Stylish and original gold women's watches: how to choose

In this article:

1. The history of the appearance of watches in a gold case
2. Reasons for the popularity of gold Swiss watches
3. Swiss women's gold watch - a stylish accessory for all occasions
4. Tips for choosing a Swiss men's gold watch

A gold Swiss watch is not only an indicator of the high status of the owner. The choice of such accessories speaks of commitment to tradition, love of the classics and good taste.

The history of making watches in gold cases by guilds of Swiss craftsmen goes back hundreds of years. The quality of the mechanisms of such chronometers and their jewelry value is not worth even talking about - they are always high. You will learn more about Swiss gold watches from our material.

Status accessory

Ideal taste, good income and high status of the owner - a gold watch will tell you all about it.

• Such an accessory is a statement to the world about the stability and well-being of a person.
• Gold is considered a soft metal. But still, watches made from it are stronger than from any other.
• Gold products are reliable. Expensive metal requires special attention in work. Only an expensive watch mechanism should be in a gold frame.
• A gold watch exudes special elegance and lightness. All details in them are scrupulously verified. Gold watches do not need additional decorations.
• The price of the product is naturally high. But a harmoniously executed thing has real value. No overpayments.

Gold women's watches are luxurious and delicate, with a thin strap or a metal bracelet that matches the style. In very rare cases, they are inlaid with precious stones, and even less often - with white or colored rhinestones.

The history of the appearance of watches in a gold case

Gold watches began to be made in the distant past. A discovered inventory of jewelry (1660) that belonged to Queen Elizabeth I of England contains the following information: “a small watch of gold, covered on both sides with multi-colored enamel” or “a small watch with a portrait of Her Majesty, slightly decorated with gold, enclosed in crystal.”

Mechanical watches first appeared in the 13th century. They decorated city towers and tower spiers of large monasteries. At first, the clock had only one large hand. From them one could find out when a particular religious event would take place. In addition, they were often equipped with a musical mechanism for playing melodies, as well as moving elements for reproducing various scenes. The dial, hands, and mechanical figures were often decorated with gold. This precious metal was ideal for such purposes, as it retained its original shine and color for a long time.

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One of the oldest clocks is located in Florence, Italy. They adorn the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, or Duomo di Firenze. The Florentine master Angelo di Niccolò created a mechanism for them in 1443. The clock consists of a painted dial and a golden hand, which is rotated by a mini-motor hidden in the wall.

At the beginning of the 16th century, spring mechanisms were invented. In this regard, watches began to appear that could be used in everyday life. The only drawback of these models was the inaccuracy in determining time. Therefore, their main purpose was not timekeeping - they served as an accessory.

The first depiction of a clock (around 1560) was created by the Renaissance master Maso da San Friano. The painting depicting the Duke of Florence Cosimo I de' Medici is kept in Florence in the Uffizi Gallery.

Antique watches can be divided into two groups. One includes devices for telling time. The other includes devices similar to mechanical calendars that showed the time of day, day of the month, and lunar phase.

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Since in the 16th and 17th centuries the mechanism was far from perfect, watchmakers sought to compensate for this deficiency by the external beauty of the products. Everyone tried to impress the rich customer as much as possible. According to the version of the American scientist Davis Landis, expressed in his work “Revolution in Time,” “the development of watchmaking as an ornament or jewel ... absorbed the energy and imagination of the best craftsmen of that time.”

Moreover, the historian considered the main feature of ancient watches to be the predominance of their external beauty over their internal content.

Therefore, the main material used to decorate the watch case was gold. As an alternative, silver, diamonds, rubies, pearls, and various semi-precious stones were used for decoration. Often the products were painted with multi-colored enamel. The watches of that time became masterpieces of mechanical art. The capital's English and French jeweler watchmakers, and then Swiss watchmakers, succeeded in this business.

The shape of an antique clock resembles a drum or an onion. As a rule, 2 craftsmen were involved in the production of products. One made the mechanism, the other exquisitely and luxuriously decorated the case. At that time, due to the imperfection of watch mechanisms, there were no watches with a case thinner than 4 cm.

