The season’s 10 best gold watches to invest in

Give yourself the auspicious gift of time in gold. Ethos handpicks the 10 finest gold watches for the festive season Invest in gold timepieces from these celebrated luxury watchmakers For watch connoisseurs and collectors out there, nothing spells elegance, sophistication and, most importantly, success better than a gold watch. Ever since mankind discovered this shiny yellow metal, we have been utterly fascinated by it. Civilisations have risen and fallen, trade and commerce have evolved through the centuries—all on the back of this undeniably precious resource. When it comes to watches, gold is the one element that never goes out of style. The regal metal is put to use by the most sought-after watch manufacturers in the world. Besides being a symbol of success and accomplishment, gold is used by watchmakers for very practical reasons as well. Apart from being a precious metal, gold can be easily moulded, and hence crafted. It is also extremely corrosion-resistant, polishes really well, and stands the test of time. A gold watch holds a lot of aspirational value, across ages and cultures. In India, buying gold during the festive season is considered particularly auspicious. So, if this year, you plan on bringing some gold into your life by way of a timeless gold watch, we’ve made your choice simpler, by curating this list of some of the finest gold watches to invest in this festive season. From classic gold options and timeless pieces to avant-garde designs and skeletonised displays, there’s something for everyone. Go ahead and take your pick! Omega Constellation Globemaster A brand icon that comes with the highly advanced Master Chronometer certification There is something very satisfying about owning a watch from one of the world’s most iconic brands in all-gold. It makes a clear statement of class and sophistication. Apart from being an elegant all-gold watch, this is a Master Chronometer timepiece. It means that it has been tested after the movement within was already a COSC-certified chronometer movement, and it was awarded a Master Chronometer certification only after passing eight stringent tests for accuracy, anti-magnetism, and so on. Moreover, the element that will capture yours and everyone’s attention is the distinct colour of Omega’s proprietary 18-karat Sedna gold. Even the rotor visible through the transparent caseback is made of the same precious alloy. The fluted bezel adds to the vintage look of the modern Omega, which makes the Globemaster nothing less than desirable. The opaline silvery ‘pie pan’ dial is a classic feature inspired by the first 1952 Constellation model. The Constellation star as well as the hands and indexes have also been crafted in Sedna gold, with the latter being additionally filled with Super-LumiNova. Housing Omega’s Co-Axial Master Chronometer Calibre 8901, this timepiece is worn on a brown leather strap. MRP: ₹15,12,000 For any other information, please call our Luxury Watch Helpline on [+91 8725028884](tel:08725028884), [+91 8725028898](tel:0872508898). [Click here to connect with us on WhatsApp.]( Girard-Perregaux 1966 Full Calendar A handy calendar feature in one of the most elegant dress watches you can find Girard-Perregaux is a brand with excellent values, a range of quality designs, and horological expertise that collectors tend to appreciate. The 1966 collection pays tribute to the innovative spirit of the maison, even as they offer classical, archetypal designs. This classic timepiece boasts a thin, polished case with a diameter of 41mm, crafted in rose gold. The watch offers displays of the month, day of the week, date, and a moon phase indicator, along with the time, of course—a real bang for the buck. The details on the silvered-white dial, such as the red font for the day and month indicator and the red number 31 of the date, all contribute in lending oodles of elegance and a dressy appeal to this watch. The best part is, despite all these complications, the dial retains a crisp, uncluttered and balanced look. And all of this is powered by the GP03300 movement, which operates at 4Hz, and has a power reserve of 46 hours. Besides offering an unmatched blend of function and form, this timepiece promises excellent wearability. It fits under a cuff without any effort, and the lugs wrap wonderfully around the wrist. MRP: ₹20,85,700 For any other information, please call our Luxury Watch Helpline on [+91 8725028884](tel:08725028884), [+91 8725028898](tel:0872508898). [Click here to connect with us on WhatsApp.]