30 Best Orange Watches at All Price-Points in 2023
Bright colorway options on dials, cases, and straps add some flair and pop to timepieces, but they’re not always just a design choice to enhance the aesthetic. At times, bright dials, including orange dials, serve a purpose like allowing for greater visibility through ocean depths. Sometimes an orange band or dial might represent an organization in hopes of drawing attention to a larger cause. And sometimes, a bright orange dial watch just looks cool or is a bold fashion statement. We put together a list of our 30 favorite orange watches, including the best orange dial watches as well as orange detailed watches, for those of you looking to add vibrance to your collection.
Doxa Sub 300 Professional
Price: $2,490 USD; Case Size: 42.5mm Water Resistance: 300m; Movement: Automatic; Crystal: Sapphire.
The Doxa Sub family was one of the first dive watches accessible to a wider public market when they were first released in 1967. Soon after, even professional dive watches began picking up cues from the Sub’s innovative capabilities, like the first to use a unidirectional bezel and dual scale for depth and dive time adding to the safe descent and ascent of divers. Its most striking feature though, is the orange dial making it standout even in the deepest seas. The Doxa Sub 300 Professional is priced at $2,490 USD.
Oris ProPilot Coulson Limited Edition
Price: $4,700 USD; Case Size: 41mm; Water Resistance: 100m; Movement: Automatic; Crystal: Domed Sapphire.
The dial of the Oris ProPilot Coulson Limited Edition’s contrasting red-orange color is more than just a cool combination. It represents their partnership with Coulson Aviation, the world’s leading aerial firefighting organization. Gradient dials are often very difficult to make look good, and that' tends to make them fairly rare, however Oris nailed it with the Coulson. The carbon-fiber watch case is constructed from a 3D printing method, first of its kind in the watch world. 1,000 pieces of the Coulson have been produced and it retails for $4,700 USD.
Zenith Defy Classic Black Ceramic Skeleton Swizz Beatz Edition
Price: $7,900 USD; Case Size: 41mm; Water Resistance: 100m; Movement: Automatic; Crystal: Domed Sapphire.
The Zenith Defy Classic Swizz Beatz is a limited edition of only 50 pieces.The model is a special edition to the Defy Classic Skeleton family in collaboration with Grammy winning music producer Swizz Beatz. The skeletonized dial is set in a black ceramic case, allowing visibility to the in-house movement. The intricate design gives it a funky and flamboyant appearance. An orange flange allows for a unique pop of color as well as the orange details on both strap options. The piece was an online-only exclusive and is now sold out. It retailed for $7,900 USD and one of the coolest points was the functioning turntable used as the watch packaging with an orange inner case.
Patek Philippe Aquanaut Chronograph 5968A-001
Price: $55,000 USD; Case Size: 42.2mm; Water Resistance: 120m; Movement: Automatic; Crystal: Sapphire.
Patek Philippe first released the fun, sporty, youthful Aquanaut family in 1997. Now they’ve introduced the first chronograph to the Aquanaut family, which displays a 60-minute counter at 6 o’clock. It’s available in three colorways (black, green, and blue), but our focus is on the black dial with orange chronograph display and second hands. The orange details amplify the sportiness of this family and as with other models the dial design complement the ribbed texture of the strap which is also available in orange to really make the color pop on your wrist. It is available for $55,000 USD.
Audemars PiguetROYAL OAK OFFSHORE DIVER CHRONOGRAPH Limited Edition 26703ST.OO.A070CA.01
Price: $42,000 USD; Case Size: 42mm; Water Resistance: 300m; Movement: Automatic; Crystal: Sapphire.
The black and orange color blocking on this limited edition Royal Oak Offshore Diver Chrono adds more boldness to an already masterful family. The orange dial has black subdials and a mega tapisserie design enhancing a pattern common to Audemars Piguet, and specifically the Royal Oak line. There are also orange sections on the black compressor bezel with diving scale and zone. An orange rubber strap completes the adventurous look. The limited edition model was only produced with 375 pieces and will run you about $42,000 USD.
Shinola Duck
Price: $650 USD; Case Size: 42mm; Water Resistance: 200m; Movement: Quartz; Crystal: Sapphire.
