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Best sailing watches: 16 options for racing and cruising

• June 9, 2024

Marine Tech Editor Fox Morgan has created a short list of 16 of the best sailing watches on the market. There's a range to suit all budgets and sailing needs, from a basic time waterproof timekeeper to a top of the range smart watch. There something for everyone, from racing to cruising sailors.

The best sailing watches can offer a multitude of functions, from MOB alerts to tidal calculations and large faced race count down timers. And yet still there’s utter simplicity of a waterproof self winding timepiece.

Just as tablets and even smartphones have revolutionised how sailors use multifunction displays and instruments, so the latest smart watch technology has now firmly filtered into sailing. While we’re now familiar with using our watches to give us directions, make calls and send messages, and act as a repeater screen on our wrists ashore, so the latest sailing watches also make navigation, data and comms technology wearable afloat.

You’ll see that Garmin have several entries in our best sailing watches guide and if you’re specifically after a Garmin, we have rounded up the best of those in this guide to the best Garmin watch for yachting sailing and more .

However, the cleverest watch is not always the best watch for sailing. For racing an extremely simple and speedy to operate model may suit better. Price is not always an indicator of functionality either; even some of the least expensive sailing watches, like the Casio we showcase below, can be packed with features.

At the other end of the scale,  luxury horology brands – including Rolex, Panerai, and Omega among others – have long been closely associated with sailing, seeing it as the perfect sport to demonstrate their style, waterproof and ruggedised qualities, and accuracy.

In making our selection of the best sailing watches, we’ve chosen those with features specifically suitable for wearing aboard. That doesn’t mean, however, that they float, so be sure to do the clasp up securely and be wary of pulling off jacket sleeves in a hurry and losing your prized timepiece overboard!

Editor’s top choices at a glance

Garmin quatix 7.

Best smart sailing watch

Specifications: Apple or android smart phone compatible,  Sizes: 47mm / 51mm, Weight 70g, Battery life: up to 16 days with screen on by demand, GPS tracking, waterproof to 10 ATM

Reasons to Buy: Large easy to read face | incredible versatility for an array of lifestyle activity | healthy wellbeing and boat interactivity | customisable to suit individual needs Reasons to Avoid: Battery life not as good as the Quatix 6 if screen is always visible | bright facia can be distracting | touchscreen is pointless without the additional kit it interfaces with

Garmin’s latest sailing smartwatch includes improvements to strengthen integration with onboard electronics.

It’s a touchscreen model that can, for instance, be used to control MFD displays or Fusion audio systems, as well as Garmin autopilots.

You can also pay for things with contactless payments, but you’ll need to use an intermediary app, such as Curve if you are in the UK as British banks haven’t signed up for that function directly yet.

So let’s address the major change for the Quatix 7 over the Quatix 6, and that’s the display. Plenty of folks complained about the darkness or difficulty seeing the Quatix 6 screen, so they’ve addressed that with a much brighter lit up style of screen.  It is very bright even when turned to its dimmest setting. To save the battery from being drained unnecessarily at night, there’s a night time version of the watch screen where you can view it as a digital numeric mono display, on demand, otherwise the screen is completely blank. This brighter clearer display does come at a compromise of battery life or screen saver settings.

The extra screen size in the same outer bezel size though is really very nice. Maps and other tracking options can be easily seen.

High end Sapphire models add a new ultra-clear AMOLED touchscreen.

The watch can output directly to Strava and myfitnesspal along with other apps according to your preference. We like this watch very much indeed and it is currently the best smart sailing watch for all round functionality. Pricey though, but worth it.

Casio Lithium Quartz

Best value sailing watch

Specifications: Type: Digital | Size: 48mm

Reasons to buy: Great value | Highly functional | 2 year warranty Reasons to avoid: Lacking in design | Lacking extensive features of premium alternatives

There’s no question that when it comes to affordable innovation, Casio is right up there.

Despite being one of the lowest-priced watches in our selection, the Casio Tide Watch Orange is a highly functional piece of kit which, in addition to all the usual time, day and auto date functions also features a tide graph and lunar phase display.

More conventional sailing watch functions include a timer, stopwatch and LED might. It is water resistant to 100m/10 bars and has a 2 year warranty, all packed into a 48mm diameter, 13 mm thick case.

Ronstan Clear Start Race Timer

Best Race Sailing watch

Specifications: Type: Digital | Size 65mm

Reasons to buy: Robust design with secure strap | Extra-large | easy to press silicon buttons | Great display Reasons to avoid: Some consumers report issues with clasp/strap

With wrist, hull, mast or boom mount options, the Swiss-made Ronstan ClearStart Race Timer is aimed squarely at racing sailors.

Made by renowned rigging and hardware company Ronstan, it’s a robust design with a secure elastic strap and substantial ‘bumper’ around the digital display.

