Watchmaking
06 August 2024

Sparkling and colourful : Watches on summer time

by Laëtitia Cadiou


Summer is synonymous with bright colours and accessories that reflect the season’s joie de vivre. Complete your summer look by adorning your wrist with sparkling, colourful watches.

In the season when anything goes, accessories need to be as dynamic and vibrant as the sunny days themselves. Summer watches, in particular, are transforming themselves into veritable fashion statements, displaying bold colours and innovative designs. Multi-coloured watches captivate with their playfulness, comfort, chic and luxurious style and timelessness, making them ideal for summer activities such as strolls on the beach or wild parties. Silicone bracelets, glamorous diamonds, deep dives or absolute comfort, a selection of watches that make us fall in love.

The Luxury: Royal Oak Automatic by Audemars Piguet

The 37 mm timepiece has an 18-carat pink gold case set with diamonds and a bezel set with sapphires in shades of blue. The light blue Grande Tapisserie dial and the matching alligator strap with its pearly finish and “large square scales” add a sophisticated nuance. Water-resistant to 50 metres, this watch combines elegance and functionality for the most refined summer occasions.

The elegant : Mini Dolcevita by Longines

La Mini Dolcevita by Longines is an exquisite expression of Longines’ quiet luxury and contemporary elegance in equal measure. With its rectangular 21.5 x 29 mm steel case and silver dial, this watch is ideal for dynamic women. The blued steel hands, interchangeable green leather strap and Roman numerals add a touch of sophistication. Water-resistant to 3 bar, it combines functionality and style for all summer occasions.

The classic: Cape Cod by Hermès

The Cape Cod Grand Modèle by Hermès takes us out to sea. With its 37 mm steel case, opaline silver dial and double-turn Naples yellow Swift calfskin strap, the Cape Cod represents classic, sporty chic. Equipped with a Swiss quartz movement and hour, minute, seconds and date functions, this watch is perfect for a short boat trip or a casual date.

The timeless: Tank Louis Cartier

The Tank Louis Cartier watch is a symbol of timeless elegance. With a case in 18-carat yellow gold, a circular-grained crown adorned with a sapphire cabochon, and a lacquer-effect green dial, it stands out for its refined design. The sword-shaped hands and semi-matt green alligator strap with yellow gold pin buckle add a touch of luxury. Water-resistant to 3 bar, this watch with its manual mechanical movement has been winning us over since 1917.

La Pop : Medusa Pop de Versace

Cette montre moderne ultra légère est ornée de symboles Versace ton sur ton, notamment une Medusa en trois dimensions, une lunette intérieure Greca et le lettrage Versace sur son bracelet en silicone. Avec un boîtier en silicone rouge, un cadran rouge avec une Medusa en 3D, et un mouvement à quartz suisse RONDA 762.2, elle est parfaite pour ajouter une touche de fun à n’importe quelle tenue estivale.

Versace

The Sportive: Superocean Automatic 36 by Breitling  

The Superocean Automatic 36 by Breitling combines performance and style for all your aquatic activities. Inspired by scuba diving in the 1960s, it features sleek lines, luminescent hour markers and a bezel inlaid with scratch-resistant ceramic. Water-resistant to 300 metres, it is resistant to shocks, sand and salt water. Equipped with an automatic movement, it features a turquoise rubber strap with a folding clasp for a perfect fit, even with diving suits.

The Fluo: Neon Jelly by Swatch

This oversized retro watch is inspired by the Swatch CHRONO of the 1990s. Its multicoloured dial with tachometric scale is highlighted by bright orange and yellow hands in the dark, perfect for moonlit parties. It has a transparent matt case with orange and yellow crown and details, complemented by a transparent, textured strap.

Royal Oak Automatique
Audemars Piguet

Collection Mini Dolcevita
Longines

Cape Cod
Hermès

Tank Louis Cartier

Pop Medusa
Versace

Superocean Automatic 36
Breitling

Neon Jelly
Swatch