The current season of The White Lotus, set in a dreamy wellness resort in Thailand (IRL, the Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui), certainly delivers on intrigue: What’s going on with the Ratliffs? How else is Gaitok going to mess up as he moons over Mook? What’s cooking inside Greg/Gary’s head? But the show also delivers on serious style—especially in the jewellery and watch department. Each character’s timepiece and sparkle declares something about their personality, and we’re here to decode the quiet luxury (and the not-so-quiet flexes).
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The clues to ‘The White Lotus’ characters lie in their accessories
If there’s one thing the show keeps on giving (besides existential dread), it’s the jewels and watches
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Victoria Ratliff in a Rolex Day-Date watch with a gold dial
Timothy Ratliff wearing a matching Rolex Day-Date with a black dial
Timothy (Jason Isaacs) and Victoria Ratliff (Parker Posey) are a power couple so tightly wound, their Rolex Day-Dates are probably synced to their last offshore wire transfer. Timothy’s black dial exudes boardroom dominance, while Victoria’s loosely worn gold dial says, “Yes, I’m rich. No, I don’t need to try.” The Day-Date is literally nicknamed ‘The President’, and let’s be honest—these two definitely think of themselves as royalty.
Sritala Hollinger is dialling up the drama
As the flamboyant owner of The White Lotus Thailand, Sritala (Lek Patravadi) knows that subtlety is not her cup of tea. She rocks a pair of Jacob & Co. Papillon earrings made of 18K white gold, with citrine, tsavorite, white diamonds, and green cathedral enamel, to greet her guests and also the brand’s Fleurs de Jardin watch, a sapphire-encrusted piece that’s been described as a ‘wrist-sized garden’. These excessive styles are the perfect match for a former actor turned hotelier who treats life like a stage. She’s a maximalist, a performer at heart, and every outfit she wears is accessorised with something that demands the spotlight.
Jaclyn Lemon makes a quietly loud flex
TV star Jaclyn Lemon (Michelle Monaghan) opted for the Hermès Nantucket, a slim, elegant, rose-gold number that whispers wealth rather than shouting it. It’s ideal for someone who’s famous enough to be recognised, but not so famous that she needs bodyguards at a bar.
Saxon vs Lochlan: the battle of the next-gen watches
Saxon Ratliff on a boat in the Hublot Big Bang Unico Black Magic watch
A special edition find for Lochlan Ratliff: the Swatch x Omega MoonSwatch Mission to Saturn
Saxon Ratliff (Patrick Schwarzenegger) is all about making a statement, rocking the Hublot Big Bang Unico Black Magic for his journey to Thailand, before switching to a Rolex Milgauss while poolside. He’s flashy, unpredictable, and clearly loves a talking piece. Meanwhile, his younger brother, Lochlan Ratliff (Sam Nivola), goes for the Swatch x Omega MoonSwatch Mission to Saturn—trendy, accessible, and just rebellious enough to annoy his father. Classic younger sibling energy.
Kate Bohr knows there’s an elephant in the room
Elephant cuff by David Webb
Cocktail hour for Kate Bohr in a Lanvin dress and David Webb cuff
With her c*nty bob, pleated Lanvin frock, and double-stacked Cartier Love bracelets, Kate (Leslie Bibb) knows her luxury. And her choice of wrist candy is no exception. In the season’s premiere, she opts for a bold elephant cuff by David Webb made of 18K hammered gold with a cabochon ruby, turning heads faster than you can say “safari chic”. Fun fact: New York-based David Webb also made the snake choker that was the focus of a heist in the second episode. Webb’s pieces are clearly meant to be conversation starters.
