Choosing the ideal watch for a successful summer

Charlie Paris explains how your watch can last all summer without getting damaged. Several factors should be considered when choosing the right summer watch. We'll explore them in this article and also offer a selection of summer watches for women and men.

Points to consider when choosing a summer watch

Between swimming, heat, and sunscreen, summer subjects your watch to sometimes extreme conditions. To preserve its functionality and durability, here are some good habits to adopt during the summer months.

High summer temperatures can have a real impact on the internal components of a watch. Above 40°C, some parts can expand, disrupting the proper functioning of the movement. This phenomenon is especially important to monitor if you wear a vintage watch, which is more sensitive to temperature variations.

Some simple tips:

• Avoid exposing your watch to direct sunlight (dashboard, towel on the beach…).
  
• Limit significant thermal shocks (for example, moving from a very hot environment to cold water).

Check the water resistance of your watch

Summer often rhymes with swimming. It is therefore essential to wear a watch suitable for water. Waterproofing is expressed in ATM (atmospheres), a unit that measures the pressure supported by the watch.

Here's what that means in practical terms:

• 3 ATM : Resistant to splashes (rain, hand washing), but not suitable for immersion.
  
• 5 ATM : Suitable for calm swimming, without diving or sudden movements.
  
• 10 ATM : Ideal for regular swimming and moderate water activities.
  
• 30 ATM and more: designed for scuba diving, withstands deep immersions.

Whether in the sea or the pool, remember to rinse your watch with fresh water after each swim to prevent salt or chlorine deposits. And before going on vacation, a water resistance check by a watchmaker is always recommended.

The good Strap for the summer

Humidity, sand, and heat can quickly damage a Strap Unsuitable. Not all materials react in the same way to summer conditions.

Here are the ones we recommend:

• Nylon : Robust, lightweight and water-resistant, it is perfect for summer activities.
  
• Steel : Elegant, durable, and corrosion-resistant. It also features an easy adjustment system, which is convenient when the wrist swells in the heat.
• Rubber : Flexible, comfortable and perfectly waterproof, it's the Strap preferred for sports and water activities.
• Avoid leather : It does not tolerate humidity well, can become deformed with perspiration and can be damaged by sunscreens.

At Charlie Paris, you can easily adapt your watch to the season thanks to our wide range of Strapinterchangeable parts, particularly in Milanese mesh available in silver or rose gold.

Our selection of Charlie Paris summer watches

The collection Initial embodies Parisian elegance with its Case 40 mm thick with clean and contemporary lines.Designed to showcase mechanical watchmaking, this watch subtly captures the eye, revealing all the care taken in its finishing and the harmony of its proportions.

Behind its apparent simplicity lies a precise and reliable timepiece, powered by a Miyota automatic movement. This collection reinvents itself according to your desires through several variations and dial colors: the poetry of a model Day/Night, the subtlety of the version Slim, or even the mechanical fascination with finishes Open Heart And Skeleton. Protected by a highly scratch-resistant sapphire crystal, its Case Made of 316L steel, with a substantial diameter of 40 mm, it has a silhouette that is both modern and timeless.

MONCEAU ELEGANCE IN THE DETAILS

The collection Monceau embodies Parisian elegance with its Case Octagonal with clean and refined lines. Inspired by the facets of a diamond, this watch subtly captures the light, revealing all the care taken in its finishing.

Behind its apparent delicacy lies a precise and reliable timepiece, powered by a Miyota quartz movement. Its hour, minute, and second functions are displayed on a clean dial, protected by a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal. Case Made of 316L steel, with dimensions of 21 x 24.5 mm and a thickness of 6.6 mm, it has a silhouette that is both discreet and sophisticated.

With its 3 ATM water resistance and its Strapinterchangeable s, the Monceau It adapts to desires and occasions. Its slimness and luminous design make it an ideal ally for summer, enhancing every outfit with a touch of refinement and lightness.