Mechanisms, fastening methods and manufacturers

Gold wristwatches differ in the installed mechanism:

- Modern, more accurate - quartz watches.

— Mechanical models are the most common. There is no need to damage the metal to replace the battery.

They differ in the way they are attached to the hand:

— an elegant leather strap holds the mechanism;

- a bracelet made of gold and, accordingly, everything else is also made of the same precious metal.

Vary by country of manufacture:

— Switzerland – consistent quality and durability.

— Not Swiss - manufactured and assembled in other countries of Europe and Asia. The quality is slightly different from those made in Switzerland.

A brief history of the most popular manufacturers

The history of watches is a story of progress and innovative thought, unparalleled in any form of applied art. Watchmakers created objects of stunning beauty and complexity, and today we have the opportunity not only to admire them, but also to purchase these wonderful products, each of which can safely be called a work of art.

In 1905, Bavarian Hans Wilsdorf and his brother-in-law William Davis founded a watch movement manufacturing company in London. Within 3 years they reached a leading position in the UK. After 5 years, they were awarded an official chronometric certificate in Switzerland. Rolex became the first wristwatch manufacturer to receive this honor. In 1914 they received a Class A accuracy certificate from the Kew Observatory. Two decades after its founding, the world's first waterproof watch model was created. In the same year, swimmer Mercedes Gleitze crossed the English Channel with a device on her arm. This event brought unprecedented popularity to the manufacturer and had a wide resonance. In 1931, the automatic winding mechanism was invented, which is the basis of technology used in mechanical devices to this day.

In 1847, Louis-François Cartier founded a jewelry workshop that served royalty throughout Europe. After 60 years, the workshop created its first watch, the distinctive feature of which was the presence of a large number of precious stones. Louis also invented the belt fastener, which is still used today. Products produced by Cartier are considered standards of classic design and style.

The Omega brand dates back to 1848, founded by Louis Brandt. After his death, his sons continued the business and took the company to a new level. Omega, among other achievements, is famous for its Speed ​​Master watch movement, the first and only one to pass all the tests of the American space agency. Due to its exceptional strength and reliability, it is used by astronauts and divers.

In 1839, Norbert Patek, a Polish refugee, in collaboration with the talented watchmaker François Chapek, organized the Patek manufactory. Wristwatches for men and women were becoming more and more popular, and in order to distinguish their product from the rest, the manufactory came up with the idea of ​​adding a calendar to it.

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The last brand to be considered will be Breitling. Founded in 1884, it is famous for introducing various additional functions into its products, such as navigation, automatic chronograph. It enjoys well-deserved popularity among aircraft pilots. Breitling's modern office is located in La Chaux-de-Fonds, where the brand was born 110 years ago.

The choice is simple

The main preference is given to watches made in Switzerland. This is a guarantee of many years of quality and durability.

Mechanical watches that need to be wound regularly have long become classics. They do not need to be opened or the battery replaced, and therefore they are not subject to mechanical stress and are not scratched.

Quartz watches are gradually coming into fashion. They do not require regular winding, but the batteries must be changed regularly.

Gold women's watches are an example of grace and sophistication. If it is not yet possible to have several of these products, it is better to purchase a classic model without decor and multi-colored inserts. If you purchase a wristwatch for a collection, the product can be inlaid with colored or transparent rhinestones.

What does the test on the watch mean?

No products are made from gold specifically, since the metal itself is quite soft. It is usually added to the alloy. The percentage of gold in alloys is an indicator of fineness. The standard is often measured in British carats. The correspondence of gold purity ratings with British carats is displayed in the list:

• 916 – 22 carats;
• 750 – 18 carats;
• 585 – 14 carats;
• 375 – 9 carats.

This information is quite useful, since the fineness on watches from a Swiss manufacturer is expressed in carats, while on Russian watches it is expressed in a value that reflects the ratio of gold to other additives in the alloys.

In addition to the numerical indicators of the sample, the manufacturer’s mark may be placed on the body of the product. The options are as follows:

• on models produced in Russia, the mark was a drawing of a female head with a right profile, decorated with a crown;
• on Swiss 18-carat pieces one can often see the head of a woman painted on a shield: Helvetia, which is an unforgettable symbol of the Confederacy;
• 14-carat pieces from Switzerland feature a squirrel pattern;
• watches whose movements are made in France, but the assembly is Swiss, are branded with the image of an eagle.

