Archimede SportTaucher M

A good watch must be interchangeable for different social situations – during the summer months you never know when surprise drinks or an impromptu meeting could drag you from the water, whether pool or beach.

The SportTaucher M, a dive watch that is water resistant down to 300 metres, is available with a shark skin leather strap, which gives it the chance to match well with a casual dress shirt as well as a wetsuit. For a sportier look, the model also is available with a stainless steel bracelet, which has a folding extension which allows it to fit over diving gear.

Dial options are black and white, and blue and orange, which makes the watch just a little bit sportier.

Magrette Regattare 2011 Diver

Magrette’s latest sports an internal rotating bezel, date at 4 o’clock, brushed/polished case finish, thick double domed sapphire crystal, C3 Super Luminova hands and dial, water-resistant to 500m/1650ft, Panerai-esque design, Japanese automatic movement, and two straps (leather and rubber for ocean going). With the signature vintage nautical feel, the watch’s engine is a self-winding movement (MIYOTA 8215).

Last but not least, the classic and minimalist timepiece is contained in the brand’s vintage style roll case made from high grade New Zealand canvas. Sounds like the perfect summer watch.

De Bethune DB25 – Only Watch Special Edition

Once every two years, dozens of watchmakers gather in Monaco to raise funds to fight Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Through an auction, they sell limited editions of newly designed models, or reimagined versions of their regular collections. The Swiss watchmaker De Bethune is one of 40 brands taking part this year. Their contribution to the auction is a redesign of their DB25, but side by side, they’re completely different. Instead of by the usual hands, time is displayed by rotating through a window at the bottom of the dial. The rest of the face portrays the sky of the night of January 8th 1297, when the Palace of Monaco was seized by Francois Grimaldi – a hero in Monaco (and apparent early day James Bond) who captured the fortress while disguised as a monk. One for the history buffs, or those who enjoy counting stars or dressing as a monk, this model is limited to 50 pieces.

Graham Chronofighter Oversize Diver Watch

Planning on taking any wild dives anytime soon? Or operating unusually heavy machinery? Well, if it’s something incredibly durable you’re looking for, something which exudes strength and a fair bit of power, take a look at The Chronofighter by Graham. With a 477mm face, and stainless steel PVD finish, this guy is set to go  for 330 meters below. Sounds a little more than durable to us.

TAG Heuer Link Smartphone

Luxury watch-makers, Tag Heuer, have recently decided to diversify by coming out with their very own phone. The TAG Heuer Link Smartphone comes wrapped nicely in your choice of rubber, alligator, or leather trim, complete with either a steel, 18k rose gold, or titanium casing. And with a price point of roughly $6,800, the company assures that the phone is just as durable as it is luxurious, with a water-tight, fully air-sealed, shock-resistant body and a screen made of Gorilla Glass. The phone also comes with an Android operating system for you tech-particular enthusiasts out there. With all the animal references, one cannot help but associate a sense of exoticism and luxury with this phone, making it the perfect gadget for those searching for a unique and exclusive accessory. Welcome to the Jungle!

Alpina Sailing Collection Chronograph: AL-880LB4V6

Hamilton Khaki UTC

This one’s for all you historians out there. Ever crave a spot of time travel back to the 1940’s? Well, if we’re being honest, we can’t quite grant you the luxury of time travel, but we can take you pretty damn close. Or at least Hamilton can.

With their new Khaki UTC, Hamilton uses inspiration garnered from their original 1940’s models, back when the watchmakers were cooking up navigational instruments in the form of marine chronometers. The Khaki UTC is a tribute to the original tools, with GMT function, a throwback to the chronometers and their integrated sidereal time (measured time relative to the motion of the stars around the earth, as opposed to that of the sun). From a yellow “old paper” dial colour, or leather resembling craftsmen aprons of yore, the Khaki UTC takes you back – but with a modern twist.

01THE ONE

We dig 01THE ONE. The watchmakers pride themselves in creating timepieces with a unique and creative flare. Anton Kraft, the brains behind the company, believes in creating a collection for “independent people who follow their own unique path in life and trendsetters who express their individuality by the way they dress”. We agree, always choose style over fashion. Among their impressive array of products, we’ve got an affinity for their Spinning Wheel AN06 series, especially the piece with the neon green accents. What with the colour blocking effect and bold colours seen on the runways this season, this fun and stylish watch is the perfect statement piece to add to your wardrobe this summer!

Corum Admiral’s Cup Seafender 48 Chronograph

For the second consecutive year, Corum is celebrating it’s partnership with the Bol d’Or Mirabaud, the world’s largest closed-water regatta, with an exclusive watch sporting the event colors of blue and gold. The winners of the Bol d’Or and the Bol de Vermeil will be presented with one of these 30-piece limited edition watches.

The Seafender carries a 48mm Titanium case with a Blue PVD Treatment, and a black dial with a Clous de Paris hobnail design with applied 5N gold chevrons and 5N gold hands. Contained in a specialized case is a CO960, C.O.S.C certified Automatic Chronograph movement, which is operable by its two large pushers with exclusive pushpiece-locking system. Sounds complicated enough, but trust us, this is one simple piece, and just enough nautical for the summer.

Cartier Calibre Astrotourbillon

After Cartier initially launched their Astrotourbillon movement last year in their Rotonde model, they have carried the mechanics over to the Calibre. The concept of the Astrotourbillon has the balance wheel revolving around the dial once a minute, with the arrow-shaped balance bridge indicating the seconds. In order to make sure that the balance of the mechanism is perfect, a platinum counterweight, which also works to reduce vibrations and shocks, has been added underneath the main dial. In order to protect the delicate inner-workings, the mechanics are housed in a lightweight 47mm titanium casing which gives a slightly sporty touch to the watch. The Calibre Astrotourbillon, or to give it its official name, the Calibre 9451 MC, will be  available in a limited run of only 100 pieces, all of which will be individually numbered.