HOW TO CHOOSE A WATCH FOR YOUR SUMMER HOLIDAYS?

Choose models that combine strength, practicality and style

Timepieces for the summer with a steel and titanium case: Tudor Pelagos watch Timepieces for the summer with a steel and titanium case: Tudor Pelagos watch

During the holidays, time seems to run differently. It flies while we enjoy a new and exciting activity, it flows indolently as we doze during the hottest hours of the day and it flutters mischievously along the night breeze. We would like to catch it and hold it still, but it will forever slip through our fingers.
Not any watch is up to the task of measuring such an important time dedicated to rest, adventure and discovery. Your wrist deserves the best travel companion; but, how to choose the most appropriate one? At Relojería Alemana we have some tips for you to pick the right timepiece from a wide range or summer watch models.
Essentially, the secret comes down to looking carefully at three aspects: the design’s functionality, the materials used in its manufacture and the strap’s features.

1. What is the best design for a watch in summer?

In summer, comfort is paramount. When it comes to selecting a watch, this translates in a timepiece that is the right size to match your tastes and your wrist. The idea is that, unless you need to check the time, you forget that it is there without the risk of snagging it on a trolley handle or the beach bag.
However, to some people, the summer holidays is a time to unleash their more competitive side. If this sounds like you and you will be taking part in nautical activities or other sports, it will be useful to have a watch with a chronograph, or with other complications such as a tachymeter, to help you calculate the speed of your movement.
Furthermore, to go for a swim without worries, whether in the sea, a swimming pool, a river or a lake, it is advisable to choose a watch that has a watertight case. It is not necessary to go as far as going for a diver model, but it is convenient to select a timepiece that can be submerged into a depth around 100 metres, or one capable of resisting pressures up to 10 bars. To add a last piece of advice; if the watch comes into contact with seawater, you should take the precaution of washing it with fresh water as soon as possible, that way you will preserve the waterproofing intact and prevent any damage.

Omega Seamaster Diver Edición 007, un reloj para el verano con una excelente hermeticidad

Omega Seamaster 007 Special Edition, a watch for the summer with excellent waterproofing

2. The perfect materials your next holidays’ watch

Robust. That is the attribute that defines the ideal watch for the summer holidays. During this season, when our arms are outside and bare for longer, timepieces become more exposed and are at a greater risk of sustaining bumps or scratches
In light of this, the best option is the go for cases made of tough, hard-wearing materials, such as steel or titanium.

Tudor Pelagos watch in black, made of steel and titanium, perfect for the summer

Tudor Pelagos watch in blue, made of steel and titanium, perfect for the summer

3. What kind of strap is better for summer watches?

Some strap types can be affected by sweat, dampness or the action of sun creams and other cosmetic products. Especially leather straps, which can become deformed and break apart if we insist on using them on our summer watches. A good alternative is to wear the watch on your wrist during the holidays using the following:
• Rubber straps, perfect if you are expecting to get wet often.

Watches for the summer with rubber straps: Hublot Big Bang Unico Sapphire Galaxy

Watches for the summer with rubber straps: Hublot Big Bang Unico Blue Sapphire

• A metallic bracelet, a classic option that is also practical and fresh.
• NATO straps, which will give you a casual touch to your outfits, very appropriate for summer.

At Relojería Alemana we stand behind decades of tradition and experience measuring time. We have dozens of unique models of Swiss manufacture timepieces that you will find exclusively at our shops in Mallorca. Pay us a visit and let us advise you in choosing your watch for this summer.


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