Orange Watches Are Not Just For Halloween, Especially This Year

Orange has become one of the year’s most surprising color success stories in watchmaking. Once reserved for diver’s bezels and racing chronographs, the shade has moved into the spotlight — energizing sports models and even lending a bold twist to dressier pieces. Vibrant, confident, and impossible to ignore, orange has become the color of self-assurance on the wrist. So, in the spirit of Halloween, here are six sensational orange watches that bring a little fire — and plenty of flair — to the season.

GERALD GENTA Gentissima Oursin Fire Opal – $150,680

Few watches embody haute joaillerie and avant-garde design like Gérald Genta’s Gentissima Oursin Fire Opal. Its 36.5mm yellow gold case is set with 137 fiery opal gems, each individually screwed in place with gold pins—an unmistakable expression of Genta’s daring creativity. The dial, crafted from rich orange cornelian, radiates warmth and sophistication beneath gold hands. Powered by the automatic GG-005 caliber with a 50-hour power reserve, it combines mechanical precision with jewelry artistry. Paired with a sleek black alligator strap, the Fire Opal transforms color into pure opulence—a glowing tribute to Genta’s genius.

NORQAIN Independence Skeleton Chrono 42mm Orange – $7,150

Independent Swiss brand NORQAIN injects adrenaline into its Independence Skeleton Chrono with a bold orange twist. The 42mm stainless steel case houses the NORQAIN Manufacture Caliber NN20/1, developed with Kenissi, featuring a column-wheel flyback chronograph. Through the open-worked dial, the intricate movement architecture recalls mountain peaks—an homage to the brand’s adventurous spirit. Accents of orange illuminate the mechanical depths beneath anti-reflective sapphire glass, while rhodium-plated hands filled with X1 Super-LumiNova ensure legibility. Offered on a matching orange rubber strap or steel bracelet, it’s a fusion of high performance and daring style.

ORIS  Cervo Volante – $2,825

The Oris X Cervo Volante pairs rugged Swiss craftsmanship with sustainable luxury. The 40mm stainless steel case frames a radiant orange dial—a nod to autumnal tones and the natural world. Inside, the automatic Oris 754 caliber offers a 38-hour power reserve and date display. The strap, crafted from sustainably sourced deer leather by Swiss brand Cervo Volante, underscores Oris’s commitment to ethical materials. With its open caseback, luminous markers, and clean design, this collaboration celebrates both color and conscience, transforming an everyday timepiece into a refined expression of individuality.

H. MOSER & CIE Pioneer Centre Seconds “Spiced Aqua” – $20,091

In the Pioneer Centre Seconds “Spiced Aqua,” H. Moser & Cie captures the duality of elegance and adventure. The 42.8mm case—crafted in stainless steel with black DLC coating—encases a gradient sunray dial that shifts from deep aqua to electric orange. Powered by the in-house automatic HMC 200 movement with a 72-hour power reserve, it’s as robust as it is refined. The orange rubber strap gives this high-end sports watch a pop of personality, while Super-LumiNova accents ensure visibility in any light. This Moser creation proves that sophistication doesn’t have to be subdued.

GIRARD-PERREGAUX Deep Diver Legacy Editions – $18,207

Girard-Perregaux revives a diving classic with the Deep Diver Legacy Edition in titanium, limited to 350 pieces. The cushion-shaped 40.39 x 38mm case houses the GP03300-2476 automatic caliber with a 46-hour power reserve. A vivid orange dial recalls the pioneering 1970s dive watches that inspired it, complemented by a blue rubber strap—plus an optional orange one for a bolder look. Water-resistant to 200 meters, the Deep Diver blends heritage and modern performance, showing how GP continues to honor its past while diving fearlessly into color.

UNIMATIC x Massena LAB Modello Quattro UT4-SPT “NASA Artemis II” – $650

Unimatic and Massena LAB honor NASA’s Artemis II mission with a limited-edition tool watch designed for the modern explorer. The 40mm stainless steel case, finished with matte Artemis Cerakote™, surrounds a clean white dial accented by bold black markers. The standout feature is the vibrant orange textile strap—an energetic nod to space suits and mission patches. Powered by a reliable Seiko VH31A quartz movement, the watch offers 300-meter water resistance and durability worthy of its cosmic inspiration. Functional, affordable, and fun, it’s proof that orange can go interplanetary.