Versace’s Medusa beckons the wearer to pierce her gaze, revealing not a stone-morphed death but a glimpse of antiquity through ageless timepieces. This iconic snake-haired logo stares from the dials of La Greca and Reve, Versace’s Spring/Summer 2024 drops. Patterned with the classic Grecian motif, these watches harken to the gilded elegance that once glittered in the ancient temples of the Acropolis in Athens and the Pantheon in Rome.

This spring, Versace leads the wearer through a time machine, not only to the glory of Ancient Greece but to the old-school delicacy embodied by women’s watches from the 70’s and 80’s. Sleek bracelet options accompany both watch faces, merging nostalgic silhouettes that spearhead today’s timepiece trends. Embellishing this aesthetic is the matelassé effect on its dials; this weave-like pattern invites head-turning attention to detail with every glance. With Versace’s timepieces, femininity’s most clashing opposites merge; the delicate aesthetic blends with the alluring force of Medusa’s forbidden gaze mounted front and center above the 12th hour on each watch. 

The luxury doesn’t end there. Diamonds flash on the indexes of the third, sixth, and ninth hour of La Greca, which punctuate Medusa’s three-dimensional face on the case. A guillochè dial accompanies the black calf leather wristband of La Greca, which provides a casual finish that merges the exquisite combination of black and gold. Another irresistible wrist pairing is La Greca’s bracelet option, a sleek, Greek-themed hardware accessory that elevates the piece to the next level. With a butterfly buckle on a gold, Greca-style bracelet, the timepiece transforms from a watch into a piece of fine jewelry as reflective as the pool of Narcissus. 

Similarly, Reve’s style can be altered with wristband options in black leather and bicolor silver-gold. Accented with Medusa and the coveted Grecian motif, Reve’s case is also surrounded by textured links and the butterfly buckle. Reve and La Greca are water-resistant, have a Swiss Quartz 2-hands movement, and showcase Versace’s iconic “Swiss-Made” guarantee mark. 

While La Greca and Reve shine at the forefront of Versace’s world this spring, the entire collection boasts a range of men’s and women’s timepieces. Versace has captured both the past and the present with contemporary artisanship in every dial in silver or gold faces and the diverse array of wrist bands in leather, gold, silver, ceramic, and rubber. In one collection, the essence of modern design elevates the motifs, art, and legacy of the ancient world itself. 

For the goddess that flaunts femininity’s double identity—soft sophistication and Medusa’s stone-like allure—La Greca and the Reve are her must-have accessories. All things woman, elevated, and effortlessly casual, Versace’s Spring/Summer ‘24 timepieces are more than your latest go-to trend. Your jewelry cabinet will welcome them as its permanent fixture, expressions of undeniable feminism perfect for all aesthetics, occasions, and antiquity-loving trendsetters.

About the writer: Laurie Melchionne is a freelance writer with beats covering everything from Italian jewelry to Miami-based swimwear. Laurie also has a diverse portfolio under Laurie Ann Communications, a PR and copywriting service that helps brands communicate their messages to the world.