Looking for a touch of elegance that’s anything but ordinary? Gradient dials bring a subtle, sophisticated fade that elevates any watch. Discover our top picks in the watches with gradient dials category just below.
1. Mido Multifort TV Big Date Blue
We’re starting strong with a tried-and-true favourite. The Mido Multifort TV Big Date channels decades of legacy into a design that continues to win hearts.
The design cues are unmistakable: a bold TV-style case surrounds a smoky blue-to-black gradient dial, complete with a horizontal brushed finish that subtly nods to the static of retro broadcasts.
True to its name, the Multifort TV Big Date proudly features a large date display at 12 o’clock. It’s bold, functional, and impossible to miss. Inside ticks the reliable Calibre 80, paired with a stainless steel bracelet for everyday versatility, with a sporty blue rubber strap also on offer.
2. Beaucroft Signature Eden Green
For those who prefer dressy watches, the Beaucroft Signature is a standout that brings elegance and impact in equal measure.
A green dial gradient sweep evokes a sense of clarity and renewal, accented by needle-thin indices and delicate dots for a truly refined aesthetic. At just 10mm thick, the watch wears effortlessly and looks undeniably elegant.
At its core is the ever-reliable Miyota 9039, regulated for extra precision and accurate to within +/- 10 seconds a day. Even better? Every Signature watch is hand-assembled in the UK with care and attention.
3. BOLDR Odyssey GMT RB1876
Known for value-packed adventure watches, Boldr isn’t the first name that comes to mind when you think of gradient dials. But the Odyssey GMT flips expectations, with a striking fade that brightens toward a translucent centre, revealing just enough of the movement to spark intrigue.
Designed as a true GMT diver, the 44mm Odyssey doesn’t hold back, sporting a ceramic unidirectional dual-tone bezel and a bold arrow-tipped GMT hand that lets you track up to three time zones at once.
Oversized markers coated in Super-LumiNova ensure legibility never takes a back seat, even in the darkest depths. Beneath the surface, the Miyota 9075 GMT movement powers your journey with precision.
4. NORQAIN Independence 40MM
Adventure seekers will find a kindred spirit in the NORQAIN Independence, a sports watch that embodies the fearless drive to carve your own path.
Its deep gen gradient dial, marked with a rugged “scratched” finish, radiates vibrancy and calls to mind the raw beauty of adventures that become lasting memories.
Prioritising clarity and strength, the Independence features bold baton indexes filled with luminescent material for around-the-clock legibility. Beneath the dial, NORQAIN’s in-house Calibre N08 movement drives the watch, while the stainless steel bracelet gives it the resilience to go the distance.
5. Hamilton Jazzmaster Open Heart Auto
We wrap up with the Hamilton Jazzmaster, an open heart design that unveils the movement within. Its deep blue gradient dial adds a dramatic flourish, making this piece as captivating as it is refined.
Aside from the glimpse into the movement, the dial reveals a quiet sophistication, defined by slim hour markers and dauphine hands that elevate the Jazzmaster’s elegance.
What peaks through the aperture is Hamilton’s own H-10 caibre, fitted with a Nivachron balance spring for enhanced accuracy and resistance to magnetism. Completing the look, a brown leather strap with its own gradient effect makes for a striking match to the dial.
The true magic of a gradient dial reveals itself in person, as light plays across its surface in unexpected ways. Drop by our Watch Discovery Studio, located on Collins Street, Melbourne, to see them for yourself, and take the opportunity to discover our newest additions from Christopher Ward, echo/neutra, and Elliot Brown.
