21 Best Yellow Watches at all Price-Points for 2023

Yellow is a color that will always stand out. As the color of the sun, it naturally brings a glow and burst of vibrance to jewelry and watches. The color of gold, it adds luxury and appeal. It contrasts well with most colors and molds into a variety of styles. It can be worn on sportier pieces, (a great color for under the ocean), or it can bring more boldness to a dressier piece. If you’re unsure of a yellow watch suitable for you this list is a great place to start exploring. 

Doxa Sub 300T Divingstar

Price: $1,890 USD; Case Size: 42.5mm; Water Resistance: 1,200m; Movement: Automatic; Crystal: Sapphire.

The Doxa Sub 300T Divingstar is a great dive watch reaching depths of 1,200 meters - And of course because of its yellow dial (also available in five other dial colors). Doxa introduced the first public dive watch with a helium release valve in 1968 called the Doxa Sub 300T Conquistador. After 50 years they’re reintroducing a new reiteration of the Sub 300T - A piece originally aimed at professional divers, but today is worn by many. Bright bold colors made to stand out underwater can be found across various Doxa series. A more affordable dive choice that delivers precision and utility and is available for $1,890 USD..

Rolex Oyster Perpetual

Price: $6,400 USD; Case Size: 41mm; Water Resistance: 100m; Movement: Automatic; Crystal: Sapphire.

The Rolex Oyster Perpetual series released a handful of lacquered dials in 2020 in multiple case sizes and color variations. Some have been discontinued like this Oyster Perpetual yellow. It still has a spot on our list because the Oyster Perpetual is one of Rolex’s most iconic looks. It’s simple and classy. The surprise of fun color dials adds more charm, and the collection is only continuing to grow. They come in a variety of sizes therefore adaptable to different wrists. Although the yellow is no longer in production Rolex released updated Oyster Perpetual’s in a variety of colors at this year’s Watches and Wonders. The Rolex Oyster Perpetual Yellow in 41 mm retailed for $6,400 USD, but goes for much more than that on the grey market now.

Hublot Big Bang Unico Yellow Magic 42mm

Price: $28,300 USD; Case Size: 42mm; Water Resistance: 100m; Movement: Automatic; Crystal: Sapphire.

Hublot never fails on delivering fun, unique and state-of-the-art timepieces - Typically in vibrant colors and innovative materials. They know when to push the bar and bring us a watch that will certainly stand out. So, of course they offer a bright yellow ceramic chronograph. The vivid color is grounded by the black details and skeleton dial. Unico is Hublot’s first ever in-house movement for an automatic movement with chronograph and boasts a 72 hour power reserve. With only 250 limited pieces the watch retails for $28,300 USD. This watch is about as much yellow as you're going to get and that's why its one of our favorite yellow dial watches.

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Diver Chronograph Limited Edition Yellow

Price: $27,900 USD; Case Size: 42mm; Water Resistance: 300m; Movement: Automatic; Crystal: Sapphire.

The Royal Oak Offshore Diver Chronograph is a rugged take on the original Gerald Genta Royal Oak design. Since 1993 the Offshore collection has been giving a sportier option to the classic Royal Oak, with a bit chunkier of a case, and more water resistance, while still offering the octagonal bezel and tapisserie dial. This year Audemars Piguet celebrates the 30th anniversary of the Offshore Diver collection released in 1993 in a variety of reiterations and special editions. The limited edition yellow retailed for $27,900 USD, but is selling a bit higher than that on the secondary markets.

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 16202BA Jumbo Extra-Thin Smoke Gold Dial

Price: $70,000 USD; Case Size: 39mm; Water Resistance: 50m; Movement: Automatic; Crystal: Sapphire.

The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Jumbo 16202BA shines in its 18k yellow gold case and bracelet and smoked-yellow gold dial. The 50th-anniversary collection emphasizes the success of the Royal Oak series., a collection that has existed for 50 years and continues to develop in functionality and looks. The 50th anniversary series was released in four metals (18k yellow and pink gold, platinum and stainless steel) and dials (smoked yellow, grey, green, and Bleu Nuit, Nuage 50). Our favorite, and the breakout hit, was the 16202BA. It’s simply a unique Royal Oak with a dial feature that hasn’t been seen before. And we’re all about original Royal Oak features. The watch retailed at $70,000 USD, but is going for close to five times that on the secondary markets right now.

