Five Moonphase Watches For Mid-Autumn

With a stunning new black dial, the Saxonia Moon Phase is a true beauty to behold. Our preferred version is the one in pink gold, where the moonphase display is burnished in a matching tone. In the spirit of the brand, an outsize date sits at 12 o’clock, balancing the moonphase display at six o’clock. The contrasting black dial serves to make the gold pop and delivers an elegant piece of wrist candy that we could just stare at the whole night, full moon or not.

Yes, we’re looking at moonphase watches here but can we talk about that gorgeous sunray dial? Beautifully executed in a rich teal-blue hue, the dial is both minimalist yet show-stopping in its clean aesthetics. A moonphase display sits at 10 o’clock, while the Panorama date is opposite at four o’clock. Inside, the Calibre 36—introduced in 2016—powers the watch, enabling both the Panorama Date and moonphase display to be set via the crown.

One of the defining characteristics of Montblanc’s Star Legacy collection is the ‘exploding star’ guilloché pattern, which works particularly well here to draw attention to the moonphase display. This steel and gold version offers a luxe vibe that makes it a dressy watch you can take to any after-hours soiree.

As with all Patek Philippe watches, sophistication is the order of the day. This annual calendar with moonphase display features a striking blue graduated dial and white gold applied hour markers, housed within a 40mm white gold case. The day, date and month are set in an arc at the top while the new ‘three-face’ hands are coated with white lume so you can tell the time even deep into the night.

The poster boy of the FIFTYSIX collection, this classy ticker bears an opaline-sunburst dial with day, month and date indications, along with a moonphase display at six o’clock. Housed in an 18K pink gold case and paired with a brown Mississippiensis alligator leather strap, the FIFTYSIX Complete Calendar will likely steal the show on all counts.