( Zenith Defy El Primero 21 A technical marvel that can measure 1/100th of a second The Zenith Defy El Primero 21 is a technological marvel wrapped around your wrist. This watch is meant for those who appreciate unparalleled mechanical precision and superlative craftsmanship. The incredible COSC-certified El Primero 9004 automatic calibre that powers this watch has a separate escapement for the chronograph and is capable of measuring 1/100th of a second! The timekeeping escapement beats at 5Hz or 36,000vph, while the second escapement, which powers the chronograph, vibrates at an astounding 50Hz or 3,60,000vph! All this, and you still get a 50-hour power reserve, which, quite honestly, is baffling. Despite its mind-boggling horological prowess, the Defy El Primero 21 doesn’t look like it’s just landed from outer space. This gorgeous timepiece features a 44mm case that is made from 18-karat rose gold. The case comes affixed to a black rubber strap with a brown alligator leather coating, secured on the wrist with a folding clasp. The dial is open-worked, but is perfectly legible, owing to the hands that offer sheer visual contrast. MRP: ₹23,99,400 For any other information, please call our Luxury Watch Helpline on [+91 8725028884](tel:08725028884), [+91 8725028898](tel:0872508898). [Click here to connect with us on WhatsApp.]( Corum Heritage Coin Made from a real coin and worn by American presidents A watch truly meant for collectors, the Corum Heritage Coin is a masterpiece that exudes gravitas. Worn by past American presidents (read: Johnson, Nixon, Carter, Bush and even Clinton), and Nobel Prize laureates, among other famous personalities, this watch boasts superlative craftsmanship. The dial of this 43mm timepiece is actually a coin—the historic American Double Eagle 22-karat yellow gold coin, to be precise. The deep black baton hands stand out against this ‘rich’ dial, and they complement the black alligator leather strap wonderfully. The paper-thin CO 082 automatic movement gives the timepiece a power reserve of 42 hours. If there’s one watch on this list that will make you feel powerful and presidential, it’s certainly this one. MRP: ₹23,85,000 For any other information, please call our Luxury Watch Helpline on [+91 8725028884](tel:08725028884), [+91 8725028898](tel:0872508898). [Click here to connect with us on WhatsApp.]( Parmigiani Tonda Qualité Fleurier Certified accuracy that goes above the COSC standard The term ‘Qualité Fleurier’ has a significance that goes beyond the fact that Fleurier is the hometown of Parmigiani. It refers to a certification bestowed upon a watch that is 100-percent Swiss-made, has a chronometer certification of accuracy from the COSC, has passed the Chronofiable test that vouches for its longevity, and presents finishing that matches haute horlogerie standards. The Qualité Fleurier foundation was established in 2004, initiated by watchmaking companies including Chopard, Bovet, Parmigiani and Vaucher, and enjoys the support of the Swiss government and other objective bodies. This Tonda stunner in rose gold comes with that Qualité Fleurier stamp of approval. The three-hand watch features a clutter-free white dial, with lacquered finishing for a refined appearance, and sports the signature Parmigiani wide-date aperture, at six o’clock. The delta-shaped hour and minute hands have a luminescent coating for better visibility in the dark. Beating within this elegant timepiece is the PF331 automatic movement that offers a power reserve of 55 hours. The movement comprises 220 components, including 32 jewels, and beats at 28,800vph. The 18-karat rose gold case measures 39mm in diameter and 8.5mm in thickness, and comes fitted with a black alligator leather strap by Hermès, with a buckle in solid gold as well. MRP: ₹17,07,000 For any other information, please call our Luxury Watch Helpline on [+91 8725028884](tel:08725028884), [+91 8725028898](tel:0872508898). [Click here to connect with us on WhatsApp.]