Four Gold Watches With Summer Vibes
Summer is, for most people, a time to relax and unwind. It is all about exploring new places or rediscovering familiar ones, enjoying nice weather, good food and drinks, but most of all the company of family and friends. In terms of watches, something in stainless steel, ceramic, or carbon fiber seems to be the most obvious. These robust materials are a perfect match with the activities that are for many also part of summer. However, one material that embodies the soul of summer is gold, particularly the pink and red hues of this precious metal. When hit with a ray of sunlight, their rich colors bring you instant summer vibes, like the following four watches.
IWC Portugieser Yacht Club Moon & Tide
The 44.6mm large Portugieser Yacht Club Moon & Tide from IWC is a true eye-catcher, yet this is not only due to its size. The case is made from red gold, which offers a stunning contrast with the deep blue color of the dial and rubber strap. This also gives this precious metal watch a distinct sportive touch. For summer, it is particularly an excellent timepiece for those who enjoy going on the water, as it comes with an innovative tide indicator. This complication is rarely found in watches, making this IWC even more tempting to put on the wrist.
Zenith Chronomaster Sport
What difference materials can make becomes apparent with the Zenith Chronomaster Sport in pink gold. It gives this iconic chronograph an even richer look. What is in particular enticing is the contrast with the black ceramic bezel, amplifying at the same time that this is a sportive watch of a precious nature. The three, slightly overlapping, subdials in different colors also play an important role in this. The heart of the watch is formed by the legendary El Primero caliber, with its column wheel and vertical clutch. The chronograph second’s hand makes a full rotation in just 10-seconds, allowing you to time all summer activities with the utmost precision.
Ulysse Nardin Blast
With its angular edges is the Ulysse Nardin Blast, a watch unlike any other. It fits perfectly in the brand’s DNA, where innovating in materials, mechanics, and design is the norm. The watch impresses by combining polished and brushed surfaces, which set the stage for the breathtaking skeletonized movement. Caliber UN-172 is fitted with a micro-rotor at twelve o’clock, while the section below the X-shaped bridges is for the tourbillon. Here, Ulysse Nardin showcases its considerable knowledge regarding silicium, a field in which it is a pioneer. The escapement wheel, anchor, and balance spring are all made from this material, making the Blast genuinely cutting edge.
Louis Vuitton Tambour Street Diver
With the Tambour Street Diver is Louis Vuitton bringing its most iconic watch to new heights. The watch cleverly combines the DNA of the world-famous brand with elements of the street scene, creating one of the most desirable summer watches in the process. The black PVD-coated elements go very well with the pink gold elements, creating a watch that is sportive yet precious at the same time. The diving bezel is placed below the sapphire crystal and operated by a crown at two o’clock, with a rubber strap underscoring the fact that it is ready to go for some summer fun.
