How can I wear a gold watch?

Polo 79 in yellow gold, price unavailable, Piaget

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A look through Piaget’s archives shows that the watchmaker-jeweller really flourished in the 1970s and 1980s at the height of Studio 54 and disco fashion. The Piaget Polo 79 is redolent of that time: It’s not just fully wrought in yellow gold, but also pays homage to the original Piaget Polo, which was released in 1979 to meet demands for a sporty yet elegant watch. The 38mm Polo 79 is a reissue of the 1979 version with modern updates, such as the ultra-thin automatic calibre 1200P1, and 44 hours of power reserve. The timepiece also marks the 150th anniversary of the brand.

Black Bay 58 in 18K yellow gold, price unavailable, Tudor

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Tudor is known for its hardy tool watches, but this is one Black Bay we won’t be taking anywhere near the hiking trail. The 39mm Black Bay 58 in full yellow gold with green elements was divisive when it was launched earlier in April – and it’s certainly not for wallflowers. We love the attention to detail, like the satin-finished yellow gold, which lends it a darker, more sombre look, as well as the lush, almost camo-green bezel and dial that give it a sporty touch.

Golden Ellipse in rose gold, $87,000, Patek Philippe

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The Golden Ellipse is not just a watch, it’s a piece of jewellery. Originally crafted in 1968 to reflect the principles of the Golden Section aesthetic rule (as used by Da Vinci in The Last Supper), the Golden Ellipse stands out within the brand’s exceptional launches this year. For the first time, it comes with a beautiful gold bracelet, featuring 300-chain styled links that are individually hand-crafted and hand-polished. This technique was 15 years in the making, a testament to Patek Philippe’s unwavering pursuit of excellence.

Panthere de Cartier in yellow gold, $33,000, Cartier

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A more feminine but no less striking option is the Cartier Panthere. First released at the height of the decadent 1980s, when it found favour with the likes of Pierce Brosnan and Mick Jagger, the collection went on hiatus until its re-release in 2017. Given its diminutive size, the all-gold version makes the right kind of statement – at 23mm, it fits snugly on the wrist, and can be worn on its own, or stacked with bracelets such as Cartier’s Love or Juste un Clou.