THIN IS IN
Geneva Seal l Chicago
This $14,800 Blancpain Ultra-Slim has a total of 180 diamonds set in the two rows around its bezel. The stainless steel case has an exhibition back that exposes the watch’s mechanicals, and the band is made of rubber. The Ultra-Slim is water-resistant to a depth of 164 feet, and it has a power reserve of 100 hours. "This watch is perfect for a woman looking for a thin, light, and timeless automatic," says Geneva Seal’s Rachel Farwell.

REVERSO PSYCHOLOGY
Polacheck’s Jewelers l Calabasas, California
The Jaeger-Le Coultre Reverso Squadra Lady’s case is adorned with 36 diamonds totaling .55 carats. The stainless steel model (above) is priced at $6,850, and the watch also is available in 18-karate yellow gold (right). The movement is quartz-powered, and the wristband can be changed easily. You can personalize the watch by having the second face engraved. “For the longest time Jaeger was making only small watches for women, but they finally caught up with the trend of oversize watches,” says Brent Polacheck, owner of Polacheck’s Jewelers, which has three locations in Southern California: Calabasas, Sherman Oaks, and Thousand Oaks. “I also like that the leather strap is easy to remove, so you can have four or five different colored straps and not have to bring it in to us to have it changed each time. What I also love about this watch is the price point—a Jaeger women’s watch with diamonds for under $8,000. That’s a home run.”

HAPPY TIMES 
Tapper’s Diamonds & Fine Jewelry l West Bloomfield, Michigan
This 18-karat-rose-gold version of the Chopard Happy Sport Chronograph is priced at $25,820. “This fun yet elegant watch combines sportiness and luxury in one sleek package,” says Tracie Voletti of Tapper’s, which has a store in Novi, Mich., as well as West Bloomfield. “The use of white ceramic gives it a modern touch with an added sense of futurism in its cool glossiness. The dial, lit up by a whirling diamond-encrusted heart, signifies the purity of the lover’s affection.”

DIAMOND-RINGED
Haltom’s l Fort Worth, Texas
This $33,700 Patek Philippe Ladies Nautilus is crafted in rose gold and has a diamond bezel set with 46 diamonds totaling .73 carats. The case of this new Ladies Nautilus design is slightly larger than that of the previous design, growing from 28.5 mm in diameter to 32 mm. The watch is available in white gold or rose gold with a silvery white or charcoal gray dial. It is quartz-powered and water-resistant to a depth of nearly 200 feet. “This watch works for both casual and dress-up,” says Haltom’s owner Jack Miller. “There is not a quieter scream than a Patek Philippe. Those who know what you have on know, and those who don’t…It doesn’t matter anyway.”

KIND OF BLEU 
Polacheck’s Jewelers
This Cartier Ballon Bleu is crafted from 18-karat yellow gold and features a double row of diamonds on the bezel. It’s priced at $39,175. The watch is available in three sizes (the large and medium models have automatic movements; the small size is quartz-powered), and it’s also available in stainless steel and a combination of stainless steel and 18-karat yellow gold. “At night in an evening gown, you don’t want to wear a watch that’s too large, but the midsize model is the right size to double as a dress and a sport watch,” says Polacheck’s owner Brent Polacheck. “It’s an evening-gown watch, but you also can wear it with jeans and a T-shirt. It has a sexy, sporty appearance for the day, and at night it’s elegant.”

OVER THE MOON 
Dorfman l Boston
The bezel of this $30,950 Breguet Reine de Naples timepiece is set with 128 diamonds that collectively weigh nearly .83 carats. It has a self-winding movements and power-reserve and phases-of-the-moon indicators. “This watch makes a statement—mother-of-pearl dial with moon phase—and it is a design that speaks to the Breguet genius for ne plus ultrachic,” says Dorfman owner Jonathan Dorfman. 

EASY DOES IT 
Geneva Seal
This limited-edition stainless steel Roger Dubuis Easy Diver is set with diamonds on the dial, lugs, and bezel. The strap is made of alligator leather. The watch is priced at $42,000. “The diamonds pop against the white matte dial and rubber strap,” says Geneva Seal’s Rachel Farwell. “This piece is sporty enough to wear during the day but chic enough for the night. A ladies automatic timepiece never looked so good.”

JUST RIGHT 
Haltom’s
The Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 31 MM is self-winding and waterproof to a depth of 330 feet. It’s available in platinum; 18-carat yellow, white, or rose gold; and a combination of stainless steel and gold. The steel-and-white-gold version of the watch has a starting price of $6,150. A version with diamond-adorned dials has a starting price of $7,800. “This is a classic design,” says Jack Miller, owner of Haltom’s, which has five locations in Texas’ Tarrant County, including a new store in Arlington. “It’s a nice size and makes a nice fashion statement.”