We came for the outfits. We stayed for the watches. Peggy Gou’s wardrobe gives us plenty to look at, but lately our attention has been drifting towards her wrist. A bracelet watch with a pink vest. A sporty Patek with a white knit. Something gold, green and covered in tiny fish. There is quite a lot going on, and we are very much here for it.
Inspired by our Instagram edit, we are taking a closer look at seven watch designs that make a compelling case for paying more attention to the finishing touches. From Cartier’s clean lines to Patek Philippe’s jewellery watches, there is plenty to consider before choosing your next vintage or pre-owned watch.
A little green envy
Cartier Tank Louis Cartier
The green Tank Louis Cartier featured in our edit is a particularly good reminder that a familiar shape can still surprise you. The rectangular case frames a deep green dial, with a matching strap carrying the colour around the wrist. The uncluttered face leaves those proportions to do the work. It is easy to imagine it peeping out from a shirt cuff, although we would be tempted to roll the sleeves up.
The Tank’s story began in 1917, and its two parallel side bars remain central to its design. That clarity gives the watch plenty of room for colour without losing its identity. For more of the Maison’s less restrained side, explore the animals that became symbols of Cartier.
Something up your sleeve
Patek Philippe Bracelet Ellipse
The blue dial is lovely. The bracelet is what keeps us looking. In the Ellipse image from our edit, an intricate, broad bracelet surrounds a small face, giving the watch the presence of a substantial piece of jewellery. Against Peggy’s pink vest and layered necklaces, it feels entirely at home. No evening dress required.
Patek Philippe introduced the Golden Ellipse in 1968, taking inspiration from the golden ratio for its distinctive proportions. The name refers to that design principle, rather than a requirement for yellow gold. Here, the cool metallic finish and rich blue dial make a particularly appealing combination. For anyone whose jewellery usually gets more attention than their watch, this is a persuasive place to start.
Courtside colour
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 41
A pale green dial, a steel bracelet and very little fuss. The Oyster Perpetual 41 pictured in our Wimbledon-themed slide brings a softer colour to a substantial sports watch. The smooth bezel and straightforward hour markers keep the design clean, leaving the dial to catch your eye.
Rolex introduced the pistachio dial on the Oyster Perpetual 41 in 2025. It works particularly well with the white clothing and dark sunglasses in the photograph’s styling. The exact watch on Peggy’s wrist is not clear enough in that image to confirm a matching reference, but the featured model makes a strong case for green as an everyday colour.
Pink, naturally
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 36
Then there is the pink. The Oyster Perpetual 36 with a candy pink dial has the same straightforward appeal, in a smaller case with a rather different mood. Steel keeps the colour feeling crisp, while the simple face gives it space. It is pretty without needing much decoration.
The close-up with a white sleeve and cream Chanel bag is one of our favourite styling moments from the post. The watch provides just enough colour among the pale tones. We would happily keep it on with jeans, a grey jumper or the shirt already hanging on the back of the chair.
Quite the catch
Hublot MDM Genève “Fish”
Tiny gold fish swimming across a green dial. Yes, really. The Hublot MDM Genève “Fish” is the sort of watch that makes you lean in for a closer look. In the version illustrated in our edit, the decorative face is framed by a sparkling bezel and paired with a black strap. There is nothing shy about it.
Archival auction records document examples with green enamel dials decorated with engraved gold fish. The contrast between that detailed decoration and the simple dark strap is a large part of the appeal. It is also a good reminder of how much there is to discover when you look beyond a brand’s most familiar designs.
A little extra
Patek Philippe Nautilus
A red statement hat is stiff competition for any accessory. The diamond-set Nautilus featured alongside it holds its own. The grey dial, softly angular bezel and integrated bracelet give the design a recognisable shape, with a line of diamonds adding light around the face.
Patek Philippe’s grey-dial steel Nautilus reference 7118/1200A-011 combines these details with an embossed dial and automatic movement. The appeal is in how comfortably its sporting shape accommodates a little sparkle. Worn with a simple vest, it makes dressing down look rather tempting.
Your next wrist obsession
Shop Vintage and Pre-Owned Watches at Rewind
If this edit has left you looking at your own wrist, we understand. There is something particularly satisfying about finding a watch that works with the jewellery you already wear and the clothes you reach for most. Perhaps that means a small gold face. Perhaps it means a bracelet worth planning an outfit around.
At Rewind Vintage Affairs, our watch collection is a good place to begin. For the bracelet-watch mood, take a closer look at our Patek Philippe Ellipse 4139/1 18K Gold Ladies Bracelet Watch. Its textured gold dial and woven-link bracelet offer a different interpretation from the blue-dial watch featured above, with plenty of appeal of their own.
Patek Philippe Ellipse 4139/1 18K Gold Ladies Bracelet Watch at Rewind Vintage Affairs.
For something more substantial, explore our Rolex watch customised by Loree Rodkin, with its diamond-set details and distinctive bracelet. These are separate pieces from the watches in Peggy’s edit, chosen for those with a similarly individual approach to getting dressed.
Browse our vintage and pre-owned watches and find the one you will want to wear tomorrow. And the day after that.