Enjoy the beauty born from chance with this aventurine and stone dial ladies' watch

Aventurine, which sparkles like a starry sky, and hard stones, which allow you to enjoy the texture created by nature, have become increasingly popular as dial materials in recent years due to their beauty. In fact, they also pair well with the dazzling sparkle of diamonds and gold. This year, many new ladies' watches have been released in response to this unmissable trend. We introduce a selection of gorgeous timepieces with aventurine and hard stone dials!

A watch journalist talks about the new aventurine and stone dial watch

　These two materials have been frequently used for watch dials for a long time. Aventurine is often used in watches equipped with moon phase mechanisms. Hard stones, meanwhile, are mainly stones such as lapis lazuli and malachite. What did Chronos Japan Editor-in-Chief Masamasa Hirota and watch and jewelry journalist Aki Nogami think of this new model with an aventurine and stone dial?

Hirota: Aventurine is now available in a stable supply. Unlike in the past, it is now possible to control the quality. In the hard stone lineup, I'm drawn to Dior's bracelets. I like how they are pressed over Milanese to create a nostalgic atmosphere.

NogamiHard stone dials are often discussed alongside technological advances such as thin movements. While not featured here, Bulgari's thinnest minute repeater featuring malachite was released this year. It's great to see such a wide variety of pieces available.

Aventurine and stone dial adorns the watch

Aventurine, which shines with a mysterious glow like the starry sky, and hard stone dials that allow you to enjoy the texture of natural stones. Many new products have been released this year based on these two major trends.

Piaget
The long-awaited aventurine dial

　This collection is characterized by asymmetrical lugs. New this year is the aventurine dial. Aventurine has become popular recently, but this model, made by Piaget, which has pioneered the history of dials made from different materials along with the development of movements, is still fresh. It is worth taking another look at.

Chaumet
The rich colors of the hard stone dial stand out

　This malachite dial is a part of Chaumet's masterpiece, depicting the garden of a noble princess. The delicate floral motif plays with the lustrous green of fresh greenery. The gold mesh bracelet accentuates the classic beauty of the hard stone dial.

Bvlgari
The new face of the collection is an ode to the "light" woven by the stars

The name "Lucea" comes from the Latin word for "light." The collection, which evokes the image of sunlight, then pays homage to the shining night sky. This timepiece also demonstrates Bulgari's commitment to dial production, as they turn their attention back to aventurine, a material that has seen recent technological advances.

The translucent navy sparkles like a starry sky.

Aventurine glass was born when copper shavings accidentally got into glass, and its charm lies in the sparkling light that resides within the dark blue. The beauty of the night sky shines on your wrist.

Roger Dubuis
A glamorous design with a deep blue glow

　This is a masterpiece ladies' watch from Roger Dubuis, which depicts a feminine world based on the theme of the "diva" using precious stones and Grand Feu enamel. This year's model is chic with an aventurine dial. The three-dimensional design, interwoven with round and tonneau shapes, is enveloped in a fantastical glow.

Parmigiani Fleurier
A rainbow-colored story told by sapphires and rubies

　This flying tourbillon is a derivative of the Rainbow model released last year. The bezel is adorned with baguette-cut colored stones that shine in seven different colors, but what's impressive is the subtle gradation of the colors that gradually change. This slim watch uses a platinum micro-rotor, and the beautiful design of the movement can be seen from the back, making it a must-see.

omega
A noble shine for a masterpiece perfect for both work and play.

　The "Constellation" name, which means constellation, is a watch that tells the story of Omega's history of challenging itself to create high-precision watches. This year's model features iconic designs such as the four-pronged bezel, and an aventurine dial. As the name "Manhattan" suggests, it has a modern feel reminiscent of the city's night sky.

Enjoy the play of jewels with a natural stone dial

You won't be able to take your eyes off the truly colorful stone dial, which features lapis lazuli, also known as "Vermeer blue," malachite that resembles a peacock's feather, and tiger's eye with its beautiful, unique texture.

Boucheron
A sweet, sparkling decoration that you'll want to wear like a bracelet.

　Serpent Bohème features an impressive snakehead drop motif. This year's star is lapis lazuli. The rich luster of yellow gold, edged with gold beads, further accentuates the beauty of the lapis lazuli, characterized by its matte brilliance.

Dior
A beautiful harmony between Milanese bracelets and hard stones

　The Maison, which has been actively incorporating stone dials, presents this tiger eye watch with its delicate stripes and deep expression. It comes with a supple Milanese bracelet, inspired by the idea of ​​wrapping satin ribbons, and exudes the scent of a vintage watch.

Bvlgari
Mysterious blue adorning the dial

　Bvlgari has continued to create pieces inspired by Rome, their birthplace. The photo shows a lapis lazuli dial from a collection themed on the "fan" motif that beautifully adorns the Baths of Caracalla. This collection combines Bvlgari's renowned aesthetic of color with its undying love for Rome.