Now more than ever, time is of the essence—and what better way to keep up than by sporting a vibrant timepiece? Offering a colorful take on classic silhouettes, they’re equal parts luxe and playful. Whether you’re in the mood to channel Jackie Kennedy Onassis with a timeless Cartier Tank (a style inspired by the Renault tanks that Louis Cartier saw on the front lines during World War I) or following Marilyn Monroe’s advice with a diamond-encrusted Harry Winston number, each of these picks is sure to spark joy. And while we can’t claim that embellishing your wrist with a brightly hued watch will induce punctuality, you just might find that the jangling diamonds of Chopard’s Happy Sport are exactly what’s needed to make your train on time.
From left: Chopard Happy Sport, $8,120, chopard.com. Rolex Datejust 36, $8,950, rolex.com. IWC Schaffhausen Portofino Automatic 34, $13,500 iwc.com.
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Cartier Tank Louis, $13,100, cartier.com
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Baume & Mercier Riviera 10679, $2,750, baume-et-mercier.com
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Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 36
Oystersteel and white gold case with mint green dial and Oystersteel jubilee bracelet.
$8,950, rolex.com
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Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Small Seconds
Stainless Steel case with burgundy red dial and burgundy alligator strap.
$9,050, jaeger-lecoultre.com
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Hermes H08 42MM
Titanium case with blue PVD-coated dial and blue rubber strap.
$6,700, hermes.com
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La D De Dior Satine
18K yellow gold and diamond bezel with malachite dial and Milanese stainless steel bracelet.
Available by special order. $10,500, 800-929-DIOR or dior.com
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IWC Schaffhausen Portofino Automatic 34
18K 5N gold case with green dial and alligator strap by Santoni.
$13,500, iwc.com
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Harry Winston Emerald 18MM
18K white gold and diamond case and bracelet with blue dial.
Price upon request, harrywinston.com
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Cartier Tank Louis
18K yellow gold case with graphic red dial and alligator strap.
Available at select Cartier boutiques nationwide. $13,100, cartier.com
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Patek Philippe Twenty~4
Stainless steel and diamond case with olive green sunburst dial and steel bracelet.
$15,970, patek.com
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Baume & Mercier Riviera 10679 36MM
Stainless steel case and bracelet with lacquered blue dial.
$2,750, baume-et-mercier.com
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Chopard Happy Sport 36MM
18k rose gold and stainless steel case with green dial and green alligator leather strap.
$7,960, chopard.com
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Bulgari LVCEA Lady Watch 28MM
Stainless steel and diamond case with blue aventurine dial and blue alligator strap.
$5,650, bulgari.com
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Zenith Defy Revival A369
Stainless steel case and bracelet with ruby gradient dial.
$6,900, shop.hodinkee.com