Important! If you plan to purchase a gold watch for constant wear, you should not buy items with a high standard. These watches are not resistant to mechanical stress. Scratches and other minor defects quickly appear on them.

Gold women's watches have been a leader among fashion accessories for many years. They are quite popular as jewelry, and as a result, many fakes of very low quality arise.

There is an opinion in Russia that domestic gold watches are not produced. But there is one in the country. She was famous for her watches throughout the Union. Therefore, we can safely say that such accessories are produced in our country. Modern women's gold watches “Nika” compete with many foreign brands.

The company has many prestigious awards and honors. In 2008, her watches became the best product of the year. All products with the Nika logo are made from noble materials with technology that allows for maximum protection for the watch mechanism, which guarantees its durability and invariable accuracy. The developers used the caliber of the Japanese companies Miyota and Citizen and the Swiss caliber Ronda.

The selection of gold watches from this company is quite large. There are chronographs made of precious metals. How much does a gold women's watch like this cost? The price for these products starts from five thousand rubles.

The watch range is diverse, wide and attractive even for beautiful customers from Europe, Canada and America.

Women's gold “Nika” watches can be seen today on business Russian ladies and even on fashionable glamorous party girls. Bright, beautiful, attractive and mysterious models “Violet”, “Cameo”, “Panther”, “Juliet” attract admiring glances to the hands of the owner.

Caring for precious metal watches

In order for a gold watch to last a long time, you must follow several care rules.

• Protect from scratches and falls. When engaging in active sports, it is better to take off your watch.
• Avoid excess moisture. Given the physical properties of gold, most gold watches offer only minimal protection from moisture. They are not afraid of rain and small drops of water when washing your hands, but it is better not to take the watch with you to a bathhouse, swimming pool, or sauna, otherwise there is a high probability that moisture will get inside the case.
• Follow the rules of care. When dirty, wipe with a damp cloth or napkin. To clean gold watches, it is recommended to use jewelry care products without aggressive abrasive substances. With regular care, the metal will always shine and look luxurious.
• Every 3-4 years, contact specialists to check the condition of the mechanism and professionally clean the gold elements.

To ensure that you are always confident in the excellent condition of your watch, contact the DECA service center. It is certified by Japanese and Swiss manufacturers, which guarantees high-quality repairs.

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Collections DolceVita and “Hummingbird”

The DolceVita fashion line is one of the most famous today. It is distinguished by exquisite ceramic inserts into the watch case and has two color shades: white and black. Also pleasing to the eye is the bezel of the dial - pink, yellow, red and white gold, dusted with cubic zirconia.

The “Hummingbird” series has a wide range of colors. As the name suggests, these are small, even miniature rectangular watches. Yellow, white or rose gold is decorated with two rows of cubic zirconia. There are two zones on the dial: one contains black, pink, blue and white zircons, the second contains hands and Roman numerals. An elegant strap (blue or lilac leather) continues the lines of the dial.

Description of complex clock mechanisms

Complex watch functions include everything other than the standard time display. Some have been in development for decades and consist of hundreds of tiny parts. For example, depth meters, time zone indicators, moon phases, monthly and annual calendars, alarm clock, chronograph. One of the most outstanding is the ability to track the difference between official time and solar time. This difference arises when calculating the actual length of the day and averages. No less interesting is the minute repeater. This unique property of beating the minutes, quarter, half and whole hour in three different tones. The stated application is to determine the time in the dark without the aid of a backlight.

Collection "Iris"

An interesting design find is in the “Iris” collection. The dials resemble an unopened iris bud on a thin stem. A rhombus inlaid with cubic zirkonia made of 585 colored gold with a leather strap. The watch has a Miyota quartz movement. The watch weighs only 9 grams. The color combination is stunning: white in the delicate company of brown and black with hints of gold. For any watch from this company you can buy a gold bracelet of any shade, which can be matched to your clothes or mood. Depending on the model, embossing and engraving add exclusivity to Nika watches. There is also always a seal and always a logo.

