Best 2022 sport watches. The best sport watches of 2022. New 2022 sport watches.
After the Chronographs (published last week), for the Sport Watches category we list below our selections of mechanical watches offering a sporty style. Selected watches are listed alphabetically, not in order of preference.
A. Lange & Söhne Odysseus in titanium
The Odysseus, the sportiest model in the current catalogue of the Saxon watchmaker, is now available in a Grade 5 titanium version that is 45 grams lighter than the steel reference (105 grams vs 150). Matched to an ice-blue dial with different surface treatments. Read the full article.
Armin Strom Orbit First Edition
Armin Strom reinvented the date function with a new innovative creation, the Orbit. Using a column-wheel mechanism it displays the date on the bezel at the push of a button, a fun and completely new way to play with this indication. Read the full article.
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak "Jumbo" Extra-Thin 16202
To celebrate the Royal Oak’s 50th anniversary, the Swiss brand introduced the Royal Oak “Jumbo” Extra-Thin 39 mm ref. 16202, the latest generation of the iconic model. Read the full article.
Baume et Mercier Riviera Baumatic “Moonphases” 10682
Characterised by its dodecagonal bezel inspired to the original Riviera from 1973 and enhanced by four screws which add sportiness to the ensemble, the Riviera Baumatic “Moonphases” 10682 adds a "moonphases" complication to the luxury steel watch of the brand. Read the full article.
Chopard Alpine Eagle 41 mm with Pine Green dial
Characterised by a Pine Green dial whose texture evokes the iris of the eagle, the Alpine Eagle is a luxury sport watch crafted from a special steel and powered by a manufacture self-winding movement. Read the full article.
Grönefeld 1969 DeltaWorks
A sports utility watch designed to have no fear of water and shocks, the 1969 DeltaWorks comes in a 45 mm stainless steel case featuring two inserts integrated within each caseband and offered in steel or rubber. Read the full article.
Hublot Big Bang Integral Time Only
A sport three-hand model that maintains intact the design codes of the Big Bang Integral line while focusing on the essential. The 40 mm case is available in titanium, black ceramic or yellow gold. Read the full article.
IWC Pilot's Watch Mark XX Collection
Harking back to the legendary Mark 11 used in the 1940s by the pilots of the British Royal Air Force, the new Pilot’s Watch Mark XX comes in a robust 40 mm stainless steel case that is water resistant up to a pressure of 10 bars. Read the full article.
Laurent Ferrier Sport Auto
With case and integrated bracelet crafted from Grade 5 titanium, the Sport Auto is inspired to the world of motor racing, a world that the brand's founders - Laurent Ferrier and François Servanin - know very well having raced together at the 24 Hours of Le Man. Read the full article.
Water resistant to 200 metres / 660 feet, the Aikon Skeleton Automatic 39 mm offers a totally new look thanks to the skeletonisation of its calibre. Equipped with a 5-row stainless steel bracelet with the proprietary EasyChange system to swap it for a leather or rubber strap. Read the full article.
MeisterSinger Primatic
The German specialist of single-hand watches presented the Primatic, the first model in their catalogue to offer a useful power reserve indicator. Housed in a robust 41.5 mm stainless steel case. Read the full article.
Nomos Glashütte Ahoi Atlantic Date 40 and Ahoi neomatik Atlantic 36
Characterised by the deep blue of their dials, the sportier versions of the Ahoi model are housed in 40 mm or 36 mm stainless steel cases that guarantee water resistance to 200 metres / 660 feet. Read the full article.
Norqain Independence Wild ONE
The new high-performance sports watch from Norqain combines an eye-catching design with NORTEQ, a new composite material that is six times lighter than steel, 3.5 times lighter than titanium and available in different colours. Read the full article.
Oris ProPilot X Calibre 400
Inspired by the aviation heritage of the brand and powered by a five-day in-house automatic movement, this model comes in a 39 mm case crafted from titanium with angular lines and matte surfaces. Read the full article.
Patek Philippe Nautilus 5811/1G
The successor of the reference 5711 comes in white gold in a slightly larger case whose diameter increases from 40 mm to 41 mm. Equipped with a screw-down crown, the case is water-resistant to 120 metres / 400 feet and composed of two parts, just like the original ref. 3700/1. Read the full article.
Rolex Air King 126900
The new Air King features a completely redesigned case with a crown guard and straight sides, in line with the design code of the other models of the Professional line. It is powered by the self-winding calibre 3230 introduced by Rolex in 2020. Read the full article.
Tudor Ranger
A 39 mm tool watch equipped with the self-winding Calibre MT5402 produced for the brand by Kenissi Manufacture SA, the Ranger features case and bracelet in 316L stainless steel almost completely satin-brushed except for a few polished details. Read the full article.
Zenith Defy Skyline
Part of the collection that combines Zenith's cutting-edge manufacture movements with futuristic forms and materials, the Defy Skyline is available with a black, blue or silver dial with a decorative pattern consisting of perfectly aligned and engraved four-pointed stars. Read the full article.
tldr, AP, PP, and Rolex basically still the king of sports watches. Everything else is frankly second fiddle. Even if "more crafty", e.g. the Gronefield, the longevity in design as well as overall aesthetic is simply not there.
ReplyDeleteI like the Rolex but my favorite are the Chopard and Zenith
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