10 classic men’s watches that look great on women

More and more women seem to prefer wearing men’s watches these days. What gives? “It offers incredible contrast with feminine styling and other women’s jewelry,” says Samuel Coleman of raymondleejewelers.net adding that the signature heft of a man’s watch help define the usually delicate lines of a lady’s wrist.

Says WP Diamonds: “Rolex watches have long been symbols of wealth and status among its male wearers, and so, a woman wearing a men’s Rolex shows that women can be just as successful.”

For Hodinkee editor, Cara Barrett, men’s watches have the advantage of being mechanical in nature which, we suppose, makes this personal accessory romantic and a geek favorite, rather than being merely battery-dependent, uncomplicated and practical.

Whatever the reason, there’s something very sexy about a woman co-opting a man’s anything, don’t you think? From her boyfriend’s shirt to his boxer briefs to, yes, his favorite timepiece. It’s a little subversive. A little seductive. A rule has been broken and we’re all the better for it.

Here are 10 classic men’s watches that look fantastic on a woman’s wrist, as chosen by Sieg Suarez of @watch_mnl

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1. Rolex Datejust

Ref. 126233

Material: Oystersteel and Yellow Gold

Face: White

Size: 36mm

Movement: Self-winding

Others: Fluted Bezel

SRP (based on website): P624,500

2. Rolex Daytona

Ref. 116500LN

Material: Oystersteel

Face: White Face, Black Chronograph (Panda) Size: 40mm

Movement: Self-winding

Others: Ceramic Bezel

SRP (based on website): P703,500

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3. Cartier Santos Dumont

Ref. WSSA0032

Material: Steel, Blue Leather

Face: Silver Satin finish with sunray effect Size: 46.6mm

Movement: Hand-wound

SRP (based on third party sites): $5,900

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4. Patek Philippe Aquanaut

Ref. 5167A-001

Material: Steel, Black Rubber Strap Face: Black

Size: 40.8mm

Movement: Self-winding

SRP (based on website): P1,098,000

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5. IWC Portugieser Chronograph

Ref. IW371605

Material: Steel and Blue Leather Face: White

Size: 41mm

Movement: Self-winding

SRP (based on website): $7,950

6. Panerai Luminor Marina

Ref. PAM01314

Material: Steel, Scamosciato Black Strap Face: White

Size: 44mm

Movement: Self-winding

SRP (based on website): $7,700

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7. Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 41mm

Ref. 15500ST.OO.1220ST.01

Material: Steel

Face: Blue dial with Grande Tapisserie pattern Size: 41mm

Movement: Self-winding

SRP (based on third party site): $19,200

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8. Bvlgari Octo

Ref. 103286

Material: Rose Gold

Face: Black

Size: 40mm

Movement: Self-winding

SRP (based on website): EUR 23,100

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9. Vacheron Constantin Patrimony

Ref. 81180/000J-9118 Material: 18k Yellow Gold Face: White

Size: 40mm

Movement: Hand-wound

SRP (based on website): P1,040,000

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10. Jaeger Le Coultre Reverso Tribute Calendar

Ref. 3912420

Material: Pink Gold

Face: White

Size: 49.7mm x 29.9mm (L x W) Movement: Hand-wound

SRP (based on website): $25,400

Photos from the brands' official website