Romancing the Stone

From carnelian to jade to anthracite — hard stone dials are back!

(Photos courtesy brands)

From left:

H. MOSER & CIE.
Streamliner Tourbillon 40mm Dial crafted from a very rare form of green jade stone, known as Wyoming jade.
$119,000 at h-moser.com

ROLEX
Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 36mm Carnelian dial features hour markers in 18 kt gold, set with diamonds.
Price upon request at rolex.com

BUCCELLATI
Ornatino 41mm Dial in blue anthracite with case in pink and white gold.
$32,500 at buccellati.com

ULYSSE NARDIN
Diver Atoll Ladies 39mm Limited-edition watch features a diamond-set bezel and a stone dial made chrysocolla.
$15,800 at ulysse-nardin.com

LONGINES
Master Collection 38.5mm Anthracite dial with stainless steel case and grey alligator strap.
$2,500 at longines.com

PANERAI
Luminor Due Luna GoldtechTM Madreperla 38mm Mother-of-pearl dial with luminous Arabic numerals and hour markers.
$21,500 at panerai.com