Rainbow Watches UK The Complete Guide
Some watches tell the time.
Some watches tell you something about the person wearing them. The Tomell London Rainbow Edition does both. But it's the second one people remember.
What is a rainbow watch?
A rainbow watch features a bezel set with stones in multiple colours arranged in a spectrum sequence. The effect is a continuous band of colour around the dial that catches light from every angle. At the high end, rainbow bezels are set with sapphires, rubies, and emeralds. Rolex's Rainbow Daytona uses genuine precious gemstones and retails at over £100,000. The secondary market price is considerably higher.
The Rolex Rainbow Daytona problem
The Rainbow Daytona retails at over £100,000. On the secondary market prices range from £150,000 to £250,000. Even if the price were accessible, getting one isn't — you build a relationship with a dealer over years, buy other pieces first, and then might be offered one. The rainbow bezel concept is one of the most visually compelling in contemporary watchmaking. The watch that made it famous is inaccessible to almost everyone who wants one. That's the gap Tomell London was designed to occupy.
The Tomell London Rainbow Edition the full collection
Rainbow Edition Silver £425
Silver frosted stardust dial, 54-stone rainbow bezel. Understated until the light hits it.
Rainbow Edition Black £425
Deep frosted black dial against the same 54-stone rainbow bezel. More dramatic. More deliberate.
Rainbow Edition Rose Gold £425
Rose gold-toned case, frosted stardust dial, 54-stone rainbow bezel. Pairs most naturally with other jewellery.
Rainbow Limited Edition £475
50 pieces. No restock. No second production run. Frosted gold case, deep blue stardust dial, 54-stone rainbow bezel. 16 remaining.
What makes the Tomell Rainbow different from cheap alternatives
Stone setting. Cheap rainbow watches use adhesive-set stones that fall out within months. Tomell uses individually set stones in a proper bezel setting the same principle as fine jewellery, scaled to a watch bezel.
Base material. Grade 316L stainless steel holds its finish under daily wear. Lower grades develop surface rust and discolour against skin.
The dial. Tomell's frosted stardust dial gives the dial the same visual complexity as the bezel. They work together rather than one undermining the other.
Ready to find your piece?
Free UK shipping · Gift-ready packaging · Handwritten note from the founder
Further reading
Alternatives to Luxury Statement Watches UK · Tomell London Review What 124 Customers Say · Rainbow Bezel Black Watch Pre-Order
Tomell London is an independent British watch brand founded in 2021. The Rainbow Edition is designed in London and built with 54 individually set stones, frosted stardust dials, sapphire crystal glass, and Grade 316L stainless steel. Free UK shipping. 4.9 stars from 124 verified reviews. Prestige Award 2024/25.