What’s the ideal beach watch?

rolex submariner

The quintessential diver’s watch, in my view. My favorite is reference 5513, with the painted hour markers. Best worn on a period Tropic strap. Clément Mazarian, watch consultant for L'Étiquette

bulgari scuba diagono

A dramatic design, and the rubber strap is unbeatably comfy.

Julien Torreto, vintage watch dealer audemars piguet royal

oak 25572 st

It has an understated elegance, with its cream dial. Ideal for a boat excursion in the Cyclades.

Richard Ménasé, vintage watch dealer tudor black bay 58 & tag heuer

carrera yacht-timer

Last year, I was heavily into Tudor. But I'm going to have to pick the

Tag Yacht, because of its obvious nautical appeal.

Éric Wind, watch expert and dealer moonswatch mission

to saturn

With a standard NATO strap, it’s ideal for splashing around in the Mediterranean.

Brice Wittmann, watch retailer (Prosper) omega seamaster ploprof

1200m co-axial master

An authentic professional diving watch. As an added bonus, the gradient blue on the dial conjures up the coves around St. Tropez. Arthur Doux, watch retailer (Doux Joaillier)

tudor black bay 58 bronze

For its diameter and everyday practicality, and the subtle play of colors that the oxidation of the bronze gives to both the case and the bracelet. Auro Montanari, aka Goldberger, legendary collector omega speedmaster

145.022-69

My trusty companion on the beach, despite the fact that it’s not waterproof. To be honest, I don't go in the water much.

Rich Fordon, client advisor and vintage watch specialist for the Hodinkee website

tudor submariner m.n.

The Tudor M.N. with a blue dial and patinated bezel, hands down. Romain Réa, watch expert and dealer rolex oyster perpetual

yellow 36

This modern Rolex Oyster Perpetual is perfect for the beach – its yellow dial is as bright as the sun itself. Alessandro, a.k.a. Mr. A, vintage watch dealer