( Carl F. Bucherer Manero Flyback A superior chronograph and the brand's bestseller The Carl F. Bucherer Manero Flyback runs on the in-house calibre CFB 1970 that has been developed over years to offer a superior flyback functionality of the chronograph complication, which means that it has the ability to time a second interval even when the chronograph hands are still running, simply by pressing the reset button at four o’clock. Incorporating 25 jewels, the movement operates at a frequency of 28,800vph, offering a significant power reserve of 42 hours. The sapphire crystal see-through caseback of the Manero Flyback invites the wearer to enjoy the inner workings of their manufacture movement. As sophisticated as this version looks, it goes just as well with a casual look as any other sporty watch could. The dial is an exhibition of Carl F. Bucherer’s obsession with depth and detail, with elements such as the sub-dials, applied indexes and even the brand’s emblem matching the case material in 18-karat rose gold. A closer look at the dial will reveal snailed finishing on the sub-dials, lending textural splendour to the overall visual appeal. Combined with the depth and visual layers, the lance-style hands presented on the dial showcase the aesthetics of the Manero, synonymous with the collection for years. Crafted out of 18-karat rose gold, these hands are complemented by the smaller sub-dial hands as well. In keeping with the symmetry of the dial, a black-on-white date display is seen through an aperture at six o’clock. The build of the Flyback is slightly on the larger side, measuring 43mm in diameter and 14.45mm in thickness. However, the design is streamlined, and also includes curved lugs that make the timepiece sit comfortably even on smaller wrists. Water resistant to 30m, the case of this watch comes fitted with a genuine kudu leather strap. MRP: ₹14,02,000 For any other information, please call our Luxury Watch Helpline on [+91 8725028884](tel:08725028884), [+91 8725028898](tel:0872508898). [Click here to connect with us on WhatsApp.]( H. Moser & Cie. Endeavour Tourbillon Concept A powerful prestige complication exemplifying the brand's minimalism at its best Flaunting an enigmatic midnight-blue fumé dial in a 40mm rose gold case, this tourbillon is powered by the self-winding HMC 804 manufacture calibre. Beating at 21,600vph, this perfectly accurate mechanism yields a minimum power reserve of three days. This movement counteracts the effects of gravity in two ways: the one-minute flying tourbillon at six o’clock with skeletonised bridges, and the patented double hairspring where two identical hairsprings compensate for any positional errors. Along with the sunburst pattern and gradient colour effect of the fumé dial, this 'Concept' model takes a minimalistic approach by forgoing the logo and all other markings from the watch face. This double hairspring flying 60-second tourbillon boasts superlative precision and a mesmerising kinetic spectacle for the wearer as it beats through partially open dial. The Endeavour Tourbillon for men is packaged well with a brown alligator leather strap. Making the complicated appear simple, this H. Moser & Cie. timepiece is limited to 50 pieces. This watch presents resolutely modern elegance that only an H. Moser & Cie. timepiece can bring to the table. MRP: ₹54,60,000 For any other information, please call our Luxury Watch Helpline on [+91 8725028884](tel:08725028884), [+91 8725028898](tel:0872508898). [Click here to connect with us on WhatsApp.]( Urwerk Satellite UR-210 Rose Gold The brand's signature satellite time display Visually arresting in every way, this Urwerk marvel comes in a case measuring 43.8mm by 53.6mm, crafted mostly out of 18-karat red gold, while matte-finished, black-coloured titanium is used for the caseback, as well as the crown assembly. The satin-finished case holds the self-winding calibre UR-7.10, which beats at a frequency of 28,800vph and guarantees a power reserve of 39 hours. The ‘satellite’ mechanism of this timepiece primarily comprises a high-tech, oversized, three-dimensional retrograde minute hand, which encloses the hour satellite and indicates the time as it traverses a minute scale from zero to 60. Interestingly, the retrograde hand is inspired by the beak of a falcon. With this smooth one-hour journey through time, tracing an arc of 120 degrees, the mechanism is at its marvellous best at the end of the 59th minute. A sharp, distinct click signals the return of the minute hand to its starting point, and in less than 1/10th of a second, the hand flies back to dock with the next hour's satellite. This lightning-fast retrograde system is based on three key elements—a central axis offering excellent stability for the satellite/retrograde complication, a minute hand that not only forms a frame for the hour satellites, but also displays the time in an exceptional manner, and a double co-axial star-shaped cam that regulates the retrograde mechanism through its gearing, with its rotation defining the trajectory of the minute hand. MRP: ₹1,25,20,000 For any other information, please call our Luxury Watch Helpline on [+91 8725028884](tel:08725028884), [+91 8725028898](tel:0872508898). [Click here to connect with us on WhatsApp.]