Even those new to the watch collecting scene should notice how important it is to own timepieces with different functional purposes. While owning a dress watch is important for a formal ensamble, for example, the collector would be remiss if he or she did not own an everyday watch, a watch to be used while exercising, etc. Depending on one's line of work, he or she may also need an especially tough watch to withstand the daily grind whether you’re an athlete or at a desk job. While a lot of people associate smart watches and other devices more tailored to active lifestyles, thankfully, many watchmakers offer mechanical answers to an increasingly digital world: The Sport Watch.

The sport watch is made to be an everyday watch for everyday use- one that has some level of water resistance is less delicate than a dress watch, and is comfortable enough to use for everyday life and fitness. Some of these watches even have a luxury or dress air about them, making them the perfect everyday timepiece for the modern collector. So what’s available for those that want to trade long battery life for a 40 hour power reserve? Bluetooth and Chargers for the great outdoors and a piece of steel on your wrist? Let's take a look at some of our favorite sports watches, from the everyman's watch to luxury timepieces in the 6-figures.

Patek Philippe Nautilus

The ultimate sports watch. The world’s most popular blue and silver timepiece. The perfect Patek for the modern man. All of these describe one quintessential timepiece - the Patek Philippe Nautilus in Stainless Steel with a blue dial. It needs little introduction but we could describe it for hours. The Patek Philippe Nautilus is arguably considered the most sought after watch in existence, with any watch enthusiast easily recognizing it.

The Gérald Genta designed watch sports a neutral 40mm case that's full of flair with its octagonal bezel and a crown guard on both sides of the case - Taking influence from a porthole of a ship. Its case is made of stainless steel as is the bracelet. Complementing the steel is the coveted blue dial, inclusive of a horizontal line embossed pattern. The cool silver/blue timepiece is one of the most desired timepiece released in recent years. If you fancy one, a pre-owned will set you back $100k-plus USD.

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak

While it has some similarities to Patek’s Nautilus, the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak is its own type of iconic amongst enthusiasts. And the two share a lot of the same DNA, as they were both designed by the same man. Gerald Genta. Its most eye-catching feature is the "Grande Tapisserie" patterned dial. Our favorite is the "Bleu Nuit, Nuage 50" shade of blue - the same shade used in the first Royal Oak in 1972. Helping to accent and call attention to the dial is the famous octagonal bezel with its 8 screws.

This Royal Oak’s case comes in at 41mm, at 10.5mm of thickness. Both the case and the bracelet are made of stainless steel; the bracelet is unique and turns heads even on its own. Powering the timepiece is a 32 jewel automatic movement - AP’s Calibre 4302. Composed of 257 parts, it has a 70 hour power reserve. This model retails for far less than its Patek equivalent, with an MSRP at $27,800 USD.

Vacheron Constantin Overseas

As Audemars Piguet has its Royal Oak collection, Vacheron Constantin has its Overseas collection. With Overseas, Vacheron gives wearers a durable and sporty timepiece that still remains high-class. The Overseas collection has a myriad of options with it, some ranging up to over $100k. We will discuss the most simple - the Overseas Self-Winding - A watch for winners. Available in a black, blue, and silver dial, the Self-Winding has a lot of flair in the overall watch design as well as the dial layout.

With the Overseas collection, Vacheron Constantin gives watch fans a perfect blend between dress and utility watches. Its dial is simple enough to serve as a dress watch yet its stainless steel case, patterned bezel, and stainless steel bracelet give it a utility watch feel. And if you're looking for options, Overseas has you covered. The Overseas collection had 39 watches within it, including women's watches as small as 33mm in diameter and men's as large as 42.5mm in diameter. Depending on movement, complications, and if it uses gold in the timepiece, the cost ranges from $25k USD up to over $100k USD purchase.

IWC Ingenieur

ARguably known for the Pilot's Watches, IWC has long had another offering in their catalog. The Ingenieur from IWC has been around since 1955 but the latest iteration of it broke away from any predecessors with a bold new design. And, if you haven't realized yet, this is also a Genta design - The dude is really being run through his paces. Check out our full write-up of the Ingenieur here, or follow our Celebrity Ingenieur Tracker here.

Though the Ingenieur is a truly sporty watch, it could easily pass as a dress watch any day of the week. The watch is available in 4 colorways - a silver/grey with stainless steel case, a similar color with a titanium case, a black, and a green. Regardless of the colorway you select, the star of the watch is the dial - done in an intricate pattern of dots and lines. At the heart of the Ingenieur is IWC's 32111 Calibre - an automatic movement with a full 120 hours of power reserve. This gorgeous sports watch will definitely stand up to all regular use, and starts at $14,200 USD.

