SpotlightValentine’s Day Special: 10 Watches To Celebrate Being Single And Fabulous

The year 2018 was all about embracing change and welcoming beauty in all forms. Love took on a whole new meaning. This year, echoing the same sentiment of accepting uniqueness on this Valentine’s Day, we have decided to take the road less travelled and embrace singledom in all its flavours and hues. Whether you’re single and rebelliously not ready to mingle, or a single parent who’s carrying the baton in your household, or just someone who thinks rewarding yourself is a brilliant idea, The Watch Guide presents an exceptional selection of timepieces for men and women. Besides gracing your wrist for years to come, these watches will be a constant reminder for you to love thyself.

For Him: Frederique Constant Classics Index

Hailing from a watch maison that is known for staying ahead in the game and introducing impressive horological developments—Frederique Constant—this watch recommendation is solely meant for men who like all things classic. Housed in a 40mm stainless steel case, which harmonises well with the black leather strap, this watch is the embodiment of supreme elegance. Accentuating the Classics collection’s clean and refined appearance are the applied silvered indexes in the silver dial, replete with a date window at three o’clock. This timepiece is fitted with the FC-303 automatic movement, which offers a 38-hour power reserve and water resistance up to 50m.

For Her: Frederique Constant Classics Delight

No less than a delightful vision, this 28mm Classics Delight women’s watch by Frederique Constant is a complete stunner. The eight applied diamonds and rose gold plated indexes on the silver guilloché dial steal the glory, without a doubt. Housed in a stainless steel and rose gold-plated case, this timepiece offers a 42-month battery life and 30m of water resistance. The steel and rose gold-plated bracelet completes the ornate look.

A delightful vision no less, this 28mm Classics Delight women’s watch features eight applied diamonds and rose gold plated indexes on the silver guilloché dial

₹1,29,000

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Seen here is Academy Award-winning actress and brand ambassador Gwyneth Paltrow flaunting the Classics Delight women’s watch

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For Him: Raymond Weil Tango Classic

Exuding a sober and luxurious look in an understated manner, this Raymond Weil offering for men is a part of the tastefully designed Tango collection. Built for the man on the go, this 41mm timepiece—encased in steel and yellow gold PVD—features a mesmerising white dial punctuated by gold-plated Roman numeral markers and a date window at three o’clock. Water resistant to 300m, this watch sports a bracelet in stainless steel with yellow gold PVD, which makes it suitable for any occasion.

For Her: Raymond Weil Toccata

Maintaining the timelessness of the Toccata collection, the 29mm stainless steel with yellow gold PVD plating case houses a white mother-of-pearl dial bequeathed with 11 diamonds and a date window positioned at three o’clock. Fitted with a quartz movement, this impeccably designed women’s timepiece—offering 50m of water resistance—is an out-and-out charmer.

For Him: Oris Divers Sixty-Five

Being distinctive has always been Oris’ forte. This Oris Divers Sixty-Five—a revival of an iconic diver’s watch that first appeared in the Oris collection half a century ago—is a testament to that. Housed in a 40mm stainless steel and bronze case, with a bi-directional rotating bezel and minutes scale top ring, is a stunning black dial with a sleek date window at six o’clock. Offering supreme legibility underwater are the subtle yellow hands and indexes infused with SuperLuminova. Powered by the calibre 733, this automatic winding date timepiece offers water resistance up to 100m and power reserve for 38 hours. The dark brown leather strap makes this Oris a vintage-inspired offering for men completely on-trend.

For Her: Oris Big Crown Bronze Pointer Date

One of Oris’ signature designs, the 36mm Big Crown Pointer Date is cased in naturally ageing bronze. This au courant women’s timepiece sports an elegant green dial features instantaneous date with luminous SuperLuminova hands, indices and numerals. The central hand rotates around the dial, pointing to the date at the dial’s outer edge. Fitted inside is the automatic winding pointer date (Oris 754), which ensures a 38-hour power reserve and a 50m water resistance. The brown leather strap completes the vintage look.

For Him: Hugo Boss Trophy

A fashion-forward brand, Hugo Boss mines anthracite for the face of this bold Trophy chronograph, which is complemented by rose gold hour markers and baton hands, minimalistic white indices in the three sub-dials and a date window between four and five o’clock. This men’s watch, without a doubt, pays attention to detail by imbuing subtle elegance with classic style. The 44mm stainless steel case with a black tachymeter scale bezel is secured with a grey leather strap. Water resistant to 50m, this timepiece is fitted with a quartz movement.

Fashion-forward brand Hugo Boss mines anthracite for the face of this bold Trophy chronograph, which is complemented by rose gold hour markers and baton hands

₹25,700

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This men’s watch, without a doubt, pays attention to detail by imbuing subtle elegance with classic style

₹25,700

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For Her: Hugo Boss Premiere

This ultimate dress watch flaunts an impeccable three-hand sunray dial, set in a 39mm stainless steel case, with a day, date and 24-hour indicator. The diamond hour markers add to the allure of this Hugo Boss offering for women. Water resistant to 50m, this quartz timepiece is secured with a steel bracelet.

This ultimate dress watch flaunts an impeccable three-hand sunray dial, set in a 39mm stainless steel case, with a day-date and a 24-hour indicator

₹21,800

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The diamond hour markers add to the allure of this Hugo Boss offering for women

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For Him: Festina Timeless Chrono

A Spanish watch manufacturer, with Scottish actor Gerard Butler as the brand ambassador, Festina has been producing exceptional watches for over a century. In tune with their eclectic and timeless designs, this 41.5mm men’s Timeless Chrono is crafted with an adventurous blue dial boasting contrasting gold hands and indices and a small seconds functionality. Powered by a quartz movement, this sporty chronograph offers water resistance up to 50m.

For Her: Festina Mademoiselle

One look at this ethereal Festina timepiece and you realise that this Mademoiselle promises a galaxy of glamour. The decadent Swarovski® crystals in the grey dial, which is sheathed in the 31.8mm stainless steel case, conjure a spectacular vision yet retain the humility of an every-day accessory. The silver mesh bracelet adds to the seductive look of this quartz watch that is water resistant up to 50m.

Do scroll down to tell us which watch you’ve got your eye on, and then check out all the offerings from Ethos to celebrate Valentine’s Day