When it comes to time-pieces, size matters. Tired of squinting at dainty wristwatches, women are embracing bigger models that make a bold statement and are easier to read.
Corum's hand-painted limited-edition Artisan Collection, which features beautifully painted works of art on mother-of-pearl dials (from $29,000), introduces two to four new themes a year, such as brightly colored toucans or Adam and Eve in paradise. The 46mm Classical Billionaire Tourbillon comes in four varieties, including a diamond-and-sapphire bracelet model ($975,000; corum.ch).
One size fits all at Krieger. Its unisex Gigantium family features at least four limited- edition collections with specs up to 51mm. The Fav Elite collection sets a vintage look with bright dial colors and alligator straps to match (from $2,000; kriegerwatch.com).
Panerai, which supplied watches to the Royal Italian Navy in 1864, is now making its sporty Radiomir collection with bright, colorful straps and in bracelet styles. But plenty of women still like the plain model; there is even a waiting list for those seeking the 45mm watch ($9,500; panerai.com).
Gerald Genta's most popular larger model for women is the bold, avant-garde Octo Bi-Retro watch. The triple octagon case with red enamel dial features a dazzling mosaic of black and white diamonds, and comes with a matching zebra-print leather strap. ($64,500; geraldgenta.com)
The enchanting new 38mm Van Cleef & Arpels 18K white-gold Lady Arpels Féerie watch features a fairy whose magic wand and diamond wings track the hours and minutes. Now, if only its spellbinding powers could compel her to be on time ($86,500; vancleef.com).
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