Time For Green – Our Guide to the Best Green Dial Watches for Saint Patrick’s Day

Searching for the perfect accessory to celebrate St Patrick’s Day? Check out these super-cool green dial watches.

The cultural and religious tradition surrounding St Patrick’s Day makes for a great celebratory event. The colour to mark the commemoration of Saint Patrick – the patron saint of Ireland - is green and is believed to have derived from the shamrock, closely associated with Ireland and a clover that St Patrick himself used to describe the Holy Trinity to the pagan Irish. Green dial watches are a great excuse to accessorise for the occasion. Plus, a watch is for life and these hand-picked selections from some of the world’s most prestigious brands in the world are made to last an entire lifetime. Ideal as an investment, whether celebrating Saint Patrick’s Day or not this year, these green dial watches are ready and waiting to bring a touch of colour to your wardrobe this March.

IWC Pilot’s Watch Chronograph 41 Ref IW388103

IWC’s close connection to pilot’s watches has led to an impressive variety of models for the modern world – many of which resemble their historic predecessors from the 1940s. This IWC Pilot’s Watch Chronograph 41 with a green dial enables for effortless stopwatch timings while on the go, plus a day-date complication to keep you organised during the week. Now couldn’t be a better time to buy this green IWC Pilot’s Watch. The model is ideal for wearing on St Patrick’s Day, but also constitutes the perfect all-round sporty, pilot’s watch for wearing every day of the week. The watch features a 100-meter water-resistant stainless steel case measuring a diameter of 41mm, plus a sapphire crystal glass caseback to observe the Calibre 69385 at work. A classic brown calfskin strap completes the look of this Pilot’s Watch from IWC, while at the same time, enhancing the rich green hue of the chronograph dial.

TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Watch Ref CBS2211.FC6545

For the classic motor car enthusiast, the Carrera Chronograph watch celebrates the collection’s 60th anniversary and is one of the most recent additions to the line. The teal green dial of this chronograph watch by TAG Heuer brings an unusual sporty DNA to the series. The brushed dial features a single minute chronograph counter at 3 o’clock and sees the date window relocated to the 9 o’clock position as seen in older models. With plenty of retro sporty spirit, this green watch is a design for those who share a keen interest in the legacy of the brand’s earlier DATO watch. The model comes finished on a classic black leather band and is powered by the new in-house TH20-07 Calibre, boasting a useful power reserve of 80 hours once fully charged.

Breiling Avenger Automatic 42 Green Bracelet Watch Ref A17328101L1A1

The bold green design of this Avenger watch from Breitling brings a whole load of resilience and functionality to the wrist, packing a punch with its solid 42mm stainless steel case. The tones of this dial evoke an almost British racing green colour and are punctuated by a set of chunky baton hour markers and hands that have been treated with lashings of Super-LumiNova. With a 300-meter water-resistant capability, this Breitling Avenger 42 watch can protect the Calibre Breitling 17 from harm caused by water damage while providing uncompromised legibility too. The model is completed on a rugged stainless steel bracelet, making it a highly practical and functional investment this St Patrick’s Day.

Tissot PRX Powermatic 80 Watch Ref T1374071109100

Tissot’s PRX watch collection is home to a broad selection of sporty steel timepieces – all of which feature a simple, legible dial and an interchangeable stainless steel bracelet for good measure. The deep green tones of this Tissot PRX Powermatic 80 watch are perfect for adding to your St Patrick’s Day attire this March. The model encompasses the Powermatic 80 calibre inside its tough steel housing. The movement, as its name suggests, provides you with an 80-hour power reserve once fully wound, making it a great option for alternating with another watch throughout a weekend. The watch is 100-meter water-resistant and boasts the distinctive Tissot case shape from 1978.

Longines HydroConquest GMT Sunray Green Watch Ref L3.790.4.06.6

The Longines Hydroconquest is an aquatic-driven dive tool with sports features that look ready to pair with any casual attire at the weekend. Dressed in these steel and seaweed green colours, this model features a GMT complication that is perfect for tracking another time zone while away on vacation this St Patrick’s Day. The model boasts a 300-meter water-resistant case measuring 41mm and a matching three-link stainless steel bracelet that secures comfortably around the wrist with a folding clasp. In addition to a strong sapphire crystal glass and screw-down crown, this green dive watch also features a unidirectional rotating bezel marked with a 60-minute dive scale for measuring elapsed time easily when underwater. 