( Arnold & Son Pyramid Tourbillon A limited edition of 28 pieces Inspired by the regulators created by English watchmaker John Arnold and his son Roger, over 200 years ago, and even by antique British skeleton clocks, the Time Pyramid Tourbillon is powered by the skeletonised calibre A&S8615, whose pyramid-shaped tourbillon appears to float between two pieces of sapphire crystal. The movement is built on three levels. The two power reserve indicators are positioned at three and nine o’clock and the tourbillon is superimposed by a sapphire crystal disc and a rhodium-plated ring that indicates the hours and the minutes. Manually wound by a crown positioned at six o’clock, its gear train runs in a linear arrangement connecting the two barrels at six o’clock to the tourbillon escapement at 12 o’clock, and its bridges are designed in a manner that the balance wheel, the mainspring barrel, and the other wheels are all visible from the dial side. The movement is not only complex from a technical standpoint but decorated with haute horlogerie aesthetic flourishes. These include chamfering on the bridges and the three-spoke wheels, Côtes de Genève on the satin-polished mainplate, mirror polishing on the tourbillon bridges and cage, and bluing on the screws. The watch’s impressive 90-hour power reserve is indicated by dual indicators using blued steel hands, positioned on either side of the linear gear train, while the rotating tourbillon allows you to read the running seconds. Limited to 28 pieces, the Time Pyramid Tourbillon comes in a round case of diameter 44.6mm, in 18-karat rose gold. With everything that sets a skeleton watch apart—including an intricate movement, a prestige complication, and an unmatched view of the engineering without compromising legibility—the finishing touch on this timepiece is a brown, hand-stitched alligator leather strap. MRP: ₹37,45,000 For any other information, please call our Luxury Watch Helpline on [+91 8725028884](tel:08725028884), [+91 8725028898](tel:0872508898). [Click here to connect with us on WhatsApp.]( Louis Moinet Derrick A limited edition of 12 pieces Here is a pared-down (yes, pared-down), more accessible version of the Derrick Tourbillon. This Louis Moinet timepiece gives a miss to the tourbillon complication in favour of a simple automatic movement while retaining the visually distinctive and entertaining dial, which is the focus here. The playfulness of the dial display is inspired by the austere oil pumps that have come to typify an old-world industrial skyline. The main open-worked part of the display has been shifted from the centre to the left the dial around the nine o’clock position. This window into the inner workings adds a little more visual complexity to the dial without disrupting proceedings too much. Presented in the brand’s classic Neo case in 5N rose gold, this watch is limited to only 12 pieces. The case of this watch measures a sizable 45.4mm and is water-resistant to 50m. The black alligator leather strap connects at 24mm-wide lugs and is fastened by a folding clasp. The Derrick by Louis Moinet is powered by the self-winding calibre LM64, which comprises 248 parts and operates at 28,800vph with a power reserve of 48 hours. MRP: ₹46,93,000 For any other information, please call our Luxury Watch Helpline on [+91 8725028884](tel:08725028884), [+91 8725028898](tel:0872508898). [Click here to connect with us on WhatsApp.]( [Discover all gold watches available at Ethos]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [YouTube]( Ethos Watch Boutiques India's largest chain of luxury watch boutiques. You are receiving this email because you signed up for communications on our website/at our store. 204-206, Second Floor, Square One Mall, District Centre Saket New Delhi - 110017 [Unsubscribe](