THE TUDOR BLACK BAY CERAMIC has a case made of the miracle material of the modern watch industry: ceramic. It is scratch proof, hard enough to be bullet-proof, and lightweight, which makes it ideal for a sports watch. This model also has one of the most advanced movements in the watch world, the manufacture caliber MT5602-1U, certified by the Swiss Official Chronometer Testing Institute (COSC). The watch also comes with a Master Chronometer certification from METAS, meaning it is able to function within a 5-second range of variation each day (0 +5), as opposed to COSC’s slightly less stringent standards (-4 +6).
As the new official partner of Ironman, there is a new power watch in its ENDURANCE PRO COLLECTION BY BREITLING . The colorful case of the Endurance Pro Ironman is made of a robust and ultra-light material called Breitlight, which Breitling first introduced in 2016. It is 3.3-times lighter than titanium and 5.8-times lighter than steel, which makes it ideal for sports watches. It’s also thermally stable, scratch proof, and hypoallergenic. The watch contains a modern quartz movement called SuperQuartz. First introduced by Breitling in 2014, it is 10-times more accurate than conventional quartz, and COSC certified, which means it is accurate to -4/+6 seconds her day.
Tudor, Black Bay Ceramic, $4,725
Breitling, Endurance Pro Ironman®, $3,350
THE OMEGA SEAMASTER 300 is the latest version of the brand’s first dive watch, introduced in 1957. The many updates and upgrades include a slimmer, more wearable case and a thinner bezel made from an oxalic, anodized aluminum for increased hardness. The most notable change, though, is the dial, for which Omega used a sandwich concept, including a base layer with Super-LumiNova and a second plate over the top with cuttings for the hours and numerals. And of course, there is a new movement, the co-axial master chronometer caliber 8912, certified by the Swiss Federal Institute of Metrology (METAS), the industry’s highest standards of precision, performance, and magnetic resistance.
OMEGA, Seamaster 300 Co-Axial Master Chronometer 41 mm, $11,600
HAMILTON INTRA-MATIC AUTO CHRONO Powered by the specially-developed Hamilton caliber H-51, the new Hamilton Intra-Matic Chronograph H marks the bold return of a hand-wound chronograph movement to Hamilton’s collections. Celebrating the fundamental principles of watchmaking with both precision and charm, this American classic timepiece rekindles the golden age of sports watches with subtle individuality and unique character. Precise and reliable, with an extended power reserve of 60 hours, the hand- wound H-51 movement ensures this vintage favorite has the cutting-edge technology to keep up with modern life. Not just a tool for telling time, the Chronograph H’s story continues with every interaction. Feel its personality when you wind the movement, activate the stopwatch, or merely fasten it to your wrist. This is a watch with soul.
Hamilton, Intra-Matic Auto Chrono 40 mm, $2,195
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