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8 female watch influencers breaking gender boundaries, from Rolex expert Giorgia Mondani and Japanese collector Aya Kondo, to Dimepiece’s Brynn Wallner showcasing celebrity timepieces on Instagram

Female watch collectors are breaking down gender barriers. Photo: @watch_fashionista/Instagram

Think watches are only a rich man’s game? Think again.

Meet the discerning female collectors who are not only breaking down gender barriers but also enriching the timepiece industry with their unique perspectives. Whether their fascination lies in intricate vintage pieces or in the sleek marvels of contemporary design, these women excel at making every moment stylishly significant.

In a community long dominated by men, they are expanding the conversation, making the field not just more inclusive but also more exciting. Meet eight influential women in the world of watches who you’ll want to follow immediately.

1. Brynn Wallner: the “dimepiece” sensation

Brynn Wallner runs Dimepiece, which highlights celebrity watches. Photo: @dimepiece.co/Instagram
Brynn Wallner, the creative force behind Dimepiece, has turned her Instagram account into the watch world’s latest sensation. Initially gaining traction for showcasing high-end watches worn by celebrities like Hailey Bieber and Victoria Beckham, the platform has evolved into a full-fledged website featuring Wallner’s articles and interviews.

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Brynn Wallner offers her takes on everything horology. Photo: @dimepiece.co/Instagram

She also celebrates the unique ways women interact with timepieces, offering fresh takes on everything from cherished heirlooms to contemporary icons like the “It girl” watch, the Cartier Panthère, sported by A-listers from Gwyneth Paltrow to Zendaya.

2. Lung Lung Thun: craft over flash and trends

Lung Lung Thun is a collector defying norms. Photo: @lunglungthun/Instagram

Lung Lung Thun has gained global recognition as a female watch collector and authority who defies traditions. Hailing originally from Singapore, Thun relocated to Hong Kong for a career in finance. Her new home also introduced her to a new hobby: luxury timepieces. Rather than gravitating towards conventionally feminine styles, she’s made a name for herself by prioritising vintage craftsmanship over trendy designs or flashy aesthetics.

3. Giorgia Mondani: a family legacy

Giorgia Mondani and her family are authorities on Rolex. Photo: @giorgiamondani/Instagram

Boasting an Instagram following of over 433,000, Giorgia Mondani is a recognised force in the luxury watch industry. Her father Guido is one of the world’s foremost Rolex experts, and her family’s publishing business, Mondani Books, is responsible for many of the most authoritative guides on the luxury watch brand.

This Italian high-flyer is continuing her family legacy, launching Mondani Web, a trusted platform for watch buyers and aficionados (across all luxury brands, including her preferred Rolex), and backed with her own impressive expertise.

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4. Misha Daud: time for glam

Misha Daud pairs glam watches with wrist jewellery. Photo: @watch_fashionista/Instagram
Why settle for just one wrist accessory when you can dazzle with a whole stack? Influencer Misha Daud (via her account Watch Fashionista) has cemented her status as this list’s most glamorous watch connoisseur, known for her flair for coupling luxurious timepieces with gem-laden bracelets, bangles and cuffs. Often photographed inside her Bentley or Lamborghini, Daud not only showcases her opulent wrist candy but also shares valuable insights into the broader watch industry.

5. Aya Kondo: wanderlust chronology

Aya Kondo and her hubby both love high horology. Photo: @aytystyle/Instagram

As one half of the popular Instagram account Ay&Ty Style, Aya Kondo and her husband share a love for haute horology – and boast a breathtaking 30-plus-piece collection to boot. The Japanese collector brings a youthful but discerning perspective to the watch world, and frequently posts his-and-hers wrist shots as the couple travels around scenic destinations in their native Japan and Asia. A perfect blend of wanderlust and luxury timepieces.

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6. Cara Barrett: delving into vintage

Ex-Hodinkee editor Cara Barrett runs Parchie now. Photo: @its.cara.time/Instagram

Cara Barrett has firmly established herself as a voice in the realm of luxury watches, and we’re all the better for it. A former editor at Hodinkee, the go-to online wristwatch magazine, she has since launched her own brand, Parchie. Barrett’s Instagram is a curated blend of rare vintage finds, NYC-inspired OOTDs, and fresh releases from Parchie. With her storytelling prowess and keen analysis, Barrett infuses the male-dominated watch industry with a refreshingly female perspective, making it more diverse.

7. Jennifer Leingang: taking on timely issues

Jennifer Leingang takes on a range of topics on her YouTube channel Jenni Elle. Photo: @jenni_elle_/Instagram

Jennifer Leingang initially gained recognition as one half of the German YouTube channel Watchvice, alongside her husband. In recent years, however, she’s carved her own identity in the English-speaking watch community through her popular channel, Jenni Elle. There, she covers a range of topics, from product reviews and event recaps to tackling issues like sexism in luxury watch marketing. Beyond her YouTube channel and a highly regarded newsletter, she also designs elegant holders to showcase and protect luxury watches.

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8. Regina Ong: quartz is cool too

Regina Ong’s collection includes vintage digital and quartz watches. Photo: @regina.osm/Instagram

Singaporean influencer Regina Ong shares her life milestones (like becoming a new mum) alongside her dazzling watch collection, which spans vintage women’s timepieces and retro digital watches, to high-end luxury brands. Rejecting the stigma some attach to quartz pieces, Ong celebrates all types of watches, solidifying her role as an inclusive tastemaker.

Timepieces
  • Brynn Wallner, the creative force behind Dimepiece, offers fresh takes on everything from heirlooms to iconic pieces like the Cartier Panthère sported by Gwyneth Paltrow and Zendaya
  • ‘Watch Fashionista’ Misha Daud often shows off her glam inside her Bentley or Lamborghini, while Singaporean influencer Regina Ong champions quartz pieces