This summer, Panerai – a brand known for its rugged, minimalist timepieces – shows its lighter side with a new 11-piece collection of coloured alligator straps. Adding to its existing collection of semi-matte alligator straps in colours such as red, blue and yellow, the Italy-based luxury watch company now launches for the first time a semi-matte white strap as well as polished-finish versions in red, dark pink and violet.

Thanks to an elaborate hand-polishing process using agate stones, the new polished straps have an exceptionally glossy finish. Available for the Radiomir 1940, Luminor 1950 and Luminor, these accessories add a dash of colour to timepieces with plenty of cool.