The ClearStart Race Timer’s features include extra-large, easy-press silicon buttons, a highlighted start/stop button, oversized 16 mm digits set in a 65mm rotating face and a double line display simultaneously showing the race countdown and time.

In addition, the ClearStart Race Timer offers ‘5-4-1-0’ and Match Racing start sequence programmes, making it a great choice for competitive sailors. Ruggedly constructed and built to last, this sailing watch weighs in at 92 grammes and is water-resistant to 50 metres.

Garmin MARQ Captain

Best premium sailing watch

Specifications: Type: Smart | Size: 46mm

Reasons to buy: Weather and tidal data | MOB and GPS functions | Stream boat data to your wrist Reasons to avoid: Full extent of capabilities is governed by the onboard technology it’s connected to | Premium price

Tested by: MBY Editor, Hugo Andreae

Our top priced pick comes from wearable tech-specialists, Garmin. The MARQ Captain sailing watch comes packed with marine-relevant features.

Functions include weather and tidal data for your home port, a regatta timer to pinpoint starting times, a ‘tack assist’ function to determine whether you’re on lift or a header, a man overboard button and GPS.

The full extent of its capabilities is governed by the onboard technology to which it is connected, but possibilities include streaming boat data direct to your wrist wherever you are on the boat and controlling products from the Garmin-owned Fusion range of audio systems.

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Best big screen countdown race sailing watches.

Optimum Time Series 3 sailing watch

One of the most popular sailing watches on the market

Specifications: Type: Digital | Size: 65mm

Reasons to buy: Great price | Highly functional | Easy to read Reasons to avoid: It’s really big

The popular ‘big yellow’ Optimum Time Series 3 is a lower-priced, yet highly functional racing watch. And it truly is big – far too large for my wrist at a gigantic 65mm (2.56” in) diameter and 16mm (0.62” in) thick. It’s also available in colours other than yellow – including white, blue and pink.

An advantage for racing is that this watch is easy to read at a distance thanks to its huge 16mm digits. A bracket is supplied to fix it to a mast. It also has a sync button if you miss the start gun, and can then run a repeat sequence or race timer for handicap competitions.

Robust, and water resistant to 5 ATM, with a wide elasticated strap.

Optimum Time Series 14 Rechargeable sailing watch

Best racing sailing watch

Specifications: Type: Digital | Size: 68mm

Reasons to buy: Rechargeable battery | Packed with features | Suitable for mounting Reasons to avoid: Basic design

Optimum Time’s bold coloured watches are popular among racing sailors from dinghies upwards, and the new rechargeable design makes it more sustainable for anyone who uses theirs frequently.

Featuring a 36mm diameter LCD display mounted within a bright red and black 68mm ABS case, Optimum Time’s Series 14 watch is a substantial device that is equally suited to being mounted on a mast or boom as your wrist, while the digits are large enough to allow crew to see the same timer as the skipper.

Waterproof to 5 ATM (i.e. capable of withstanding a pressure of 5 bar), the sailing watch is packed with useful features and comes complete with a bespoke USB charger clamp for convenient charging.

Timex Intelligent Quartz Yacht Racer watch

Best for Analogue race sailing watch fans

Specifications: Type: Analogue | Size 46mm

Reasons to buy: Striking analogue display | Countdown timers Reasons to avoid: Larger than average design | Complex to set up | lacks reset button | Expensive

This is a very striking analogue watch, designed to appeal specifically to racing sailors who don’t want a digital display. It features a racing countdown timers (from 5 mins, 3 mins or 1 minute), then after the start the chronometer automatically starts a race timer for up to one hour.

This is a larger than average design, at 46 mm (1.81” in) diameter and 14mm (0.55” in) thick.

However, this watch is complex to set up, as some functions require three buttons to be pressed in sequence. There is also no ‘reset’ button for anyone who misses their start sequence timer.

Ronstan Clearstart RF4055 sailing watch

Best specialist racing sailing watch

Specifications: Type: Digital | Size: 50mm

Reasons to buy: Multiple start sequence options | Match racing timer | Can sync for early/late start Reasons to avoid: Larger than average design

This sailing watch is another specialist racing design. Race mode features include multiple start sequence options, match racing timer and the ability to sync for an early or late start.

The Clearstart RF4055 is unusual in that it has a fibreglass case, which is available in striking yellow and red as well as the more subtle black. It has a 50mm (2″) diameter face, which is larger than most watches, with a 13mm (0.5″ in) digital display, and the weight is 74gm (2.61oz), though the buttons have a lower profile than some other race watches making it neater to wear on shore.

Optimum Time Series 12 sailing watch

Best audible racing sailing watch

Specifications: Type: Digital | Size: 26mm

Reasons to buy: Audible warning features | Many colour choices Reasons to avoid: No GPS or interconnectivity | Small display is hard to read in hectic moments

Another race timer with countdown time and pre-programmed start and audible warnings. Despite its more smart watch-style appearance, there is no GPS or interconnectivity, but you do get a countdown repeat option, World Sailing 5-4-1-0 start sequence pre-programmed with audible warning signals, and a sync button.

