In the age of smart gadgets and smartphones, wrist watches are no longer a necessity. And yet many are still not ready to abandon such a stylish and useful accessory that can tell more about its owner than his entire outfit. If you are just thinking about buying a chronometer - for yourself or as a gift to a loved one - our review of the best models will help you make the right choice.
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Quartz
LONGINES Conquest V.H.P. - the most accurate watches
The chronograph certified by the Swiss bureau is today considered to be one of the most accurate. For the year, this watch gives an error of just 5 seconds - half as much as its counterparts.
The older models in the lineup turned out to be quite overall - their case diameter reaches 44 mm. The dial with an additional stopwatch, a 30-minute counter, a calendar and a 12-hour scale is covered with a sapphire crystal with multi-layer anti-reflective coating.
Pros:
- The adjustment mechanism of the shooter returns them to the correct position after a magnetic impact or strong impact;
- The clever head rearranges the arrows strictly according to the divisions;
- Compensation of the course error with temperature drops;
- Waterproof to a depth of 50 m;
- Improved luminescent coating of arrows that glows long and bright in the dark.
Minuses:
- Only the number is displayed on the calendar.
RADO True Stratum - fashionable ceramic chronometer
Rado True is easily recognizable by austere design - however, this year the manufacturer decided to add some color to its minimalist line. As a result, the light saw an impenetrably black ceramic watch with a basic white and yellow second hand. Their dial closes sapphire crystal, another smaller one is located on the back cover and allows you to peek at the work of the exact mechanism.
Pros:
- The case and bracelet are made of resistant to damage ceramics, which feels much nicer than cold metal;
- Anti-reflective coating on glass applied on both sides;
- High scratch resistance;
- Automatic winding and large power reserve - 80 hours;
- Durable and lightweight titanium buckle on the bracelet;
- A good indicator of water resistance - 50 m.
Minuses:
- The release of the design model is limited to just one thousand copies.
SEIKO Prospex GPS Solar Dual-Time - the best watch for divers and travelers
The Japanese manufacturer was engaged in the development of these watches along with professional divers from the PADI association, so that when creating the underwater chronometer all the nuances were taken into account. The case here is made of a hard cermet alloy, and the dial is covered with a sapphire crystal that is resistant to scratches.
Pros:
- Guaranteed water resistance at a depth of 200 m;
- Two dials showing the time in different time zones, plus the ability to navigate through the numbers of adjustments on the bezel;
- The watch itself controls the accuracy of the course, checking with the built-in GPS module;
- Solar battery recharge, plus analog charge indicator displayed on the dial;
- In-flight mode, which disables electronics when you are on a plane;
- Perpetual calendar, taking into account leap years;
- The ability to automatically switch to summer time;
- Titanium bracelet with extension for accurate fit to the arm.
Minuses:
- The price starts from 260 thousand rubles;
- Watches are released in a limited edition.
Electronic
SUUNTO Core Black Red - watches that monitor the weather
The next update of the popular outdoor line of the Finnish manufacturer will delight you with a minimal, but at the same time quite informative screen and a spectacular design in black with red accents. This model is multifunctional and can work in different modes, simultaneously replacing the chronometer, altimeter, barometer, compass and outdoor thermometer.
Pros:
- Sturdy plastic composite housing in terms of resistance to shock and vibration, even within strict military standards
- The barometer senses an approaching hurricane and turns on a storm warning in advance;
- The soft lining on the strap feels good on the hand;
- Low weight - the chronometer weighs only 67 grams;
- Strong mineral crystal on the dial - you rarely see this on an electronic watch;
- The presence of depth gauge (up to 10 m).
Minuses:
- Brutal appearance, which is not combined with an office suit - this watch is more suitable for tourists and travelers.
TIMEX Expedition Cat Grid Shock (Tx4b07) - Hiking Digital Watch
Large men's watches in camouflage colors with all their appearance say that their element is hiking and outdoor-extreme. The model is equipped with a whole set of useful functions: there is a traditional stopwatch and a 24-hour timer, as well as more exotic vibrating signal and a meter of consumed fluid. The watches themselves have a durable stainless steel case, shock-resistant plastic glass and a polymer strap.
