Tatler’s picks: 5 standout watches for a radiant summer

This June, watches are a symphony of summer brilliance, adding radiance to your sunlit escapes.

Summer watches go far beyond the simple task of keeping time. They become trusted companions on journeys of discovery, expressions of individuality under open skies, and elegant fusions of craftsmanship, cutting-edge materials and a free-spirited energy. These timepieces are built for movement, spontaneity and sun-drenched style.

As the heat of summer awakens a thirst for adventure, Tatler presents a curated selection of striking watches from refreshing colour palettes and mechanical brilliance to daring decorative flourishes. Each piece selected doesn’t merely shine in form; it encapsulates the vibrant, unpredictable and joyfully immersive spirit of a true summer lived to the fullest.

Hublot

Welcoming summer’s energy in Mykonos, Hublot unveils the Big Bang Unico Summer 2025, a timepiece pulsing with Mediterranean vitality. Dressed in a sun-drenched orange case and a sea-blue bezel, it is crafted from Hublot’s signature high-tech ceramic. The robust in-house Unico movement beats within, with water resistance of 100 metres, perfect for ocean dips. A One-Click strap system offers swift changes between three vivid options, taking you from sun-drenched poolside gatherings to golden-hour dinners and after-dark revelry with ease.

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Hublot Big Bang Unico Summer 2025

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Tag Heuer

Who needs a battery when you have the sun? The Tag Heuer Formula 1 Solargraph is powered by the TH50-00 calibre, charging in just two minutes of sunlight and running for up to 10 months on a full charge. At 38mm, its silhouette is sleek yet athletic, with colourways in bold black and yellow or crisp white and red. The lightweight bio-polyamide bezel and ergonomic design promise comfort with a playful edge.

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Tag Heuer Formula 1 Solargraph

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Tudor

The Tudor Black Bay 58 now brings even greater cool and precision, thanks to its Metas Master Chronometer certification. With a 39mm stainless steel case and a rich burgundy bezel, it nods to vintage diving watches while embracing cutting-edge performance. Water-resistant to 200 metres, boasting a 65-hour power reserve and magnetic resistance of 15,000 gauss, the Black Bay 58 is built for those who seek adventure both above and below the surface.

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Tudor Black Bay 58, bringing greater cool and precision

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Vacheron

To mark its 270th anniversary, Vacheron Constantin unveils a true horological marvel: the Les Cabinotiers Solaria Ultra Grand Complication, presented at Watches and Wonders. This record-setting piece houses 41 complications, including celestial indicators, a tourbillon and a Westminster chime all within a 45mm white gold case. Eight years in the making, it is a masterclass in technical artistry, housed in a surprisingly wearable silhouette.

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Vacheron Constantin Les Cabinotiers Solaria Ultra Grand Complication

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Chanel

Let Chanel turn a beauty essential into a poetic expression of time. The Mademoiselle Privé Pincushion Beauty Art watch features a black lacquer dial portraying Gabrielle Chanel’s hands encircled by lipstick, blush and eyeshadow, each detail rendered in enamel and gold. A diamond and pearl necklace weaves through this whimsical tableau, while pink sapphires and yellow pearls add a soft gleam. Created by the master dial artisans Les Cadraniers de Genève, this timepiece celebrates beauty as a discipline, proving Chanel knows how to paint with time.