F.P. Journe Centigraphe Calibre 1506

Price: $73,300 USD; Case Size: 44mm; Water Resistance: 30m; Movement: Manual; Crystal: Sapphire.

The titanium models of the F.P. Journe Centigraphe Calibre 1506 feature a yellow or grey dial. The yellow dial has made it on our list because of the rarity and class of the brand. F.P. Journe only produce a limited number of watches per year and find their way to only a handful of collectors. The 1506 is 44mm in diameter, but thin at only 11mm. The watch utilizes a lightweight titanium case, with the titanium alloy movement making it extremely light on the wrist. The patented chronograph movement for the centigraphe is controlled by the rocker at 2 o’clock by "rocking" it up and down. The chronograph function is also separated from the timekeeping function, which leaves the balance amplitude untouched while the chronograph is activated - Some pretty cool tech. The titanium yellow dial is available for $73,300 USD.. The piece is also available in 18k rose gold or platinum (with movements in 18k rose gold and platinum) with prices ranging up.

Casio G-Shock CasiOak GAB2100C-9A

Price: $137 USD; Case Size: 45mm; Water Resistance: 200m; Movement: Quartz; Crystal: Mineral.

Casio released their first watches in 1983 and have caught on through popularity of their price points and durable construction. The G-Shock series has been produced in a multitude of colors and styles so far, and has continued in that endeavor since - So naturally the bright yellow model deserves it's rightful spot on this list. The CasiOak nickname caught on due to the case and bezel design evocative of Gerald Genta’s Royal Oak bezels for Audemars Piguet (but without the screws). The CasiOak features a handful of functions. Such as world time, backlight for best visibility, analog hands and a digital window, and alarm/stopwatch. The watch packs a lot for the price point of $137 USD.

Bremont Supermarine S2000

Price: $5,295 USD; Case Size: 45mm; Water Resistance: 2,000m; Movement: Automatic; Crystal: Sapphire.

The Bremont Supermarine S2000 is a watch that holds its paces for professional divers and the military, that is also a great piece for an everyday wearer. The yellow details on this watch are subtle. Found at the tip of the minute hand and a portion of the unidirectional bezel. It’s robust in its 45mm size but the integrated rubber strap allows for the watch to wrap comfortably around the wrist. Since the beginning of the Supermarine series the piece has had a hefty distinctive look and now Bremont has updated it to be able to reach even further depths of 2,000 meters! The founders of Bremont are pilots and have produced timepieces for over 400 different military units worldwide. They’ve even tested the durability of their pieces on the wrists of adventurers like motorcyclist Charley Boorman and actor Ewan McGregor. The Supermarine S2000 is available for $5,295 USD.

Oris Aquis Date Yellow

Price: $1,894 USD; Case Size: 43mm; Water Resistance: 300m; Movement: Automatic; Crystal: Sapphire.

When it comes to dive watches - they’re presented in a variety of colorways and styles. Some colors are better visible under the depths of the ocean while others may fall short. And for a dive watch it’s crucial that the most vital parts of the watch are clearly visible under water. After doing further research Oris has learned that yellow and orange are two colors that continue to show well under water. Therefore, when they released newer versions of their Aquis Date series, they added both versions. The dials are mostly black with the yellow details on the strap but most importantly yellow markers highlighting the essential details (the minutes scale, zero marker triangle, and second hand) on the bezel and dial. The piece retailed for $1,894 USD. While the piece is no longer available on their website you could find similar models.

Zelos Spearfish GMT Bumblebee Yellow

Price: $999 USD; Case Size: 40mm; Water Resistance: 200m; Movement: Automatic; Crystal: Sapphire.

Zelos is a young brand that produces some great and affordable dive watches. Zelo's has long been known for their dial texture and material, and they don’t shy away from exciting dials. The Bumblebee is no exception. Featuring a deep textured yellow fumé dial and bi color bezel. The look may not be for everyone, but you can find a Zelos model on many of our guides. We love that they offer solid products at appealing price points. This dive watch is a GMT and gives you the ability of reading up to two time zones (using the bezel). It is currently sold out, but may still become available again, and retails for $999 USD.

Grand Seiko SBGN023 140th Anniversary Edition GMT

Price: $5,450 USD; Case Size: 40mm; Water Resistance: 200m; Movement: Quartz; Crystal: Sapphire.

