6 Watches That NET-A-PORTER Editors Want To Wear Now

“From the moment I saw Cartier’s Watches & Wonders launches for 2021, the ‘Tank Louis’ design really stood out. It’s so refreshing to see this timeless design crafted in gold and complemented with a bold color. The claret strap is distinctive but still classic enough for everyday wear, and it is available in a chic navy shade, too. This fall, I’ll be wearing it with fine jewelry in yellow gold, like Anita Ko’s 18-karat gold choker and a Repossi ear cuff – precious accents to Saint Laurent’s checked blazer and Manolo Blahnik’s ‘Maysale’ mules.”

“This outfit delivers the ultimate everyday look that I can easily wear on repeat and style in several ways. A crisp white shirt is always my starting point for an outfit, and this one from emerging designer HommeGirls is a style that I haven’t stopped wearing since I bought it. I’ll add navy (the new black) wide-leg pants from Max Mara, a pea coat from Valentino, Loewe’s luxurious new ‘Goya’ bag, and sneakers from The Row for that comfortable, casual attitude we want everything to ooze these days. The perfect finishing touch is Piaget’s rose-gold ‘Polo’ watch, which will instantly elevate any look and add polish to an everyday ensemble. It’s the perfect balance of masculine sports-luxe meets feminine styling, with the rose-gold bracelet and diamond-set bezel adding an oh-so-subtle bling.”

“After so long without anywhere to go or any reason to dress up, I want to indulge in the pure, unadulterated luxury of an evening dress paired with a swathe of fine jewelry – complemented with a time-telling jewel, of course. The Hermès ‘Faubourg’ is peppered with precious pink and white sapphires in an ombre-blush effect from dial to buckle, making it the perfect companion for an evening look. Jenny Packham’s glittered-tulle gown is full-on fantasy dressing at its finest, so it deserves fairy-tale accessories, like Olympia Le-Tan’s ‘Cinderella’ clutch bag and Sophie Bille Brahe’s Botticelli-inspired pink-pearl earrings. But there’s never a reason to take the ‘Faubourg’ off – the morning after a black-tie event, I would wear it with a slouchy T-shirt and straight-leg jeans.”

“When it comes to my personal style, I have something of a uniform that has remained largely unchanged for years. I choose classic over trends, a neutral palette over brights (give or take a flash here and there), and I don’t like anything too girly. Which is why the IWC Schaffhausen ‘Portofino’ ticks all the boxes. Offering an oversized face that’s not too much of a statement, plus a subtle tan leather strap, it is eye-catching but not overwhelming; feminine but definitely not delicate. It’s also strong enough to hold its own against a heavy black knit and leather pants – pieces that are always part of my wardrobe. I also err on the side of understated when it comes to jewelry, so I would leave my left hand free of all adornments bar the watch, while highlighting the right with a Spinelli Kilcollin ring, and small diamond hoops in my ears. After all, the ‘Portofino’ says so much, so quietly.”

“The Vacheron Constantin ‘Égérie’ watch is a really versatile piece that you can dress up or down – you can even change the strap yourself. I like to pair the rose-gold face with pieces of fine jewelry in rose gold, such as this Anita Ko ‘Huggies’ hoop earring, or mix in different gold tones with Spinelli Kilcollin’s contemporary ‘Galaxy’ ring. The ‘Égérie’ is the perfect piece to wear with a neutral palette, too – this taupe Isabel Marant sweater and white pair of jeans by Re/Done is perfect for a transitional-wardrobe look.”

“I love the statement that this Jaeger-LeCoultre watch makes – it feels more like a piece of jewelry than a functional watch. A piece as special as this deserves an outfit that allows it to stand out, so I would style it with something low-key yet elegant, like this dress by Christopher Esber and these simple strappy heels by The Attico. The black and blue feels modern together, and this white Loewe bag echoes the detail on the watch face. I would stack it with some contemporary gold-chain bracelets by LA-based brand Shay for a final flourish.”