Pros:
- Excellent white dial with large contrasting characters;
- Water resistant to 100 m, however, you shouldn’t press the buttons under the water;
- Countdown in 3 time zones;
- The presence of an alarm clock with several modes of operation and the ability to customize the calendar;
- In the menu, you can hide the extra icons, leaving in sight only the necessary functions;
- Despite the impressive dimensions of 46x38x14 mm, the watch turned out to be very light and weighs only 80 grams;
- Large, grooved control buttons that are comfortable to press even with gloves on.
Minuses:
- Non-standard strap in case of damage will be difficult to find a replacement.
CASIO G-Shock GLS-5600CL-5ER - cold-resistant electronics
Not all quartz watches can survive a long stay in the cold, and even among the models with a digital display there are not many of them. All the more interesting is Casio's frost-resistant novelty, capable of stably operating at -20 ° C.
The watches themselves belong to the sports series, so here there are all the necessary functions: two stopwatches, detecting time from 0.1 ms to 1000 hours, countdown-timer, calendar and as many as 5 alarms.
Pros:
- In the cold glass does not sweat;
- Uniform display illumination over the entire area;
- Excellent indicator of water resistance 200 m;
- One of the stopwatches has an autostart function with a delay of 5 seconds;
- The ability to measure in Split mode (with fixing the intermediate time);
- Specifying the temperature limit, the manufacturer clearly reinsured - the clock on the hand due to body heat will work even with more severe frosts;
- Textile strap that does not burst in the cold;
- Price up to 10 thousand rubles.
Minuses:
- Tight and small control buttons.
Mechanical
PATEK PHILIPPE Grand Complications (5531R) - Collector's Dream
Luxury watches in the case of pink gold will allow you to accurately determine the time, no matter where in the world you are. Moreover, time zones are not just applied in the form of indexes - all cities are signed on the dial in a circle.
The highlight of this model was the minute repeater, beating intervals with a melodic sound. The presence of such a complex mechanism is the main feature of elite watches worthy of being part of a valuable collection.
Pros:
- Luxury gold dial with enamel painting;
- Automatic winding mechanism;
- Additional 24-hour scale with visual separation of day and night;
- A good power reserve of 43-48 hours;
- Two back covers included - one metal, the other of sapphire crystal;
- The fight of the clock always takes into account the local time, rearranging when changing belts;
- The strap to match the expensive chronometer is made of alligator leather.
Minuses:
- They are not waterproof;
- There are no numbers on the hour dial, which is why at first it will be difficult to navigate;
- Extremely expensive - up to 32 million rubles, but then we are talking about a functional luxury item with a complicated mechanism.
SKYMAN Kentex S688X-12 - a successful variation on the theme of "pilots"
The laconic watches from the Japanese manufacturer are so attractive that they look simple, as befits an expensive item.At the same time, the price for them does not bite, so that most admirers of good mechanics will be able to afford such an accessory.
The bracelet and watch case are made of stainless steel, polished to a mirror shine, the dial is covered with sapphire crystal.
Pros:
- Large digits and hands of the “correct” length make it easier to read the time from the dial;
- Shockproof mechanism;
- Internal anti-reflective flat glass coating;
- Not losing over time the brightness of the composition of the phosphor;
- There is a stop second function;
- Large and comfortable crown;
- Water resistant to 100 m.
Minuses:
- The manufacturer saved a little on the quality of the bracelet and the clasp, and the pilot's watches themselves literally ask for a strap.
TISSOT Chemin Des Tourelles - a classic watch for a business woman
Vintage women's watches with a laconic dial on a leather strap look unobtrusive and perfectly match with an office suit. The chronometer case is made of steel with PVD-coated, sapphire glass with a double anti-reflective coating. Another interesting detail of this model is the transparent case back, through which you can observe the work of the watch mechanism.
Pros:
- Swiss Powermatic 80 with double power reserve;
- A good indicator of water resistance for "civilian" watches - 50 meters (5 bar);
- There is a window with a date on the dial, though it only shows a date — no day of the week or an indication of the month;
- High course accuracy for mid-range watches;
- 2 years warranty from the manufacturer.
Minuses:
- The declared 80 hours without winding, these models still do not care for - in fact, they withstand 69-72 hours, which is also not bad.
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