A Time for Violet: The 6 Best Purple Watches of 2025
Today, we’re looking at the most striking purple watches of 2025, all of which are the perfect blend of color, design, and horological excellence.
By Sébastien Aeberli
Design, Content & Social Media
Purple has long symbolized creativity, elegance, and individuality, and in 2025, watchmakers have embraced the hue with remarkable style. Chronoswiss, H. Moser & Cie., MB&F, Citizen, Glashütte Original, and Grand Seiko each released watches featuring rich purple dials (and/or cases), precision engineering, and innovative design.
Here’s what makes these six purple-dial masterpieces stand out.
The Chronoswiss Opus Chronograph Purple Rain
The Opus Chronograph Purple Rain, released in August, brings Chronoswiss’ signature skeletonized architecture to life with a deep purple dial and complementary accents. Its intricate movement, visible beneath the openworked dial, highlights artisanal finishing and hand-polished bridges.
Encased in stainless steel, the watch combines modern chronograph functionality with layered, three-dimensional visual appeal, making it ideal for collectors who appreciate horological mastery and bold color-driven drama.
The H. Moser & Cie. Endeavour Centre Seconds Concept Enamel
H. Moser & Cie.’s Endeavour Centre Seconds Concept Enamel pairs a bold purple fumé enamel dial with a stripped-back, logo-free layout, emphasizing gradient depth and handcrafted artistry. Framed by a 40mm polished case with slender lugs, it highlights elegant proportions.
Powered by H. Moser’s in-house automatic calibre, it combines simplicity, color, and mechanical excellence to create a quietly spectacular yet sophisticated statement.
The MB&F HM8 Mark 2 in Purple
The HM8 Mark 2 by MB&F reimagines horology with its automotive-inspired, asymmetrical case and purple-tinted sapphire dial. The twin-turbine movement is partially visible, creating a dynamic interplay of light, mechanics, and color.
Its bold 44mm design merges avant-garde engineering with expressive visual storytelling, while polished and satin-finished surfaces enhance the dial’s depth. This timepiece is ideal for collectors who value unconventional design, mechanical ingenuity, and a strong aesthetic presence.
The Citizen Tsuyosa Automatic Sunray Purple Dial
In September, Citizen introduced a sunray-finished purple dial to a modern, reliable Tsuyosa Automatic sports watch platform. The dial’s metallic sheen subtly shifts under different lighting, adding playful depth to the 40mm stainless steel case.
Powered by Citizen’s Miyota automatic movement, the Tsuyosa delivers dependable performance while offering a bold, color-driven design, making it versatile for both casual and formal wear.
The Glashütte Original Seventies Chronograph Panorama Date “Plasma”
The Seventies Chronograph Panorama Date “Plasma” updates Glashütte Original’s retro-inspired square-cased chronograph with a rich purple dial that subtly shifts under light. Its automatic chronograph calibre powers the dual sub-dials and Panorama Date, blending vintage charm with contemporary finishing.
The 40mm case balances polished and brushed surfaces, emphasizing the dial’s depth, and offering collectors a compelling mix of classic design, mechanical sophistication, and color-driven elegance.
The Grand Seiko Evolution 9 Spring Drive U.F.A. Limited Edition
Grand Seiko’s Evolution 9 Spring Drive U.F.A. Limited Edition features a deep-purple, textured dial inspired by the cosmos, paired with the Spring Drive movement for smooth, precise timekeeping.
The 41mm case features Zaratsu-polished surfaces that enhance the dial’s subtle color gradations. With exceptional finishing and limited production, this watch represents the perfect blend of technical mastery and expressive color, ideal for collectors seeking a rare and vibrant timepiece.