Shinola introduced the Duck family in 2020 with the goal in mind of creating an everyday journey. Everything from a walk, surfing, biking, and camping to a night out, or making a simple fashion statement (but it is a diving watch water-resistent to 200m). It derives its name, the Duck, from a tricky surfing technique, but isn’t made just for the sea. The Shinola Duck orange has a matching orange dial and rubber strap and the large white numerals and hands add an energetic pop of color. The piece is available to purchase for $650 USD.
Richard Mille RM 52-05 Pharrell Williams
Price: $969,000 USD ; Case Size: 49.9mm; Water Resistance: 50m; Movement: Manual Wind; Crystal: Sapphire.
When working with their brand partners, Richard Mille’s goals are to capture their partner’s vision, desires, and inspirations, making each watch its own work of art and concept. The RM52-05 works off of Pharrell Williams’ fascination with the solar system and cosmos. The 49.9mm curved tonneau case displays an astronaut’s helmet showcasing a fiery orange planet overlooking Earth and the universe. The astronaut helmet does more than just add to the aesthetic of the piece. It is a titanium plate that connects the dial to the movement. The Martian scene is created using a curved 5N gold visor engraved with intricate burins and details. Each piece takes 15 hours to engrave. The dial is not the only part of this beautiful piece that takes time to create. The ceramic case option takes 40 days and 24/7 machinery to produce just one case. The piece is also produced in a brown Cermet case and an orange rubber strap option compliments the dial. With only 30 limited pieces produced the piece retailed for $969,000 USD, but can now be found on the grey market upwards of $2,000,000 USD.
Casio G-Shock GA100L-4A
Price: $82.50 USD; Case Size: 55mm; Water Resistance: 200m; Movement: Quartz; Crystal: Mineral.
Casio’s G-Shock has been around since the 80s and is known for their sporty and durable make as well as their accessibility. The G-Shock GA100L-4A is on our list for its full orange case and strap and because Casio continues to deliver functionality with its tough style. It is also packed with capabilities such as, analog and digital time, world time, 12/24-hour format, daylight savings option, timer, stopwatch, five alarm option, calendar, and light display. This piece is also available in other colorways ranging from $82 USD and up.
Awake Concept Mission to Earth Nightfall
Price: $870 USD; Case Size: 40mm; Water Resistance: 100m; Movement: Automatic; Crystal: Sapphire.
Another piece on our list that takes ingenuity from space is the Awake Concept Mission to Earth Nightfall. Nightfall is chapter 2 of Awake Concept’s Mission to Earth collection. A collection paying homage to NASA their collaborator. Awake Concept keeps the planet in mind when creating their watches by sourcing environmentally friendly materials in order to reduce the use of fossil fuels. Such as their straps, which are injected with Biopoly, an exclusive material made from castor bean. The quilted strap finish is inspired by the outfits worn by astronauts during their extravehicular walks in space. The orange strap of the Nightfall as well as the orange of the rehaut are made as an exact match to NASA’s orange suits. The watch is also equipped with NFC technology, allowing for the watch to be scanned with your phone to open an app connected to the ISS cameras - Allowing the wearer to quickly view Earth from space. Additionally, a pendant is included with a small piece of actual meteorite - A nice touch for the space nerd in us. The piece is currently sold out and is priced at $870 USD.
Seiko SSK005 5
Price: $475 USD; Case Size: 42.5mm; Water Resistance: 100m; Movement: Automatic; Crystal:: Sapphire.
The Seiko 5 SKX Sports Style GMT derives its case and bracelet from one of Seiko’s most popular sport watches, the SKX Series. The SKX has always been a staple of most modest collectors circles, with the GMT series being aimed at the world traveler. The orange dial gives this piece a radiant point of difference. The dial features large markers, hands, and magnified date for the utmost visibility and legibility. The rotating bezel is two-toned to depict the day and night hours. The piece is currently available on Amazon for $475 USD
Tag Heuer Aquaracer Professional 300 Orange Diver
Price: $3,400 USD; Case Size: 43mm; Water Resistance: 300m; Movement: Automatic; Crystal: Sapphire.
Orange is a great contrast to the ocean’s blues, so it’s an appropriate choice for the dial color on this Tag Heuer dive watch. The lined texture design on the dial adds dimension and the black ceramic bezel gives contrast. Tag Heuer have been producing watches since the 1860s and are known to create reliable and pioneering pieces. Orange is not a new color for Tag, but one they know how to have fun with. This piece is available for $3,400 USD.
