From sage greens and powder blues to blush pinks, luxury watches this season are embracing pastel hues like never before this summer
Florals for spring may not be groundbreaking, but pastels certainly are. At least in the case of your favourite timepieces. After years of quiet luxury aesthetics dominating the runways, fashion is now gravitating towards pieces with personality and expression.
Watches are following suit, with pastel and coloured dials that feel perfectly at home beside a Birkin, silk kaftan, oversized glasses and cocktail hour while overlooking the Mediterranean sea. For decades, serious collectors were taught to prioritise investment pieces in predictable black, navy and silver tones. New age collectors, however, are choosing watches not just for resale value but for individuality. A coloured dial retains the craftsmanship and horological credibility, while introducing an element of playfulness that feels perfectly aligned with modern luxury. At the forefront of this haute horology renaissance is a new generation of summer-ready watches. Here are our top picks.
TAG Heuer’s Formula 1 Solargraph
When TAG acquired Heuer in 1985, the Formula 1, launched a year later, became the first timepiece by the maison that combined TAG’s avant-garde engineering with Heuer’s racing spirit. The 2026 Solargraph collection, unveiled during the Miami Grand Prix, honours this 40-year-old legacy by reinterpreting the brand’s racing codes through a youthful, pastel-hued drop. With a Polylight case powered by solar energy, a rubber strap and opaline dial, the limited edition release arrives in pastel blue, beige and pink alongside two steel bracelet variations in lavender blue and pastel green. Sporty yet refined, the collection are for those who value form as much as function.
RM 07-01 Coloured Ceramics
Inspired by the Memphis design style of the 80s, the RM 07-01 Coloured Ceramics collection marks the final chapter of the iconic RM 07-01 series, first launched in 2021. Limited to just 50 pieces, the watches feature a Tetragonal Zirconia Polycrystal (TZP) ceramic case studded with diamonds, sapphires, rubies and tsavorites. With skeletonised movements, variable geometry rotors and intricate guilloché detailing, the collection explores the interplay between colour, materials and surface treatments. Available in a trio of blush pink, lavender pink and powder blue the watches are vibrant, decadent and highly engineered works of art.
Omega’s Seamaster Aqua Terra
Originally launched in 2002, the Seamaster Aqua Terra is a tribute to Omega’s rich maritime heritage. The 2023 collection expands the line with dreamy hues like shell pink, sea blue, lagoon green, sandstone and lavender, which are inspired by oceanic landscapes. With a lacquered, sun-brushed brass dial that catches the golden hour light beautifully as well as a stainless steel bracelet, the watch features a date window at 6 o’clock and Omega’s signature wave-edged caseback. Moving away from the utilitarian image often associated with sports watches, the collection is a fun, summery take on the maison’s classic Seamaster watches.
Bvlgari Aluminium Capri Edition
Channelling the glamour of Italian summers, the Bvlgari Aluminium Capri edition is an extension of the Bvlgari Aluminium collection first introduced in the 1990s. Playful and sporty, the timepiece features a shaded blue dial, luminous hands and the maison’s signature engraved bezel and matching blue rubber strap, making it a one-of-a-kind holiday souvenir. Limited to 1,000 pieces, the watch pays homage to Bvlgari’s Mediterranean roots, with the famed Faraglioni rocks of Capri engraved on the caseback. Cool, casual and effortless, it is designed for days spent speeding along coastal roads in vintage convertibles.
Cartier Tank Louis
Designed by Louis Cartier in 1917, the Tank Louis, with its sleek design and architectural proportions, is one of Cartier’s most iconic creations till date. After being reinterpreted for over a century in a host of variations, the current rendition strips away the traditional Roman numerals to present a minimalist, golden sunray effect dial housed in an ultra-slim 18K yellow gold case. Finished with a sapphire cabochon crown, sword-shaped hands in gold-finished steel and a black leather strap, the timepiece is a masterclass in restraint, allowing the subtle tonal shifts of the golden dial to speak volumes.
Panerai Submersible QuarantaQuattro Bianco
Originally developed for naval commandos and introduced under the Luminor collection in 1998, Panerai’s Submersible line now experiments with brighter accents and oceanic shades that stand in contrast to its military origins. The Bianco edition in 44mm stainless steel with its white dial and rubber strap is a watch for those who want colour but want to keep it subtle. The white dial acts as the perfect canvas against the military green rubber strap, making the timepiece a fresh and versatile pick for all the summer adventures.
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