SpotlightA Match Made In Horological Heaven: 10 Watch Pairings For Couples With Character

Every single year, as the calendar inches closer to February 14, your social media is no doubt inundated with ads trying to sell you couples’ watches as the perfect gift for Valentine’s Day. To be fair, there’s never a bad time to gift your significant other a beautiful timepiece, and the appeal of strutting your stuff while flaunting a matching pair is definitely alluring. However, there’s a problem.

Most of the ‘his and hers’ watch sets out there are utterly banal and uninspired. The woman’s watch is usually nothing more than a scaled-down version of its masculine counterpart, occasionally with a bit of sparkle thrown in for good measure. Sure, they match each other well enough, but there’s a distinct lack of personality that undermines the whole point. The best couples out there aren’t the ones that are mirror images of each other, but the ones that complement each other without compromising on their individuality. They are great together not because they’re the same, but because they’re different in the right ways. That’s why we’ve put together a selection of watches that don’t come in the same set, nor are they marketed together, but still look phenomenal next to each other—kind of like you and your partner, don’t you think?

Catch Their Eye: The Bulgari Octo Velocissimo And Serpenti Spiga

These watches are perfect for the sartorially-inclined lovebirds, whose Instagram feeds tend to evoke awe and envy all around. The kind of couple that make heads turn every time they step out, sporting the latest trends from the runways of Italy and France. Bulgari regularly wins awards and breaks records in the world of horology, while also mastering aesthetics owing to their roots in haute joaillerie. The Octo series boasts some of the slimmest watches in the world, with the Octo Finissimo Chronograph bagging the title of the slimmest automatic chronograph in the world. The Octo Velocissimo is a high-frequency chronograph that has the same octagonal design of the Octo series, here encased in a sandblasted stainless steel case, which has been given the DLC (diamond-like carbon) treatment. Rose gold peeks out from the bezel and matches the accents on the dial. The Serpenti Spiga, with its black ceramic case, too is path-breaking, especially in terms of its design. With a comfortable, one-of-a-kind bracelet that coils around a woman’s wrist, the Serpenti is definitely one of the most memorable women’s watches in the world. Together, they make for a stunning pair of watches that will ensure that you, as a couple and as individuals, always make a bold and beautiful statement.

The Bulgari Octo Velocissimo is a high-frequency chronograph from the brand's Octo series, which boasts some of the slimmest watches in the world

₹10,90,000

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The Serpenti Spiga pairs brilliantly well with the Octo Velocissimo, owing to its black ceramic case and the signature Serpenti bracelet in the same tone

₹11,83,000

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Opposites Attract: The Carl F. Bucherer Heritage BiCompax Annual And Manero Peripheral

Everybody knows that a couple that are poles apart from each other make for a good pair since their differences somehow complete them. They are like two distinct pieces of a puzzle that somehow make sense when they are joined. That is the spirit behind this particular pairing. The effortlessly masculine Heritage BiCompax, with its striking vintage-style dial and leather strap looks picture-perfect next to the boldly elegant Manero Peripheral for women, with its fabulous mother-of-pearl dial. The inverted colour scheme, when it comes to the more vintage-looking variant of the BiCompax and the Manero with a brown dial, echoes the duality of a relationship where two opposites meet to form a stronger whole. The antiquated and the modern meet effortlessly, with the panda dial variant of the BiCompax and the Manero boasting a gleaming white mother-of-pearl dial. These watches are for the pair who revel in their differences and appreciate each other’s myriad quirks and idiosyncrasies. Classy, sophisticated and altogether fabulous, this pairing truly proves that opposites attract.

The Carl F. Bucherer Heritage BiCompax Annual and the Manero Peripheral make for a unique yet beautiful pairing for two individuals who revel in each other's differences

₹12,17,160

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The panda dial variant of the Heritage BiCompax and the Manero Perpheral with a white mother-of-pearl dial look especially spectacular together

₹10,47,816

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Ostentatiously In Love: Corum’s Golden Bridge And Miss Golden Bridge

If you’re the kind of couple who really likes to flaunt their love, the Golden Bridge collection by Corum is the perfect fit for you. Both these watches boast an in-line baguette movement, the only one-of-its-kind in the market, so what better way to revel in the uniqueness of your love than with these unmatched timepieces? Both the watches come housed in an 18-karat gold case—measuring 34mm by 51mm in the men’s watch and a dainty 21.3mm by 44mm in the ladies’ timepiece. The bezel of the ladies’ watch is studded with full-cut diamonds (0.68 carats in all). Inside beats the CO113 hand-wound movement, avant-garde in design and mechanics. The men’s strap is made with brown alligator leather, while the women have a black alligator leather strap, ensuring that the watches can be perfectly paired with your lovely ensembles. Flaunting these watches on your wrist ensures that they, like your love for each other, will have all eyes on them.