The Optimum Time Series 12 is available in many colours, but has a small 26mm (1.02” in) display, with 10mm (0.34” in) figures, which will make it hard to read in the middle of a hectic race start.

Gill Race Watch Timer

Best racing sailing watch for watersports

Specifications: Type: Digital | Size 44mm

Reasons to buy: Water-resistant to 30 metres | Carbon housing | The sleep feature preserves battery life Reasons to avoid: Basic design and functions

This striking red and black Race Watch Timer is a sailing-specific watch developed exclusively for watersports apparel company Gill. It’s water-resistant to an impressive 30 metres, with the timepiece unit encased in a reinforced carbon ABS plastic housing with a stainless steel back.

As well as telling the time, the sailing watch’s functions include a countdown with synchro, day, date and alarm. There’s a keyboard lock feature to you don’t accidentally change the settings and an electro-luminescent backlight allows the wearer to check the data day or night.

A neat sleep feature preserves and prolongs battery life in a ruggedly constructed unit designed for durability and years of trouble-free service.

Limit ProXR Countdown sailing watch

Best value racing sailing watch

Reasons to buy: Large, clear, easy to read display | Multiple design options | Dual time, stopwatch, countdown and pacer functions Reasons to avoid: Lacks features/functions of more premium competitors | Chunky

Limit has been producing watches for more than 110 years and specialises in offering a wide variety of styles at great value prices.

For a budget-friendly sailing watch option, the Limit ProXR Countdown comes with a large, clear and easily readable display and is backed by a two-year guarantee.

It also has a dual time display and stopwatch, countdown and pacer functionality. No fewer than five alarms can be set and there’s a night time illumination facility.

Available in a choice of orange/black or blue/black, the looks of this chunky 50 mm case diameter sailing watch certainly belie its low price tag.

Best Smart sailing watches

Garmin Instinct 2S Solar

Specifications: Type: Smart | Size: 40mm / 45mm / 50mm, weight 53g(2oz)

Reasons to buy: GPS positioning on charts | barometric pressure and compass | Smartphone connectivity | An incredible amount of styles and colours | A single charge lasts 14 days Reasons to avoid: Premium price without a premium design

The Instinct 2, launched in February 2022 is Garmin’s all-round watch, which they call their outdoors watch. Features that are particularly relevant to sailors include GPS positioning on charts; barometric pressure and a compass.

It has smartphone connectivity, receives emails and texts, and can control music via a phone. This watch also has an inbuilt thermometer and heart rate monitor.

The Garmin Instinct is available in no fewer than 20 different styles and colours. It’s actual diameter is 47mm (1 13/16” in) but the viewable face is 32mm (1 1/4”). The Instinct is 16mm (5/8” in) thick and weighs 53g (2 oz).

For racing sailors, it also has multiple start sequence options. We have an indepth review from long term testing of this watch coming soon.

The Garmin Instinct watch is a good alternative for anyone seeking a more moderately priced alternative to the Quatix 6.

Garmin Quatix 6 Multisport Marine Smartwatch

Specifications: Apple or android smart phone compatible,  Sizes: 47mm / 51mm, weight 82g, Battery life: up to 16 days with screen always visible, GPS tracking, waterproof to 10 ATM

Reasons to buy: Suits a multitude of water activity | Highly customisable | An incredible amount of data available on your wrist | A single charge lasts 14 days Reasons to avoid: High level of functionality is not for the technologically phobic

This watch I tested comprehensively for several weeks/months – it is a very smart design, with functions for every type of pastime on the water and off it.

Garmin is well known for superior boating instruments and they have now managed to squeeze all the data of a ten-inch chartplotter into a 1.3” inch round sailing watch. Bluetooth functionality means you can connect it to a Garmin chartplotter using the free Garmin Connect app, and to other makes of plotter using the Garmin transceiver (a $150 extra).

This allows all the features of a chartplotter to be displayed on the watch, including charts and even autopilot control to allow you to change heading or follow a GPS route – provided it is also connected through the chartplotter.

The Quatix 6 also offers more typical smartwatch functions including the ability to receive email and texts, can be used to control music on board, and monitors the user’s heart-rate.

It’s simple to switch between ‘boat display’ and ‘stylish watch’ modes, as hundreds of different watch faces that can be downloaded to customise it to the wearer’s preference, including an antique style face and even a copy of Big Ben. The Quatix 6 can also be switched between analogue and digital.

It’s overall diameter is 51mm (2” in) with a 36mm (1 5/8” in) viewable face, and it is 17mm (11/16”) thick. The Quatix 6’s weight is 83g (3oz) with the plastic strap or 156g (5.5oz) with the stainless band, which is quite a bit heavier than a conventional watch.