Breitling Superocean 42 Automatic Kelly Slater Orange Dial
Price: $4,900 USD; Case Size: 42mm; Water Resistance: 300m; Movement: Automatic; Crystal: Cambered Sapphire.
Breitling’s focus on dive watches date back to the 1960s. They have since developed their dive family using the latest technology as well as different sizes, materials (like bronze), and a variety of dial colorways. The Superocean 42 Automatic Kelly Slater is a collaboration with 11-time World Surf League champion, Kelly Slater. Who better to create a dive watch with, than someone whose livelihood depends on the ocean? Together they have recreated a watch inspired through an orange dialed timepiece worn by his father while he surfed. The watch comes with a green rubber strap, the green and orange combo is significant for Slater as it reminds him of the airbrushing he loved on his surfboards. The watch comes in just under $5,000 USD.
Rolex Oyster Perpetual
Price: $6,400 USD. Case Size: 41mm; Water Resistance: 100m; Movement: Automatic; Crystal: Sapphire.
The Rolex Oyster Perpetual are descendant’s of the world’s first waterproof wristwatch, the original Rolex Oyster from the 1920s. The upgraded Oyster perpetual 41 comes with a new in-house movement and a variety of colorful lacquer dials, including a coral red colorway which is a dark orangish-red. With contrasting 18ct white gold Chromalight (a long-lasting blue lume at night) indices and hour and minute hands. The Oyster watches are crafted in an Oystersteel case and bracelet. It’s truly a classic wristwatch from the most recognized brand on the planet. The 41 retailed for $6,400 USD but became increasingly difficult to get. Price on the secondary market is well over double the retail price.
Edox SkyDiver Neptunian Orange
Price: $1,420 USD; Case Size: 44mm; Water Resistance: 1000m; Movement: Automatic; Crystal: Sapphire.
At Edox each piece is hand sketched rather than computer generated to give it a more authentic look and feel. Their originality reaches into their record-breaking features like their patents for high water resistance, which is found on the Skydiver Neptunian 80120 with a water resistance of 1,000 meters! The piece also boasts a dial that has a bright orange center and a browner outer gradient. The Edox Skydiver is a quintessential tool watch that is available for $1,420 USD.
Hublot Spirit of Big Bang Tourbillon Orange Sapphire
Price: $185,000 USD; Case Size: 42mm; Water Resistance: 30m; Movement: Manual Wind; Crystal: Sapphire.
Hublot is always pushing the bar with its innovative movements, materials, and designs. The Spirit of Big Bang Tourbillon Orange Sapphire is no different. This piece is orange all over. Set in an orange sapphire tonneau case the movement is on full display from front and back. Orange details continue to the time and power reserve tracks as well as the hands, and the lightly transparent orange rubber strap. Hublot has really created a work of art as well as a timepiece with this limited 50-piece watch. Price for the Spirit of Big Bang Tourbillon is $185,000 USD.
Nomos Glashutte Club Campus Future Orange
Price: $1,500 USD; Case Size: 36mm; Water Resistance: 100m; Movement: Manual; Crystal: Domed Sapphire.
Nomos Glashutte Club Campus family is made with the intention of having a gift for someone in your life that is embarking on a milestone like graduation, new job, passing an exam, or a big move. There’s also an option for a free engraving to add customization on the caseback so that the recipient can always have you in mind. The 36 mm case size is great for a smaller wrist making it a great unisex option. The clean open bright orange dial adds a pop of color and contrasts nicely with the beige velour strap. It is also available in other dial colorways and is priced at $1,500 USD.
Boldr Odyssey Freediver Citrus Orange
Price: $499 USD; Case Size: 40mm; Water Resistance: 300m; Movement: Automatic; Crystal: Sapphire.
A bright and bold(r) piece to have on your arm as you swim, surf, or dive is the orange dial and strap of the Boldr Odyssey Freediver Citrus. The open-grained dial gives dimension and a clear legible, no-frills view so nothing will get in the way of your underwater journey. The rugged case unique case with contoured lugs, greyish in color is a perfect complement to the bright orange colorway. A great companion even when you’re out of the water as this watch is priced at $499 USD.
Bell & Ross BR V2-92 Orange Limited Edition
Price: $3,800 USD; Case Size: 41mm; Water Resistance: 100m; Movement: Automatic; Crystal: Ultra Domed Sapphire.
