St Patrick’s Day is a global celebration of Irish culture that takes place on March 17th. While it is a day full of good craic, it’s also an important time to pay honour to the patron saint himself. Celebrations for St Patrick’s Day are themed around all things Irish, so expect to see a lot of green. As well as this, it is a day to meet with family and friends to eat, drink and be merry. When it comes to accessorising for St Patrick’s Day, the typical choices are a shamrock on the cheek or a leprechaun hat. However, if these aren’t to your taste, and you want something more subtle, why not wear a watch? We have curated this guide of watches for St Patrick’s Day to help you with your decisions and show you how to wear green in a different way. Keep reading to discover more!
Our Top 5 Watches for St Patrick’s Day
Duckworth Prestex Chronograph 42 (42mm) Green Sunburst Dial / Orange Rubber D550-04-OR
Measuring 42mm, the stainless steel case frames a round green dual-layer dial. The outer minute track ring and the two white sub-dials are slightly recessed from the rest of the dial. In addition, the dial exhibits luminescent baton indices and brushed slate-grey hands. The contrasting second hand is orange and provides the finishing elements to the colour scheme reminiscent of Ireland’s flag – green, white and orange (also referred to as gold). For added functionality, the watch features a 30-minute chronograph function and a date aperture at the 6 o’clock position. A double-domed sapphire crystal with anti-reflective underside coating protects the dial, so not only are the durability levels great but also the clarity levels. Securing the watch to the wrist is an orange rubber strap which fastens with a buckle. With a reliable quartz chronograph movement and a water resistance of 100 metres, this watch is a perfect companion for any St Patrick’s Day celebrations.
Jacques Du Manoir Inspiration Flower (34mm) Green Dial / Two-Tone Stainless Steel Bracelet JWL02604
With a green patterned dial that showcases similarities to a shamrock and four leaf clover, this Jacques Du Manoir is a more glamourous way of wearing a watch for St Patrick’s Day. Instead of typical hour markers, twelve crystal-set indices adorn the dial. As well as this, a magnified date display sits at the 3 o’clock position. For optimal readability, even in low-light conditions, the rose gold-tone hands feature a luminescent inlay. A rose gold-tone fluted bezel frames the dial and the watch’s crown exhibits the same fluted design. The 34mm stainless steel case houses a precise Swiss-made quartz movement and the watch is water-resistant to 50 metres (5 bar). Completing the elegant silhouette of the watch is a two-tone stainless steel bracelet-style strap. With a pretty patterned dial and extraordinary craftsmanship its no wonder this model is in our top 5 watches for St Patrick’s Day.
Citizen Men’s Eco-Drive (41mm) Green Dial / Stainless Steel Bracelet BM7530-50X
This three-hand timepiece exhibits a striking green dial with a date aperture at 3 o’clock. The dial features silver luminous baton indices and hands to ensure that the time is visible in all levels of light. A sapphire crystal protects the dial, so the watch has great levels of durability. Securing the watch is a stainless steel bracelet with a fold-over clasp. The 41mm stainless steel case houses an Eco-Drive movement; a technology that powers watches using light. This removes the need for the watch to be charged or have the batteries replaced, so it is an incredibly sustainable option. As well as this, you don’t have to constantly expose the watch to light for it to keep running. Both sustainable and stylish, this Citizen is a great watch to have on your wrist for St Patrick’s Day.
Festina Ladies Gold-Toned Green Sunray Dial Watch F20640/4
What if the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow was actually on your wrist? This Festina model features a deep green dial with gold-tone Roman numeral indices and hands. Its 36.8mm gold-tone stainless steel case and mineral glass makes a durable and long-lasting watch. You can wear it for this St Patrick’s Day and many more to come. In addition, the matching gold-tone stainless steel bracelet adds a touch of elegance and sophistication to the watch. A quartz movement powers the watch, so reliability is guaranteed. Moreover, the watch has a water resistance which makes it suitable for everyday wear. This watch has been created with high-quality materials, but Festina have ensured that it remains affordable. Simply for this reason alone, it makes complete sense that this model is one of our favourite watches for St Patrick’s Day.
Seiko Presage Cocktail Time ‘The Black Velvet’ SRPJ15J1
If a green watch isn’t quite your thing, then this Seiko might be more to your taste. Taking inspiration from ‘The Black Velvet’ cocktail, this watch embraces the dark and moody hues from its stout ingredient – Guinness. The watch’s stainless steel case measures 39.5mm in diameter, so it is perfect sizing for both men and women. The textured black dial is adorned with silver-tone baton indices and hands alongside a date display at 3 o’clock. The indices evoke the stem of a cocktail glass. A box-shaped Hardlex crystal protects the dial and adds to the watch’s sophisticated allure. Powering the watch is a Seiko 4R35 calibre, an automatic movement with up to a 41-hour power reserve. In addition, the watch is water-resistant up to 50 metres (5 bar). A black-plated stainless steel bracelet secures the watch to the wrist. While this watch isn’t green, it is still a perfect choice for St Patrick’s Day. After all, this day is all about celebrating Irish culture and Guinness is definitely included in that!
What did you think of our watches for St Patrick’s Day? How will you be celebrating on March 17th? Let us know in the comments!
