The best mixed metal luxury watches shot exclusively

Photography by Simon Martin, Styling by Felix Bischof, Words by Joshua Hendren

This season’s most splurge-worthy timepieces are mixing up their metals for twice the impact. At Patek Philippe, rose gold twinkles against the coolness of steel. Audemars Piguet interprets their Grande Tapisserie pattern in silver tones. While at TAG Heuer, diamonds sparkle across one of their most luxurious models, the Aquaracer Professional.

Elevated by curvaceous silhouettes, coloured dials and a sprinkling of gemstones, these two-tone watches double up the drama. Scroll through to discover their beauty, framed against stunning, perfectly manicured courts.

Illuminated by the frosted glow of Graff’s tennis bracelets, Audemars Piguet casts the Royal Oak in a striking combination of stainless steel and pink gold.

Whether you’re serving looks on or off the court, nothing speaks glamour like a Cartier timepiece. This Santos de Cartier watch – proposed in an ultra-luxe mix of yellow gold and steel –  should be part of everyone’s arsenal in 2022.

The beauty of TAG Heuer’s Aquaracer Professional is in the details. The crown is set in 18K 5N rose gold, while twelve VS brilliant-cut diamonds adorn the hour markers, adding a touch drama to an already exceptional design.

It’s easy to get lost in the electric blue dial of this Gem Dior timepiece. Especially when it’s elevated with a smattering of diamonds and a steel and yellow gold pairing.

Iced out the max, Chanel’s Boy.Friend watch shimmers in beige and white gold. Stack with the Maison’s Coco Crush bracelet to sparkle up your world.

Sensual and seductive, Bulgari’s Serpenti Seduttori watch coils around the wrist in a symphony of yellow gold and steel.

Lustre and strength collide in Omega’s Constellation timepiece. Stainless steel offers unparalleled corrosion-resistance, while an interweaving of yellow gold illuminates with a warm mellow hue.

An octagonal formation of steel and rose gold sets the perfect backdrop for the blue sunburst dial of Patek Philippe’s Nautilus Flyback chronograph.

When attempting to match your watch with your outfit, let Chopard’s steel-gold combinations decide for you. The Swiss watchmaker’s Alpine Eagle is fail-proof bling that elevates any look with an irresistible charm and luminosity.

Stylist Assistant Joshua Hendren, Photography Assistant Charlotte Godfrey, Nails by Maria McKenna, Models Eliana Ortiz at Body London and Chay Morris at Kult Models

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