Oris Pro Pilot X

While the brand has been around since 1904, Oris has really exploded in popularity since the early 2000’s. And there is no more perfect example of why than the ProPilot X Calibre 400. This titanium timepiece is available in 5 colorways: blue, green, grey, red, and our personal favorite - the multicolored. The dials have a simple layout but their hues are deep and bold. You’ve probably seen the green all over the media - it’s more commonly known as “the Kermit.” The multicolored also made headlines with its spectacular color without using any coloration.

The ProPilot X Calibre 400 ticks to the beat of an automatic movement with an impressive 120 hours of power reserve. With 100m of water resistance, the ProPilot will get the job done no matter what your occupation. It retails for $4,300 USD.

Girard Perregaux Laureato

An often overlooked entry into the sport watch segment is the Girard Perregaux Laureato. While you can read our full review of the Laureato Chronograph here, the Laureato punches just as hard as it's juggernaut cousins above, without the distinct trophy of being a Genta design. The 42mm case feels great on the wrist, and trhe textured dial gives just as much visual interest as any major luxury sport watch. There is one major benefit the Laureato has over the Nautilus or Royal Oak, and that's that it's available. Meaning generally speaking you can walk into a watch boutique and actually buy it from the cabinet. If one is so inclined, you can pick up the 3-handed Girard Perregaux Laureato $14,300 USD.

Christopher Ward Twelve Ti

From the youngest company we've discussed thus far comes the least expensive watch we've discussed thus far. But this watch punches way above its price point with high quality and stunning looks for under $2k. By far, the most stunning and feature of the timepiece it its brilliant dial adding elegance to the tool watch. Done in an intricate pyramid-pattern texture, the Twelve Ti will turn some heads both from its pattern and its deep colors. The Ti (which stands for Titanium) is available in 36 and 40mm options with varying shades of green, purple, and blue. The stainless steel version - the Twelve - also offers additional colorways, including varying shades of white, black, and grey. Our favorite is the Twelve Ti, 40mm in Astral Blue.

This timepiece is more than just a pretty face. It uses grade II titanium to make it extremely lightweight and colorful, while it still retains a reflective quality. It culminates in a 12-sided bezel and an integrated tapered bracelet. The titanium case and thin 8.95mm height allows for a total watch weight of just 41g. Powering the watch is a Swiss-made Sellita SW300-1 automatic movement with a 56-hour power reserve. The Twelve Ti packs a lot of features into a price tag of just $1,895 USD.

Omega Aqua Terra

Sometimes you need a gorgeous timepiece with more than just a few colorways to choose from. Swiss watchmaking giant Omega has you covered with its Seamaster Aqua Terra 150m. The Aqua Terra is available in a variety of case sizes, case materials, straps, and colorways. And we're not talking about a small variety - there are over 250 different combinations! Ranging in size from 28mm to 49.2 mm, and in cost from $5,900 to $58,000, there is a Seamaster Aqua Terra for everyone, and while the brand is known for unlimited limited editions, we welcome all the dynamic options. We've even seen the Aqua Terra options make it's way into the James Bond films. Although they vary in features and specs, all the Aqua Terra 150's are water resistant to 150m and have both shock resistant and anti-magnetic capabilities. The collection is powered by Calibre Omega automatic movements with 55-60 hours of power reserve. With a nearly limitless combination of colorways, sizes, and attributes, as well as several collaborations and limited edition timepieces in the collection, Omega's Seamaster Aqua Terra 150m is worth looking into.

Tag Heuer Carrera Date

Just like the Porche Carrera balances high class with sport, the Tag Heuer Carrera Date watch does the same. The 36mm steel case and bracelet give this watch the feel of a sports watch while the dial design and simple fixed bezel give the appearance in the dress watch category. Available in 4 sunray colorways and a 5th textured and jeweled colorway, each variant has 18K 5N rose gold hour indices, hands, and accents. Ticking within the Carrera Date is the Calibre 7 Automatic movement with 56-hour power reserve. Finding a big-name Swiss watch brand who offers an automatic timepiece that feels this luxurious for under $4k is hard to do; the Tag Heuer Carrera Date retailis for $3,200 USD.

Artelier Wen Perception

When you look at the breathtaking guilloche-patterned dial of this timepiece, you may be shocked to learn that the watch brand is just entering its sixth year of existence. Founded in 2018, Atelier Wen (which literally means "culture workshop") is on a mission to bring attention to high-end watchmaking in China.

