One of the biggest fears any watch collector or enthusiast has is the watch breaking or suffering any kind of damage. The possibility of this happening highly increases when it comes to sports watches as you wear them during situations where accidents are more prone to happen. After all, if you’re running a marathon and trip, protecting the watch will not be your first instinct.
Undeniably there’s a large variety of sports and tool watches on the market. Each model and brand offers a range of features, however, a lot of the brands focus on the high-tech capabilities and complications of the watch and overlook the timepiece’s durability. This can make finding truly hard-wearing luxury watches difficult. Below we have included our top picks for some of the toughest and long-lasting timepieces currently on the market. These model will ensure you never again have to worry about damaging your watch no matter what challenge you take on.
Garmin Quatix 6 Sapphire | Titanium Grey Strap GPS Marine Watch
The Garmin Quatix Solar was announced only a week ago when the brand launched its new Solar models. Designed to be extremely durable, the watch is perfect for those who practice any aquatic sports or those who love to sail. Apart from having an extended battery life of up to 24 days due to its solar charging capabilities, the watch is created so that it can outstand any knocks from aquatic sports equipment. The bracelet is made of titanium, however, the model’s bracelet is interchangeable and the titanium bracelet can be changed for a silicone strap, depending on your preference. The round case is made of fibre-reinforced polymer. The crystal is sapphire glass. The Quatix Solar comes with a range of sailing applications and preload sports activities if you’d like to stay on land instead. With the ability to connect to the onboard computer, the watch has autopilot control, stream data, waypoint marking and GPS navigation amongst a host of other features.
Garmin Fenix 6 Pro Solar | Titanium Carbon Grey DLC Bracelet
The Fenix 6 Pro Solar is another incredible Garmin model. High-quality materials and awareness for their customer’s needs have been combined to create this hard-wearing model. Expect nothing less from a brand recognized worldwide for the durability and comfort of their designs. The multisport Fenix 6 Pro Solar is ideal for those who lead an active and varied lifestyle. If you find yourself climbing a mountain at the beginning of the week and a few days later you’re sky-diving, this is the watch for you. A case made of fibre-reinforced polymer and a titanium bracelet guarantee the durability of the model and ensure your comfort. The crystal is PowerGlass. As the model has solar charging capabilities, with a battery life of up to 16 days in smartwatch mode, the PowerGlass technology aids in converting sunlight to energy. The model has satellite navigation, topographic and ski maps, a large number of preloaded sports alongside a host of biometric sensors.
Citizen | Mens Eco-Drive Satellite Wave GPS | Titanium Bracelet
With its range of complications, this Citizen model is highly functional. The model has Citizen’s solar Eco-Drive technology. The watch is durable both in terms of materials used for the hardware and its battery life. With a power reserve of 540 days, the Satelite Wave GPS is long-lasting and dependable. Both the bracelet and case are made of super titanium and the surface hardening technology Duratect has been applied over. Even though Super Titanium is five times harder than stainless steel and able to resist scratches or scuffs, the material is lightweight and comfortable, as well as gentle on the skin. The dial is protected by an anti-reflective sapphire crystal. Complications on the model include a 24-hour display, a perpetual calendar, a stopwatch, a World Time function and GPS positioning. The watch is antimagnetic and has a shock detention system.
Sinn Mens EZM 10 Testaf Bracelet
A hard-wearing pilot watch from Sinn, this timepiece is created to meet and surpass the highest standards. The model has been certified to the Technical Standard for Pilot Watches. The case and bracelet are made of bead-blasted titanium. The black dial is protected by an anti-reflective sapphire crystal. Both have been treated with TEGIMENT surface hardening technology which protects the case and increases its scratch resistance. To increase durability, the push-pieces have also been treated with the same surface hardening technology alongside being coated with PVD. Features on the model include a 24-hour display, a date display, a chronograph and a pilot’s bezel.
Oris ProDiver GMT 49mm Mens Watch Titanium
Oris has made a name for itself through their remarkable diver’s watches. The Oris ProDiver GMT is no exception. The model is created to withstand high pressure as well as any knocks underwater. The lightweight case and bracelet are made of titanium, with the case featuring a ceramic bezel and a PVD coated stainless steel screw-in crown. The watch is water-resistant for up to 100 bars. The movement on the watch is automatic with a 38-hour power receive. Feature include stop-seconds, a large date aperture, a fine timing system and a 24-hours hand.
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