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The most colorful watches for men to get you in the mood for spring and summer

Our top picks for the best colorful watches for men

Hublot Big Bang Integrated King Gold Rainbow
Rolex

As the weather (finally!) starts to get warmer, it’s not only your wardrobe that needs a colorful change up but your accessories as well, which ultimately means colorful watches. We’ve got a list of the best watches for men that evoke the spirit of this warmer and sunnier season (once again, finally!), from the lush green of freshly mowed grass to the vibrant hot pinks and reds from freshly bloomed flowers and bold blues of clear skies, these colorful watches will add some panache to your spring and summer look.

Colorful watches for men: Step into warm weather with our top picks

TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Tourbillon Polychrome
TAG Heuer

Whether you’re strolling through the park and admiring the freshly bloomed gardens or sipping cocktails al fresco at a sidewalk cafe under the spring sun, these colorful men’s watches will elevate your outfit and add a pop of personality to an otherwise minimalist look. 

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1. Rolex Rainbow Cosmograph DaytonaRolex Rainbow Cosmograph Daytona

The vibrant mood is felt in the Rolex Rainbow Cosmograph Daytona with the most colorful design imaginable. It features almost 100 gemstones, including 36 baguette-cut sapphires and 56 diamonds on the mid-case; essentially, it’s a dazzling display of color as much as any rainbow. The bracelet is an ever-popular rose gold hue, adding a touch of opulence, and this watch remains as functional as it is beautiful, with a water resistance of 100 meters and a chronograph function.

2. Hublot Big Bang Integrated King Gold Rainbow

Hublot Big Bang Integrated King Gold Rainbow
Hublot

A watch such as the Hublot Big Bang Integrated King Gold Rainbow represents the beauty of spring, as it’s one of the most colorful watches for men. It has a 42mm case made from satin-finished and polished 18k King Gold, with 120 colored gemstones on the case, including rubies, pink sapphires, amethysts, blue sapphires, blue topazes, yellow sapphires, and orange sapphires. Basically, it’s not just dripping with diamonds but it’s a waterfall. Adding to all that are 54 baguette-colored gemstones on the bezel. If you’re a fan of diamonds, this watch certainly has you covered.

3. Zenith DEFY Extreme Felipe Pantone

Zenith DEFY Extreme Felipe Pantone
Zenith

The Zenith DEFY Extreme  Felipe Pantone limited edition is the essence of that first spring day when you can finally take off your sweater and admire the blue sky. This watch was made in collaboration with optical artist Felipe Pantone, and the micro-engraved dial features his artwork. Don’t let the soft colors fool you, as this watch has several technical specs that make it a true beast, including the El Primero 21 automatic high-frequency chronograph caliber.

4. TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Tourbillon Polychrome

TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Tourbillon Polychrome
TAG Heuer

Colorful watches for men embody all the spring and summer vibes, and the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Tourbillon Polychrome is a perfect example of this. It’s 45mm case is made from grade 5 titanium and black PVD treatment, as well as domed sapphire crystal to give you a view of its inner workings. At its heart, this TAG Heuer watch has a Calibre HEUER02T tourbillon movement that powers several parts of the watch including hours, minutes, and chronograph features.

5. Breitling Superocean Heritage ’57

Breitling Superocean Heritage '57
Breitling

If you ever wanted a piece of jewelry that captures the real essence of a warm day, then the Breitling Superocean Heritage ’57 is for you. It features the always-reliable Caliber Breitling 10 self-winding mechanical movement, and a power reserve of 42 hours. Despite its somewhat high-end, more chic appearance this watch actually has several elements made to withstand the elements, like stainless steel and a screwed-in crown.

How to choose colorful watches

Breitling Superocean Heritage '57
Breitling

Here’s our guide on choosing the right colorful watch for you:

What’s your personal style? Are you sporty, more contemporary, or classic? Knowing your own style preferences will help you out a lot in narrowing down your choices.

Choose bright colors: Look for watches in bright colors that give you all the spring and summer feels, such as light blues, greens, yellows, and even pink. These brighter colors add a pop of color to your look and make it so you can even keep the rest of your outfit pretty simple.

What’s the occasion: Ask yourself where and when you’ll be wearing your watch. Sporty activities? Then you’ll want something with good water resistance. Casual outings? Something a little more subtle might be best, or lots of color for formal occasions.

Think about features: Think about the features you want your watch to have, like water resistance, and functions like chronographs, date displays, etc. It should meet your everyday needs on top of being stylish and visually appealing.

By considering all of these factors, you’ll be able to find the right men’s watch.

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