The best 5 gold watches of the last 12 months

Warm, glowing, and oozing a charming luxury, who doesn’t love a cracking gold watch? Regardless of the tone or colour, whether it’s red, pink or even white, there’s just something special about its heft and lustre. Here are 5 of the best gold watches from this year.

1. Tudor Black Bay 58 in 18K Gold

The new Tudor Black Bay 58 18K was a very unexpected entry into their Black Bay catalogue. The case is made from solid 18K yellow gold as its name suggests, retaining the 39mm diameter of previous generation models. While the lug-to-lug likely remains the same, approximately 47-48mm, the thickness may have increased by less than millimetre due to the fact it has an exhibition caseback where you are able to see the COSC-certified manufacture caliber MT5400. $22.930 AUD

2. Omega Moonwatch Professional Co-Axial Master Chronometer Chronograph 42mm

The appeal of a black and gold colour scheme is almost universal, and on the new Omega Speedmaster Professional, it looks exceptional. The rosy tone of the solid 18K Sedna Gold melds with the jet black of the dial and bezel in a seductive way, evoking a slight ‘70s feel alongside the solid gold bracelet which was redesigned for this generation. With sapphire covering the front and back, you can view the Certified Master Chronometer movement, the Calibre 3861. $53,150 AUD

3. Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Selfwinding Chronograph 41mm

Being a product of the 1970s, it’s surprising that we haven’t seen more Royal Oaks lavishly covered in brown. The mix of the dark chocolate dial and pink gold case and subdials just exudes warmth, almost so much that you’d swear it was heating up your wrist. The 4:30 date wheel is colour matched as to be unobtrusive, and the golden winding rotor of the Calibre 4401 can be seen spinning over the highly decorated bridges. $103,400 AUD

4. Bulgari Serpenti Seduttori

The Bulgari Serpenti Seduttori isn’t just an attention grabber, with the ‘Seductive Snake’ looking to reel you in through its sumptuous rose gold lustre, tasteful diamond-set bezel, and silvery opaline dial. The snake-head 33mm case is a Bulgari modern classic, and the standard snakeskin bracelet is less ostentatious than the Tubogas-style wrapped bracelet for a more subtle look. Of all oddly-shaped watches, the Serpenti’s proportions are definitely among the most satisfying. $43,500 AUD

5. Vacheron Constantin Overseas Tourbillon Pink/Blue

A solid gold watch with a bright blue sunburst dial will always look tremendously blingy, and what better way to stand out even further than a large displayed tourbillon? The maxi-logo of Vacheron Constantin spins with great satisfaction, knowing that this watch is a real statement piece. The movement calibre 2160 is granted the Geneva Seal, marking it out as among the best quality movements currently produced in the world. $POA

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[josephperri]

I’m probably in the minority here, but man that gold speedmaster really looks amazing to me….

[BrittPearceWatches]

Man! Thisbis where I see my collection moving next: PRECIOUS METAL WATCHES! I think I’m more of a rose gold gal. But love a gold watch!

[_Peter_.]

I never thought I will like a tool watch in gold, but that Speedmaster is simply gorgeous!

[Sams]

the best solid gold watch of recent time for me is the new Vacheron Constantin Overseas blue dial and rose gold 4500V... class, looks, and Holy Trinity horology.

[antonhallergren]

I've always wanted to get a solid gold piece on bracelet and the gold rolex Daytona used to be a grail piece for me but that spot is now taken by the moonshine gold, green dial speedy.

My other grail gold watch is the navitimer in rose gold. God damn is that watch hot.

I'll say a third watch would be the Breitling chronomat 36 in rose gold is an amazing pick at only 26000 bucks or so. You can probably get it for much less since they're quite hard to sell like most gold watches. If I didn't look ridiculous with a sub 40mm bracelet watch then I'd buy one asap instead of waiting for a speedy or navitimer.

[dimitriostsiganis]

8:06 Yeah Man! That's a manly enthusiasm 😀

[kevinhawthorne]

Thank You for all of your videos that you did.

[cardanoStacker]

My favorites are: Bulgari octo finissimo, AP frosted, br05, vacheron Constantin overseas or Girard Perregaux Laureato

[mizankhan]

Please mention the watches retail price.

[craigdlazarus]

Dear T&T team I think it would be really great if you were to share with us your personal watch collections and the reasons for your choices. This would give your subscribers a great insight into the people we are sharing 'time' with...

[marksolby]

Great selection! Is that Speedmaster the Sedna or Moonshine version?

[Chyphor]

RJ actually doesn’t wear a Sedna Speedy.. it’s the Moonshine one

[daviddrummond]

Another entertaining video guys but the crashing and banging didn't help my hangover 😃.
Only gold watch I have now is Roamer Rotodate from 60s that belonged to my uncle. I used to wear it all tye time until I realised it was gold. Doesn't keep good time now like out by hours so I need to get it sorted.
Only other gold watch I owned was a Patek 2526, 1953 year their first automatic. I sold it too cheaply to buy my home. Along with an Autavia reedition in black and orange.
Regret both those sales. If my numbers come up I'd love a 2526 with Breguet numerals.
Happy weekend guys.

Ps I'd love that Vacheron tourbillion.

[iceberg]

After seeing that Overseas with the blue dial, one ponders will Omega do the same with their Sedna/Moonshine/Canopus offerings next year.

[migooknamja]

Please tell us the content of the gold. Ex. "18 karat watch" or "20g total of pure gold"

[mjholmes]

Personally would take the gold AP with a blue dial and perpetual calendar first if there was no limit in budget lol.

[pablozorro]

VC all day long for me; Omega Moonshine Speedy (not Sedna) the just about affordable next best alternative 👏

[petemorbius]

omega aqua terra gold (small seconds) + rubber bracelet

[peterkehagias]

I loved the look of the speedster & looked it up, it’s $62k 🤣🤣

[ItsNeverTooHotLeather]

Oooooh, that gold VC would look amazing with a purple dial!