The limited 140th anniversary edition of the Grand Seiko SBGN023 carries the vision of founder, Kintaro Hattori. Hattori’s goal for the company was to create timepiece that grow with advances in technology. This quartz GMT has the torque needed for accuracy and allows for time zone change without stopping the seconds hand. The yellow GMT hand determines the second time zone. The minute yellow touches let the watch retain more of a classic and clean feel with its black dial and stainless steel bracelet. Limited to 2,021 pieces it costs $5,450 USD.

Seiko Prospex Monster Diver’s 200m SRPF35K1

Price: $799 USD; Case Size: 42.4mm; Water Resistance: 200m; Movement: Automatic; Crystal: Hardlex.

When Seiko released the Yellow Monster SRPF35K1 it was first a special edition for the Asian market. The rugged dive watch has a bold bezel and bright yellow dial. The Seiko Monster Dive series first hit the scene in Japan in 2000. For the last 20 plus years the Monster Dive has been released in limited edition series of a variety of colorways and bracelet/strap styles. Its hefty look makes it a collector’s item for some and not a fan favorite of others. The Yellow Monster SRPF35K1 is available for $799 USD.

Richard Mille RM 011 Yellow Storm

Price: $170,000 USD; Case Size: 50mm Water Resistance: Movement: Automatic; Crystal: Sapphire.

Richard Mille is known for their tonneau cases usually made of cool innovative materials. The Richard Mille RM 011 Yellow Storm is constructed from a black carbon fiber case and features a yellow strap and yellow dial details. Like most Richard Milles, the Yelow Storm display's the chronograph with skeletonized bridges and yellow accents. Richard Mille's are famously ellusive, not just due to their higher price points, but also the limited quantities many of the models are produced in. The RM 011 Yellow Storm was limited to 50 pieces and is now sold out through the retailer, but the watch is selling for around $170,000 USD.

Bovet Récital 26 Brainstorm Chapter Two

Price: starting prices: $430,000/$453,000 USD; Case Size: 46mm; Water Resistance: 30m; Movement: Manual; Crystal: Sapphire.

Bovet creates intricate horological masterpieces that are true works of art, specifically focusing to close attention to technicality and design - Specifically to engraving, miniature painting, and watchmaking technology. Their movements along with other details of the pieces are hand engraved and hand crafted. Bovet offers bespoke pieces that capture the look of vintage and delicate time pieces of the past. For the Recital 26 Brainstorm, the dial displays 24 global cities and a moon phase which tells you whether you’re in the northern or southern hemisphere. The domed crystal and domed dial pieces allow for angles that are most readable, without the glare that would typically come from a flat crystal. The Récital 26 Brainstorm Chapter Two is also available as a mono block sapphire case. This cool design features a fully transparent case so that the dial, movement, and all aspects are visible, if the 18k red gold case doesn't fit your fancy. The starting price point for the 18k red gold model is $430,000 USD. The starting price for the mono block model is $453,000 USD. . Each piece can be further customized and will impact the cost.

Omega Speedmaster Schumacher Yellow

Price: ~$2,500 USD; Case Size: 39mm; Water Resistance: 50m; Movement: Automatic; Crystal: Hesalite 

Michael Schumacher is a German former race driver that has raced for Ferrari, Mercedes, and Jordan Benetton. In 1996 he became an ambassador for Omega and together they launched the Omega Speedmaster Schumacher collection. It came in both red and yellow. The piece was inspired by the Karting Track in Kerpen, Germany. The same track where Schumacher learned to race. The dial features a racing style minute track and the watch came in a case resembling the tires of an F1 race car. The collector’s item can be found second hand ranging from $2,500 USD and up. 

Zenith Defy Extreme E Desert X Prix

Price: $27,100 USD; Case Size: 45mm; Water Resistance: 200m; Movement: Automatic; Crystal: Sapphire.

If this list has taught us something, it’s that yellow pairs really well with titanium and carbon fiber constructed watches. The Zenith Defy Extreme E Desert X Prix features a carbon fiber case with titanium elements. The piece feels like it has a lot going on at first look from the carbon patterns to the geometric dial and slight skeleton dial, but it all finds a way to come together. The watch was inspired by the Extreme E electric rally race in Neom, Saudi Arabia and truly feels like the essence of a sporty race watch. It is currently sold out and is priced at $27,100 USD.

