A watch is not just an accessory: it is an extension of style, a personal signature.
In 2026, trendy watches are elegant, modern, minimalist, and above all, tailored to the personality of the person wearing them.
Here is the JIO guide to choosing the perfect watch — whether for yourself, or as a gift for someone special.
1. Define the person's style
Before choosing a watch, the essential question is:
👉 What is her natural style?
Here are the main profiles:
💎 Minimalist style
Likes simplicity, neutral colors, and clean lines.
✔️ Ideal choice: thin metal watch, clean dial, Milanese mesh bracelet or smooth steel.
💎 Chic/professional style
Wears elegant outfits, suits, blouses, shirts.
✔️ Ideal choice: gold or silver watch, medium dial, timeless design.
💎 Fashion style / trend
Follows trends, likes eye-catching accessories.
✔️ Ideal choice: square dial watch, wide strap, contrasting colours (gold, black, silver).
💎 Sporty style
Still active, likes comfortable clothes.
✔️ Ideal choice: silicone or durable steel watch, digital or hybrid dial.
2. What size dial should I choose?
The size of the dial directly influences the look of the watch.
For women
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Small dial (28–34 mm) : delicate, feminine, minimalist.
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Medium dial (34–38 mm) : modern, balanced.
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Large dial (38–42 mm) : couture trend, assertive look.
For men
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Medium dial (40–44 mm) : perfect for most wrists.
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Large dial (44–48 mm) : massive and masculine look.
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Square dial : very trendy in 2025, stylish and distinctive.
3. Choosing the right bracelet
✔️ Stainless steel bracelet
Durable, chic, modern.
→ Perfect for a business or trendy look.
✔️ Milanese mesh bracelet (inspired by European luxury)
Elegant, lightweight, ultra chic.
→ Ideal for women who love delicate jewelry.
✔️ Leather bracelet
Classic, timeless.
→ For men or women with a simple or vintage style.
✔️ Silicone bracelet
Comfort, sport, durability.
→ For active people.
4. Colour: silver, gold or black?
Each color expresses a particular style.
⭐ Silver
• Modern
• Passe-partout
• Perfect for cool and minimalist looks
⭐ Gold
• Chic, trendy
• Goes well with gold-plated jewelry
• Perfect for your accessible luxury world JIO
⭐ Black
• Strong, elegant, masculine
• Ideal as a unisex watch with a trendy street/chic look
5. Match the watch well with jewelry
By 2025, we wear watches like real jewelry.
For women
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Gold watch → thin gold bracelet, bangle, delicate chain
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Silver watch → 925 silver bracelet, minimalist
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Black watch → silver jewelry + dark pearls
For men
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Steel watch → steel or leather strap
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Gold watch → gold chain or bracelet for a modern look
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Black watch → dark steel chain, minimalist jewelry
JIO tip: Dare to mix watches with bracelets.
6. How do I choose if it's a gift?
If you don't know the person's exact style, here are 3 safe bets:
women :
✔️ Gold watch with medium dial
✔️ Milanese mesh watch (always a winner)
✔️ Minimalist silver watch
🎁 Man:
✔️ Silver steel watch
✔️ Black dial watch
✔️ Square dial watch (2025 trend)
JIO Advice
At JIO, our watches are chosen to reflect a modern, chic, and accessible style, with designs inspired by European luxury. They harmonize perfectly with our bracelets and chains for a complete, elegant, and timeless look.
Each JIO watch comes with:
✔️ with a beautiful presentation,
✔️ a maintenance tip,
✔️ and a gift idea — perfect for giving.
Discover our JIO watches
→ Women's watches: https://jio-bijoux.com/collections/montre-tendance-femme
→ Men's watches: https://jio-bijoux.com/collections/montres-homme
How to choose a watch according to style? JIO guide: sizes, colours, straps, women's & men's looks, and trendy watch gift ideas for 2026.