A gold watch has a case in 18K yellow, rose or white gold, or in a brand's own alloy such as OMEGA's Sedna™ gold. La Maison Monaco is an authorized dealer with 15 boutiques and offers about 250 of them, mainly from OMEGA, Longines, IWC, Hublot, Breitling and Zenith, from about $6,150 to $284,000 CAD. Each product page shows whether a piece is in a boutique, available to order or currently unavailable.
18K gold is 75% pure gold, alloyed with other metals for strength and colour: more copper gives rose gold, palladium or silver gives white gold. Several houses have developed their own alloys: OMEGA's Sedna™ gold keeps its rose colour over time, Moonshine™ gold is a paler yellow, and Canopus™ gold is its white gold; Hublot's King Gold is a red gold with added platinum.
Which gold watch should I choose?
Longines is the way in, from about $6,150, with the DolceVita, a refined rectangular watch for women, and the Master Collection. OMEGA has the widest choice: the De Ville from about $12,600, the Seamaster Aqua Terra from about $14,200, the Speedmaster from about $25,300 and the Constellation from about $30,200. IWC's Portofino starts at about $23,000 and its Portugieser at about $30,900. Breitling's Navitimer (from about $30,900) and Chronomat (from about $41,200) and Hublot's Big Bang (from about $44,300) bring gold to sports watches.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a gold watch cost in Canada?+
Our gold watches run from about $6,150 to $284,000 CAD, and half cost under about $39,000. About one in ten is under $10,000, all of them Longines. OMEGA starts near $12,600 and IWC near $23,000. Flexiti monthly payments are shown on eligible product pages.
What does 18K gold mean?+
18K gold is 75% pure gold and 25% other metals. Those metals set the colour and hardness: more copper gives rose gold, while palladium or silver gives white gold. Pure 24K gold is too soft for a watch case, which is why 18K is the standard in fine watchmaking.
What is the difference between a solid gold and a gold-plated watch?+
A solid gold case is gold throughout, so it can be polished and refinished for decades. A gold-plated case has only a thin layer over another metal, which can wear through. The watches on this page are listed with a gold case; each product page gives the karat and colour when the brand specifies it.
What is the difference between rose gold and Sedna™ gold?+
Sedna™ is OMEGA's own 18K rose gold, made with gold, copper and palladium. OMEGA developed it so that its warm colour lasts over time. Moonshine™ is the maison's paler yellow gold, and Canopus™ its white gold. To find Sedna™ pieces, use the case material filter on the watches page.
Are gold watches in stock, and can I try one on?+
Only a small number are in boutiques at a time. Others are available to order, meaning the brand supplies the watch and we order it in for you, and some are currently unavailable. Each product page shows which applies, and a boutique can show you the pieces it holds.
Are your gold watches authentic and under warranty?+
Yes. La Maison Monaco is an authorized dealer for OMEGA, Longines, IWC, Hublot, Breitling and Zenith, so each watch is new and comes with the brand's warranty. Warranty length varies by brand; any boutique can tell you the terms for the piece you choose.