If you’re looking for an impressive men’s timepiece that exudes modern masculinity and prime elegance in equal measure, then a quality rose gold watch for men is your new best friend. Representing a darker, and arguably sleeker tone than yellow gold, trusty rose gold blends perfectly with a quality strap and minimalist dial. As a result, the best rose gold mens dress watches are like sweet icing on the cake of your stylish get up, making you a man of the night indeed. After all, who doesn’t love the icing? No one, that’s who. Show them you’re keeping up with the times in every sense of the concept by scoping the best rose gold watches for men, and then slapping one around your wrist. Here are our top picks, may they spruce you up accordingly.
Best Rose Gold Watches at a Glance
- Best overall: Zenith Elite 6150
- Best under $1,000: Shinola Bedrock 42mm
- Best under $5,000: Frederique Constant Slim Line Moonphase Manufacture
- Best under $10,000: Baume & Mercier Clifton
- Best at any price: Vacheron Constantin Patrimony
Table of contents
- Best Rose Gold Watches at a Glance
- 1. Bremont ALT1-C/RG Classic
- 2. Vacheron Constantin Patrimony
- 3. OMEGA De Ville Trésor Master Co-Axial
- 4. Frederique Constant Slim Line Moonphase Manufacture
- 5. Baume & Mercier Clifton
- 6. Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin Small Second
- 7. Zenith Elite 6150
- 8. A. Lange & Söhne Saxonia Thin 37
- 9. Shinola Bedrock 42mm
- 10. IWC Portuguese Rose Gold Chronograph
- 11. Ressence Type 1 MRP 42mm Rose Gold
- 12. Rolex Cosmograph Daytona
- 13. Chanel Monsieur
- Rose Gold Watches FAQs
1. Bremont ALT1-C/RG Classic
The first watch on the list is a bona fide classic, with the name to show for it. Specifically, the Bremont ALT1-C/RG Classic gives off a handsome vibe that feels like it goes back decades. Surrounding the pristine white dial with two-register chronograph display is a polished case of 18-karat rose gold. Powering the watch is Bremont’s own ETA-based BE-50AE automatic chronograph movement. This one will cost you, but you probably knew that already.
Features: Calibre 13 1/4”’ BE-50AE automatic; 42-hour power reserve; 18 carat Rose Gold Bremont Trip-Tick® construction
Case diameter: 43mm
Water resistance: 10 ATM / 100 metres
Price: $13,995
2. Vacheron Constantin Patrimony
Brimming with harmony, quality, and purity, the Vacheron Constantin Patrimony takes design cues from 1950s models, and simply oozes elegance. Check out the full range and choose between a variety of features and complications, but remember to go with stylish rose gold for the case. Should you do so, you’ll be wearing one of the best rose gold dress watches in the world.
Features: 18K 5N pink gold
Case diameter: 40mm
Water resistance: 3 bar
Price: from $29,800
3. OMEGA De Ville Trésor Master Co-Axial
Featuring a famously thin case, the Omega De Ville Trésor Master Co-Axial dress watch resurrects one the brand’s greatest hits. Specifically, it represents the evolution of the original Trésor dress watch from 1949, now with antimagnetic co-axial movement under the skin. Hovering over the minimalist dial is sapphire crystal, and affixed to the supple leather strap is a gorgeous case of Sedna gold.
Features: 18ct Rose Gold; manual winding
Case diameter: 40mm
Water resistance: 30 metres
Price: from £11,210
4. Frederique Constant Slim Line Moonphase Manufacture
The words “Frederique Constant” and “Moonphase Manufacture” are enough to get any watch lover salivating. Sealing the deal is a beautiful 42mm case of rose gold, easily making this one of the best rose gold watches for men. If the initial 12.5K price tag is too high for your taste, consider getting the plated rose gold version instead, which runs on the same movement and costs nearly 1/4 as much.
Features: FC-705 Automatic Movement. 26 Jewels, 28’800 ALT/H and 42 power reserve
Case diameter: 42mm
Water resistance: 3 ATM
Price: from $4,000
5. Baume & Mercier Clifton
No matter what the occasion, the Baume & Mercier Clifton rose gold watch is guaranteed to up your style game. Exclusive to the rose gold variant is hand-wound La Joux-Perret 7381 movement, which can be seen through the crystal sapphire case-back. Between its vintage aesthetic, alligator strap, sophisticated mechanisms and modern 42mm case, this one’s firing on all cylinders.