Bell & Ross delivers versatility in their BR V2-92 Orange Limited Edition. Known for their expertise in aviation watches usually aimed at professionals, they’re also reaching for a wider streetwear fashion aesthetic. Their decision in the lively orange dial is to bring alive the golden age of skating in California summers from the 70’s - So the watch is definitely aimed at a younger audience. The watch, which is currently available for pre-order, will retail for $3,800 USD and be limited to 500 pieces.
Glashutte Original Sixties Orange
Price: $8,217 USD; Case Size: 42mm; Water Resistance: 30m; Movement: Automatic; Crystal: Domed Sapphire.
The Original Sixties family premiered in 2015 with the Iconic Collection and since then Glashutte has been releasing exciting new versions, stepping out of their usual formal design aesthetic. The Fiery Orange model has a red-orange, black lacquer dial with a dégradé effect and texture that resembles a burst of flames. You’d really be hard pressed to find something that looks anything like this and the domed sapphire crystal only augments its uniquness. It features a panoramic black window for the date at 6 o’clock. A slender and funky typography is used for the white numerals adding more character to the already beautiful piece. The piece retailed for $8,217 USD.
Farer Resolute Sorbet 36mm
Price: $995 USD; Case Size: 36mm; Water Resistance: 50m; Movement: Automatic; Crystal: Sapphire.
The Farer Resolute Sorbet features a peachy dial with creamy yellow outlined, blue matte coated numerals - It’s a fairly unique colorway that just screams “Summer”. The minimalist dial is modern and draws the eye to its legibility and playfulness. The subdued "sorbet" orange is definitely an unconventioanl shade, but we love it. The 36mm piece packs a whopping 68-hour power reserve allowing you to switch between timepieces for the weekend without worrying when you resume the new week with this piece. It’s available for $995 USD.
Bulova Devil Diver Oceanographer
Price: $750 USD; Case Size: 41mm; Water Resistance: 200m; Movement: Automatic; Crystal: Double Curved Sapphire.
This piece is a vintage inspired, modern take on the 1960s Devil Diver Bulova Oceanographer dive watches. In 1966 Bulova produced dive watches that went as deep as 666 feet coining the “Devil Diver” name. It was one of the first real tool dive watches that was accessible to the masses. This piece shows off an orange dial as well as an orange and black color block rotating bezel. It’s available at a discount on Amazon for $578 USD.
Dan Henry 1975 Skin Diver
Price: $290/$450 USD; Case Size: 39/37mm; Water Resistance: 150m; Movement: Quartz/Automatic; Crystal: Domed Sapphire.
The Dan Henry 1975 Skin Diver pulls from the 1970s skin dive watch styles that usually never exceeded 40mm in size and was dedicated to the sport of diving without equipment. They’ve added modern touches while staying true to older features. The Dan Henry 1975 Skin Diver family comes in a multitude of options, not just in colorway but in size (37mm or 39mm) and movement (quartz or automatic). The case size allows for a slimmer sporty dive watch. The all-orange colorway has two style options. If you want a contrast in color, you could choose the black bezel or go for a more monochromatic look of all steel case and bezel. The pieces start at $290 USD and will vary depending on movement and size.
Islander Northport "Fireball"
Price: $499 USD; Case Size: 40.5mm; Water Resistance: 200m; Movement: Automatic; Crystal: Sapphire.
Long Island Watch Company is a watch retailer, but introduced their own product offerings with the Islander watches in 2019. The Islander Northport is an orange dive watch that draws much of its inspiration from Long Island. Like its name taken from a nautical village on the North Shores of Long Island and the rippled dial replicating the light waves of the Long Island Sound. The dial is a gradient of different oranges with a deeper orange sapphire insert unidirectional bezel. This unique dial is what makese the watch one of our favorite orange timepieces. The piece is compatible with Seiko SKX007 bezels, inserts and crystals if you wanted to swap out any parts. The Islander Northport is available for $499 USD.
Citizen Promaster Diver
Price: $375 USD; Case Size: 44mm; Water Resistance: 200m; Movement: Eco-Drrive; Crystal: Mineral.
The Citizen Promaster Diver is available in a fun new colorway with hues of orange and red on the dial, a blue unidirectional rotating bezel and strap. The ergonomic strap makes it a comfortable wear and the watch is powered with eco-drive using any form of light and no need for a battery. A durable watch for dives and everyday wear. It’s a solid offering to the Promaster Diver Collection that feels both vintage and new and retails for a modest $375 USD.
