's night or day.

Sure, you probably don't need a watch in order to know that, but it's still mesmerizing to watch the sun and the moon on the dial of the watch chasing each other as the day passes.

Rolex Day Date 36

Price: $38,850

Noteworthy features: Superlative Chronometer certified, signature Rolex fluted bezel

Best for: Everyday luxury chic wear

Bottom line: The Rolex Day Date was originally launched in 1956, making headlines for being the first watch to display the date and full day on the dial.

This classic watch continues to be perfect for modern life and will bring a bit of lux casual to your outfit.

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Quartz

Price: $42,500

Noteworthy features: Date window, 18-carat pink gold case

Best for: Business meetings

Bottom line: With a gorgeous diamond-set bezel, the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Quartz manages to be flashy yet elegant.

This is the watch for businesswomen and entrepreneurs who live for power suits and high fashion.

Backes & Strauss Victoria Snowdrop

Price: $45,020

Noteworthy features: Choice of satin or leather strap, mother-of-pearl dial

Best for: A gala

Bottom line: The Victoria Snowdrop is the watch you should wear when you want all eyes on you.

Its intricate snowflake design is anything but subtle, and its size certainly seems to call for attention.

Vacheron Constantin Heure Romantique

Price: $54,500

Noteworthy features: Interchangeable straps, mother-of-pearl dial

Best for: Everyday lux casual wear, going to the office, business lunches

Bottom line: Inspired by Art Nouveau aesthetics and the movement's fascination with natural designs, this watch is made in the shape of a diamond-studded flower and showcases large white Roman numerals against a black dial.

Piaget Extremely Lady Watch

Price: $56,500

Noteworthy features: Gold strap, 3 ATM

Best for: Business trips or meetings

Bottom line: Lightweight, practical and incredibly elegant, the Piaget Extremely Lady watch is subtle yet eye-catching. The bracelet seems like a piece of jewelry in itself and is seamlessly integrated onto the case for a soft, feminine look.

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Double Balance Wheel Openworked

Price: $57,900

Noteworthy features: Glare-proof sapphire crystal and caseback, water resistance to 164 feet

Best for: Everyday business attire

Bottom line: This watch has been designed with patented geometry to bring you stability and, most importantly, precision. It's great for businesswomen who need a watch that's as practical as it is stylish.

Corum Heritage Eleganza

Price: $90,800

Noteworthy features: Double antireflective sapphire crystal, 3 ATM

Best for: Entrepreneurs, casual business lunches, first dates

Bottom line: We can only describe this watch as both ostentatious and simple.

Its gold rose case is set with large diamonds, and it needlessly separates the counters for minutes and seconds.

At the same time, the deep blue color of its dial, and the plain leather strap give it effortless simplicity.

Van Cleef & Arpels Pont Des Amoureux

Price: $123,000

Noteworthy features: Self-winding mechanical movement, interchangeable bracelet

Best for: The hopeless romantic, everyday wear

Bottom line: A watch with a story, Van Cleef & Arpels Pont des Amoureaux is a moving painting of a Parisian bridge where two lovers inch toward each other while counting the minutes and the hours.

As midnight hits, the lovers finally meet for a kiss. In terms of creativity and romance, we've never seen a watch like this.

Patek Philippe Grand Complications

Price: $274,410

Noteworthy features: Split-Seconds chronograph, hand-stitched alligator leather strap

Best for: Everyday wear

Bottom line: The Patek Phillipe Grand Complications proves that you can have high functionality and minute precision with a minimalist design.

It's great for those who want a watch that is technical, but that does not look bulky or sporty.

Jacob & Co. Brilliant Art Deco D-Flawless

Price: $1,000,000

Noteworthy features: Water resistance to 100 feet, skeletonizing design

Best for: Black-tie events

Bottom line: A true piece of art, Jacob & Co.'s Brilliant Art Deco D-Flawless takes inspiration from one of the most interesting aesthetic movements of the past 100 years.

A favorite with models and actors, the watch has a timeless elegance and is made with 287 baguette-diamonds and one rose-cut diamond.