Sizzling Summer Watches: Our Top 8 Picks
Welcome summer in style with luxury timepieces that sizzle on the wrist. Find the perfect timepiece that matches both your adventurous spirit and your sophisticated style. Whether you plan on spending your days diving into the depths of the Mediterranean, sungazing on tropical Miami beach, racing around Italy, or serving it up on a tennis court, Oster Jewelers has your ideal travel watch companion to keep time ticking all summer long.
The NOMOS Ahoi Neomatik Atlantic 36mm seamlessly blends nautical charm with robust functionality, making it an ideal companion for any water-bound adventure. Waterproof up to 20 atm, this watch is perfect for anything from a quick dip in the pool to a leisurely day spent lounging on a yacht. Its crisp colors and easily readable dial, enhanced by numerals, hands, and indexes that illuminate in green, ensure clarity in all conditions. The sturdy steel case and sapphire crystal glass safeguard the precise neomatik calibre from water and dust, while the breathable, quick-drying textile strap adds comfort and practicality. This timepiece exemplifies an all-round affinity for water, offering both style and substance for the discerning wearer.
The Angelus Instrument de Vitesse from the La Fabrique collection, shown here in Noir Opalin, transports you back to the golden age of timed races, embodying the essence of a vintage GT car’s dashboard. This mono-pusher chronograph, equipped with a single center seconds hand capable of timing up to one minute, marries sleek retro sports aesthetics with watchmaking precision. Designed for aficionados of horological history and culture, it features a 39-mm steel case and a 4.20 mm manually wound and will have you feeling like a pro on all your road trips this summer. Also available in Blanc Ivoire.
Show some flair on the court with the Gerald Charles Maestro GC Sport Grass, featuring a captivating graduated green dial that subtly lightens toward the center, echoing the natural fading of grass courts throughout the duration of a tournament. This timepiece features a uniquely artisanal, textured finish, crafted by layering color and a glossy, transparent coating onto a specially grained dial base. This technique produces a striking three-dimensional effect that mirrors the uneven surfaces of clay and grass tennis courts.
The Bell & Ross BR 05 GMT White is a must-have for the jet-setter, offering a sophisticated GMT function that exemplifies both elegance and utility. As a common but invaluable complication in watchmaking, the GMT feature allows the wearer to track the time in two distinct time zones, making it an essential tool for globetrotters. The second time zone hand completes a full revolution of the dial in 24 hours, displayed via a meticulously painted 24-hour scale on the flange ring. This scale is elegantly divided into two tones: a lighter shade for daytime hours (6 am to 6 pm) and a darker hue for nighttime (6 pm to 6 am). This design not only enhances readability but also adds a stylish, functional element to the watch, making the Bell & Ross BR 05 GMT White an impeccable companion for those who traverse the world’s time zones. Also available in black.
Arnold & Son, known for their mastery of prestigious classic watchmaking has set their sight on the high seas with their latest venture into marine chronometers. Whether worn on a speedboat, a yacht, or a cruiseliner, the Longitude Titanium redefines sporty elegance as a COSC-certified chronometer encased in a sleek 42.5 mm titanium body. Its dial, shown here in Fern green, boasts a vertical satin finish, seamlessly extending the bracelet’s aesthetic, enhanced by the lustrous contours of its links. Featuring a prominent power reserve indicator at 12 o’clock and a striking seconds display at 6 o’clock, the Longitude Titanium honors the legacy of John Arnold’s pioneering marine chronometers. This timepiece celebrates his groundbreaking contributions to nautical navigation, embodying his innovative spirit in calculating longitude at sea. Also available in Kingsland Gold.
The Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF Sport Chronograph Artic Blue captivates with its fresh, refined colors and striking contrasts between dials, counters, and bracelets. Sporty in function, yet effortlessly chic in its overall design, it is a sports watch at its core, yet its appearance and craftsmanship align it with the elegance cherished by purists. Every aspect of the Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF Sport Chronograph Steel radiates relaxation and personal leisure, making it an ideal choice for a summer vacation, yet timeless for every day of the week. Also available in Milano Blue and London Grey.
The ultimate travel watch, the Krayon Anywhere lets you seize the day from sunrise to sunset with an innovative time-keeping mechanism. Universal time functions on watches have typically relied on arbitrary cities as focus points. The Krayon Anywhere, shown here in Rose Gold, takes a different approach allowing the wearer to pick a precise point on the planet, following the beating heart of each day. The hours and minute dedicated hands are surrounded by the annular two-disc zone with a sun circulating in perpetual motion. The large peripheral ring divides the day naturally into two – the golden day and the midnight blue evening, evolving through each passing moment. The hand-counter at 6 o’clock indicates the date and month, lending more precision to the intricacies of the Krayon Anywhere. With a staggering 432 components, Anywhere is a marriage of technical sophistication and refined elegance, in a 39 mm case. Also available in White Gold with Blue and Titanium with Green.
The Ulysse Nardin Diver Chronograph Black 44mm is the yachtsman’s and diving enthusiast’s companion when stepping onboard. This luxury timepiece, with its bold and sleek black design, exudes a strong and modern aesthetic that’s perfect for those who appreciate a fusion of style and substance in their wristwear. With the ultimate performance backup, a water resistance to 300 meters, wrist stability and ease of time tracking and measurement, it’s easy to see why the Ulysse Nardin Diver Chronograph Black is considered a favorite amongst deep divers. Presented on a rubber strap with titanium element and titanium pin buckle.
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