There is little doubt that exclusive circle of luxury watch enthusiasts and collectors in Nigeria is predominantly a man’s world. But according to insiders in the luxury watch business, all that is changing really fast writes LARA OLADUNN

As a high flying executive Adeola loves to look different. She is particular about her looks especially the kind of wrist watches she wears. Over time, she has understood the importance of watch collection. She now competes head-to-head with men when it comes to the art of watch collection. In her collection, she has Rolex with Zebra motif dial, Royal Diamonds by Chatila, Backes and Strauss Victoria Princess and her newest addition is the Franck Muller double mystery rose gold. When it comes to watch collection, women are now forces to reckon with.

They are running very successful businesses and managing large corporations hence they can afford to spend as much as men when it comes to collection of luxury watches. Before now, men are known to be big buyers and collectors of luxury watches but dealers in the industry say the game is changing really fast.

Below are some of the brands women are collecting:

Richard Mille RM 007

This is an 18 carat rose gold full diamond watch. This show stopper Richard Mille watch will surely separate the girls from the women.

Harry Winston The Ocean Collection

Ocean Automatic 18carat rose gold with diamond-set bezel and mother pearl dial plus decorative inner dial.

Backes and Strauss Victoria Princess

The Victoria Collection is inspired by Backes & Strauss 19th Century jewellery designs from the company’s archive collection, notably the Victorian era, given a fresh and novel twist by the design team and brought to life by supreme craftsmen. The stunning interlocking heart timepieces are crafted in 18k white or rose gold and hand-set with Ideal Cut diamonds surrounding a mother-of-pearl dial.

Backes and Strauss The Sincere Princess

As Masters of Diamonds since 1789, Backes & Strauss possess exceptional expertise to create bespoke pieces. These master creations feature custom cut diamonds of unique shapes, polished and set to perfection. The outstanding skills of our craftsmen and master polishers offer endless possibilities to creating the Ultimate Diamond Watch.

Chatila Royal Diamond

Established in the Lebanon more than a century and a half ago, Chatila is rare among jewellery houses in that the name over its doors is still the name of the family that owns and runs it. George Chatila began the business as a silversmith in 1860, whereupon his probity and skill made it flourish. It is the third and fourth generations of the family – Nicholas Chatila and his three sons, Marwan, Edward and Carlos – who now continue in the founder’s footsteps.

Rolex Datejust in Everose gold with Zebra dial in diamonds and black lacquer

This Rolx Date Just in Everose with Zebra dial is a cute watch that is the darling of women. It comes in 904L steel and Everose gold with a gem-set domed bezel, a pink floral motif dial and Oyster bracelet.

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak with diamonds

Self-winding chronograph with date display and small seconds at 6 o’clock. 18-carat white gold case, white mother-of-pearl dial, 18-carat white gold bracelet. 456 baguette-cut diamonds, ~41.3 carats.

Franck Muller Double Mystery Rose gold

This extremely rare and exotic Franck Muller “Double Mystery” in Rose Gold comes with exclusive Double Row Pave Diamond Bezel.

Franck Muller Master Square

This ladies Franck Muller Master Square in 18k rose gold on leather strap comes with an automatic movement. These luxury watches are available at Julian’s Luxury, Wheatbaker Hotel, Ikoyi.