There is perhaps no greater disservice which can be done to a perfectly capable watch, rather than force it to live a lifetime of sad monotony as it ticks and hums away sheltered underneath the safety of a shirt cuff. In the end, we see it year after year – brands bragging about absurd water-resistance specs, blast-proof materials, and enough shock potential to deal with survive an unrestricted climb within an F-16. Really, if you’re tuned into watch marketing, you’ve seen it all. So why is it that so many collectors start experiencing symptoms like nausea and heart problems the moment their shiny new toys get dinged for the first time? Now, unless we’re talking about something like theBreguet Classique 7787 (I might actually faint if I scratched that watch), I stopped caring years ago. These things are meant to be used, fun to use, and at least to me, these are some of the top choices for watches to wear while actually being active – in no particular order.
Seiko Prospex Kinetic GMT SUN023
We are all aware that the most solid option for a rugged watch is usually a diver and there are plenty to choose from these days. Seiko have been pioneering dive watch technologies since the 1960s and in many ways, theSeiko Prospex Kinetic GMT SUN023 is the culmination of several Seiko innovations. Having a beefy shrouded case, care-free Kinetic movement, true GMT functionality, and the kind of lume that keeps you up during the night, I find this to be the perfect active travel companion. I wouldn’t reconsider knocking this thing around and also the black shroud protecting the situation makes this one of the coolest iterations within Seiko’s “Tuna” group of watches.
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Fitbit Ionic Smart Watch
I’ll be the first to admit that I haven’t totally heated up to the new wave of “smart” wearables, however when Fitbit announced the latest Ionic, I started listening. I’ve been contemplating fitness trackers for a while, so why not go for a smartwatch from the leader in the industry in fitness tracking devices? Battery life (the real Achilles’ heel for smartwatches) can also be impressive at four days or 10 hours if you’re while using GPS feature heavily. The aluminum case is really a sturdy choice, internal media storage for music is perfect (streaming always seemed annoying to me on these devices), and 50m of water-resistance plusswim-tracking functions make the Ionic perfect for active individuals seeking a serious upgrade from Fitbit’s main line-up of fitness trackers.
Casio Pro Trek Smart WSD-F20
Even though Casio’s Pro Trek series of watches can sometimes live within the shadows of the more popular G-Shock collections, they’re still worth taking into consideration if you want something rugged and outdoorsy. Casio’s latest Pro Trek Smart WSD-F20 is exactly what some would call the best hiking watch. Perhaps its most notable feature is its ability to directly store area maps internally, so you don’t necessarily have to worry about an inadequate signal when you’re on the move. And, it wouldn’t be complete with out the typical and useful group of altimeter, barometer, and compass features. A real upgrade from the previous WSD-F10, thePro Trek Smart WSD-F20 offers serious features in a package that’s familiar to fans of the trademark.
Citizen Promaster Aqualand Depth Meter BN2029-01E
Introduced in 1985, the original Aqualand was the first watch having a built-in digital depth meter. Since then, Citizen has gone on to release a number of different versions and reissues like this Citizen Promaster Aqualand Depth Meter BN2029-01E. The concept is still the same – a burly dive watch that does what it must no matter what conditions it may face. Today, with the widespread utilization of dive computers, however, the depth gauge feature might seem a bit novel. But, the Citizen signature here's Eco-Drive – and you can’t fail with Eco-Drive. With the ability to hold a full charge for up to six months after drawing power from both natural and artificial light sources, a Citizen such as this is a no-brainer if you’re searching for a durable watch with significant wrist presence.
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Ball’s Temperature Measurement technology (TMT) describes a proprietary module added to, we believe, the ETA 2892 automatic motion with this particular watch, now known as the BALL RR1601-C. Ball Watches Value explains that its system that employs a “spiral bimetallic thermometer” is a lot more precise than thermometers on strings which came before it, also claims to be able to measure the environment’s temperature from –31°F to 113°F (–35°C to 45°C), with an accuracy of 97 percent, or perhaps a “precision range of within +10°F.” Ball notes the engineering challenge of maintaining the movement 5.1mm thick with the help of the module’s temperature-measuring coil. Unfortunately, it doesn’t seem like this component of the motion is viewable through the screen caseback, though it is reasonable that you would need it nearer to the dial-up and away in the wrist.We've observed this technology (and design, such as the date window at 1 o’clock), for example, in the Ball Trainmaster Kelvin watch (reviewed here by Patrick Kansa). Temperature always appeared as if a cool thing to be able to reference in the wrist to me personally, however i have wondered how this may be affected by body heat. It should at least be enjoyable to see the hands move as you go inside or out, in addition to point to your wrist as you complain about the weather.aBlogtoWatch continues to be enthused about the Ball for BMW line from in early stages, and it’s nice to locate a well-executed design continuity develop upon the scope. I think so that it is capable of evoking a sleek, modern automotive vibe.
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Hamilton Khaki Navy Frogman
Although Hamilton is clearly known for their line of budget-friendly field watches, I’ve always felt those models were simply missing something. Personally, I simply find Hamilton to be more interesting whenever I find out some of their weirder and modern-looking options. That’s pretty much the case here with the Hamilton Khaki Navy Frogman, a diver which has already fallen into relative obscurity since its introduction at Baselworld 2021. But why is it special when searching for an energetic lifestyle timepiece? Well, sometimes you just don’t want to go with quartz or fully digital options and also the Navy Frogman serves up something a bit more interesting than your average $200 SKX. The 46mm case is easy to wear, the integrated rubber strap supports a well-balanced fit, and the touch of red looks cool enough to land the timepiece a spot on your next fishing trip.