Nothing spells luxury more than Corum's Golden Bridge collection. Sporting an in-line baguette movement, the men's watch looks stunning and extraordinary

₹41,75,000

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The Miss Golden Bridge is a glittering homage to women's ethereal beauty, speckled as it is with full-cut diamonds. Together, they make for a pair of watches that capture the eye

₹38,62,000

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A Classic Romance: IWC’s Portofino Hand-Wound Tourbillon Retrograde And Portofino Automatic Moon Phase

It just doesn’t get more classic than the IWC Portofino collection. And here, we have a watch pairing that embodies the perfect combination of form and functionality, along with timeless design. With the Hand-Wound Tourbillon Retrograde, we have a brilliantly utilitarian watch whose manual-winding 59900 calibre is encased in 18-karat rose gold. On the silver-plated dial, one can see a flying minute tourbillon at six o’clock, a retrograde date display at nine and a power reserve indicator at three. Things are a bit more minimalistic with the ladies’ watch. Its calibre 35800 powers a moon phase indicator, which is displayed at 12 o’clock. The women’s watch sports a dash of glamour—the bezel on its 18-karat rose gold case is studded with 66 diamonds and the silver-plated dial has 12 precious stones. Classic and charming, with an understated flavour that would be the envy of all, these two watches are perfect for lovers who have stood the test of time.

Utilitarian and elegant, the IWC Portofino Hand-Wound Tourbillon Retrograde has many functions, such as a flying minute tourbillon, a date display and a power reserve indicator

₹52,80,000

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Equally functional and exceptionally beautiful, the Portofino Automatic Moon Phase comes with a moon phase indicator at 12 o'clock and a bezel speckled with 66 diamonds

₹16,82,000

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Youthfully Chic: The Movado Bold And The Movado Edge

There’s nothing in the world quite like young love. Bold, hopeful, audacious and uncompromising, it is truly a thing of beauty. When we thought about which company could encapsulate those emotions, Movado immediately sprung to mind. Movado has displayed remarkable daring when it comes to their innovative designs that have taken the industry by storm. The clean, minimalist aesthetic of the yellow gold-plated Bold timepiece for men spells cutting-edge design, while the hypnotising dial on the women’s Edge timepiece is eminently beautiful. Both dials, unencumbered by numerals—with the signature Movado Museum dot at 12 representing the sun at its strongest, at noon—exude courage and panache. While the dial of the men’s watch has minute markers at its periphery, giving the timepiece a sporty touch, the women’s timepiece has textured ridges representing each minute. Elegant, sophisticated and dauntless, a couple that sports these watches boldly goes where no couple has gone before!

This Movado Bold timepiece sports a gold-toned dial, with the signature Movado circle at 12, and hour markers at its periphery for a sporty touch

₹72,345

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Complementing it wonderfully is the Movado Edge timepiece for women, in the same gold tone, and textured ridges serving as hour markers that glisten in the light

₹90,545

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If you’d like to read more about the Movado Bold collection for men, click here. Are you interested in knowing more about the Movado Edge women’s collection? Follow this link

Shine Brighter Together: The Omega Constellation For Him And Her

If you’re starry-eyed for each other, the Omega Constellation collection will serve you well. Both watches are characterised by the ‘griffes’ or claws on the bezel near three o’clock and nine o’clock. The branded men’s watch we’ve featured here is more subdued, housed as it is in a 38mm stainless steel case and a matching bracelet, with a black dial that’s truly eye-catching. The ladies’ timepiece is its glittering opposite, but still pairing beautifully well—with a gorgeous mother-of-pearl dial marked with diamond-set indices and a bezel that is also encrusted with diamonds. Omega’s Constellation collection as a whole will appeal to the couple that believes they were destined to be together, with a love story written in the cosmos.

The Omega Constellation collection is for lovers who believe that the stars were especially alligned for them to be together. With ‘griffes’ or claws on the bezel near three o’clock and nine o’clock, a Constellation timepiece can be recognised from afar

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For The Power Couple: The Oris Artelier And Artelier Grande Lune

Oris is a brand with an incredible history and passion for watchmaking. They have a dedication to their craft that, we believe, would really strike a chord with the couple on-the-go. This one is for the ambitious couple that love their careers and support one another in their endeavours. These utilitarian and elegant watches are perfect not only for a day at the office, but also for the romantic dinner after. The men’s Atelier is a fantastic trifecta of functions, with the small seconds and date window at nine, and the retrograde power reserve indicator at three o’clock—all powered by a hand-wound movement. Its blue dial and blue leather strap pair wonderfully together. The Artelier Grande Lune combines elegance and grace in a functional package that’s gorgeous to boot. A beautiful moon phase display, with a lovely rendition of our satellite and a sky speckled with stars, is present at 12 o’clock, while a date window sits at six o’clock. We think these watches will work really well for the couple that walks in step with each other.

