Michael Sonsino

It’s the summer and that means it’s time to pick up a cheerful daily beater wristwatch packed with character and colour. While there are many watches that Seiko produce that could fit the bill, I would highlight the Presage Cocktail Time. With their cocktail themed dials, they’re the perfect companion on the wrist for a sun-soaked evening or late night party – ideally next to a pool or in a rooftop sky garden for maximum aesthetic.

Seiko’s 5 Sports collection is home to their daily beater tool watches with a focus on pilot’s and field watch archetypes, alongside traditional sports watches. It’s a series all about combining accessibility and practicality to create timepieces that you’d actually be willing to take on adventures with you instead of keeping them locked in a display case.

Panerai has one of the most dedicated collector followings of any brand, so much so that they have their own nickname, the Paneristi. Even when the watch collecting zeitgeist and trends move away from oversize tool watches, the Paneristi know what they want and continue to support Panerai’s signature large divers.