Large face women’s watches are all the range these days. The most
appealing thing about them is how they stand out on the wrist. They add a nice,
bold touch to outfits, draw eyes and compliments your way, and you certainly
won’t struggle to read the time or other information displayed on the dial.
Now, as more and more fashionable ladies gravitate towards large faced
watches, manufacturers are offering more of them. There’s no shortage of big
dial ladies watches on the market today. Below are the most stylish and the
most popular to consider if you’re craving a prominent watch on your wrist.
Best Large Face Women’s Watches
Michael Kors Women’s Bradshaw 43MM Chronograph Watch
The Michael Kors Bradshaw is pretty big at 43mm in face diameter and one of the
most popular large face watches modern women love. It just looks fabulous on
the wrist! You can opt for the traditional wristwatch only version or the
hybrid smartwatch version. It also comes in a nice range of colors to choose
from.
Bold size and chic style aren’t the only good thing about the
Bradshaw. The face tells you more than just the time. It features a date window
and three chronograph sub dials. To crown it all, you can rock the Bradshaw
even to the beach in the summer as it comes sealed to withstand up to 100m
(330ft) of water pressure.
Bulova Curv 40.5mm Big Face Women’s Watch
Let’s just take a moment and admire the Bulova Curv. Without doubt
one of the most beautiful big dial watches for women, with the juxtaposition of
white and rose gold and strategically placed sparkle. The watch is a
compliments magnet. The curves on its case make its 40.5mm face looks even
chunkier. With its white strap, it has a sporty chic look that’s perfect for
casual wear.
The size and shape are certainly appealing but not the only
outstanding thing about the Bulova Curv. It features a proprietary
high-performance quartz movement with 262 kHz vibrational frequency for precise
accuracy. You can admire the mechanism via the exhibition case back. If you
like the look, you can rest assured the watch will last as it’s well made of
stainless steel, an EPDM rubber strap, and a sapphire dial window.
Michael Kors Runway Big Dial Women’s Watch
The Michael Kors Runway has been trending for a number of years
now. In fact, it has already achieved iconic status. Combining an oversized face
with a simple minimalist aesthetic, the Runway is simple yet luxurious, trendy
yet timeless, and looks good on all wrist sizes large or tiny. And depending on the size of your wrist, you
can opt for the 38mm option or the larger 42mm. Michael Kors watches are well
made and tell time accurately so the Runway is a solid investment. You can wear
it everywhere and with anything from a suit to jeans and tee.
Casio G Shock Transparent Large Face Women’s Watch
The Casio G Shock Transparent watch goes all out when it comes to size: it sports a
46mm face yet still manages to look good on feminine wrists. The watch also
goes big on functionality. This is a tool watch on the wrist complete with a
calendar, alarm, and timer.
Even with the stylish aesthetics, all the perks of a G Shock watch
are intact: the watch is shock resistant, magnetic resistant, and water
resistant up to 200 meters. This is the ultimate everyday and active watch that
looks good on the wrist, comes handy whether yoore in the kitchen or on the
hiking trail, and can take all kinds of abuse.
MVMT Nova Minimalist Big Chronograph Dial Watch
The MVMT Nova is one of the most gorgeous and sought after big
dial watches for ladies. The watch is minimalist and bold at the same time,
which makes it great even for thin wrists. It spans 38mm in diameter and its
boldness is emphasized by the chronograph dial.
Another appealing thing about the watch is its multifunctional nature. It
even has duo time zone that comes handy for frequent travelers, for flight
attendants, or when on vacation.
JBW Cristal Iced Out Big Dial Ladies Watch
Whenever you want to make a statement, you can count on the JBW Cristal watch. With a 40mm face and an iced out design, you can count on the watch to
stand out and grab attention. It’s adorned with both genuine diamonds and
Swarovski crystals.
Even though JBW stands for Just Bling Watches, their watches are
much more than just flashy bling. They uphold high quality standards,
constructing their watches with high quality stainless steel, adorning then
with real and ethical diamonds, and equipping them with Swiss or Japanese
quartz movement, in the case this one.
