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Best Sailing Watches

Best Sailing Watches

Best Sailing Watches
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As a sailor you want the best sailing watch on the market. Precision is a vital component of each and every day, and a timepiece is your heartbeat in the sea.

There are many watches to choose from and selecting the wrong watch can be a bad omen as the ocean breeze rises. Dive watches have similar features to sailing watches, but the best sailing watches are far more complicated.

Other than being a flashy piece of jewelry, a sailing watch can also be your lifeline on the ocean. There’s a huge spectrum from functional features to stylish embellishments, so whatever you choose depends on your taste.

Don’t pick a soulless accessory; let your watch be a personal statement.

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NR36SILEBRXX NR40SILEBRXX &Native men's watch with white face in silver with brown leather straps
NR32SILEBRXX NR28SILEBRXX

Native

White Dial - Brown Leather
$189.00
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NR36SIMESIXX NR40SIMESIXX &Native men's watch with white face in silver with mesh straps
NR32SIMESIXX NR28SIMESIXX

Native

White Dial - Mesh
$199.00
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NR36RGLEBLXX NR40RGLEBLXX &Native rose gold watch with black leather straps
NR32RGLEBLXX NR28RGLEBLXX &Native rose gold watch women with black leather straps

Native

White Dial - Black Leather
$189.00
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PH36SILEBRXX PH40SILEBRXX &Philosopher men's tan leather watch in silver with white dial
PH36SILEBRXX PH40SILEBRXX &Philosopher men's tan leather watch in silver with white dial

Philosopher

Brown Leather
$219.00
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PH36SIMESIXX PH40SIMESIXX
PH40SIMESIXX PH36SIMESIXX

Philosopher

Mesh
$229.00
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NR36SILEBLBL NR40SILEBLBL &Native black on black men's watch in silver with black leather straps
NR32SILEBLBL NR28SILEBLBL &Native black dial women's watch in silver with black leather straps

Native

Black Dial - Black Leather
$189.00
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NR36SILEBRNA NR40SILEBRNA
NR32SILEBRNA NR36SILEBRNA NR40SILEBRNA NR28SILEBRNA

Native

Navy Dial - Brown Leather
$189.00
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PH36SILEBLXX PH40SILEBLXX &Philosopher men's watch with white face in silver with black leather strap
PH36SILEBLXX PH40SILEBLXX &Philosopher men's watch with white face in silver with black leather strap

Philosopher

Black Leather
$219.00
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NR36RGVEBRXX NR40RGVEBRXX &Native men's watch with white face in rose gold with brown vegan straps
NR32RGVEBRXX NR28RGVEBRXX &Native rose gold watch women with brown vegan straps

Native

White Dial - Brown Vegan Leather
$189.00
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PI42GOLEBRXX &Gold men's watch with white face and brown leather strap
PI42GOLEBRXX &Gold men's watch with white face and brown leather strap

Pioneer

White Dial - Brown Leather
$116.00 $289.00
-60%
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NR36SIMESIBL NR40SIMESIBL
NR32SIMESIBL NR28SIMESIBL &Native black dial women's watch in silver with mesh straps

Native

Black Dial - Mesh
$199.00
NR36RGLEDBXX NR40RGLEDBXX &Native men's watch with white face in rose gold with dark brown straps
NR32RGLEDBXX NR28RGLEDBXX &Native rose gold watch women's with dark brown straps

Native

White Dial - Dark Brown Leather
$189.00
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NR36SIMESINA NR40SIMESINA
NR32SIMESINA NR36SIMESINA NR40SIMESINA NR28SIMESINA

Native

Navy Dial - Mesh
$199.00
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IN32SIMESIXX
IN32SIMESIXX

Infinity

Mesh
$219.00
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PH36SILEDBXX PH40SILEDBXX
PH36SILEDBXX PH40SILEDBXX

Philosopher

Dark Brown Leather
$219.00
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NR36RG5LROXX NR40RG5LROXX &Native rose gold watch with 5-link straps
NR32RG5LROXX NR28RG5LROXX &Native rose gold women's watch with 5-link straps

Native

White Dial - 5-Link
$214.00
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UN28GMMEGUXX UN32GMMEGUXX &Unika women's gunmetal watch with white dial and mesh straps
UN28GMMEGUXX UN32GMMEGUXX &Unika women's gunmetal watch with white dial and mesh straps

Unika

White Dial - Mesh
$104.00 $259.00
-60%
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NR36SILENANA NR40SILENANA
NR32SILENANA NR36SILENANA NR40SILENANA

Native

Navy Dial - Navy Blue Leather
$189.00
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NR36SILEBRBL NR40SILEBRBL &Native men's tan leather watch in silver with black dial
NR32SILEBRBL NR28SILEBRBL &Native black dial women's watch in silver with brown leather straps

Native

Black Dial - Brown Leather
$189.00
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PH36SI3LSIXX PH40SI3LSIXX &Philosopher men's watch with white dial in silver with 3-link straps
PH36SI3LSIXX PH40SI3LSIXX &Philosopher men's watch with white dial in silver with 3-link straps