Jacob & Co. Epic X Titanium Yellow

Price: $22,000 USD; Case Size: 44mm; Water Resistance: 100m; Movement: Manual; Crystal: Sapphire.

The story of the founder of Jacob & Co. Jacob Arabo fits ideally within the American Dream. He and his family emigrated here from the former USSR with the hopes of building a better life. Through his work as an apprentice to a watchmaker he entered the world of high-end jewelry and watches and never looked back. From there he built on his skills and eventually founded Jacob & Co. in 1986. Their timepieces which are usually a unification of luxury jewelry and watches emanate the history of the brand. The Epic X Titanium Yellow is another beautifully created timepiece. The strap is a rubber honeycomb texture, but the real star is the modern skeleton dial. The dial displays the technical inner workings of the piece in all its luxury. We've reviewed the Epic X here if you want more insite into the model. The Titanium Yellow retails for $22,000USD.

Jacob & Co. Gotham City Black DLC Titanium

Price: $220,000 USD; Case Size: 45.5mm; Water Resistance: 30m; Movement: Manual; Crystal: Sapphire.

This unique, fun, and cool piece by Jacob & Co. is a collaboration with DC Comics. The Gotham City watch features an epic Batman cutout with the Batman emblem being shaped out of a slab of Onyx with a yellow Neoralithe outline for it to really stand out against the black titanium case. The dial also has two high speed tourbillons that rotate along three axes, giving a 3-dimensional design to the dial. The piece is inspired by founder, Jacob Arabo and CEO, Benjamin Arabov’s interest and love of Batman. The caseback of the watch features a yellow sapphire plate laser etched with Batman, whe crown is reminiscent of the Batmobile tires - Just to add to the Batman-y goodness. Jacob & Co. want the wearers of this watch to lead a life of elegance, blasé, and comfort by day and heroism by night. The Gotham City watch is limited to 36 pieces and will cost you $220,000 USD.

Graham Chronofighter Superlight Carbon Yellow

Price: $13,950 USD; Case Size: 47mm; Water Resistance: 100m; Movement: Automatic; Crystal: Sapphire.

The Graham Chronofighter Superlight Carbon measures in at a whopping 47mm, but as the name states the carbon composite case makes it superbly light. In addition to the case the rest of this watches components are all mostly carbon as well - The trigger, bezel, dial, and even parts of the strap. The black carbon dial is texturized with a deep woven pattern and the yellow rubber strap and dial details give the watch an overall sporty pilot feel. At Graham each watch is made to order in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland, the heart of watchmaking. The piece retails for $13,950 USD .

H. Moser & Cie Endeavour Perpetual Calendar

Price: $30,000 USD; Case Size: 40.8mm; Water Resistance: Movement: Manual; Crystal: Sapphire.

Young entrepreneur, Heinrich Moser, followed in the footsteps of his family and entered the watchmaking industry. In 1828 he founded H. Moser & Cie. It is said that he produced about 500,000 watches throughout his career. The Endeavour Perpetual Calendar collection of H. Moser & Cie have gained a lot of popularity for its minimalist style. Although the Endeavour Perpetual Calendar that has made it on our list is said to have a green fumé dial the hues are more of an electric yellow. It adds a loud pop to the typically minimal nature of Moser. The dial displays the power reserve, large date window, and a small hand that signifies the month. Even with all of this information H. Moser & Cie are able to deliver a clean and simple watch - As they always do. The watch was extremely limited, but every now and then, one pops up on the secondary market for around $30,000 USD.

Breitling SuperOcean Automatic 42

Price: $5,000 USD; Case Size: 42mm; Water Resistance: 300m; Movement: Automatic; Crystal: Sapphire Crystal.

Over the years Breitling has built a fan base that leans towards their pilot and racing collections. Their dive watches have been somewhat sleepers since Kern took over. In recent years with newer upgrades like the dial and ceramic bezel, they have regained a fresh look and piqued newer interest. One of the best additions is the bigger case size and the availability of more size and color options with the relaunch of the Superocean Automatic Collection last year. With the refresh, Breitling took a page from its "Slow Motion" model in the 50's - A notoriously boxy, yet legible design. The Breitling SuperOcean Automatic 42 with yellow dial is an online exclusive, that's actually available. The piece retails for $5,000 USD.