The ever higher temperatures, the first days on the beach and the indecision of a holiday between sea and mountains: it’s summer time!
But what are the details and key features that watch enthusiasts should consider when choosing a model suitable for the hottest season of the year? Italian Watch Spotter is ready to tell you about it through a top 10 of watches perfect for the summer and to accompany you on your holidays around the world!
Tag Heuer Aquaracer 300
Among the best divers of this year capable of challenging the blue of the abyss is certainly the TAG Heuer Acquaracer Professional 300, a timepiece forged for the depths of the sea and reliable in all conditions.
The water resistance up to 300 meters, the unidirectional rotating ceramic bezel, the sturdy stainless steel bracelet equipped with a safety buckle designed to prevent accidental opening, make this watch the perfect ally for adrenaline-pumping adventures.
Among the most suitable colors for safety at sea, the shade of Orange Diver is certainly one of the most visible underwater thanks to the high contrast with the intense blue of the sea.
Omega Ultra Deep
Among the 2022 novelties capable of making history, the Ultra Deep model has arrived in the Omega universe. This watch, featuring a polished ceramic bezel with a Liquidmetal ™ graduated scale, an asymmetrical case with aerodynamic lines and a lacquered dial with a gradient effect that turns from blue to black visible through the domed sapphire crystal, has been tested in real ocean conditions to accompany you in your underwater adventures up to a depth of 6000 meters.
To learn more about this watch read our article about the novelties revealed by Omega this year.
Grand Seiko GMT
Inspired by Japanese tradition, the Grand Seiko maison celebrates the continuous evolution of the seasons with the Grand Seiko GMT SBGJ249 model. This model, in fact, represents Shōsho, the season that marks the end of the rainy period and the beginning of the hottest period among the 24 seasonal phases of the year, the so-called sekki. During this time, warm winds blow across the thousands of lakes and ponds across Japan and create gentle ripples along the water’s top that ideally sparkle in the early summer sun. This effect is perfectly captured by the Grand Seiko’s dial with a horizontal wavy pattern finished in a light blue hue.
The stainless steel case, a power reserve of approximately 55 hours and its water resistance up to 30 meters, combined with the GMT function very useful when traveling, make it a perfect watch for a hot summer day.
Ulysse Nardin Diver The Ocean Race
To date, especially sailors are facing the problem of plastic pollution caused by fishing nets that are lost or abandoned every year up to a total of about 640,000 tons. From here, therefore, comes Ulysse Nardin’s idea of transforming part of this plastic into a luxury item, combining tradition and innovation.
Underlining this constant commitment to greener and more sustainable production, this year the maison launched the first Diver model consisting largely of recycled fishing nets, but that’s not all! The new Diver The ocean Race has, in fact, a complex case made up of 60% Nylon and 40% Carbon, the other components in recycled stainless steel from the automotive industry and a strap obtained entirely from the intertwining of the threads of the nets. fishing transformed into spools of line by the French company JTTI.
As a latest novelty, starting from summer 2022 the case that will contain this watch will also be made of water-resistant R-PET.
Panerai Submersible Quarantaquattro Luna Rossa
Another model capable of skilfully combining elegance and sportiness is certainly the Panerai Submersible QuarantaQuattro Luna Rossa, a watch with a sober design and neutral marine-inspired colors. Calling back to the charm of one of the most important sailing competitions in the world, the America’s Cup, Panerai once again celebrated its partnership with the famous Luna Rosa Prada Pirelli sailing team.
The brushed steel case has been specially designed to withstand ocean races and dynamic water sports with a water resistance of up to 300 meters, while the patented system shields any impact that could affect its functionality, making it resistant and perfect for any summer adventure!
Swatch x Omega Moonswatch
Among the collaborations capable of capturing the attention and curiosity of many, the one between Omega and Swatch was certainly the most unexpected and successful of the year.
The MoonSwatch, a watch born from the unusual union of two very different brands, is a tribute to the planets that blends the Swatch Bioceramic, a highly innovative material, with the design and shapes of the classic Omega Speedmaster.
The water resistance of 30 meters certainly does not make it a dive timepiece but resistant to splashes, while the velcro strap makes it comfortable and perfect to be worn in all circumstances.
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Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Date Green
In 2022, for the first time, Jaeger-Lecoultre unveils the new and exclusive Polaris Date Verde, a color as intense as it is refined and above all very fashionable in recent years.
Depending on the play of light, the color of this watch changes from a very dark green to a soft, brighter shade. The Super-LumiNova® indexes and numerals stand out on this particular coloration, together with the hands with luminescent tips.
Beyond the elegant 42 mm steel case with a double-polished satin finish, what makes this watch perfect for summer holidays are several features: water resistance up to 200 meters which makes it suitable for activities such as snorkeling, the automatic winding with 70 hours of power reserve extremely useful for sporting use and the enveloping and comfortable rubber strap that welds it perfectly to each wrist.
Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra
Omega’s exclusive AcquaTerra collection makes color its distinctive feature, introducing a range of pastel shades inspired by the nuances of the earth and the sea. The Seamaster Aqua Terra is, in fact, a tribute to OMEGA’s rich maritime tradition which manages to create a perfect balance between elegance and a spirit of adventure.
The models of the 34 mm range are undoubtedly the most suitable for the summer season, above all for their reference to the ocean and the colors of the sea in the pastel dials brushed with rays of the sun and for the achievement of water resistance beyond the normal standards. quality. The different shades from sea blue, lagoon green, sand, shell pink or lavender together with the 18K white gold hands shaped like a sailboat hull, give the timepiece with its round and elegant links a great touch of originality .
Finally, an essential element for the perfect adventure timepiece is the use of stainless steel, able to offer beauty and high resistance to corrosion even in extreme conditions.
Longines Spirit Zulu Time
The pioneering spirit of the Longines Maison is summarized once again through the creation of the new Longines Spirit Zulu Time.
Always on the wrist of famous pioneers who went to conquer the skies and seas, this timepiece manages to combine the rich heritage of the brand with the great desire for innovation.
Among the novelties, the Spirit Zulu Time presents a new exclusive caliber equipped with a silicon hairspring that allows you to adjust the hour hand regardless of the GMT indication and a new extremely precise and avant-garde movement with a power reserve of 72 hours. .
To make it even more the perfect travel companion, the steel case complemented by a stainless steel bracelet with folding clasp gives this timelessly charming watch an unrivaled fit.
Chopard Alpine Eagle
Looking to the past to create and innovate in the present, the Alpine Eagle watch represents the rebirth of a sport-chic style and great refinement in every element of its careful design.
The Alpine Eagle is a watch conceived and meticulously designed by the incomparable craftsmen of the Maison Chopard, inspired by the majesty of the Alps and the noble figure of the eagle that reigns supreme there. Many elements, in fact, recall this animal, including the galvanic blue or brass gray dial, inspired by the iris and the rhodium-plated arrow hands that recall the feathers of the raptor.
To evoke even more the spirit of adventure of the wearer, the Alpine Eagle features the particular engraving of a compass rose on the crown, which refers to an instrument used by adventurers to find the right path in antiquity.
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Author: Chiara D’Addesa
