AS SUMMER FILLS OUR DAYS WITH SHIMMER AND LIGHT, IT’S ONLY FITTING TO ADORN OURSELVES WITH EQUALLY VIVID COLORS TO MATCH. PRESENTING A ROBUST ROUND-UP OF SOME OF THE BOLDEST, BRIGHTEST, AND BIGTICKETED PIECES OF WRIST CANDY MONEY CAN BUY!
BY MATTHEW MIZRACH
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Concept Flying Tourbillon
Harness the brilliance of 468 individually set colored gemstones, each meticulously selected in order to achieve the vibrant rainbow effect of this dazzling flying tourbillon. Featuring an 18K white gold case and bezel, as well as a glare-proof sapphire crystal and case back. Price upon request, materialgood.com
Breitling Chronomat Automatic 36 South Sea
Inspired by the vibrant colors of marine life and the lush greenery of the great outdoors, the Chronomat South Sea stands out from the crowd with its special lacquered dial, diamond-set hour markers, and cocktail-hued gem-set bezels. $8,500, leonardojewelers.com
Carl F. Bucherer TravelTec Color Edition Four Seasons
This ultra-robust timepiece is part of Bucherer’s TravelTec collection that includes four vibrantly colored variations, each representing a different season. Featuring two chronograph counters, a date display, and small seconds subdial in its massive 46-mm case. $10,900, carl-f-bucherer.com
Zenith DEFY 21 Chroma
Limited to just 200 pieces worldwide, the DEFY 21 Chroma is actually a colorful reinvention of the brand’s El Primero 21 model. Rainbow-colored movement is visible through the open dial, paired with a white rubber strap accentuated with corresponding rainbow stitching. $14,500, zenith-watches.com
Rolex Day-Date 40
The 2022 version of Rolex’s legendary Day-Date boasts an exclusive ice-blue dial that presents a stunning contrast against the platinum case and president bracelet. Originally released in 1956, this was the first watch to ever spell out the day of the week in full. Price upon request, leonardojewelers.com
Tag Heuer Formula 1
Inspired by the world’s most prestigious circuit in motorsports, the Formula 1 is, as its name suggests, designed with supercar stamina in mind. The 43-mm chronograph is crafted from high-resistance materials including scratch-proof sapphire. $1,650, garymichaelsfinejewelry.com
Richard Mille RM 07-01 Collection
Described as the “undisputed feminine icon” of Richard Mille, the 07-01 Collection continues to inspire fashion enthusiasts and watch aficionados alike. For summer, Mille has crafted versions in pastel blue, pink, and lavender, each powered by the famed in-house CRMA2 movement. Price upon request, richardmille.com
Michele Sporty Sport Sail Seafoam Silicone Watch
Effortlessly chic, this 38-mm watch boasts an eye-catching gold tone case that contrasts seamlessly against a seafoam green silicone strap. As with all Michele watches, the strap is interchangeable with any of the brand’s 18-mm straps. $495, wolffinejewelers.com