PVD (Physical Vapour Definition) or ion plating makes for corrosion resistant and sweatproof watches. If you want a high-quality gold PVD watch featuring this "magic" coating, choose from the list below.
1. Baltic MR01 Gold PVD 36mm - Stitched Saffiano Black Strap
The 36mm MR01 delivers old-school sophistication on a budget. It has unisex appeal and is among our top watches for smaller wrists.
Our pick here has a gold PVD-treated stainless steel case with a black dial that makes the gold-finished Breguet appliqués and leaf hands on it pop. We love the azurage-finished seconds counter placed in the lower-left quarter.
Powering the MR01 is the 42-hour Hangzhou CAL5000a micro-rotor movement, which looks spectacular through the caseback.
2. Mido Multifort TV 35mm Gold PVD
The Multifort TV is one of Mido's most popular watch lineups. In its all-(rose) gold PVD form, as displayed here, the Multifort TV looks the most gorgeous it was ever been.
The watch comes with the distinctive Mido TV-shaped case and features a gradient dial with diamond hour markers. The day-date window at 12 o'clock is discreet enough to keep the dial balanced. Completing the look is (rose) gold PVD bracelet.
Powering the timepiece is the sophisticated Calibre 72, an automatic movement equipped with a Nivachron balance spring. This compact marvel allows the case to flaunt an impressively slender 9.3mm silhouette perfect for those who love understated elegance.
3. G-SHOCK GMB2100GD-9A
A blingy CasiOak sounds like an oxymoron. But if you can pull off such an unusual combination, consider adding the G-SHOCK GMB2100GD to your collection.
It gives you the standard features of a high-quality G-Shock—a stopwatch, countdown timer, power-saving function, Bluetooth connectivity, multiple time zones and daily alarms, etc. in a luxurious, fully metallic form.
This variant comes a gold PVD-treated case with a matching bracelet strap. Its brushed, highly polished finish gives it an upscale vibe. The dial stays predominantly black, but shows off gold accents in the handset, markers, and dial text.
4. Tissot PRX 35mm Gold
A Tissot Seastar reference from the '70s, which gave off Royal Oak vibes, is the source for the retro-cool look of the PRX. The throwback has a sunray dial, thin hour markers and hands, plus a date window at 3. Holding these elements together is a 35mm barrel-shaped case on an integrated bracelet.
A three-jewelled ETA F05.115 Swiss movement hidden within an opaque caseback drives this piece of luxury. (If you want an automatic version of the PRX with the same sizing, you're in luck.) The PRX has a decent depth rating of 100m, which translates to pool readiness.
5. Hamilton American Classic PSR 74 Gold PVD
Finally, check this futuristic gold PVD watch from Hamilton. It's a blast from the past—in the best way possible! Modelled after the 1974 Pulsar Cushion, this watch brings retro-futurism straight to your wrist.
Equipped with a new-generation quartz module, the PRS 74 brings together LCD and OLED display tech, lighting up its red digits in style. A dual pusher button system lets you easily toggle between the time and date.
With a distinctive bangle-style bracelet attached, the PRS 74 stands as a testament to Hamilton's mission to breathe new life into its collections through stylish digital innovation.
Gold PVD watches shine brighter in person! Come down to our Discovery Watch Studio on Collins Street, Melbourne to see these beauties for yourself. This way you can actually try before you buy!
