Time of Your Life: Engagement-Worthy Watches

For those who may not want to put a ring on it, luxury watches are increasingly popular engagement exchange option. Get down on bended knee with one of these handsome timepieces and we can (almost) guarantee they'll say yes.

Kate Spade ‘Gramercy' Skinny, $275: This golden timepiece's classic design was inspired by Manhattan's Gramercy Park. Available at Macy's

Fossil ‘Wakefield' Chronograph Stainless Steel Watch, $175: Embrace a masculine mood with the ultra sport-inspired Wakefield. New for the season with a two-tone steel band and bright blue dial, its precise performance lies within the intricate chronograph movement and durable case design. Available at Fossil

Allen Lyle ‘Porter' watch, $140: Perfect for the eco-enthusiast, this unisex sandalwood watch accomplishes style in an eco-friendly manner. Available at shopallenstyle.com

Triwa Rose ‘Nevil' watch, $295: We love how every detail in this metal masterpiece is made in a rose-colored finish except for the expressive red color of the second hand. Available at triwa.com

Cartier ‘Balloon Bleu' watch, $6,350: The leader in watch-making luxury, Cartier's Balloon Bleu watch adds a touch of elegance to male and female wrists alike. With the convex curves of the case, guilloché dial, sword-shaped hands and polished or satin-finish links of the bracelet, this timepiece is pure elegance. Available at Cartier

Baume et Mercier ‘Clifton' watch, $2,850: This traditional timepiece was inspired by a Baume & Mercier design from the 1950s. Worn with a black alligator strap closed by an adjustable triple folding buckle with security push-pieces, this model epitomizes chic city values. Available at Baume et Mercier

Autodromo ‘Stradale' watch, $875: The Autodromo Stradale draws inspiration from dashboard instruments from Italian sports berlinettas of the late 1950s and early 1960s, featuring a fascinating multi-layered dial. Beneath the domed sapphire crystal, the hour indexes are applied to a transparent glass ring, which floats over the colored dial below for a 3-dimensional effect. As with all of Autodromo watches, the Stradale arrives in beautifully conceived packaging evoking the idea of a road trip in Northern Italy circa 1960, complete with vintage-inspired map hand stamped with your purchase date. Available at autodromo.com

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