Maintenance Tips

In order for your purchase to serve for many years, it requires careful care and compliance with a number of rules:

1. Check the housing regularly for cracks and scratches. May occur upon contact with hard or sharp objects. Particularly important for waterproof watches.
2. When replacing the battery, extreme care must be taken as there is a risk of damage to the moving part of the watch mechanism. It is best to contact a workshop for this purpose.
3. Bracelets (except leather ones) should be cleaned with a toothbrush and soap solution. After this, wipe with a soft cloth. Leather bracelets should be wiped with a bandage soaked in a special solution or alcohol.
4. Sea water significantly damages leather products. After swimming, you should rinse your watch with warm water.
5. Do not place the watch on speakers or other sources of strong magnetic fields. This may affect the accuracy of the move and lead to breakdown.
6. Try to avoid shocks and sudden temperature changes.
7. Use polishing cream to remove scratches from the glass.
8. Do not allow detergents, cosmetics, creams, perfumes or other chemicals to come into contact with your watch.

"Gull"

Gold women's watches are produced by another famous one. The opinion about these accessories as the best developed long before the age of advertising and PR of companies. These watches are truly the best Russian ones.

Almost all Chaika models have rubies inside the mechanism. 17 stones protect the mechanism, which is in constant motion. Ruby itself is a very dense material that is not prone to abrasion. Therefore, the plant's developers made this fastening a proprietary secret.

Women's gold watches “Chaika” are produced both on a leather bracelet and on a gold one. The style of such products is kept laconic. These are mainly small round or oval dials with Roman or Arabic numerals. There are models simply with dashes. It's not very practical, but it's stylish.

The leather straps are thin, without massive fastenings. The weave of the gold strap of the “Seagull” watch is delicate and feminine, regardless of whether it is large or small. Ladies recognize the second option as practical. The strap does not try to catch on anything and damage either the item or the accessory itself.

Model overview

Compared to women, men wear minimal jewelry. One of the accessories that can highlight a man’s individuality is a watch. But often making a choice can be quite difficult. Here are descriptions of models from several companies that can help with your purchase.

Luxury watches

Rolex is at the pinnacle of all branded models. Successful individuals choose this model. Rolex chronographs have been produced for more than 80 years, and during all this time they have not lost their originality and attractiveness. They are easily recognizable by their shape. There is a double dial, one equipped with Arabic numerals, and the second with Roman numerals. The case is made of white, yellow and rose gold. Some models are decorated with diamonds. From all this, the price of the products logically follows. They are among the most expensive. The price ranges from $4,000 to $150,000.

Another top-class model is the Patek Philippe watch. This manufacturer is characterized by the use of high technology and the presence of many awards, with which they have been repeatedly awarded.

The most popular models are:

• Ky Moon Tourbillon, which are made of yellow alloy and sapphire crystal;
• Annual Calendar;
• Perpetual Calendar;
• Сalatrava Travel Time.

The minimum cost of a model from this company is $55,000.

Vacheron Constantin models are distinguished by their unusualness and hand-made chronographs. The presence of engraving sculptures and inlay with precious stones is mandatory. Well-known models of this company include watches designed in the theme of the seasons. Made from platinum or gold of any shade. Diamonds are used for decoration.

Professional watches

When purchasing watches not for external shine, but for versatility and practicality, it is better to choose Professional class products. The main characteristic of these models is resistance to mechanical stress. It is this property that allows you to increase the service life of products and reduce the occurrence of mechanical defects. Such models are suitable for men who have professions that require heavy overload.

Representatives of the Professional class are models from Breitling. They differ in such qualities as the presence of various functions. With their help, you can perform calculations in various directions. There are several options for counting time. The latest version of the watch is presented by Aerospace Avantage. This is a gold chronograph equipped with a domed rotating sapphire crystal. It contains functions: timer, slide rule, calendar. These watches are waterproof.

The Arnold&Son campaign presents the Greenwich Mean Time product. The case of the model is made of pink gold. This model allows you to determine the time in three time zones at once.

Hublot products are distinguished by their originality, as they combine incompatible facts. For example, the gold case is complemented by a rubber strap. Despite the non-standard solution, the models are quite popular. It is this originality that has become the hallmark of the campaign, which did not stop at the achieved result and continues to work on non-standard solutions.

