The eight most spectacular new diamond watches, featuring hundreds of dazzling stones Horological fashions may come and go but, when it comes to formal haute joaillerie, diamonds really are forever 12 May 2021 • 5:04am Just like the stones that they showcase, white-diamond watches come in all shapes and sizes Credit: Dan Matthews Diamond-embellished timepieces come in all shapes and sizes, from those with a delicate sprinkling across a small, simple dial to fully-iced super complications. But what sets a diamond watch apart from one that just features diamonds? The general consensus is that the timepiece must make the craftsmanship of gem-setting, at the very least, equal to its horological elements. And a house such as Cartier, whose high jewellery heritage needs no explanation, is more than up to the challenge. According to Pierre Rainero, Cartier's director of image, heritage and style, the brand is "above all a jeweller and innovator" - a sentiment reflected in the jewelled version of its 1980s, Gérald Genta-designed Pasha. Revived last year, Pasha is a truly unisex design in the Cartier tradition, and this diamond and white-gold model appeals to all those seeking a bit of sparkle.