Wearing this watch, The Perception, will definitely garner attention. Atelier Wen's head watchmaker, Master Cheng, uses a traditional rose engine to create the dial and creating 1 dial requires a remarkable 8 hours of craftmanship to complete. As China's only master guilloche craftsman, Cheng gives Atelier Wen a unique design that can only be found 1 place in China. The case shape is akin to Chinese architecture, with angles imitating pagodas. Made of 904L stainless steel, it stands just 9.4mm in height and has 100m of water resistance. Perhaps more impressive than the 3 colorways available is the price tag under $3,300. The Perception retails for $3,288 USD.

Chopard Alpine Eagle

Walking the line - or perhaps more fittingly skiing the line - between intricate design and sporty, Chopard's Alpine Eagle is a perfect versatile watch. All watches in the 42-piece collection receive inspiration from the strength of an eagle and the majesty of the Swiss Alps. Its textured dial is made to imitate that of an eagle's eye, with numerous deep hues available. One of the defining characteristics of the collection is the 8-screw pattern on the bezel, in sets of 2.

As you would expect from such a large collection, there is a great variety in the timepieces you can select. The watches range in size from 33mm to 44mm. In terms of metals used, the collection includes stainless steel, titanium, and gold (that is ethically-sourced). Nearly all include a traditional automatic movement, though there is also a flying tourbillon available. The collection starts at $14,800 USD and ranges to up over $80k USD for timepieces made with gold and with diamonds and other gemstones.

Piaget Polo Date

There is a Swiss watchmaker whose motto is "always do better than necessary." This spirit has kept the watch brand - Piaget - alive and well since 1874. Along with its dedication to exceeding expectations, Piaget is sold out on innovation. You can see evidence of that innovation in the brand's sport collection - the Polo. Looking at the watches in that collection, you will be captivated by the thick steel bezel, the patterned dial, and the shape which is almost a circle but still holds attributes of a rounded square. There are a total of 31 watches in the collection, meaning there are options for everyone from runners, to Polo players - Which allow buyers to select different options in the colorway, strap, movement, and complication. There are plenty of Metrics to choose from in the lineup. In addition to more traditional sport watch options - rubber strap, link bracelet, etc. - the Polo collection also includes skeleton models, perpetual calendars, dual time models fitted with diamonds, and many options in gold. Piaget's Polo models start at $11,800 USD and cost up to $81k USD depending on features selected.

Bulgari Octo Finissimo Automatic

Bulgari knows how to make thin watches (remember their Octo Finissimo Ultra at just 1.80mm thin?) and they know how to make artistic, dressy watches. Do they know how to make a solid sports watch? After checking out the Octo Finissimo Automatic watch, we answer a resounding "yes!" The timepiece embodies Bulgari's specialties - thin watches and artistic expression - in addition to being built extra-tough to keep it safe during athletics. Octo Finissimo is a cross between an octagon and a circle, due to its octagonal dial surrounded by a round case. There are multiple dial options, including the tradtional blue lacquer with a sunburst coating or steel color. And the dial includes simple markings and a small seconds dial. To match the cool hue of the dial, Bulgari used satin-polished stainless steel for the case and integrated bracelet. At a neutral 40mm size and with a height of just 6.40mm, and with water resistance up to 100m, the Octo Finissimo Automatic is an excellent sporty watch option. It retails at $13,300 USD.

Tissot PRX

Tissot is one of the most accessible of the Swiss watch brands, offering Swiss-made watches at a cost a majority of collectors can afford. One of our favorite Tissot timepieces is the PRX . Its 316L stainless steel case and integrated bracelet measures in at 36mm wide and 11mm tall. The PRX is available in 5 colorways, each complete with the easily-recognizable textured "grid" pattern on the dial, or a nice sunburst pattern. Within the watch, there is an automatic movement with a power reserve up to 80 hours or a cheaper quartz movement. The PRX also comes as a chronograph (you can read our full article here) so you can measure your lap times or recovery times. Aside from loving the timeless design and high quality, your biggest surprise with Tissot is its affordability. The Quartz models start at a modest $395 USD, and the automatic PRX retails for $725 USD.

Logines Conquest

Who needs a Compass or GPS? We have phones for that. From the renowned Swiss watchmaker Longines comes an excellent mixture of dress and sport. On first glance, the Conquest Automatic watch collection looks like a bold dress watch. Its simple hour indices and uncluttered dial keep the sunray finish the main focus of the watch. But this is no ordinary dress watch; it includes 100m of water resistance, magnetic resistance, and a triple-safety folding clasp on the bracelet. A total of 5 colorways are available for the sporty watch, all of which have the sunray finish. The darker colorways feel like a military watch, an added bonus for military watch fans. At 41mm wide the watch will look fantastic on most wrists. he Swiss-made Longines Conquest also won't break the bank, as it retails for $1,975 USD.

