Solar watches are a great option for ladies who need a reliable watch that doesn’t need a lot of battery replacement. This makes it especially great for busy working women and outdoorsy types who need a watch that keeps going no matter the time and place. When it comes to solar watches though, women have a limited amount of options for watches that are specifically designed for women. A lot of options, particularly for sports watches, are just unisex watches that frankly look and feel a little too bulky.
These solar watches for women range from sports watches to dress watches to casual daily use watches so you can pick out the best solar watch for you. While most of them only tell time, a few stand out for their additional features and eye-catching design that make them a worthwhile purchase even if you already have multiple watches for different purposes.
TOP CHOICES
Best Sports Watch
Garmin Instinct Solar
- Built-in compass and barometric altimeter.
- GPS and solar charging capabilities.
- Pre-installed health and wellness monitors for heart rate, stress, and sleep hygiene.
- Constructed according to U.S. military standard 810 for thermal, shock, and water resistance.
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Best Dress Watch
Anne Klein Considered Solar Powered Crystal Accented Watch
- Mother of pearl watch face center.
- Resin accents on the band and watch frame resemble mother of pearl.
- Stainless steel watch with gold toned surface.
- Water resistant for up to 100 feet.
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Best Budget Watch
One Eleven (111) Unisex SWII
- 42mm watch face made from recycled plastic.
- Breathable fabric band that can be adjusted to fit different wrist sizes.
- Water resistant for up to 300 feet.
- Charges on both natural and artificial light unlike other solar powered watches.
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1Garmin Instinct Solar
Best Sports Watch
We’ll be upfront with you: The Garmin Instinct Solar is the priciest watch on this list. That being said, it’s easily the best one in terms of utility and is definitely one of the best women’s sports watches out there.
This solar-powered wristwatch is actually a smartwatch with solar charging capabilities. That’s a massive level up from your typical solar-powered watch which brings little more to the table aside from telling the time.
The Garmin Instinct Solar has tons of built-in sports and health-tracking apps that are perfect for the sporty ladies out there. it comes with a GPS, a compass, a heart rate tracker, a sleep tracker, and a stress tracker. It’s also water rated for up to 100 meters and is tested for thermal and shock resistance according to U.S. military standard 810.
PROS
- Built-in 3-axis compass and barometric altimeter.
- Rugged GPS and solar charging capabilities perfect for hikers and campers.
- Pre-installed health and wellness monitors for heart rate, stress levels, and sleep hygiene.
- Tested and constructed according to U.S. military standard 810 for thermal, shock, and water resistance.
CONS
- Significantly pricier compared to other watches on this list.
- Pedometer feature can be a little off sometimes.
2SEIKO Spirit Watch Solar
Seiko is a Japanese watch brand that frankly needs n introduction, The Seiko Spirit Watch Solar is just a solar-powered version of a familiar design used in Seiko’s watches.
There’s not a lot to say about this watch beyond the fact that it promises and delivers the basics. The clock tracks both days and hours of the day using a small dial and analog watch hands. It’s made of stainless steel and has gold-toned details that take ages and a lot of wear and tear to fade.
The watch is water resistant for up to 100 meters and uses Japanese Quartz movement. The dial window is made of Sapphire glass. All in all, great stuff at a good price point. This is a great solar-powered women’s watch for daily use.
PROS
- Three fold clasp closure band easily fits most women.
- Made of stainless steel with gold toned details.
- Analog hands and day dial for telling the time and the date.
- Water resistant for up to 100 feet.
CONS
- No additional features aside from the basics.
- Analog clock face with no numbers may be difficult to read for neurodivergent users.
3Anne Klein Considered Solar Powered Crystal Accented Watch
Best Dress Watch
Another well-known name in the world of women’s watches, Anne Klein has consistently produced some of the best-looking women’s watches. The Anne Klein Considered Solar Powered Crystal Accented Watch is no exception. This beautiful dress watch has beige-toned resin accents that resemble mother of pear without the price tag of the real thing.
The clock features an analog watch face but is easier to tell time at a glance because of the clearly indicated 12, 3, 6, and 9-hour marks.
At the center of the watch is an actual mother of pearl zone where the brand name and watch hands are attached. The watch comes with a built-in solar panel hidden on the dial so as long as you keep using it, it’ll keep going.
PROS
- Mother of pearl watch face center.
- Resin accents on the band and watch frame resemble mother of pearl.
- Stainless steel watch with gold toned surface.
- Water resistant for up to 100 feet.
CONS
- Some users report that they've received watches with a second hand that skips.
- No full mother of pearl option.
4BERING Women Analog Solar Collection Watch
The BERING Women Analog Solar Collection Watch is another gorgeous analog watch that’s perfect for dressing up with. The emerald and gold colorway may be a little harder to partner with an outfit compared to your typical silver or gold-only dress watch, but it can also be an eye-catching accessory to build your outfit around.
The BERING Women Analog Solar Collection Watch features a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal watch face that keeps damage off and lets sunlight in so your watch keeps turning. Its case is made from medical-grade IP-plated rose gold stainless steel so you can count on this watch to stay shiny and free from significant signs of wear for years to come.
The watch is water resistant for up to 164 feet and can be used even while showering. That said, it’s not a diver’s or swimmer’s watch so it’s best to keep it for night’s out.
PROS
- Water resistant for up to 164 feet.
- Scratch resistant sapphire crystal watch face.
- Gorgeous green and gold color way makes this an eye catching accessory.
- Medical grade IP-plated rose gold stainless steel.
CONS
- Watch face is not marked for seconds and minutes.
- No dial for telling the day of the week.
5One Eleven (111) Unisex SWII
Best Budget Watch
The One Eleven (111) Unisex SWII is a fun and affordable solar-powered watch for women who just need something that works for daily use. These aren’t particularly fancy-looking watches, but you’ll never find yourself worrying about the cost of replacing it.
These watches are eco-friendly. Made from recycled nylon, the bio plastic of these watches give you the durability and affordability of plastic watches without the unsustainability that comes with making new plastic.
This casual watch comes in 10 different colors among which are a teal and white and lime and white. Seriously, check it out because these colorways look super fresh.
PROS
- 42mm watch face made from recycled plastic.
- Breathable fabric band that can be adjusted to fit different wrist sizes.
- Water resistant for up to 300 feet.
- Charges on both natural and artificial light.
CONS
- Velcro strap and buckle closure.
- Watch face is not marked for seconds and minutes.