Best Analogue Sailing watches

Ulysse-Nardin The Ocean Race Diver

Specifications: Type: Analogue | Size: 44mm

Reasons to buy: manufacturer with a strong history in watch making | ‘green’ credentials | classy and collectible Reasons to avoid: Lacks features/functions of more sailing-specific watches | you’ll need deep pockets

Swiss watchmaker Ulysse Nardin sourced discarded fishing nets to upcycle into the base material for this watch, highlighting the 640,000 tonnes of nets that are discarded at sea each year.

In addition, 95% of components for the mechanical movement are sourced from within 30km of Ulysse Nardin’s site.

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Spinnaker Haas Automatic

Specifications: Type: Analogue | Size: 43mm

Reasons to buy: S mart styling | easy to read day and night | electronics free | self winding Reasons to avoid: Due to self winding mechanism the watch is not as slim as a quartz movement watch which might mean that cuffs on shirts and foulies are tight.

Tested by: Professional TopSail Schooner Skipper, Phil Pryor

The joy of a traditional analogue watch is right here in this stylish all metal timepiece from Spinnaker.

Spinnaker Watches collaborated with the Marine Conservation Society to produce this limited edition model that’s a tribute to marine biologist and pioneering diver Hans Hass.

If you want to ditch the computers and keep it simple then this is definitely worth a look.

It feels reassuringly sturdy with it’s all metal band and easy to read rating bezel.

It’s waterproof to 300m and requires no batteries as this watch self winds from the motion of your hand through every day movement.

The winder unscrews to allow time, day and date adjustment and that my friends is all there is to this gorgeous watch. At least as far as the wearer is concerned. Behind that metal back is the smooth Japanese workings of a self winding watch. When it arrived in the box the watch was still and inactive. But the moment I removed it from the box it started to self wind. With just a small amount of movement, the second hand was moving.

For sailors who want to a sleek non electric time piece and for those divers who like to go under the water as well as on it.

I love this safety yellow colourway as it really stands out and is easy to read. This might not be to everyone’s taste though which is fine because the Spinnaker Hass comes in 9 different colourways.

FAQ: What makes the best sailing watch?

The ability to read the time, countdown or data in a hurry or at an angle is key, so look out for digital readouts with large numbers – some sailing watches have the ability to switch from digital to analogue readouts – and screens that can be viewed in different qualities of daylight. Backlit functions are essential for anyone heading offshore, whether racing or cruising.

A well-fitting wristband or strap with a secure clasp is vital to keep the watch on your arm. Most sailing watches have soft rubber or synthetic wristbands, which are more durable in a marine environment, and safer than steel. Rubber straps are also lighter and easier to adjust.

If you plan to use your watch for race start timing, look for programmable start sequence options, a sync button, countdowns that switch to seconds in the final stages. A loud, clear alarm or ‘beep’ function that tells you time to the gun is particularly useful, so you can keep watching your course, trim and other boats around you during the final approach to the line rather than having to glance at your wrist.

You can read more about other types of GPS enabled and waterproof fitness trackers and smart watches at YBW.com

Didn’t find what you’re looking for? Head to Amazon’s dedicated boating page for more marine products.

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10 Best Sailing Watches

Sailing watches are an important marine device needed for carrying out day-to-day tasks when at sea. These watches are multifunctional and come laden with essential features needed by a sailor.

There are two types of sailing watches, mechanical and digital. Mechanical sailing watches do not run on a battery but have self-winding movements. They are waterproof and come with chronometers. The best mechanical sailing watches are made in Switzerland and they are expensive compared to their digital counterparts.

Digital sailing watches require a battery and have an LCD display. They come in numerous colours, designs and functions but do not show real-time data. They are preferred for their functions such as measuring time, date, temperature and sailing direction. These watches are also quite affordable and a good choice. They also record body temperature, heart rate and work anywhere in the world.

In the past, people had to depend on numerous tools such as a compass, maps, barometer and their insight to survive at the sea. However, all these features and much more are now available in a small nautical watch or a sailing watch.

Investing in a good sailing watch is a must to make your sailing trip a memorable and pleasurable one. Although many options have flooded the markets today, finding the perfect fit might not be easy.

In this article, let us look at some of the features a sailing watch must possess and then we will list some best sailing watches to help you pick a unique piece.

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Features of a sailing watch

A great sailing watch is a sailor’s best friend at sea. Most sailing watches show real-time data and can be connected to mobile phones and other devices. They have additional features such as GPS mapping, weather forecasts, data, internet messaging and also speed tracking. Apart from these advanced features, they must also possess the following characteristics-

Water-proof – The most important feature of a sailing watch is that it should be water-resistant. Though sailors do not swim or dive, the watch is bound to get some water splashes. Hence, it should be 100% waterproof and also made of corrosion-free material like silicon or stainless steel.

