Some watches look best in summer light, and this is one of them. The Tissot Seastar 1000 Chronograph with a red-and-blue bezel and blue dial has the bright, recognizable color scheme many enthusiasts call “Pepsi,” paired with a Swiss quartz chronograph and genuine 300-meter water resistance.

It is a practical watch beneath the color. The chronograph reads tenths of a second and up to 30 minutes, the ADD function stacks consecutive intervals, and SPLIT lets you record an intermediate time without stopping the count. Pushers and crown screw down to keep water out, and the rotating bezel can track a dive or simply remind you when the parking meter runs out.

The 45.5mm case wears boldly, so it suits medium to larger wrists. Tissot’s quick-release bracelet with diver extension makes it easy to adjust or swap for a strap when you head to the water.

Facts: Tissot Seastar 1000 Chrono T120.417.11.041.03

• Case: 45.5mm stainless steel, 12.82mm in depth
• Bezel: red and blue, aluminum insert, anti-clockwise rotation
• Dial: blue with luminous indexes
• Caliber: Swiss quartz chronograph, 1/10-second precision
• Chronograph extras: 30-minute counter, ADD, SPLIT
• Glass: sapphire crystal
• Bracelet: steel with quick-release ends and diver extension
• Water resistance: 300m

Bright colors and a serious spec sheet in one package.