From the business end of things, the overall picture for luxury watches may look a little soft as China continues to provide more questions than answers. Still, sparkly wrist candy is a popular and trendy accessory in the fashion world and luxury watch makers continue to grow their brand equity with limited editions and cutting edge designs. Here are our top 5 ladies luxury timepieces for 2016:
Georg Jensen Vivianna
Doing double duty as a bangle and a timepiece, the Vivianna is a shiny example of Swedish minimalist design. The unique open ended bracelet and floating watch face stays true to its Scandinavian roots and is just at home at the office as it is at a cocktail party.

A mirror silver finished watch face matches the highly polished silver band. The Vivanna is also available with an edgy hammered silver watch face which nicely contrasts the minimalist band design. A high quality quartz Swiss-made movement provides the timekeeping. About $1900 USD. Chanel J12 Black
When you think of Chanel, thoughts of delicate little black dresses come to mind. Chanel?s J12 Black watch is not a delicate little black dress. This rugged sport watch is made from ceramic and steel with a bold watch face featuring super luminous watch hands. Presumably to tell the time in the darkness of the jungle or a trendy nightclub.

A rotating bezel for tracking time and tough sapphire crystal add functionality as well as durability. While the watch is available in different finishes, Chanel?s exper...