Compass – While modern yachts, boats or small ships have an electronic navigation system, a compass always comes in handy for determining directions. A sailing watch with a compass allows a sailor to easily ascertain where to head and becomes a saviour if the electronic navigation fails.

Have an inbuilt chronometer – A sailing watch must be equipped with a chronometer to determine the time accurately and to determine the longitude while at sea.

Barometer – While sailing, it is important to be aware of upcoming storms and weather conditions to be able to stay safe at sea. A Barometer helps in this by measuring the air pressure.

Countdown Timer – For sailors at sea, countdown timers might not be a great requirement, however, if there are yacht races or sailing competitions, then countdown timers are a must to keep track of time. Most sailing watches come with timers.

Tide flow – Sailors need to know the ebb and flow of the ocean to be able to sail safely. Most sailing watches nowadays come with this feature.

Multiple time zones – A sailing watch that shows many time zones is essential for a sailor or a captain when they cross different time zones during long voyages.

Emergency functions – Also, most sailing watches come with a GPS and can send emergency signals to the authorities if the sailor is in danger. These are known as their emergency functions.

Best sailing watches

1. tomoro’s vogue simple men’s unisex 100m waterproof watch.

Tomoro’s men’s watch comes in a simple yet elegant design. It is perfect for sailing and other water sports. It is up to 100 m waterproof and works well underwater too. Most dive watches cannot be pressed underwater but this is an exception.

The watchband is black while the dial is white. It is made of a soft silicone strap that is comfortable and stretchable. The dial is round and made of stainless steel while the dial window is made of acrylic. It has a digital display, with big black digits. It comes with a rubber case and an extra polyurethane strap.

It is ultra-lightweight, sturdy and durable. It weighs around 42 grams and its diameter is 44 mm. It is multifunctional, is luminous and has a countdown timer, stopwatch, dual-time display, chronograph, alarm, an hourly chime and is shockproof. It is equipped with the best quality electronic parts with digital movements accurate to +/-1 second per day. The watch battery is made to last for 2.5 years.

It also has a special El backlight function that can help to see more clearly in the dark. Since the watch display background is greyish white, the backlight function might not be useful during the day.

• Simple and elegant design
• Multifunctional
• Digital display
• Impact-resistant
• Has an El Backlight
• Chronograph
• Dual-time display
• Sturdy and long-lasting
• Comfortable
• Scratches easily
• Band length short

• 330 ft. (100 M) Water Resistance: In general, suitable for recreational surfing, swimming, snorkeling, sailing and water sports, In addistional, it Can be pressed underwater ( most of the dive watches can not be pressed underwater)
• Ergonomic and Minimalist Design: Seamless connection of watch case and soft silicone strap bring a comfortable Ergonomic wearing expeprince, Clear Large black digits display on white background bring a Minimalist Visual experience
• Supper Light but Durable: net weight 42 grams=1.48oz which can bring a burdenless wearing experience, Stainless steel Bezel integrated with ABS rubber case+Acrylic Window+Strong Polyurethane strap which make a durable and strong body; Overall, you can feel free to do any sport activity with this watch
• Multifunction: Stop watch, Countdown timer, Dual-Time-display, Chronograph, Alarm, Luminous, Hourly Chime, Shock Resistant
• Diameter 44mm without lugs, So it fit to male of medium build, and female who prefer it slightly larger, We made a video showing detail about how to set all the functions of the watch from the description page of related videos.

2. Tissot Sailing-Touch Men’s Black Face Multi-Function Watch T056.420.27.051.00

The Tissot sailing watch is one of the best products available in the market. It is made of a strong stainless steel case and a black rubber strap. It has safety features as well. It has a round black dial and a red bezel. The dial window is made of an anti-reflective sapphire. It has hour hands that glow in the dark. It shows two time zones and also has a backlight.

It has a digital display and an inbuilt compass. It also has an alarm feature. The Histogram function shows the relative pressure of the last 6 to 7 hours. The minute hand shows the tides at a particular location and the hour hand shows the possibility of a low or high tide. The Regatta function can be used to set a timer. It also has a chronograph and its Metro function shows outside temperature.

It is tough and does not scratch easily. It is also anti-reflective and has a Swiss quartz tactile movement and a low battery indicator. It is also waterproof up to 200 metres.

• Swiss quartz movement
• Shows tide movement
• Perpetual calendar
• Scratch-resistant
• Battery indicator
• Complicated

• Fold over clasp with divers extension and safety
• Luminous hands

3. Garmin quatix 6 Multisport Marine Smartwatch, Comprehensive Boat Connectivity, Model Number 010-02158-90

The Garmin Multisport Marine Smartwatch stands out in the category of sailing watches. It has a plethora of amazing features that make it one of the best options.