Seiko 5 Sport

A versatile, dressy yet sporty automatic watch for under $300 doesn't exist. At least, that's what we have been told. What if I told you there was a perfect sport watch that won't break the bank, and be able to accompany you whether your running, swimming laps, biking, hiking the trail, and will still be good for workouts? And no, it's not an Apple Watch. That's the Seiko 5 Sport. While there have been dozens of variants of the 5 over the years, we recently saw and fell in love with the 40mm 5 Sports SRPE53. This timepiece is packed full of features at an incredible price point: an automatic 24-jewel movement, an off-center crown for maximum comfort, 4 colorways from which to select, and an integrated bracelet that can be easily removed to swap to a NATO strap. The watch seals the deal once you throw in 100m of water resistance and a day-and-date complication. This gem from Seiko retails for about $300 USD (we've seen it as low as $220! No ATM trip needed! Really easy to add to cart!) so you might just need to pick one up in each colorway.

Nomos Club Sport

We're all about a timepiece that can look fantastic while diving or in water sports. Whether your running Triathlons or working at a desk, the German-made Nomos Glashutte's Club Sport fits into just about anything. The Club Sport is water resistant to 200m and is fitted with plenty of lume for diving (or just evening readability). Not only that, but the watch also has large numerals at the 2, 4, 8, 10, and 12 o'clock marks for easy timetelling. The numerals complement the galvanized dials with sunburst polishing in all 3 colorways. At 39.5mm wide and just 8.4mm tall, the Club Sport is comfortable and looks good on almost any wrists. Powering this timepiece is an automatic movement with a 43-hour power reserve. Nomos Glashutte's Club Sport retails for $3,700 USD.

Grand Seiko Sport

While it shares some characteristics with its Seiko 5 distant relative, the Grand Seiko Sport improves upon its cousin in several ways. This Grand Seiko doubles the Seiko 5's water resistance, ending with 200m. It also includes magnetic resistance up to 40,000 A/m. This Grand Seiko utilizes a high-end quartz caliber - furthering the ability to simply grab and go. The watch design is simple enough that you can bring it on a dive trip or to a big boardroom meeting. Simple silver hour indices stand out boldly against the solid black background on this tough everyday watch. The Grand Seiko Sport retails for $3,700 USD.

JLC Reverso

Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Chronograph Stainless Steel

This is the only 2-sided watch in our list and one of the few 2-sided watches on the planet. Meet Jaeger-LeCoultre's Reverso Tribute chronograph. One side of the watch is all business - a grey-blue sunray dial with an uncluttered view and no chronograph. But the watch has a B-side (which Jaeger-LeCoultre calls the "Verso" dial) for an edgier look. The second dial is a skeleton dial, complete with a unique chronograph. The fact that the skeleton dial presents watch mechanics and a chronograph while remaining easy to read is nothing short of remarkable. As you might expect from a 2-faced watch, it comes with 2 interchangeable straps - one that is leather and canvas and the other that is all-leather. The stainless steel rectangular case measures 29.9mm across and 11.14mm in thickness; it is water resistant to 30m. Powering the double-watch is a manual-wound mechanical movement with 38 jewels and a power reserve of 52 hours. You can add this unique watch to your collection for $25,000 USD.

Zenith Defy Skyline

The octogon is a bold case shape for a sports watch and ZENITH does it like nobody else. With its Defy Skyline, ZENITH gives its wearers a black sunburst-style dial with an intricate pattern of endless 4-pointed stars. Complemented by a 41mm steel case size, the black dial looks spectacular. Powered by ZENITH's El Primero high-frequency automatic movement, the timepiece has a 60-hour power reserve. It features both a date complication and a 1/10 second subdial at the 9 o'clock mark. This timepiece remains as tough as it looks making it suitable for daily use, with 100m of water resistance and an alternate black rubber strap. The Swiss-made Defy Skyline retails for $10,265 USD.

Santos de Cartier

When we talk about steel sports watches, Cartier throws its hat in the ring with a unique offering. Our favorite Santos de Cartier watch is the midsize Santos watch in a white dial with blued hands as a pop of color. With its Santos collection, Cartier offers buyers multiple case sizes, colorways, movements, case materials, as well as skeleton dial variants.

