As Diwali approaches and the air fills with festivity, the season of light and prosperity begins with Dhanteras - a day synonymous with buying gold, silver, and cherished treasures. This year, luxury watches join the celebration, embracing gold in designs that radiate warmth, refinement, and timeless appeal. From classic icons to contemporary creations, here are our top five gold watches to consider adding to your collection this Dhanteras.

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Bvlgari Bvlgari (Ref. 104112)

Bvlgari is one of the foremost brands to shop with for the festive season. This year, Bvlgari presents a beautiful marble-dial version of its iconic Bvlgari Bvlgari watch - first created as Bvlgari Roma by Gianni Bvlgari in 1975 and reinterpreted by Gérald Genta in 1977 with the now-famous engraved bezel. In 2025, the brand is celebrating the icon’s 50th anniversary.

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The new model features a slim 38 mm case in yellow gold, just 8.75 mm thick, with its bezel proudly engraved with “BVLGARI ROMA” - a direct nod to the original design. The caseback carries a commemorative 50th-anniversary inscription. At its heart lies a deep green Verde Alpi marble dial, striking in its simplicity with no logo, only golden baton indices, Arabic numerals at 6 and 12 o’clock, and sleek gold hands. It is finished with a dark green alligator leather strap with a gold pin buckle.

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Price: INR 15,80,000

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Baume & Mercier Clifton Baumatic 10802

A unisex design, the Clifton Baumatic 10802 comes in a refined 39 mm satin-finished 18K rose gold case, exuding warmth and balance. Measuring just 11.5 mm thick, the case maintains a slim, contemporary profile and is complemented by a matching gold crown. The sapphire open caseback reveals the heart of the watch - the Baumatic BM13-1975A automatic movement—with a robust five-day power reserve.

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Elevating its look is the grained off-white dial with sleek alpha hands in Doré 5N gold. Water-resistant to 50 metres, the timepiece is completed with a red-brown semi-matte alligator strap with an ardillon buckle.

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Price: INR 8,85,000 (approx.)

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Ulysse Nardin Freak X 43 mm (Ref. 2305-270/02) 

For lovers of traditional watchmaking, the Freak X Rose Gold is a timepiece where the movement itself becomes the centrepiece. Forgoing a dial and hands entirely, this 43 mm x 13.38 mm timepiece is made in 5N rose gold and titanium with a sleek black DLC finish.

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Inside, the in-house UN-230 self-winding movement powers a mesmerising flying carousel on the dial side—the entire movement rotates on its own axis to display the time, also visible through the sapphire caseback. The black alligator strap completes the avant-garde design. The watch is water-resistant up to 50 metres.

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Price: INR 41,90,000

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Titan Nebula (Ref. 5614dl02)

Another timepiece comes from India’s homegrown brand Titan Nebula. Crafted in 18K gold, its round case measures 37.2 mm, with a slim 5.88 mm profile that sits elegantly on the wrist. The silver dial, protected by a sapphire crystal, features gold hour and minute hands driven by a quartz movement. Complementing the warm gold tones, a soft grey leather strap secured with a classic buckle completes the timepiece.

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Price: INR 2,35,000

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Ballon Bleu de Cartier (Ref. CRW2BB0039) 

A harmonious blend of steel and gold, the Ballon Bleu de Cartier is an elegant pick for the festive season. Exuding timeless sophistication, the two-tone 42 mm watch features a fluted 18K yellow gold crown set delicately with a cabochon-shaped synthetic spinel that lends a subtle blue accent. The silvered guilloché dial features blued-steel sword-shaped hands that glide gracefully across hours, minutes, and a calendar aperture positioned at 3 o’clock.

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The timepiece is 13.03 mm thick, water-resistant up to 30 metres, and paired with an interchangeable two-tone bracelet. It houses the automatic Calibre 1847 MC, known for its reliability and smooth performance.

‍Price: INR 13,50,000