The watch is grey with a blue strap. The size of the screen is 1.3 inches. It can be connected to Bluetooth and wifi. It has inbuilt maps of North America. It has a stainless steel case and bezel buttons. It also has a barometer, altimeter and compass. It is water-resistant up to 100 m.

The battery can last two weeks if it is operated in smartwatch mode, till 24 hours in GPS mode and 60 hours in Ultra battery saver mode.

This watch offers real-time connectivity and is compatible with Garmin chart plotters, the GNT 10 transceiver and other devices to pull out data.

It has an autopilot feature and can be used to navigate by connecting it with the ship’s navigation system. The autopilot app can be used for changing the destination, and even direction. You can also put it on a GPS route without manually controlling the vessel.

A special ‘fusion-link audio system’ provides you with entertainment at sea with the Fusion-link lite app. You can seamlessly view and access data relating to water depth, engine RPM, wind speed, and much more when the watch is connected with the vessel’s system.

It also offers waypoint marking without the need to get to the steer every time. The Chartplotter can be used for this purpose to mark waypoints from any place on the vessel.

The watch provides sail assistance and has many coastal charts with Navionics information. It also has Lakevu G3 maps of US freshwater lakes.

• Inbuilt maps
• Real-time connectivity
• Autopilot control
• Fusion link system
• Waypoint marking
• Provides sail assistance
• Has G3 charts and maps
• Short battery life
• Too large dial
• Difficult to operate

• Provides comprehensive connectivity with compatible Garmin chartplotters and other devices (GPSMAP 7x2/9x2/12x2 Plus GPSMAP 10x2/12x2 GPSMAP 74/7600 GPSMAP 84/8600 GHC 20 GNX Wind GNT 10)
• Rugged sophisticated design features an always-on 1 3” display stainless steel bezel buttons rear case and QuickFit band system
• Improved sail racing assistance includes virtual starting line distance to start line race countdown timer and tack assist
• Preloaded apps for boating tides autopilot control Fusion-Link anchor fishing and GNT 10
• Support for optional BlueChart g3 coastal charts and LakeVü g3 inland maps with improved chart presentation for the latest in Garmin marine cartography

4. Invicta Men’s Specialty 45mm Black Stainless Steel Chronograph Quartz Watch, Black, Gold/Blue (Model: 13785, 13787)

Invicta’s sailing watch is ideal for watersports such as sailing, surfing, snorkelling and swimming. It comes with a black stainless steel case measuring 45mm in diameter and is 12mm thick. Its dial window is made of synthetic sapphire and it has an analogue display.

The watch has a big round dial having a luminescent function and hour hands that glow in the dark. The black band is flexible and can be adjusted by the addition or removal of the links. It also has a safety clasp that can be folded. It has a chronograph too.

It is assembled in Japan and flaunts a smooth Japanese quartz movement. It has a VD51 Caliber and comes with an extra battery. The watch weighs about 163 grams. It has a black stainless steel bezel and subdials. It is waterproof up to 100 m.

• Strong and durable
• Fashionable
• Analog display
• Japanese quartz movement
• Comes with an extra battery
• Water-resistant
• Simple operation
• Adjustable band
• Battery dies fast

• Black stainless steel case 45mm diameter x 12mm thick; Black dial; Luminous hands and hour markers
• Japanese quartz movement, VD51 Caliber; Assembled in Japan; SR920SW battery included; Watch weight: 163 grams
• Black stainless steel band, 185mm L x 22mm W; Band is adjustable by adding/removing links; Fold over safety clasp
• Flame Fusion crystal; Push/pull crown; Stationary black stainless steel bezel; Functional Subdials: 60min, 60sec; 100 meter water resistant: Suitable for recreational surfing, swimming, snorkeling, sailing and water sports. Not suitable for diving.

5. Timex Intelligent Quartz Tide Temp Compass Watch

The Timex watch comes with a high-quality brown leather strap that is adjustable and a round white dial with the date window at 6 o’clock. It has an analogue display and a buckle clasp. It has a silver 45 mm stainless steel case made of glass crystal.

It is multifunctional and has a tide tracker, an electronic compass and an Indiglo dial that lights up in the dark. This feature can be activated using the crown button. It comes with electroluminescent technology and it has a nightlight too. The watch glows in the dark or low light.

The beige dial has compass markings and also comes with a tide tracking function that can measure high or low tide at any point in time. It has a quartz movement and is waterproof up to 100 m.

It also has a thermometer that measures air and water temperature and also an analogue compass. This watch is ideal for snorkelling, sailing but not diving.

