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Best Sailing Watches

Best Sailing Watches

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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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Pioneer

Black Dial - Brown Leather
$289.00
outlet sale
UN28SILEBLBL UN32SILEBLBL &Unika black dial women's watch in silver with black leather strap
UN28SILEBLBL UN32SILEBLBL &Unika black dial women's watch in silver with black leather strap

Unika

Black Dial - Black Leather
$125.00 $249.00
-50%

Pioneer

Navy Dial - 3-Link
$314.00

Unika

White Dial - Brown Leather
$249.00

Philosopher

Black Nato
$199.00

Unika

Polished Metal Dial - 5-Link
$137.00 $274.00
-50%

Native

Black Dial - 3-Link
$214.00

Native

White Dial - Grey Leather
$189.00
outlet sale
UN28SIMESIBL UN32SIMESIBL &Unika black dial women's watch in silver with mesh strap
UN28SIMESIBL UN32SIMESIBL &Unika black dial women's watch in silver with mesh strap

Unika

Black Dial - Mesh
$130.00 $259.00
-50%
outlet sale
UN28SI5LSIBL UN32SI5LSIBL &Unika black dial women's watch in silver with 5-link strap
UN28SI5LSIBL UN32SI5LSIBL &Unika black dial women's watch in silver with 5-link strap

Unika

Black Dial - 5-Link
$137.00 $274.00
-50%
outlet sale
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Native

Navy Dial - Navy Blue Vegan Leather
$189.00

Pioneer

White Dial - Black Nato
$269.00

Pioneer

Navy Dial - Mesh
$299.00

Native

White Dial - Olive Green Nato
$169.00

Native

Mother of Pearl Dial - Black Leather
$189.00
outlet sale
UN28GMMEGURB UN32GMMEGURB &Unika rainbow black dial women's watch in gunmetal with mesh strap
UN28GMMEGURB UN32GMMEGURB &Unika rainbow black dial women's watch in gunmetal with mesh strap

Unika

Rainbow Black Dial - Mesh
$130.00 $259.00
-50%

Pioneer

White Dial - Navy Leather
$289.00

Philosopher

Black Dial - Black Leather
$219.00
outlet sale
NR36RGMEBLXX NR40RGMEBLXX &Native rose gold watch with black mesh straps
NR36RGMEBLXX NR40RGMEBLXX &Native rose gold watch with black mesh straps

Native

White Dial - Black Mesh
$100.00 $199.00
-50%

Pioneer

White Dial - Navy Nato
$269.00

Pioneer

Black Dial - Mesh
$299.00

Native

Black Dial - Brown Vegan Leather
$95.00 $189.00
-50%
outlet sale
UN28RG5LROBM UN32RG5LROBM &Unika rose gold women's watch with brushed dial and 5-link strap
UN28RG5LROBM UN32RG5LROBM &Unika rose gold women's watch with brushed dial and 5-link strap

Unika

Brushed Metal Dial - 5-Link
$137.00 $274.00
-50%

Native

Crystal Sunray Dial - Brown Leather
$95.00 $189.00
-50%

Native

Black Dial - Black Nato
$169.00

Philosopher

Brushed Metal Dial - 3-Link
$244.00

Philosopher

Black Dial - Mesh
$229.00
outlet sale
vegan
NR36RGVENAXX NR40RGVENAXX &Native rose gold watch with blue vegan straps
NR36RGVENAXX NR40RGVENAXX &Native rose gold watch with blue vegan straps

Native

White Dial - Navy Blue Vegan Leather
$95.00 $189.00
-50%
vegan
PH36SIVEBLXX PH40SIVEBLXX &Philosopher men's watch with white face in silver with black vegan strap
PH36SIVEBLXX PH40SIVEBLXX &Philosopher men's watch with white face in silver with black vegan strap

Philosopher

Black Vegan Leather
$219.00

Philosopher

Navy Blue Nato
$199.00

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. Here you can find our best men's watches under $200

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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