The Philippines is a country known for its exciting and scenic tourist destinations, especially during the summer. Beaches and tourist destinations such as Boracay and La Union can get really lively at night during this season, and festivities continue into the early morning. It easily paints a vibrant picture of what an ideal beach party should be in our heads as soon as March begins.
However, that’s not always the case for the rest of the year, and as a local who faces the temperamental nature of the country’s tropical climate on a daily basis, we’ve come to know too well that the country’s weather can be whimsical at times.
It could be sunny on a Saturday morning, yet we could still get caught in a drizzle during the afternoon, especially when the rainy season begins.
The transition between these two seasons could also get somewhat bothersome in the first few months since the country could still experience the lingering heat of summer, while the humidity brought by the incoming rainy season monsoons combines, creating turbulent and shifting weather during the transition.
As a professional who works under these fickle weather conditions, you’ll need a reliable, lightweight watch collection – Comfortable everyday watches that can keep up with the unpredictable Philippine climate.
We’ve listed some of the best watches for tropical weather made by Alba below to give you a good start in building your lightweight watch collection!
[Alt text: AH7X67X1 – Fashion Green]
AH7X67X1 Fashion Green: Everyday emerald
Alba fashion watches may have come a long way, but their commitment to quality and practical designs remains unchanged, like what we see with the AH7X67X1 – A stylish, rippled emerald green dial marked with gold indices and watch hands featuring a small day window notch at 6 o’clock. The indices and watch hands are also embossed in pearl white to complement the minimalistic approach to its design.
The Caliber VJ22 Quartz Movement inside the 32mm diameter stainless-steel casing makes it a perfect addition to your lightweight watch collection, while the mineral glass and 10 Bar water resistance rating ensure reliability for the Philippines’ temperamental climate.
Breathable watch styles are also something to consider to go with lightweight watches, which is why the AH7X67X1 uses a breathable stainless-steel bracelet, a durable and lightweight material ideal for daily use in the country’s shifting weather.
The simple utility design makes it easy to pair with both casual and corporate attire, so you can worry less and do more with this timepiece on your wrist or as part of your lightweight watch collection.
[Alt text: AH7DK8X1 – Signa White]
AH7DK8X1 Signa White: Grandiloquent and graceful
Don’t let the turbulent Philippine climate stop you from standing out when it counts, and the AH7DK8X1 guarantees that you’re never unprepared while staying in style.
Seasons may come and go but it’s not enough reason to rain on your parade – The AH7DK8X1 uses the Caliber VJ22 Quartz Movement to stay accurate even when the weather gets too hot or too cold at a moment’s notice, while the 5 Bar water resistance rating keeps it reliable and functioning even when humidity levels are fluctuating, making it a great addition to any lightweight watch collection.
This timepiece features a small date window seamlessly integrated into the white dial, which blends perfectly with the background, while the rose gold watch hands and indices match the stainless-steel casing and strap.
The bezel is adorned with gemstones to complete that sophisticated elegance, while mineral crystal glass ensures durability and protection from various climate conditions.
The casing measures just 33mm in diameter and 9.1mm in thickness, perfect sizing for comfortable wear even during prolonged periods. A little rain or heat won’t stop you from attending parties and important events with this tasteful timepiece on your wrist and your lightweight watch collection.
Alba fashion watches and your lightweight watch collection
Picking the right watches for the occasion isn’t always just about aesthetics and how we can incorporate them into our fashion. In a country like the Philippines, where the climate constantly shifts at a moment’s notice, our choice of accessories should also be appropriate for these weather conditions.
Watches for tropical weather require both the flexibility and durability expected of breathable watch styles and not just how they’d look. It’s for this exact reason that decent water resistance ratings are indispensable.
And building a lightweight watch collection for your rotation of comfortable everyday watches is even made easier knowing that Alba, a reputable brand that doesn’t compromise on quality and reliability, exists.
For a brand that combines Japanese craftsmanship and quality materials to offer them at unbeatable prices, it’s even harder to come up with an excuse why you still don’t own any watches designed for the Philippine climate than your next reason for missing a day of work due to the terrible weather.