• Great – quality
• Stylish and sturdy
• Tide tracker
• Analogue compass
• Inbuilt thermometer
• Small digits
• Complicated operation
• Thin hands, difficult to read

• Adjustable brown 16mm genuine leather strap fits up to 8-inch wrist circumference
• Off-white dial with date window at 6 o'clock; compass markings
• Tide tracker counts down to high or low tide; thermometer measures air & water temperature; analog compass
• Silver-tone 45mm stainless steel case with mineral glass crystal; Indiglo light-up watch dial; luminous hands
• Water-resistant to 100m (330 ft): In general, suitable for snorkeling, as well as swimming, but not diving

6. Casio Men’s Pathfinder Triple Sensor Multi-Function Sport Watch

This black watch is made of blend material and is solar-powered. It has many features such as a digital compass, altimeter, barometer, thermometer, an El backlight and also shows world time. It shows 31 time zones of 48 cities and has a city code display.

Five alarms can be set daily and there is also a stopwatch feature. It has an auto-calendar that is programmed till 2099, a battery indicator and a power-saving feature too. This watch cannot tolerate low temperatures, and its battery can last 6 months when it is fully charged.

The physical features include a 51 mm case made of stainless steel and a mineral dial. It has a digital display and a quartz movement. It has a resin band and is waterproof up to 100 m. It has a solar panel and recharges when it is kept in sunlight. The watch face absorbs the sunlight and charges the battery. It is impact-resistant and can handle high water pressure.

• Solar-powered
• Handles high water pressure
• Low-quality watch band

• Black solar-powered sport watch with multiple features including digital compass, altimeter, barometer, thermometer, low temperature resistance (-10 C/14 F), EL backlight, world time (31 time zones, 48 cities), city code display, five daily alarms, 1/100-second stopwatch, full auto calendar (pre-programmed until 2099), countdown timer, 12/24-hour formats, battery power indicator, and power-saving function

7. Amazfit T-Rex Pro Smart Watch with GPS, Outdoor Fitness Watch for Men

The Amazfit-T-Rex Pro smartwatch has a 1.3″ HD AMOLED display. The watch has a beautiful texture as its bezel is metal sprayed. It is ultra-lightweight and weighs only 60 g. It goes through 15 military-grade tests and so can survive hot, humid and also cold temperatures.

It is the perfect partner for exploration and has a global navigation satellite system. It can be taken on land adventures and also in the seas. It measures blood oxygen, heart rate, gives real-time weather forecasts, has a sunrise and sunset monitor. It also has a compass, barometer and altimeter.

This fitness watch has 100 sports modes and can also record distance travelled, speed and so on. It is user-friendly and can be used for setting reminders. It also notifies the user about messages and calls and upcoming alarms.

The watch has 18-day battery life. If used excessively then the battery lasts for 9 days and if the GPS mode is used continuously, then the battery would last 40 hours.

The Amazfit watch is waterproof up to 100 m and is the perfect companion for surfing, sailing trips and swimming.

• Sporty design
• Durable and flexible
• Easy to use
• touchscreen
• Bulky watch case
• Not very comfortable

• RUGGED DURABILITY: Military-grade certified for rugged and demanding environments, this smartwatch is built to resist high heat, humidity and extreme cold.
• LONG 18-DAY BATTERY: Up to 18 days on a single charge for more running, hiking, walking, and being active without worrying about battery life.
• CUSTOMIZABLE TOUCHSCREEN: Ultra durable glass AMOLED face with 34 alternative watch face choices.
• HEART-RATE and VO2 MONITORING: Find your cardio zone with heart-rate monitoring and blood-oxygen saturation measurement.
• FITNESS APP DATA SHARING: Easily connect with Strava, Adidas Running, Apple Health, Google Fit, Relive, Komoot to record and share health, steps and fitness data.

8. Citizen Eco-Drive Promaster Sailhawk Quartz Men’s Watch, Stainless Steel, Dive Watch

The Promaster Sailhawk comes with an orange polyurethane strap. It has a stainless steel case measuring 44 mm. This stylish and brightly coloured watch has eco-drive technology. It has a solar-powered lithium-ion cell and so battery life is not an issue. It also stores energy and can be charged from fluorescents and lamps too.

It has a chronograph, digital backlight and a daylight savings time indicator. It shows world time, has a yacht racing timer, a countdown timer and can set two alarms. It is waterproof up to 200 m and is ideal for professional sailors. It comes with a Five-year warranty.

• Eye-catching
• Eco-drive technology
• Energy storage capacity
• multifunctional
• Small case size
• Not high quality

• This Promaster Sailhawk timepiece isn’t just stylish, however — it is packed with features like the ability to give the time in 30 cities worldwide, a yacht racing timer, split lap time, a 99-minute countdown timer, and two different alarms.
• Sustainably powered by any light, with our Eco-Drive technology this watch never needs a battery.
• Silver-Tone Stainless Steel Case with Orange Polyurethane Strap
• Retractable Hands and Mineral Crystal
• 200 Meters Water Resistant and 5 Year Limited Warranty

9. AOSLSI’s Waterproof Sports Digital Watch for Men

This watch has many features such as an altimeter, barometer and thermometer. It has an inbuilt digital compass and can be used for setting double-alarms, shows dual time, hourly chime and is waterproof up to 100 m. It also has a backlight.

