GET WET, GO!

These aren't your dad's crocodile leather dress pieces—they're built to move, breathe, and keep up, whether you're chasing personal bests or a post-match pint

- By Sharan Sanil

There’s a different rhythm when the skies turn grey—a rain-slicked tempo that cuts through running routes, turf pitches, and yes, your local padel league. It’s a season that demands gear built to brave the elements, including what's on your wrist. Enter the sport watch with a fabric or rubber strap: designed for grip, splash-resistance, and that quick towel-off after a downpour. Here are the best picks to weather the storm in style:

ULYSSE NARDIN DIVER HAMMERHEAD SHARK

Ulysse Nardin doesn’t do understated divers, and following April's release of the lightest dive watch ever, the new Hammerhead Shark leans deeper into the brand’s eccentric streak. Its 44mm blue PVD titanium case is bold but wearable, paired with a rubberised bezel and, yes, a hammerhead shark engraved directly on the dial. Part of a conservation-led series in partnership with amputee-turned-ocean activist Mike Coots, the watch is more than just a visual statement. The case features angular cuts, brushed finishes, and just enough theatrical flair to stand out from the usual retro-inspired dive crowd. Inside beats the in-house UN-150 chronograph movement with a 48-hour reserve, shielded beneath 300 metres of water resistance. It's fitted with a pliant rubber strap that holds up well in sweaty, high-humidity terrain. If your idea of a summer beater includes surfboards, salt spray, and a splash of storytelling, this might be your apex predator.

Price: Rs 12.6 Lakh

TUDOR PELAGOS FXD CHRONO ‘PINK’