4 Watches To Maintain That Summer State of Mind When you've left the beach, these watches will take you back to that vacation feeling in a pinch.

4 Watches To Maintain That Summer State Of Mind

By: Brianna Thompson

Picture yourself sprawled out in a lounge chair perched over white sand, turquoise waves lapping down the shore. You raise your arm and peer blearily at your watch, then remember you have nowhere to go; you’re on island time.

Now imagine you can take that feeling with you everywhere you go, even after the sun sets on paradise. Take a 5-minute mental vacation with our select favorite watches that will look great all summer long.

A light green watch sitting on a boardwalk railing in front of a beach
Surf’s Up with Breitling’s redesigned Superocean Heritage Automatic
                Breitling kicked off the summer with a refresh of their classic Superocean line that’s inspired by Hawaiian surf culture and features streamlined modern-retro styles that can transition from land to sea. With a beautiful matching dial, bezel, and rubber strap, this is truly a watch that stands out from the crowd (you can also swap for a bracelet if that's more your vibe.)


A dark green watch with a white dial laying on a striated wood table
Heat Up Summer Events in Your Bvlgari Aluminum
                If your summer is packed with plans, this Bvlgari Aluminum watch is the perfect partner for any party. With a sophisticated yet sporty aesthetic, the rubber band is effortless to slip on, while the green shade is a favorite of the year.


A teal watch with a black dial surrounded by a teal background. The watch is angled toward the left side of the photo.
Supercharge Your Summer with the Pilot’s Mark XX Mercedes-AMG Petronas collaboration with IWC
               For a watch that performs even in heat and water, slip on this striking Pilot’s Watch designed in collaboration with Mercedes-AMG Petronas’ F1 team. Crafted in lightweight, high-grade titanium with an EasX-CHANGE rubber strap, it’s the perfect timepiece for a busy season.


A silver watch with a light teal dial, sitting on a beige marble slab over a pool surface 
Poolside in Paradise with Frederique Constant's Highlife Automatic
               For a cool and classy style, the Ladies' Highlife Automatic features a dial in a blue as clear as a luxury resort pool. Trade the bracelet with a rubber strap for a more sporty aesthetic perfect for beach activities. Paradise is now just a glance away.

There are many other watches to explore, so make sure to peruse our website and get free shipping on any order, or visit us in-store and get the personalized shopping treatment. From all of us at William Barthman, we hope you have an enjoyable summer, and our doors are always open if you need a place to beat the heat!