Michael Kors Lexington Women’s Watch
When ladies of means want to rock an oversized luxury watch, they
opt for a men’s Rolex watch. The Michael Kors Lexington offers a way for any
woman to rock the oversized Rolex look at a fraction of the price. From the elegant
Jubilee style bracelet to the fluted bezel, it’s a Rolex look alike. The 38mm
face guarantees it will stand out on the wrist. You can also opt for the 44mm version that looks identical but comes with an even bigger face. The
chronograph style face also adds a touch of bold while also being functional.
Burberry The City BU9038 38mm Women’s Watch
The greatest thing about the Burberry The City watch with a big
38mm face watch is just how incredibly versatile it is. It’s luxurious and
right on trend with it’s large case but also a timeless classic watch with it’s
classy minimalism and traditional elegance. It’s a watch you can wear with a
business suit and it will still look right at home with jeans and tee shirt.
And it complements both large and small wrists.
Quality is top notch as can be expected from Burberry and Swiss craftsmanship.
The watch is Swiss made using fine quality materials including a sapphire
crystal, features Burberry’s signature check pattern, and is powered by a Swiss
quartz movement.
Fossil Original Boyfriend Chronograph Women’s Watch
The Fossil boyfriend watch combines menswear inspired design with
feminine accents making it the perfect watch if you love men’s watches but also
like the watch to have a feminine essence. The face is big at 38mm and the
chronograph sub-dials make the face pop. The rose gold tone accents and slim
strap add the feminine touches. Gorgeous big face watch for both large and
small wrists.
It’s the best big face watch to consider if your skin is prone to
metal allergies. The strap goes underneath the watch case minimizing skin
contact with metal. And Fossil’s genuine leather has such a soft luxurious feel
against the skin so you count on top notch comfort. The watch is powered by a
quartz movement, has a stop watch feature, and 50m water resistance.
Invicta Angel 38mm Rose Gold Tone Women’s Watch
The Invicta Angel watch is a stylishly bold watch at a very affordable
price. Not only is the face large at 38mm, the dial is adorned with 39 crystal
accents adding a touch of luxury without being over the top, while the numbered
bezel give it a sporty dive watch style. The rose gold tone gives it a calm and
elegant ambiance.
The watch doesn’t disappoint in function too. It’s powered by a
PC32A Caliber Japanese quartz movement and has luminous hands for reading the
time in the dark. True to the sporty style, the watch has 100m water resistance
so you can use it in and around water when swimming, snorkeling, SUPing, sailing,
or surfing.
GUESS 39MM Crystal Silicone Women’s Watch
The Guess Limelight large face women’s watch mixes sporty and luxurious accents with
stunning results! It features a blue silicone brand attached to a rose gold
tone case and a crystal studded bezel. Sure to add a pop of sparkle to any look
and draw eyes and compliments your way.
Beyond the prominent sporty look with a 39mm face, you will also
love the multi-functional dial that goes beyond merely displaying the time and
shows you the day and date as well. On the inside is a Japanese battery powered
movement and the watch is watertight up to a 50M water pressure depth
equivalent.
How Big Can You Go Without
The Watch Looking Overpowering?
The biggest face watch you can wear comes down to three things:
The size of your wrist: If you have very small wrists, 36 and 38mm
watches will fill out your wrist nicely without an overpowering look. You might
even be able to rock
a 40mm diameter watch. If you have big wrists, consider 40mm, 42mm, and
44mm watches. There are even 46mm face watches that will look good on large women’s
wrists.
How prominent the lugs are: as long as the lugs ( the protrusions
on both sides on the watch case where the watch strap or bracelet is attached)
are small profile, you can rock even huge watches with 44mmand 46mm case
diameters.
How to Wear Big Face
Women’s Watches?
A big dial wristwatch is already a bold fashion accessory. You can
opt to go simple and wear it on its own on the wrist. It will look good with
any outfit whether an official suit, a business casual look, a casual dress or
jeans and t short look.
You can also pair it with one or two tennis bracelets or love
bangles. This will add a touch of glam on your wrist and create an even more
eye catching accessory.
Finally, you can stack your watch with many bracelets and bangles
to create a glamourous arm candy look. This only works for casual situations
though.
For inspiration, check out pictures of female
celebrities wearing large face watches here.
Curious to find out how and why watches have gotten so big? Check
out this article on the oversized
watch trend.