Features: Manual-winding watch; 90 hours power reserve; Swiss Made La Joux-Perret 7381 movement
Case diameter: 42mm
Water resistance: 5 ATM
6. Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin Small Second
Slim and sexy, the Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin Small Second rocks an 18k pink gold case that’s 38.5mm in diameter and just 7.58mm thick. Powering the watch is automatic, self-winding movement of 223 components and 32 jewels, which is on full display through the case-back window. Equally as lovely is a creamy, eggshell beige dial.
Features: self-winding
Case diameter: 40mm
Water resistance: 50 metres
Price: €14,400
7. Zenith Elite 6150
True to its name, the Zenith Elite 6150 squeezes serious prestige into a tight, minimalist package. The watch first turned heads when it debuted in 1994, and then turned them again when it was revived in 2015, equipped with even more power and accuracy. If you love yourself an ultra-thin, premium rose gold watch, then you’ll love this one here.
Features: Zenith Calibre Elite 6150
Case diameter: 42mm
Water resistance: 100 metres
Price: $14,100
8. A. Lange & Söhne Saxonia Thin 37
The A. Lange & Söhne Saxonia Thin 37 might flaunt a somewhat hefty price tag, and yet it’s the brands most cost-friendly watch. As one might expect, the watch keeps things beautiful and simple, letting the rose gold case, eye-catching two-hand dial, and super slim movement speak for itself. This is everything a premium rose gold dress watch could ever want to be, with the singular power to take your style game into the stratosphere. It’s also the stuff that watch dreams are made of.
Features: L093.1 mechanical manual winding movement; approximately 72-hour power reserve
Case diameter: 37mm
Water resistance: 30 metres
Price: $15,900
9. Shinola Bedrock 42mm
On the more affordable end of the spectrum is the Shinola Bedrock, the brand’s first dress watch. Combining a Bourbon dial, Cordovan leather strap and PVD rose gold case of stainless steel, the watch delivers slim construction and a timeless aesthetic, all at a fraction of the cost. Let’s be honest–most of us can’t afford thousand-dollar watches. If you strive for top shelf style, but don’t have a top shelf bank account just yet, this rose gold dress watch has your name written all over it.
10. IWC Portuguese Rose Gold Chronograph
Expertly blending a range of features–while nevertheless retaining a minimalist core–the IWC Portuguese Rose Gold Chronograph is a balanced beauty. Presented on the silver dial are Arabic numerals, rose gold hands and two sub-dials. Affixed to the case is an alligator leather strap, and under the skin is Calibre 79350 movement with a 44-hour power reserve.
Features: IWC Calibre 79350; 44 hours power reserve
Case diameter: 40.9mm
Water resistance: 30 metres
Price: $16,600
11. Ressence Type 1 MRP 42mm Rose Gold
The Ressence Type I MRP immediately distinguishes itself by way of a striking, ivory dial adorned with features bordering on avant garde. It’s all packed under a dome of sapphire crystal, within a beautiful case of rose gold and titanium. Powering the watch is a ROCS 1 module with 36-hour power reserve. This one was designed exclusively for Mr Porter, where it can still be purchased for a cool AUD $42,239.83.
Features: ROCS 1 module, 36-hour power reserve
Case diameter: 42mm
Water resistance: 1 bar
Price: AU$42,239.83
12. Rolex Cosmograph Daytona
More than one of the best dress watches for men, the Rolex Cosmograph Daytona is a living legend. It was first introduced back in 1963 as a motorsport watch, and to this day delivers the utmost tier of durability, accuracy, and sophistication. For the Everose gold variant, Rolex employs a patented alloy of 18-karat pink gold, joined by a pink/black dial, self-winding mechanical movement, and a proprietary oyster bracelet. If you can afford one, you should buy one.
Features: Calibre 4130; approximately 72 hours power reserve
Case diameter: 40mm
Water resistance: 100 metres
Price: £36,600
13. Chanel Monsieur
One look at the Chanel Monsieur’s stunning ivory dial with retrograde minute indication and small second counter, and you’ll know if this is the dress watch for you. Also featured is a 40mm case of 18-karat beige gold, a black alligator strap, and mechanical movement with manual winding. Your top shelf rose gold watch is waiting, monsieur.
Features: Chanel Calibre 1; approximately 72 hours power reserve
Case diameter: 40mm
Water resistance: 30 metres
Price: $35,100
Rose Gold Watches FAQs
Arguably, rose gold provides a sleeker tone than yellow gold and is a preferred colour for men's timepieces. It blends well with pretty much any colour clothing and also with both silver and gold.
The best watch makers all have rose gold versions of their most popular timepieces because rose gold provides a darker, more masculine look than yellow gold. The rose gold tones are a result of the higher amount of copper alloy in the gold.