Golden Glory: The 6 Best Full-Gold Watches of 2025
Experience six remarkable full-gold watches uniting tradition and innovation, from advanced complications to striking jewelry-driven creations.
By Sébastien Aeberli
Design, Content & Social Media
In 2025, the world of high horology continued to shine with exceptional creations, including six standout full-gold watches from Jaeger-LeCoultre, Bulgari, Laurent Ferrier, IWC, Audemars Piguet, and Piaget. These maisons delivered timepieces that balance heritage and modernity with remarkable precision and style.
Let’s take a look at each of these luxurious full-gold watches.
The Jaeger‑LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Monoface Small Seconds
The Reverso Tribute Monoface Small Seconds refines the Reverso’s Art Deco identity with a clean small-seconds display and the iconic reversible case. Slim, elegant, and designed for personalization, it captures the aesthetic essence that has defined the model for generations.
With its manual-wind movement, balanced proportions, understated dial, and an exquisite Milanese mesh bracelet, this Tribute model blends traditional watchmaking with modern versatility. It remains one of the most compelling examples of why the Reverso endures as a timeless, collector-favored icon.
The Bulgari Serpenti Aeterna
Bulgari’s Serpenti Aeterna transforms the brand’s emblematic serpent motif into a sculptural gold bangle with brilliant-cut diamonds. The minimalist coiled form feels more like high jewelry than a typical watch, emphasizing design purity over mechanical complexity.
Offered in rose or white gold with gemstone accents, it radiates modern Roman glamor. With its pavé dial and seamless bracelet, the Aeterna is a bold statement piece for those who favor luxurious, jewelry-driven watchmaking.
The Laurent Ferrier Sport Auto 79
The Sport Auto 79 channels Laurent Ferrier’s motorsport heritage through a 5N red-gold case and a dial inspired by racing aesthetics. Compact yet sporty, it features a clean opaline display with date and a small seconds.
Powered by the micro-rotor LF270.01 calibre, the Sport Auto 79 delivers refined finishing and a solid power reserve. The watch merges performance-driven design with the discreet elegance that defines Laurent Ferrier’s independent craftsmanship.
The IWC Ingenieur Automatic 35
The Ingenieur Automatic 35 introduced a smaller 35mm case to IWC’s integrated-bracelet classic. With its five-screw bezel and patterned dial, this dainty Ingenieur retains the collection’s historic identity while adopting more compact, everyday-friendly sizing.
Driven by the Calibre 47110, the model offers dependable autonomy and 100 m water resistance. Its ergonomic bracelet and clean lines make it a refined choice for those wanting a wearable, versatile sports watch with true design pedigree.
The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar 38mm
Audemars Piguet’s 38mm Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar brought one of its most admired complications to a more universal size, preserving iconic Royal Oak elements – tapisserie dial, integrated bracelet, and crisp geometries – while housing a full perpetual calendar display.
The Calibre 7136 powers the complication with strong reliability and crown-based adjustments. Available in steel or pink gold, it represents a sophisticated evolution of AP’s compact, highly technical watchmaking.
The Piaget Sixtie Rose Gold
The rose-gold Piaget Sixtie revisits the brand’s 1960s design flair with its bold trapezoidal case and retro-modern geometry. Compact yet striking, it is both a stylistic statement and a nod to Piaget’s heritage of unconventional shapes.
With polished gadroons and a jewelry-inspired presence, it emphasizes Piaget’s mastery of form and elegance. The minimalist quartz layout ensures crisp simplicity, making the Sixtie ideal for enthusiasts of sculptural, design-forward watches.