The medium Santos de Cartier model measures in at 35.1mm in width and just 8.83mm in height. This timepieces gets its edgy feel from the decorative screws all over the case and bracelet. Despite looking like it is held by a seamless integrated bracelet, Cartier gave it a "QuickSwitch" interchangeable strap system to allow wearers to swap for the included calfskin or other sporty alternatives. This Santos de Cartier is powered by an automatic movement, though it is also available in a less expensive quartz variant. With the variants available in the Santos collection, the prices range from $4,200 up to $68k depending on options selected. Our favorite stays on the lower end of the range, at $7,050 USD.

Frederique Constant Highlife

For those who love to travel, Frederique Constant developed a sporty timepiece with a globe pattern front-and-center to invoke pleasant travel memories. With the Highlife Automatic COSC models, the brand offers timepieces that have earned a COSC (the Official Swiss Chronometer Testing Institute) certification - making them highly accurate. As every traveler is unique, Frederique Constant offers 8 colorways/case variants from which to choose, as well as other models without the COSC certification like the Chronograph Automatic and the Heart Beat Automatic. Each model includes the globe background and a sunray finish, making it the perfect selection for any globetrotter who wants to turn heads with a gorgeous timepiece. Powered by a 26-jewel automatic movement based on the Sellita SW200, the watch will tick for 38 hours of power reserve. The 39mm Highlife Automatic retails for $2,295 USD.

Yema Urban Traveler

French watchmaking may not be synonymous with sporty timepieces but Yema is on a mission to change that. Distinguishable by its honeycomb-patterned dial in 5 subtle colorways, the Urban Traveller is a sport watch with a dressy side and a vintage flair. WIth a bezel reminiscent of Yema's Sous-Marine model from the 1980's, the watch's 316L stainless steel has three different finishes on it to give the timepiece depth. Within the timepiece is the YEMA2000 - an in-house automatic movement with 29 jewels and a power reserve of 42 hours. At 39mm in diameter and 11.4mm of thickness (with an added 2.6mm for its double-domed sapphire crystal), the watch fits most any wrist. Add in 100m of water resistance and bold lume on the accents and you've got a perfect sports watch built for adventurers. Oh, and you can snag one for under $1k USD, as the retail price is just $890 USD.

Lange Odysseus

Yeah a Coros Pace is cool, but have you seen what A Lange & Sohne is doing? In a daring move, one of Germany's most exclusive watchmakers released a sports watch to keep up with the modern mane. A. Lange & Sohne calls this "a watch that accompanies [wearers] in life's most memorable moments." It's no wonder, then, that the watch is made of stainless steel with 120m of water resistance. One of the distinguishing aesthetic features of the timepiece is the deep grey dial, which is actually made of brass. Upon closer examination of the dial, wearers will notice two unique textures on it - a fine pebble texture within the center of the dial and subdial and thin grooves surrounding the dial and subdial. The steel accents further complement the dial and the simple text and indices keep the watch perfect for a black tie affair. A. Lange & Sohne also has a variant in titanium as well as one in white gold. As is customary for this luxury watchmaker, purchase price is available upon request at a Lange boutique.

H. Moser & Cie Streamliner Small Seconds Blue Enamel

For Dubai Watch Week, Moser released the Streamliner Small Seconds Blue Enamel, and it quickly became one of our favorite watches of the year. This is the most minimal watch on our list but it packs a powerful punch with its subtlety. Both the most noteworthy and understated feature of this timepiece is the dial, done in a "Hammered Blue Enamel". Surrounding the dial are basic hour markers. The integrated stainless steel bracelet features finely-finished links to really maximize comfort. Powering the timepiece is the HMC 500 micro-rotor movement, an automatic movement with a 72-hour power reserve. Streamliner is 40mm in diameter and 120m water resistant. Definitely a watch for Winners. H. Moser & Cie's Streamliner Centre Seconds will only be produced for 1 year and it retails for $32,000 USD.

Brew Metric Automatic

Brew Watches was born out of the brain of Jonathan Ferrer. Inspired by the idea that everyone loves a good coffee break, the brand mixes some really cool 60's and 70's designs. The Metric started as a chronograph but quickly morphed into a vintage-inspired automatic sport watch. Recognized by it's square-ish case reminiscent of a TV set from the 70's, we quickly fell in love with it's charm. Measuring in at 36mm x 41.5mm with a modest thickness of 10.75mm, it's a strong contender for a go-anywhere-do-anything affordable sport watch. You can pick up the Brew Metric Automatic for $525 USD.

The 22 Best Luxury Sports Watches of 2024