While we associate pastel colours with spring, they work just as well, if not better, with summer. Calm and serene, they provide a nice contrast to the typical bold and bright ones of the season. As well as this, they have a youthful feel about them. Watches are staple in the world of accessories, so this summer, why not choose one with a pretty pastel colour? From powdery pinks to brilliant blues, these watches come in a wide array of hues. Pastel watches for summer styling, makes a soft and subtle statement on the wrist. Not only this, but they offer a touch of feminine glamour at the same time. If you want to embrace these soothing tones this summer, keep reading for our top picks!
Pastel Watches for Summer Styling: Our Top Picks
Swatch WHAT IF…LEMON? (41.8mm) Yellow Dial / Yellow Bio-Sourced Strap SO34J700
Swatch is famous for its fun and colourful designs, and this watch makes no exceptions. Its unique square-shaped dial is a lovely lemon colour; one of the most popular pastel colours in fact. The dial exhibits white baton indices and central silver hour, minute and second hands. For optimal readability, even in low-light conditions, the hour and minute hands feature a luminescent coating. As well as this, a weekday and date aperture features at the 3 o’clock position. Matching the dial, and measuring 41.8mm in diameter, a square-shaped yellow-coloured case frames the dial. Strong, yet soft to the touch, it is made of bioceramic; a unique material made by Swatch themselves. The case also features edge-to-edge biosourced glass, which gives a side view of the white baton indices, and the case back depicts a front view of the watch. An integrated yellow biosourced strap, with a bioceramic buckle, completes the playful design of this Swatch.
The combination of an unusual case shape with a soft yellow color scheme ensures this watch stands out on the wrist. Both pretty and precise, thanks to its reliable quartz movement, it is a great choice for summer styling.
Bulova Sutton Diamond Quartz (28mm) Pastel Pink Dial / Stainless Steel Bracelet 96P249
Adding a pretty pop of colour to the wrist, this Bulova is an exercise in elegant simplicity. The pastel pink sunray dial features 11 diamond hour markers and the brand’s iconic tuning fork logo at 12 o’clock. In addition to this, the dial features slim silver-tone hour, minute and second hands. Measuring a petite 28mm in diameter, the stainless steel case is tastefully finished with brushing and polishing as well as a domed sapphire crystal for clarity. Beneath this case lies the high-quality quartz movement that powers the model; it ensures for accurate timekeeping. A three-link stainless steel bracelet concludes the design of this petite piece. Its fold-over closure provides great security on the wrist. It’s important to note that this watch is splash-resistant, so you should avoid coming into contact with water whilst wearing it. After all, you wouldn’t want to risk damaging somethings as beautiful as this watch.
A harmonious blend of timeless design and modern craftsmanship, the flattering silhouette of this Bulova Sutton is perfect for summer styling. Not just for this summer, but the ones yet to come too!
Casio G-SHOCK BABY-G + PLUS Series Digital Watch & Case Holder Set – Lavender & Pink BGD-10K-6ER
Inspired by late 90s Y2K fashion, this Casio G-Shock plays with a colourful pop of pastel purple. The watch itself is great for summer styling, but the special clip, bright pink keyring case and strap take it to a new height. The set works in two different ways; either worn as a wristwatch or hun from the strap as a bag or belt charm. And for an extra element of fun, when you press the light button, and the watch is in Timekeeping Mode, a series of pixel-art animations appear randomly on the LCD display. To ensure this display remains in a good condition, hard and scratch-resistant mineral glass protects it. While Casio has evidently placed a strong focus on the design of this watch, its functionality has not been pushed aside. From a mute function and 5 daily alarms to world time and a stopwatch, it is truly a technological treat. A matching pastel purple resin strap concludes the design of the watch.
Taking the soft tones of pastel purple and putting a playful twist on it, it makes total sense that this Casio is one of our favourite pastel watches for summer styling.
EBEL Sport Classic Grande (33mm) Pastel Praline Dial / Stainless Steel 1216564
Brown may not be the first colour that comes to mind when you think of pastel, but it is a wonderful choice. This EBEL model showcases it in all its glory. The pastel praline galvanic dial is simple in design; with slim rhodium-plated baton indices and hands only. An anti-reflective sapphire crystal encases the dial, offering great durability and clarity as it does so. Measuring 33mm in diameter, a hexagonal stainless steel case also frames the dial. This, alongside the polished bezel with screw details, makes for an extremely eye-catching design. Beneath the case lies the watch’s Swiss-made quartz movement. Highly reliable and just as precise, it ensures the watch is perfect for everyday wear. A stainless steel bracelet, that fastens with a folding clasp, concludes the design of this simple, elegant yet sporty timepiece; its iconic wave-shaped tapered links being the main focal point.
Showing the wide array of colours that fall under the pastel umbrella, this EBEL is a great choice for those wanting to push the world of colour to its limit. Moreover, the unique design ensures an elegantly simple statement on the wrist.
ORIS Divers Sixty-Five Cotton Candy Automatic (38mm) Green Dial / Stainless Steel Bracelet 01 733 7771 4057-07 8 19 18
A joyful expression of colour, this Oris diver’s watch is a great unisex option for those wanting to play with pastels this summer. Adding to the overall retro look of the watch, its light green dial exhibits silver diver’s indices and hands; both feature a Super-LumiNova light old radium coating for enhanced readability. As well as this, a date aperture features at 6 o’clock. A domed sapphire crystal protects the dial. Scratch-resistant, and with an anti-reflective layer on the underside, it showcases that high-quality materials have been used throughout this Oris. Measuring 38mm in diameter, a stainless steel case and matching bezel frame the dial. As well as this, the case features a screw-down crown which aids the watch’s 100 metres of water resistance. An Oris 733 calibre automatic movement powers the watch; its 41-hour power reserve makes it a great choice for daily wear. Sleek and sophisticated, a three-link stainless steel bracelet completes the design of this pastel timepiece.
Gorgeous in green, no matter who wears this model it is sure to attract the attention of any onlooker; especially during the sunny summer months.
What are your thoughts on our favourite pastel watches for summer styling? Will you be swapping bright and bold tones for soft and subtle ones? Let us know in the comments!
