Breitling Watches Lightweight Rubber Straps
5 Sports Watches on Lightweight Rubber Straps, From Breitling to Zenith
Breitling Watches Embracing the summer season provides an excellent opportunity to showcase our more relaxed and informal fashion sensibilities. However, donning casual attire doesn’t equate to a disheveled appearance.
Whether your vacation entails leisurely moments by the ocean, engaging in a spirited match on the tennis court, or discovering a serene hideaway away from the usual tourist paths, a range of watches is available that can handle the sizzling temperatures and aquatic environments, all while maintaining a commitment to sophisticated craftsmanship.
Even in the laid-back setting of a beach, the significance of adorning a luxury watch remains paramount, and there’s nothing quite like a rubber strap to convert a luxury timepiece into a quintessential summer accessory.
Rubber straps are not merely a fashion statement; they offer practical advantages as well. Constructed primarily from durable materials such as polyurethane or silicone, these straps exhibit exceptional resistance to wear and tear, ensuring they maintain their shape and integrity.
In addition, they are hypoallergenic, exceedingly pliable, and, perhaps most crucially, impervious to water. So, don’t hesitate to free yourself from the confines of formal attire, slide into a pair of boat shoes, and embark on your summertime escapades with one of these exceptional
rubber-strapped options that promise to keep you looking polished both at the beach club and beyond.
Breitling Super Chronomat B01 44 U.S. Edition
The audacious move of pairing a rubber strap with a gold watch, once considered unconventional before the 1990s, has now become entirely acceptable.
This transformation wields the power to turn an elegant dress watch into something that James Bond might sport while engaging in a dramatic showdown with a shark during the afternoon and subsequently gracing the casino in the evening. The rubber strap mirrors the signature cylindrical-link design of the watch’s metal bracelet. Priced at $26,000.
Breitling Watches Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF Sport
Parmigiani’s description of this timepiece as one designed for “precious moments of personal freedom and pleasure” encapsulates its versatility. While suitable for the boardroom, this watch also effortlessly transitions to accompany you on seaside strolls or lively tennis matches.
Boasting water resistance up to 100 meters, the automatic movement boasts an impressive 60-hour power reserve. Available in both steel and 18-karat yellow gold variations, the black rubber strap complements the case with a steel or gold clasp. Priced at $29,000.
H. Moser & Cie Streamliner Flyback Chronograph Automatic Boutique Edition
Sporting
a remarkably athletic appearance, this watch’s appeal isn’t solely attributed to its rubber strap.
The striking green fumé dial, combined with the centrally positioned chronograph minutes hand featuring a prominent 60 at the 12 o’clock position, sets it apart in the realm of chronographs. With water resistance extending to 120 meters, it’s a timepiece ready for action. Priced at $66,000.
Breitling Watches Ulysse Nardin Diver X Skeleton Azure
This watch, a tribute to World Oceans Day, serves a dual purpose by promoting the NGO OCEARCH and advocating for shark conservation through the involvement of activist Mike Coots.
The titanium DLC case is impressively water-resistant, capable of withstanding depths of up to 200 meters. Utilizing recycled fishing nets and Carbonium, repurposed carbon fibers from the aerospace industry, the side case and caseback ring exhibit environmental consciousness. Priced at $26,400.
Zenith Defy Skyline Ice Blue
The boutique-exclusive 36 mm variant of this timepiece features an enchanting ice-blue dial accompanied by a rubber strap adorned with a constellation-like pattern. An option for a diamond-studded bezel adds a touch of opulence.
Moreover, the strap and buckle can be interchanged through Zenith’s innovative online strap service. The El Primero 3620 automatic high-frequency movement lies at the heart of this watch. Priced at $9,000.