The Oris Atelier is a fantastic trifecta of functions, with the small seconds and date window at nine, and the retrograde power reserve indicator at three o’clock

₹6,10,000

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The Artelier Grande Lune combines elegance and grace in a functional package that’s gorgeous to boot, with a moon phase display at 12 o’clock and a date window at six

₹4,61,500

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The Haute-est Couple In Town: The Parmigiani Tonda 1950 And Tonda Métropolitaine

A brand that has become synonymous with haute horlogerie, Parmigiani Fleurier’s incredible craftsmanship speaks for itself. The watches we’ve chosen here are amongst the most subtle of Parmigiani’s roster, conveying an understated elegance combined with a refined beauty that captures the essence of classic love. The Tonda 1950 is the timepiece of choice for fashionable gentleman—luxurious yet restrained. The watch comes with a grained white dial sporting subtle rose gold-plated hour markers and a small seconds sub-dial at six o’clock. Housed in a 39mm, 18-karat rose gold case attached with a fetching Hermès alligator leather strap, the Tonda 1950 is a minimalist ode to timekeeping. And a true gentleman always wants his lady to shine brighter—which is why the Tonda Métropolitaine, with its stunning mother-of-pearl dial, glittering diamonds on the bezel and 18-karat rose gold bracelet, is its perfect companion. The Métropolitaine also has a date window at six o’clock, placed ergonomically inside the small seconds sub-dial, ensuring that you can tap your watch with a knowing look if he forgets your anniversary.

The grained white dial of the 39mm Parmigiani Tonda 1950 is housed in an 18-karat rose gold case. Attached is a fetching Hermès alligator leather strap

₹23,20,000

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A true gentleman always wants his lady to shine brighter, and so the Tonda Métropolitaine has a mother-of-pearl dial, glittering diamonds on the bezel and an 18-karat rose gold bracelet

₹55,60,000

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Bonus: It’s 2020 after all and Section 377 has been repealed in India. The concept of a couple is no longer restricted by heteronormative standards. Here’s celebrating the LGBTQI+ community with a couple of watches that we think they’d love to present to their valentines.

A Matter of Pride: Jaeger-LeCoultre’s Reverso Tribute And Reverso Tribute Duoface

When it comes to Jaeger-LeCoultre, it doesn’t get more iconic than the Reverso. Steeped in history, the Reverso was developed in the 1930s for polo players who wanted a sturdy watch that could withstand a game and come through unharmed. The two watches we’ve chosen from this collection are quite unlike their predecessors—in brilliantly bold hues of blue and burgundy. The Reverso Tribute, with its stunning burgundy dial, can be reversed to reveal the stainless steel caseback, which will protect the dial from scratches. Its companion comes with a blue-coloured dial, which, as its name suggests, can be flipped to reveal a second dial so you can keep track of a second time zone. There’s no two ways about it though, these watches look fabulous next to each other. Flaunt them proudly on your next night out on the town.

A watch that has its roots in colonial history, the dial of the Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Duoface can be flipped to reveal a second dial for the second time zone

₹12,50,000

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The Reverso Tribute is its perfect partner, boasting a stunning burgundy dial, which can be reversed to reveal the stainless steel caseback to protect the dial from scratches

₹9,85,000

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Why Should Boys Have All The Fun: The Roger Dubuis Velvet In Scintillating Black And Ravishing Red

The world of women’s watches has seen an explosion in recent years, with watchmakers striving to create the most exquisite horological offerings for the fairer sex. We’re moving into a world where women do not stand behind anyone, but stand up for themselves and succeed without compromise. As the staid old notions of romance give way to new definitions and relationships, we thought these would be the perfect watches to celebrate the love between two women. These two Velvet timepieces crafted by Roger Dubuis are unapologetically bold, fabulous and inspired. Each has a rose gold case whose bezel and lugs are adorned with 100 white diamonds (1.65 carats). While one sports a white mother-of-pearl dial with rose gold hour markers and a bright red leather strap, the other has a deep black dial with black, gleaming numerals and a crystal fabric strap that glitters under light. These watches marry luxurious glamour with contemporary appeal, and would be right at home on the wrists of two remarkable ladies in love.

Embodying an air of mystery and elegance, this variant of the Roger Dubuis Velvet has an 18-karat rose gold case, a bezel with 100 white diamonds, a black dial and a crystal fabric strap

₹30,40,000

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Its better half is this variant housed in the same glittering case, with a white mother-of-pearl dial and an eye-catching red leather strap that will never go out of style

₹30,40,000

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With constantly evolving gender roles, changing social norms and rapidly developing ‘new normals’, it’s become important to also re-examine how we express our love and admiration for our partners. The idea is to look beyond generic, cookie-cutter gifts that lack personality, chosen primarily for their convenience. That’s what we’ve tried to do here, by curating watch pairs that complement each other extremely well, making you look good not just as a couple, but also as equals and individuals.