Seiko Prospex SRPC07
Price: $525 USD; Case Size: 43.8mm; Water Resistance: 200m; Movement: Automatic; Crystal: Mineral.
Seiko is on our list twice because of their accessibility in price and reliability in function. The Seiko Prospex SRPC07 was nicknamed the ‘Orange Samurai’ due to it’s unique shaped hands that, when aligned, look like a samurai sword. It has a bright orange dial and features orange details on the unidirectional bezel. The model was available in the early 2000s and was received with great reviews to the vivid colorways and cool style. The Seiko SSK005 5 on this list is a newer alternative for those who were a fan of Orange Samurai and searching for something similar. The Orange Samurai retailed for $525 USD.
anOrdain Orange Fumé
Price: Around $2,000 USD: Case Size: 36mm; Water Resistance: 50m; Movement: Manual Wind; Crystal: Sapphire.
A brand designed around innovation and pride for their 15-person design and production team, anOrdain delivers care and precision. Their enamel dials are made in house. The Fumé dials were born from a mistake when testing enamel on silver. The piece features skeletonized hands and numbers with just a white outline allowing you to see as much of the orange fumé enameled dial as possible without any obstructions. The endless reviews from many major publications/watch blogs and news outlets symbolize the popularity and demand of an anOrdain timepiece. Get on the waitlist now, because you could wait almost 2+ years to receive your piece (waitlist is not model specific). Regardless, this orange watch is definitely one of our all time favorites.
Tsao Bronze Torsk Diver Camden Orange
Price: $650 USD; Case Size: 43mm; Water Resistance: 300m; Movement: Automatic; Crystal: Double Domed Sapphire.
Tsao Baltimore is a newer brand launched in 2017 out of Maryland. Each of their timepieces embody the soul of Baltimore, whether in design or story. The Torsk Diver is named after the USS Torsk Submarine-SS423, used in World War II, and docked in Baltimore Inner Harbor. Paying homage to its vintage inspiration the Camden Orange is set in a bronze case and has a deep orange sunray dial adding more shine to the vivid color. A limited edition, produced 423 pieces is now sold out and retailed for $650 USD. A portion of the profits was donated to the Historic Ships in Baltimore.
Paulin Neo B
Price: $467 USD; Case Size: 38mm; Water Resistance: 50m; Movement: Automatic; Crystal: Hesalite.
The Paulin Neo B is a cool watch with creative details to many of its design features. The rich orange dial, the unique typography (called Wim and created specifically for this family), and the placement of indices inside the numbers gives this piece a retro yet contemporary look. Each dial is hand-dyed in the UK, a technique never used before, giving every dial a unique look. The dials are then sent to anOrdain to be assembled into watches because of the brands’ family ties. The Neo is also available in other colorways, but all models are currently sold out. Get on the waiting list and you might be able to have one for $467 USD.
Orient M-Force Dive
Price: $550 USD; Case Size: 45mm; Water Resistance: 200m; Movement: Automatic; Crystal: Sapphire.
The Orient M-Force Dive family is a robust 45mm stainless steel case, which Orient calls, “over-engineered and over-built.” The first generation of M-Force watches were introduced in 1997 (the second in 2015), and now after taking a short break they’re back with a newer model, still substantial in design. An updated feature is the large, rounded crown guard along the right side of the case. The watch is available for $550 USD.
Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean 600m
Price: $6,700 USD; Case Size: 43.5mm; Water Resistance: 600m; Movement: Automatic; Crystal: Domed Sapphire.
The Seamaster Planet Ocean family is derived from Omega’s ocean legacy and was launched in 2005, bringing vintage and modern together from original ideas to newer features. The family is produced in four case sizes and a variety of materials like stainless steel, 18k gold, titanium, and ceramic. The one we are focusing on for our list comes set with a white ceramic dial, three orange numerals, and a deep orange ceramic bezel. There is a steel bracelet option or an orange, grey, and white striped NATO strap. With stainless steel Rolex watches being so, well, unavailable, we love that you can walk into an Omega and walk out with a Seamaster Planet Ocean - The only real major competition to a Rolex Deepsea. The piece is available for $6,700 USD.
