Give her the perfect gift for Mother's Day with one of these stunning pieces.
Courtesy Jaeger-LeCoultre
Jaeger LeCoultre Rendez-Vous Moon Medium
The moon phase is often referred to as watchmaking’s most poetic complication. If your mother has her head in the stars, then this enigmatic, diamond-set timepiece is for her. $14,000; jaeger-lecoultre.com.
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Cartier Panthère de Cartier Mini Triple Loop
The most glamorous women in the world know that few watches are as elegant as a Cartier. With its new 18k gold triple loop strap, this beauty keeps time and doubles as a fine jewelry piece. $35,800, cartier.com.
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Richard Mille RM 07-01
Tough mothers appreciate the beauty of complicated timepieces as much the brilliance of diamonds. In this case, the world’s hardest gemstones have been set in hardwearing ceramic. Price available on request; richardmille.com.
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Rolex Cosmograph Daytona
It’s big (40mm). It’s bold (it’s adorned with a rainbow of perfectly matched gemstones, including 36 baguette-cut sapphires on the bezel). This 18k pink gold Daytona is perfect for the mom who likes to live large. Price available on request; rolex.com.
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Patek Phillipe Aquanaut Luce Ref. 5067A-025
Modern moms will love the athleisure look of this stainless steel, blue-hued watch. Water resistant to 120 m, it comes with a composite band that makes it practical as well as pretty. $16,217, patek.com.
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Tag Heuer Aquaracer
A fine timepiece for the free-spirited woman, this two-toned watch can dive to depths of 300m and also features hands and indices covered with white SuperLuminova™ for enhanced visibility underwater. $2,000, tagheuer.com.
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Breguet Reine de Naples 8908
This oblong timepiece was inspired by a model made for Caroline, the Queen of Naples in the early 1800s. Although it’s literally fit for a queen, it’s been made more regal with a Tahitian mother of pearl dial surrounded by 128 diamonds all set in 18k rose gold with a satin leather strap. $36,100; breguet.com.
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A Lange & Söhne Saxonia Thin in Copper Blue
If diamonds aren’t your girl’s best friend, the shiny white gold case and shimmering aventurine dial of this time only timepiece will provide a minimalist alternative to bling. $22,000; alange-soehne.com.
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Apple Watch Series 3
New mom’s always have their hands full. This high-tech timekeeper lets her take calls and texts sans cellphone, while also using Siri as her personal tracking appointments and providing streaming soothing lullabies.
A smart watch for a tech and travel savvy mom. Its “Wear OS by Google” operating system is compatible with almost any Android or iPhone smartphones running Android 4.4, or iPhone 5 and it comes loaded with features that keep her connected whenever and wherever she may roam. $2,450; louisvuitton.com.