This watch can also be used to count the distance, speed, has a stopwatch, timer and metronome. It is made of a good quality ABS case.

It has a round dial and an acrylic dial window. It has a digital display. It is sturdy and has a flexible band made of stainless steel pin buckle. It is lightweight and is very comfortable.

• Easy operation
• No GPS function

• ★Outdoors Military Watch : Altimeter tells current elevation and records last 24-hour history by altitude graph. Barometer displays both local pressure and sea level pressure. Thermometer shows temperature from -10°C to 60°C( can be displayed in Fahrenheit, or Celsius ). Weather Forecast displays 4 symbols to indicate the predicated weather
• ★Digital Compass: Accurately pinpoint direction to safely find your way through wilderness and in whiteout conditions. We calibrated the compass before sending out. If you still find a problem, we recommend you to calibrate it automatically or manually.
• ★Sport Watch: Step, Calories, Distance, Stopwatch, Countdown Timer and metronome. Pedometer and Pace can track your steps and speed, which helps you to know your workout better. This non bluetooth pedometer watch with memory storage can record your last 7 days data of step-distance-calories-sports time.
• ★Basic Functions: Double Alarms, Dual Time, 12/24H Format, Date/Week, Hourly Chime, Waterproof to 3ATM, Super Backlight.
• ★Material & Size: High quality thick ABS case 50*47*17mm, durable and breathable PU double hollow band with stainless steel pin buckle is suitable for wrist from 6.7 to 9.0 inches. Weight 76g is very lightweight and comfortable, just feel you wear nothing on wrist.The watch is a little large, Please carefully measure the wrist size before buying.The temperature displayed on the watch is the ambient temperature， when measuring temperature, please remove away from your wrist.

10. CKE Men’s Digital Sports Watch Large Face Waterproof Wrist Watch for Men

The CKE digital watch is fashionable and has an LED display. The dial is big and the watch hands glow, making it easier to see the time. The watch might feel too big for some people.

It has a round dial and has a mineral dial window. The watch case is made of good-quality plastic and the watchband is made of silicone. It has an electronic movement. It has a compass and barometer.

Designed for sports lovers, it is shock-resistant, has a stopwatch and also a backlight. It is also waterproof up to 50 m. It cannot be pressed underwater and should be kept away from hot water.

This watch is affordable and can be used when going fishing, sailing, hiking and so on.

• Easy to operate
• Clear, easily readable display
• Shock-resistant
• Not multifunctional

• Digital Watch: Fashionable sporty dial design. Large Dial and numbers with light, show time clear in the dark. Use import EL Lamp, easy to see the time clearly in the light, easy to read. Larger than usual watch
• Men's Watch: Appeals to men, especially to those who like doing sports, shock resistant, stopwatch,12/24H time mode, and LED backlight functions to make it perfect for all kinds of sport and daily use.
• Sports Watch: Shock Resistant, perfect for both outdoor and indoor sports, such as running, climbing, fishing, etcShock Resistant, perfect for both outdoor and indoor sports, such as running, climbing, fishing, etc
• Multifunction Watch: Auto Date, Alarm, Water Resistant, LED display, Shock Resistant, Stop Watch, Back Light
• Waterproof: 164 Ft / 50 M water resist, Please DO NOT press any buttons underwater, and in case of damaging waterproof ring, please keep it away from steam and hot water.

These are some of the watches that you could take for a sailing trip.

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Feel the adrenaline rush from the ocean with the new Sailhawk yacht timer from CITIZEN® Eco-Drive featuring world time in 30 cities, 1/100th-second chronograph measuring up to 24 hours and yacht racing timer. With a two-tone stainless steel case and bracelet, the Sailhawk features a black dial, 99-minute countdown timer, interchangeable analog/digital times, bi-directional rotating bezel and water resistance up to 100 meters. Featuring our Eco-Drive technology – powered by light, any light. Never needs a battery. Caliber number C660.

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• Powered by any light source, continuously and sustainably, eliminating the need to replace watch batteries.

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Case width (mm).

• Stainless Steel

Case Material

• Anti-Reflective Mineral Crystal
• Impact and shatter resistant - anti-reflective coating deflects light
• Fold Over Clasp with Push Buttons
• Luminous Hands and Markers

Water-Resistance

• WR100/10Bar/333ft [Swimming, Showering & Snorkeling]

Additional Functions

• Yacht Racing Timer
• World Time in 30 Cities
• 1/100 Second Chronograph Measures up to 24 Hours
• Split Lap Time
• Dual Time (Second Time Zone)
• 99-Minute Countdown Timer
• One Touch Interchangeable Analog/Digital Times
• Retractable Hands
• Digital Backlight Display
• Daylight Savings Time Indicator
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