A Luxurious Spin on Green Watches for St. Patrick's Day

Irish heritage or not, St. Patrick’s Day provides an unmatched opportunity for food, fun, and celebration. From the streets of New York to the Chicago River, cities across the United States press pause on the everyday hustle and bustle to honor Irish heritage with traditional dancing, dining, and music. While St. Patrick’s Day might evoke images of overflowing beer mugs and leprechauns handing out gold doubloons, there are also ways to recognize this meaningful holiday without leaning into the kitschiness.

A green timepiece is the perfect way to nod toward Irish heritage and show your appreciation for Celtic culture without a hint of cheesiness. It is also an excellent gift for anyone who has Irish roots or simply loves the country that is perhaps best known for its lush landscapes, literary history, and vibrant pub culture. Discover our lineup of sophisticated green watches in honor of Irish heritage and culture during the month of March.

A holiday that dates back over 1,000 years, St. Patrick’s Day is an important part of Irish traditions. Nowadays, however, it has spread across Europe and the United States, becoming a highly anticipated and recognized tradition every March 17. The significance of this particular date? It marks the anniversary of St. Patrick’s death in the fifth century.

St. Patrick’s Day has religious connotations, as St. Patrick is believed to be the father of Christianity in Ireland. Even the shamrock is related to this saint’s religious roots, as it is said that he used the three-leafed shamrock to explain the holy trinity: father, son, and holy spirit.

All that said, when you think of St. Patrick’s Day today, you probably think of rainbows, leprechauns, pots of gold, and perhaps even city-wide celebrations and parades. The New York City St. Patrick’s Day parade is the oldest civilian parade in the nation and boasts over 150,000 participants each year. Other major American cities that showcase Irish heritage with St. Patrick’s Day parades include Chicago, Boston, Philadelphia, and Savannah.

In the 21st century, St. Patrick’s Day is an important moment to celebrate Irish culture and contributions around the world. Whether or not you have Irish heritage to speak of, you can still delight in the whimsical celebrations of this holiday. Attend a parade, eat corned beef and cabbage, and share in festivities with the ones you love. The easiest tradition of all? Wearing a little bit of green.

St. Patrick’s Day celebrations and nods to Irish culture and tradition do not have to be corny and over-the-top. Instead, you can lean into the refined and historical side of Irish culture, embracing the Celtic civilization’s important contributions, beautiful architecture, and renowned agricultural prowess. From music to art to education and everything in between, Irish people have been at the heart of many important global developments.

Honor this special day with a nod to Irish culture in the most sophisticated, upscale way imaginable: a luxury watch, of course. Our horological experts at Avi & Co. have compiled a collection of exquisite green timepieces, ranging from minty pastels to lush forest hues.

Narrowing down our selection of vibrant green watches proved a more difficult task than we had first imagined, but there was no doubt that this exquisite Patek Philippe Complications watch would make the list. This 40 mm timepiece showcases some of the most intricate Swiss engineering around, displaying Patek Philippe’s commitment to precision and design all in one. The watch fuses technological mastery and cosmopolitan elegance in its platinum case. It features a world time display with 24 time zones and a flyback chronograph function. Innovation and precision go hand in hand here, yielding a one-of-a-kind timepiece with a striking green opaline dial and a gorgeous green leather bracelet. This watch is the perfect nod to Irish heritage while remaining sophisticated and elite.

Looking for a subtler touch of green with your luxury watch? This Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Flyback Chronograph may be the perfect solution. This gorgeous 18K rose gold watch shows off a striking deep green index dial that falls somewhere between verdant pine trees and unctuous green olives with their briny tang. The chronograph function is controlled by pushers on either side of the right-hand crown and displayed on three subtle yet distinctive subdials on the watch’s face. The green alligator leather strap completes the picture, showcasing Audemars Piguet’s penchant for engaging designs that do not skimp on technological prowess and aesthetic genius. The Royal Oak line has been a staple of modern horology since the early 1970s, and it remains an essential part of any serious watch collection today.

You will be hard-pressed to find a watch that screams green as much as this Rolex Submariner “Hulk” edition. Take one look at this vibrant timepiece, and you will understand where it got its nickname. The stainless steel case houses one of Rolex’s most popular professional lines; when it comes to a rugged yet refined sports watch, the Submariner is difficult to top. The watch has earned a water resistance rating for up to 300 meters (1,000 feet) of submersion. In other words, this timepiece can go wherever life takes you. The bold, masculine aesthetic and iconic Oyster bracelet offer a sophisticated and elevated look that complements a variety of different outfits. From office wear to a weekend on the yacht, the Submariner will never let you down.

Talk about a green watch. The springy, revitalizing hues of this green tsavorite watch from the Avi & Co. HUE Collection are sure to freshen up your watch box. Set with countless naturally mined stones, this timepiece is a decadent addition to any horological collection. In fact, when the HUE lineup first launched, it was immediately bought up by repeat Avi & Co. customer Floyd Mayweather, the renowned American boxing professional. Now, the line is available in two different case sizes (37 mm and 44 mm) to cater to both men’s and women’s wrists. Choose the silhouette that speaks to you when you visit an Avi & Co. store in Aspen, Miami, or Manhattan.

This Patek Philippe Aquanaut watch introduces a layer of elevated sparkle with its diamond-set bezel. Otherwise a sporty timepiece, the precious gems around the bezel provide the perfect balance, allowing this watch to walk the tightrope between leisure and labor in one fell swoop. The Aquanaut line was designed in the 1990s to appeal to a younger, more adventurous audience than the classic watch collectors who had fallen in love with the Nautilus collection 20 years earlier. It hit the market with much success, quickly becoming a staple of Patek Philippe’s repertoire. Nowadays, an Aquanaut is widely considered an excellent entry point into the world of haute horlogerie, as these timepieces are comfortable and durable enough for everyday wear yet retain the refinement and prestige of the hallowed Swiss watchmaker.

You asked for green, and you got it. If you are looking to pack a punch with a memorable green timepiece this St. Patrick’s Day, look no further than the Rolex Daytona “Beach” edition. This watch builds upon the classic look of the motorsports-inspired Daytona lineup, retaining its classic tachymeter bezel and chronograph with three associated subdials. From there, it diverges, showing off an exquisite 18K white gold case and luminous green jadeite dial. The green leather strap adds an element of whimsy with its bold hue and generous saturation. The color-coordinated look of this watch is tasteful yet playful, landing an ideal balance between sophistication and celebration.

Here at Avi & Co., we offer a collection of luxury timepieces that appeals to collectors far and wide, both those looking for a trendy accessory and those looking for an heirloom timepiece. We strive to curate an elite inventory of the world’s most beloved watch brands, from Rolex to Richard Mille and from Audemars Piguet to Patek Philippe.

In addition, we have created three of our very own Avi & Co. watch lines and an exciting new collection of bespoke fine diamond jewelry to choose from. Visit us at any one of our three boutique locations to get a true taste of opulence fastened around your very own wrist.

Make an appointment today to shop with us in person. We look forward to welcoming you into the Avi & Co. family.