The 5 Best Watches for Your Rolex-Girl Era This Summer
I have been wanting to be in my Rolex-girl era for a while now. Fluted bezel, champagne dial, the kind of watch that just finishes an outfit without trying. I wanted to know what it would actually feel like to wear one all summer, with every outfit, every plan, every version of me.
I tested five watches over 8 weeks (Rolex Datejust included). Meetings, a wedding, beach days, pool days, long trips in Europe.
I wanted to know which one could actually keep up with me and my summer.
And okay, I have to tell you, because I'm still a little shocked myself. The one I fell completely in love with, the one I have not taken off since, was also the most affordable one I tested. Like, by a lot.
I already told my girls about it and half of them have one now. We are all wearing it this summer and I genuinely cannot stop looking at my wrist.
Here is exactly how all five ranked.
The Ranking
Tissot PRX Women
Genuinely such a good entry point, and I get why everyone talks about this one. The round case with the integrated bracelet is a great look. But next to the others in this test it started to feel a little sporty for the "quiet luxury" thing I was actually going for this summer, and the bracelet loosened slightly after a few beach days.
Longines PrimaLuna
This one is genuinely elegant, the diamond markers on the dial felt like a real upgrade. But it's a delicate piece, and I found myself taking it off before the pool every single time, which meant it barely made it into most of my actual summer.
Omega Constellation
I loved this one more than I expected to. The fluted bezel, the round gold case, the weight on the wrist, it all felt genuinely luxurious. But we're talking over $3,000 to start, and I still babied it more than I wanted to admit.
Rolex Datejust
Yes, I tested a Datejust. My friend let me wear hers for a few days and I understand completely why this is the watch everyone wants. The fluted bezel, the champagne dial, the way it just feels different on your wrist. But we're talking almost $20,000, and there was no version of me relaxing at a beach club at these prices.
Nuamōre Solis
This is the one. I wore it next to the actual Datejust and honestly could be from the same collection. Same fluted bezel, same champagne dial with the diamond markers, same weight on the wrist that makes it feel real.
And then I lived in it. Beach, pool, gym, long trips, dinners, everything. It came out looking exactly the same as day one.
It's genuinely waterproof. It does not tarnish. And it's $139.
My friends thought I was joking when I told them the price. I wasn't.
If you're anything like me and have been eyeing this look all summer, the same one Hailey Bieber, Kylie Jenner, and Bella Hadid keep wearing, but without wanting to spend twenty grand on it, this is your sign.
Tip: Is your ring size between two sizes? Choose the larger one.