Philosopher

3-Link
$244.00
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NR36SILENAXX NR40SILENAXX &Native men's watch with white face in silver with blue leather straps
NR32SILENAXX

Native

White Dial - Navy Blue Leather
$189.00
bestseller
PI42GMLEBLBL &Pioneer black on black men's watch in gunmetal with black leather strap
PI42GMLEBLBL &Pioneer black on black men's watch in gunmetal with black leather strap

Pioneer

Black Dial - Black Leather
$289.00
bestseller
UN28RG5LROXX UN32RG5LROXX &Unika rose gold women's watch with white dial and 5-link strap
UN28RG5LROXX UN32RG5LROXX &Unika rose gold women's watch with white dial and 5-link strap

Unika

White Dial - 5-Link
$274.00
bestseller
NR28GOMEGOMP NR32GOMEGOMP &Native mother of pearl watch in gold mesh
NR28GOMEGOMP NR32GOMEGOMP &Native mother of pearl watch in gold mesh

Native

Mother of Pearl Dial - Mesh
$199.00
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NR36SILEDBNA NR40SILEDBNA
NR28SILEDBNA NR32SILEDBNA NR36SILEDBNA NR40SILEDBNA

Native

Navy Dial - Dark Brown Leather
$189.00
vegan
NR36RGVEBLXX NR40RGVEBLXX &Native men's watch with white face in rose gold and black vegan straps
NR32RGVEBLXX NR28RGVEBLXX &Native rose gold watch women with black vegan straps

Native

White Dial - Black Vegan Leather
$189.00
bestseller
PI42GMLEBLXX &Gunmetal men's watch with white face and black leather strap
PI42GMLEBLXX &Gunmetal men's watch with white face and black leather strap

Pioneer

White Dial - Black Leather
$289.00
bestseller
NR28SILEBRMP NR32SILEBRMP &Native mother of pearl watch in silver with brown leather strap
NR28SILEBRMP NR32SILEBRMP &Native mother of pearl watch in silver with brown leather strap

Native

Mother of Pearl Dial - Brown Leather
$189.00
bestseller
PI42GM3LGUXX &Nordgreen men's watch with white face and 3-link strap in gunmetal
PI42GM3LGUXX &Nordgreen men's watch with white face and 3-link strap in gunmetal

Pioneer

White Dial - 3-Link
$314.00
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NR36SI5LSINA NR40SI5LSINA
NR32SI5LSINA NR36SI5LSINA NR40SI5LSINA NR28SI5LSINA

Native

Navy Dial - 5-Link
$214.00

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Is It Waterproof or Just Water-Resistant?

These are two terminologies that we tend to overlook, but it’s important to understand the slightly confusing semantics of “proof” and “resistant” before acquiring that timepiece.

Water-resistant watches typically have a set depth and pressure for which they can function before soaking it in. The average watches have a range of 30 to 200 meters or 3 to 20 Atmospheres. (ATM).

A 30-meter water-resistant watch is impermeable against rain, splashes, and sea spay exposure, but it is not suitable for swimming or bathing.

50-meter resistance will mean that you can take quick swims and accidental water exposure for more extended periods.

A 100-meter resistant watch is perfect for unlimited swimming. You can use it in pools and other water sport activities.

A 200-meter water-resistant regatta is the best watch for sailing, as it can withstand shallow diving and physically demanding water sports. Beyond the 200-meter water resistance are diving watches, which conform to ISO 6425 regulations. These are overkill for sailing (unless you plan on going spear-fishing on the seafloor).

As you have guessed, waterproof watches are only resistant to accidental water splashes and should not be seriously considered as the best sailing watches for sailing expeditions.

Choose Your Features

The watch you take has to conform to the type of on-water activities you have planned.

For a leisure sailor who regularly uses a small sailing boat or a dinghy, a sports watch may cater to your needs. It would offer 100-meter water resistance with a slim, stylish profile. It won’t knock against the boat trim or be too bulky next to your shirt cuffs.

Maintain Your Budget

When it comes to purchasing your masterpiece, the market will flood you with behemoth watch models that carry yacht-sized prize tags. It might even claim to control the Infinity Gauntlet, putting Thanos to shame. 

For an average sailor, these bells and whistles will be over the top, though.

The higher the price, the more you will be able to do with your watch. It is not recommended that you spend over $500. It’s unnecessary, and you’ll be able to find a watch with an array of features that will serve you well for an everyday sail at far more affordable prices.

Silicon, Stainless-steel, or Leather?

When it comes to watches, we tend to choose the look that enhances our wardrobe. A sailing watch should be solely based on function rather than visual aesthetics, though.

For a taste of class and fashion, you may choose a fabric or stainless-steel band watch, but you have to acknowledge that these bands wear out quicker than silicon due to the salt. Leather-based bands are out of scope for sailing—it is organic and, if soaked in seawater, warps, and reacts badly with some skin types.

The array of options available still points to a silicone strap watch as the best watch for sailing. It has hardwearing physical properties, versatility, and unrivaled ability to deflect dirt, sea spray, and other debris during a sail.

Happy sailing!

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