The Serpenti, the Franck, the Première — and the Everyday Classic: Four Watches That Shape Confidence
Why every woman needs timepieces that match not just her outfits, but her moods.
I’m no watch connoisseur—never have been. I don’t know the technicalities, the complications, or the history behind each piece. What I do know is how a watch can make me feel. I’ve recently developed a new kind of love for accessorizing, and somewhere along the way, I realized that a watch is less about keeping time and more about keeping presence. It’s not just jewelry, not quite an heirloom—it’s that finishing touch that ties your personality together.
And while I may not have a collector’s vault, I do have a small drawer of what I’d call my foremost prized possessions. Each of them tells a very different story, complements a different outfit, and taps into a different kind of confidence.
Franck Muller Cintrée Curvex
Every collection needs one watch that’s simply yours. Sleek, versatile, and effortlessly rich-looking, the Cintrée Curvex is that piece for me. It goes with everything—casual brunches, work meetings, even airport days. It’s not about making a statement; it’s about blending seamlessly into your rhythm. The curved case and minimalist face make it timeless yet approachable—the kind of watch you can wear every single day without thinking twice. The kind that doesn’t demand attention—but always earns it.
Bvlgari Serpenti Spiga
That coiled, snake-like form is unapologetically modern. It slithers up the wrist, sculptural yet sensual, and makes me feel instantly younger, sharper, bolder. Black and gold gives it that contemporary glamour, the kind that works equally well with a cocktail sari as it does with a tailored jumpsuit. I reach for it when I want to be magnetic, a little dangerous—the version of myself who loves a black-tie cocktail but doesn’t want to look like she’s trying too hard.
Franck Muller Galet
Diamond-rimmed, oversized, impossible to ignore. This one’s the extrovert in the room—but an elegant one. Its bold Roman numerals and larger case size make it a statement, while the diamonds soften it with a touch of femininity. It’s the watch I wear when I need to feel commanding, whether at a work meeting or walking into dinner. It says: yes, I’m here, and yes, you noticed. If the Serpenti is my modern side, the Franck is my confident alter ego—the one who has nothing to prove, because the watch does the speaking.
Chanel Première
My most recent and most romantic acquisition. I had long been flirting with the idea of a Cartier Tank until I met the Première. With its delicate proportions and chain-linked strap, it’s the daintiest of the trio—a quiet luxury, as if Chanel distilled Parisian femininity into a timepiece. It doesn’t scream; it whispers. It’s the watch for when I want to feel like a lady, not in a dated sense, but in that refined, understated way. I chose black and silver because I’ve always leaned toward cooler tones—it feels like jewelry that just happens to tell time.
What I’ve realized is this: watches are less about utility and more about identity. Shapes matter. Stories matter. A good collection should reflect your moods—your modern magnetism, your bold brilliance, your timeless femininity, and your everyday ease.
Time, after all, is the one accessory we never take off. So why not let its shape mirror the many shapes of who we are?
