Think Pink: 5 of Our Favorite Barbiecore Timepieces

Let’s be clear: From rose gold cases to salmon-colored dials, watch collectors have always had a passion for pink. And this summer, the hue is having a moment.

However, even before the marketing campaign for director Greta Gerwig’s movie Barbie, which opens in US theaters on July 21st, really began to fuel the passion for pink, brands were already obliging enthusiasts with a fantastic selection of rose-colored timepieces.
 

Because, more than being a mere trend, it almost feels like folks need the color’s optimistic energy. So, here are our favorites.

The cinematic Barbie-verse is complicated. There are different versions of the titular doll and her companion Ken, but in Gerwig’s forthcoming Barbie movie, Ken is played by TAG Heuer ambassador Ryan Gosling.
 

Judging by the trailers, Gosling’s take is pure camp but based on the actor’s past performances we can expect some nuance. Likewise, the shimmering TAG Heuer Carrera Plasma with Diamant d’Avant-Garde demonstrates that a little bit of pink can go a long way.
 

Introduced in Geneva at Watches & Wonders 2023, the aesthetic punch of this standard time-and-date, 36mm Carrera features both a hot pink logo and crown that pop out against a glittering field of white stones. Plus, the brand’s use of lab-grown stones allows for more affordable (and ethically sourced) diamonds with an unparalleled intensity of color.
 

As a fashion doll, one of the most playful parts of the Barbie experience is being able to play dress up. Luckily for all of us, the Frederique Constant Highlife Ladies Automatic is a timepiece that can be easily adapted to whichever version of yourself that you are feeling.
 

In 2022, Frederique Constant updated its signature Highlife Ladies Automatic with pops of color. And while the pink version of this Highlife is more subtle than some of the timepieces on this list, it is still playful thanks to the way its finish reflects the collection’s signature globe motif on the dial. It also comes on a stainless steel 3-part 34mm case and bracelet and features the Highlife’s hallmark quick-release bracelet and additional white rubber strap.
 

The Frederique Constant Highlife Ladies Automatic is priced at $1,895.

In April 2021, when Oris released the original “Cotton Candy” editions of its popular Divers Sixty-Five collection, which featured bronze cases, bezels, and bracelets, the brand helped kick off the current craze for all things pink.
 

This summer, the brand is back on the boardwalk with three colorful dial palettes in blue, green, and pink cased in stainless steel with either a stainless steel bracelet or one of three recycled Perlon straps in blue, green, or pink to match the dials.
 

We can picture Barbie on the beach in the pink edition. Stainless steel makes the color pop more than the bronze version while the option of a Perlon strap makes the watch look even sweeter.
 

The new Oris Divers Sixty-Five “Cotton Candy” in steel costs $2,350 on the Perlon strap and $2,550 on the metal bracelet.

The Speake-Marin Dual Time Pink is a limited edition of ten 38mm pieces and twenty-eight 42mm pieces and costs $38,480.