Bremont Aurora GMT Limited Edition Watch Ref 502-DLC-BAMFORD-L-S

If you’re not on vacation this St Paddy’s Day and hoping to spot the Northern Lights in person, you can opt for this purpose-driven Bremont Aurora GMT watch, designed in collaboration with Bamford Watch Company. It sports a highly tactical design fused with remarkable luminescence. Green emission Super-LumiNova is used on the hands and bold California dial, composed of a sandwich layout, which allows the luminescent material to glow through the top black metal dial perfectly. Other features of this green accented GMT watch include a 43mm black DLC-coated stainless steel case, a COSC-certified automatic movement, and a sleek black nubuck leather band.

Bell & Ross BR 03 Diver Black Green Bronze Limited Edition Watch Ref BR0392-D-LT-BR/SRB

Another recent release – the new Bell & Ross BR 03 92 Diver Black & Green Bronze watch. Its retro character, courtesy of a saltwater-resistant and 300-meter water-resistant bronze case, is afforded by a teal green-coloured dial, surrounded by a black aluminium bezel. If you love the look of Bell & Ross’s instrument panel-inspired wristwatches, this BR 03 92 watch is perfect for you as a self-indulgent treat this St Patrick’s Day. Not only does it sport the iconic colour associated with the holiday, but it brings all-round robustness and legibility to the wrist. Ideal for every eventuality, even diving and swimming, it sports the iconic circle-within-a-square cockpit-inspired case shape and is certified to ISO 6425 standards for expert dive-ready convenience. The watch is also a collectable and has been released in a limited supply of just 999 pieces.

Seiko Prospex 1968 Divers Modern Re-Interpretation Watch ref GMT SPB381J1

There is something incredibly attractive about a green dive watch. This Seiko Prospex Sea watch packs a punch on the wrist with its retro aesthetics inspired by the brand’s dive watch from 1968 – the first hi-beat one-piece Diver’s watch created by Seiko. Inside the watch is a modern movement, however, capable of producing a power reserve of 72 hours once fully wound. The dive watch is water-resistant to 200 meters and is equipped with a GMT hand for travel purposes, highlighted by a yellow arrow-tipped hand. Other features of this 42mm model include its three-clasp folding mechanism on the steel bracelet, generous coatings of Lumibrite on the hands and hour markers, and of course, its striking green dial colour, enough to draw attention to the wrist wherever you go.

Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto Watch H64635560

Vintage military watches look cool in green. This khaki green-coloured Hamilton Khaki Aviation watch brings pilot watch credentials to the wrist, housed within a 42mm steel case. Not only a key tool for flying professionals and military personnel, this green Hamilton watch will appeal to any fan of the pilot’s watch aesthetic. It features highly luminescent hands and hour markers for optimum readability, plus an automatic movement that features a day date function and can deliver a power reserve of 80 hours when fully wound. What I love about this watch is its dark leather band. It finishes the watch off with plenty of vintage appeal, contrasting beautifully with the khaki green tones of the dial.

TUDOR Black Bay 58 18K Watch Ref M79018V-0001

The green and gold tones of this 39mm Black Bay watch from TUDOR, bring a whole new dimension to the iconic dive watch range. The highly collectable design features the instantly recognisable rotating bezel marked with a 60-minute diver’s scale and a legible dial adorned with plenty of Super-LumiNova on the famous Snowflake hands. There is so much to love about this green TUDOR watch. Its brown alligator leather strap is a perfect match for the green tones of this 200-meter water-resistant watch’s dial. Plus, the model also comes with a Manufacture movement for uncompromised reliability.

Citizen Tsuyosa Automatic Watch Ref NJ0150-56X

For a more affordable green dial watch option, check out the Citizen Tsuyosa watch. Its vivid green dial makes for a stunning addition to any collection, plus it features a striking date window at 3 o’clock, dressed against a white date wheel for enhanced legibility. The Tsuyosa is a modern sports watch packed with features that uphold its robust reputation, such as a sapphire crystal glass front and stainless steel bracelet. This 40mm model is equipped with a 3-hand date movement that generates power from the natural motion of the wrist. Sporty, colourful and affordable, this green dial watch is a great impulse buy just in time for St Paddy’s Day.

If you’d like to learn more about any of the green watches we’ve featured in this Saint Patrick’s Day watch guide, you can call and speak to a member of our Jura Watches sales team on 01335 453453 or email us at help@jurawatches.co.uk.