Words: Charlie Thomas
A classic watch is the easiest way to spruce up your summer style. You can tell a lot about a man by his watch though, so choose wisely gentlemen. Here are 5 of the best watches for summer.
TIMEX WEEKENDER
With a design loosely based on military field watches of the 1940s, the Timex Weekender is the ideal option for those after a stylish timepiece on a budget. Its NATO strap is easily interchangeable too, meaning you can customise the look of it to suit your style.
Timex Originals Weekender, £42.49 from Amazon
SHORE PROJECTS
Shore Projects have gone from strength to strength, having only recently unveiled their Project 2 watch. This, the Project 3, is the latest though, and it differs in its subtly ‘worn-in’ dials, designed to replicate a life baked in the coastal sun, as well as the numbers running around the inside of the now-signature, slender hour markers.
Shore Projects Newquay, £125 from Shore Projects
SHINOLA
Hand-built in their Detroit factory, all of Shinola’s watches are of utmost quality. Featuring classic styling, the Runwell is their best-selling watch and this particular one is our favourite with its cream dial and brown leather strap.
Shinola Runwell 47mm, £470 from Mr Porter
UNIFORM WARES
King of minimalism, Uniform Wares are known for their pared-back designs. The C35 is one of the simplest with its lack of date, numerals and super slim hands.
Uniform Wares C35, £380 from Mr Porter Shinola Runwell 47mm, £470 from Mr Porter
MONTBLANC
As classic as they come, this Montblanc Heritage Spirit Date should be paired with equally dapper suits as well as more casual attire for a summer BBQ or two.
Montblanc Heritage Spirit Date, £1,690 from Mr Porter
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