Best Sailing Watches Reviews

The watch is very durable due to the stainless steel build (the case, bracelet, and uni-directional rotating bezel). However, it’s also visually appealing since the stainless steel is fine-brushed and polished.  

Furthermore, the analog black dial creates a beautiful contrast with the silver-tone skeleton hands and hour markers. Also, since this is a watch that can be used in a wide range of situations, the hands are luminescent, which lets the wearer see the time even in low light. 

Aquaracer comes with other cool features, besides accurately indicating the time of the day. It also has a date display (at the 12 o’clock position) and three chronographs displayed as subdials. 

It is powered by Quartz movement, which means there is no need (or room) for a battery. Also, the inner mechanism is protected by a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal lens. 

Lastly, Aquaracer is water-resistant at around 300m (1000ft), so it will withstand splashes, quick showers, and even some swimming sessions.

Named after the 1930’s aircraft company that made one of Britain’s most iconic aircraft, the Supermarine Type 300 watch is a beautiful timepiece. The attention to detail is impressive and they even included a schematic of the aircraft on the stainless steel back cover.

The ocean-blue dial with metallic tones is easy to read due to the hands and hour markers painted in bright white. Also, the uni-directional ceramic rotating bezel supports the same color scheme, creating a unitary interface. In addition, the 40mm stainless steel Trip-Tick case construction, and the blue rubber strap make an incredibly attractive and sleek design! 

The mechanism is protected by an anti-reflective sapphire crystal lens and the 40mm case is quite slim (13mm) for a professional dive watch. Lastly, the Supermarine Type 300 features the BE-92AE automatic chronometer and has a 38-hour power reserve.

If you like to attract people’s attention and receive compliments, this colorful watch with a sporty look may be the right option. However, you should now it is rather big since it sports a 47mm stainless steel case that is 14mm thick. 

The dial is displayed in layers and has a textured look to it. In addition, it has two subdials that stand out due to their multi-colored face. Also, the yellow ribbed silicone band and yellow resin buttons on each side of the case are very easy to notice from a distance.

The Yacht Racer is powered by Quartz movement and features an analog display protected by a mineral dial window. It is water-resistant for up to 100m (330ft) and comes with a countdown timer (the unique bi-directional center hand) and a pre-programmed date that you don’t have to set.

Here we have a beautiful analog sailing watch from Omega that features a brushed ceramic case (45.5mm diameter) and a black rubber strap for increased comfort and safety. In addition, the strap is secured with a black ceramic covered titanium deployment buckle.

Seamaster Planet Ocean boasts a full-black design with silver hands and markers, so it looks classy on your wrist. Furthermore, the dial is protected by a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal lens and the unidirectional rotating bezel gives it a nice look. 

In terms of performance, the watch keeps optimum time and has several interesting features such as date calendar, two time zones, and luminescent hands and hour markers. Furthermore, it is powered by a self-winding automatic co-axial master chronometer movement and has a power reserve of about 60h (it works at 25,200 vibrations/h). 

Lastly, the watch has a built-in helium escape valve and an anti-magnetic feature to protect the inner mechanism from outside influences. It’s also water-resistant at 600m (2000ft).

The Garmin Quatix 5 is a smartwatch specially designed for people who are passionate about water sports. As such, it comes with preloaded activity profiles for a wide array of adventures such as kayaking, canoeing, and more.

In order to be stylish and comfortable, Quatix 5 comes with a stainless steel case and bezel, side buttons, and the Quick Fit band system that lets users change the band without any tools. In addition, the back case is fitted with sensors that will read your heart rhythm and create a performance progress chart based on the activity you’re doing. There’s also a 3-axis compass, a gyroscope, satellite navigation and tracking, and a barometric altimeter that will help guide you on the water. 

Lastly, you can connect your Quatix 5 with compatible Garmin chart plotters and devices for various sailing notifications, data streaming, and features. There’s also a sail racing assistance module and access to the Connect IQ store where users can download a series of faces.

Omega is a well-known brand and its Seamaster collection offers a wide range of beautifully-crafted and durable models. The one we’re discussing comes with a 41mm stainless steel case and link bracelet and features a unidirectional ion-plated black bezel engraved with a graduated silver scale that can be used to calculate the diving time.

Through the scratch-resistant sapphire lens, you can see a date calendar (in the 6 o’clock position) and three subdials that display the 30 minutes, 60 seconds, and 12 hours chronographs. The black analog dial and luminous hands and markers only add to the impressive look of this watch. 

The watch is powered by quality Swiss automatic movement, which means there’s no need for a battery (it has a 42h power reserve). As such, as long as you wear it, the watch will remain highly accurate, even when you are on the water (it is water-resistant for up to 300m or 1000ft).