Luxury gold watch

A stylish, original, and most importantly, expensive gift - a gold watch with diamonds for women. Such accessories always have the best mechanism in the world. Only very rich people can afford the purchase, but it is worth it.

Swiss ones are recognized as the best women's watches with diamonds. The reputation is centuries old, the power reserve is about two years. Such a watch on the hand speaks of the status, taste and style of the hostess. Chopard model, refined, elegant with a quartz movement in a silver case. There are three hearts on the dial. One is decorated with diamonds, the other two with pink sapphires.

When purchasing women's watches decorated with diamonds, it is better to opt for the classics. They will be appropriate in any situation. Besides, they are always in trend.

Russian gold women's watches will add sophistication and luxury to ladies. They will be an accent in any created image.

Gold for centuries, or the eternal change of fashionable “look”

When choosing the type of bracelet for women's chronometers, it is best to avoid cheaper options that use a different gold-plated metal. Gold does not perform well as a coating and wears off quickly. Even double gilding is a temporary solution. Moreover, you should not buy a bracelet for women's watches with nickel plating, as it can lead to allergic reactions on the skin.

You also need to think twice before buying a white gold women's watch with a rhodium-plated bracelet of the same shade. Of course, thanks to rhodium, white gold acquires a noble bluish glow. But as a result of regular wear, the rhodium plating wears off. To restore it, you will have to take the watch to a jewelry workshop once a year for preventative maintenance.

If you purchased a gold case separately and want to match it with a bracelet or strap, then make sure that they match the color perfectly. This requirement must be observed especially strictly when choosing a gold bracelet. The tone of its metal should match the color of the body as much as possible.

Also pay attention to how much the bracelet weighs. The weight of women's watch cases can vary from eight to forty grams. The normal weight of a gold bracelet for a ladies' wrist chronometer is considered to be no more than one hundred grams. Otherwise, the woman will feel discomfort when wearing the product. The advantage of this option is that a gold watch with a gold bracelet looks very impressive and classy. The disadvantages include the fact that the bracelet usually consists of many parts fastened together, which can be difficult to clean properly. If we talk about comfort for the skin of the hand, then the wrist will not suffer from a gold bracelet, since all its elements are carefully polished and will not scratch the hand.

A more affordable option is a leather strap for a gold women's watch. The classic choice is neutral colors that highlight the noble metals - black and brown. At the same time, colored leather straps for women's accessories are becoming fashionable. Their variety is quite wide - the palette includes:

• deep blue;
• red;
• green shades.

A huge advantage of this option is that a women's gold watch with a leather strap can be transformed by simply changing the strap. This allows you to create the illusion that a woman is the owner of a whole collection of precious timepieces, which she changes depending on her mood and season. The disadvantages include the fact that experts strongly recommend replacing the leather strap at least once a year. And this entails additional expenses.

The length of both the gold bracelet and the leather strap should be selected so that the product moves freely along the hand, but does not sag too much. However, in the case of leather straps, the length can be very long. But this only applies to bracelet watches, in which the strap wraps around the wrist several times.

As for inlaid gold watches with precious stones, much depends on the financial capabilities of the buyer and the personal preferences of the lady. There are many extraordinarily beautiful female models that do not have a single stone. But when watchmakers start inlaid with stones, they mainly give preference to diamonds. They look great against yellow, pink and especially white gold. They decorate the dial or the front part of the case - according to the diameter.

Small diamonds can play the role of numbers or even completely cover the entire dial in a continuous layer.

What does the cost depend on?

How much do women's gold watches cost? The price depends on three factors: class, amount of precious metal and brand. Inexpensive models are produced by Frederique Constant, Michael Kors and Techno Marine.

The average price category for watches with 18-karat gold on the bracelet and dial. For example, the Les Classiques line from Maurice Lacroix, Baume & Mercier and Tankde Cartier from Damiani.

The highest quality handmade watches are almost always inlaid. They are equivalent to luxury jewelry. Brands that produce such watches include: Parmigiani, Richard Mille, Cartier and others.