Rectangular watches are a more unusual choice in women’s fashion. They are sometimes considered too statement or difficult to style. These top 5 women’s rectangular watches will show just how versatile these timepieces can be. The style of rectangular watches was first popularised around the 1920s with the Art Deco movement. At this time, fashion followers desired straight lines and bold shapes. Art Deco wristwatches are still popular in contemporary fashion, with many elegant women choosing a rectangular watch for its vintage charm. The watches in this guide combine contemporary style with a vintage edge to create a versatile and timeless timepiece. If you are interested in this classic style, keep reading for our top 5 women’s rectangular watches.
Our Top 5 Women’s Rectangular Watches
Raymond Weil Women’s | Toccata | Blue Dial | Stainless Steel 5925-ST-00550
The rectangular blue dial of this model ensures that it stands out on the wrist. The blue sunray dial is decorated with silver Roman numerals which gives the watch a vintage look. These are accompanied by silver hour and minute hands alongside a small date display. Scratch-resistant sapphire glass is used to protect the dial, providing the watch with a good level of durability. A rectangular stainless steel case houses the Swiss quartz movement that powers the watch. This movement is precise and reliable, making the watch a great choice for daily wear. This timepiece is secured on the wrist using a stainless steel bracelet that adds a modern edge to the classic design.
LONGINES Ladies Longines Dolce Vita 23.3mm Case L55124716
The Longines Dolce Vita Collection is renowned for its iconic vintage look. The blue Roman numerals on the dial emphasise this and make the dial an eye-catching focal point. The hands are blue steel to perfectly complement the hour markers. The dial features a small seconds display alongside an end-of-life indicator so the wearer can keep perfect time and never be left unaware. The quartz movement that powers the watch is housed within the rectangular stainless steel case. The watch is finished with a chic stainless steel bracelet for a truly elegant finish. As this model comes from the brand’s Dolce Vita collection, it is compatible with Longine’s interchangeable straps so the strap can be changed to suit any occasion.
Guess GRACE Women’s Rose Gold Coloured Silver Sunray Dial Watch GW0400L3
The dainty design of this Guess model makes it a beautifully feminine timepiece. The watch exhibits a silver dial that is adorned with rose gold hour, minute and second hands. A Roman numeral hour marker is positioned at 12 o’clock whilst 3, 6 and 9 o’clock are denoted using crystals. A crystal-set bezel frames the rectangular dial and a rose gold plated stainless steel case surrounds it. This case measures just 22mm in diameter to create a delicate and elegant look. The lugs of this model are extended to create a distinctive v-shape. The point of the ‘v’ connects the thin rose gold plated stainless steel mesh bracelet that secures the watch. The Guess brand is known for its sleek style that is perfectly captured in the design of this timepiece.
Michel Herbelin Art Deco Milanese Mesh Bracelet Watch 17478/22BM
The all silver colour palette of this watch really lets the unusual rectangular shape shine. The silver dial is detailed with black Arabic indices, ensuring it is nice and easy to read. The dial is framed by a polished stainless steel case that gives the watch a luxurious feel. A modern stainless steel mesh bracelet secures the watch on the wrist and seamlessly combines vintage designs with modern styles. The watch is powered by a quartz movement and is water-resistant up to 50 metres, making it a great choice for daily wear. The simple colour scheme allows this watch to be worn with any jewellery as part of any outfit for any occasion. This timepiece proves that a rectangular watch does not have to be hard to wear, it can be styled in a huge number of ways.
Rotary Women’s Cambridge Diamond Set Two-Tone Watch LB05437/07/D
Two-tone watches have been a massive trend in recent years. They combine two shades of metal to create a modern look that allows a watch to be worn with a wider variety of jewellery. This watch uses silver-toned stainless steel with rose gold plated elements to achieve a beautifully feminine two-tone look. The bracelet of the watch features rose gold plated links through the centre. The watch exhibits a luxurious mother-of-pearl dial that is set with ten diamond indices to elevate this watch and make it very very high-end. The dial is also adorned with blue Roman numerals and blue hour and minute hands. The watch is powered by a quartz movement that is housed within the rectangular stainless steel case. This watch takes inspiration from an original 1970s Rotary design, giving it a timeless vintage feel.
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