It's spring, wear watches with colorful dials!

For several years now, colored dials have emerged as a major trend in the world of watchmaking. Here's a look at the reasons for their success and the colors that will dominate this trend in 2025.

An explosion of colors in watchmaking

Once reserved for sports models or eccentric brands, colored dials are becoming more popular and are invading the collections of major watchmaking houses. They respond to a growing demand for personal expression and modernity. This trend also reflects a shift in the traditional codes of watchmaking, long dominated by black, white, or metallic dials.

This trend was inspired by Rolex in 2020, when it launched its Oyster Perpetual to colorful, bright or pastel tones ; triggering a real "color madness" in the industry. 

Since then, other renowned watchmaking companies have chosen to invest in this path: 

• Omega : The brand has modernized colored dials with its Aqua Terra collection, available in pastel and harmonious tones, offering an elegant alternative to the bright colors of Rolex.
• Cartier : With its collections Panthère, Tank and Santos, Cartier has introduced satin-finished dials in sophisticated shades such as plum, blue and pink, reinterpreting the festive and precious energy of its iconic models.
• Patek Philippe The Swiss manufacturer has enriched its collections with colorful dials, notably in shades of salmon and khaki green. Models such as the Calatrava Pilot Travel Time or the reference 5172G illustrate this elegant and bold approach.

Other, more accessible brands, such as Swatch and Daniel Wellington, also offer colorful watches to appeal to a wider audience. For example, the Swatch MoonSwatch combines vibrant colors, a modern aesthetic, and affordable prices.

The choice of colors: symbolic or aesthetic

• The green, a symbol of balance and harmony, available in various shades ranging from emerald green to fir green.
• The blue, timeless and elegant, remains the favorite color for its versatility and contrast with metal. It can be sky blue, navy blue, midnight blue...
• The pink, for its part, vibrant and bold, is establishing itself as the flagship color of 2025.
• More eccentric tones like yellow, orange Or the red for a bold style.

Colorful watches, a lasting trend?

Although some experts consider this fad to be passing, watches with colorful dials seem to have a lasting impact on the watchmaking world. Their rarity compared to classic models gives them a particular appeal among collectors. In addition, their adoption by prestigious brands guarantees their longevity in the years to come.

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