Some of the most daring sports watch in Haute Horlogerie.

The practice of outdoor sports requires watches that can withstand shocks, and high-end watchmakers have recognized this and created models that can accompany adventurers

 

 

Roger Dubuis introduced the Excalibur Spider Flyback Chronograph – a watch that caters to individuals who love speed, adrenaline, and mechanics. It has been designed as a model that relentlessly pushes for maximum performance and is driven by a new flyback chronograph caliber, the RD780 that integrates traditional craftsmanship with modern innovation. It was showcased at the Watches and Wonders fair earlier this year and is recognized by experts due to its exceptional development of some of the most complex techniques.

Their passion for sports is exemplified by their collaboration with some of the biggest names in the industry, including a partnership with the Goodwood Festival of Speed.

Audemars Piguet designed three Royal Oak Offshore Camouflage models that can adapt to any terrain. As the name suggests, they feature a camouflage design with blue, green, and brown ceramic bezels. Two of the models feature a 44 mm steel case that is water-resistant up to 100 meters. All models offer a power reserve of up to 50 hours, making them suitable for any occasion.

With a long-standing legacy of almost two centuries in watchmaking, H. Moser & Cie. collaborated with sportswear brand Undefeated to produce a limited edition timepiece. The Streamliner Chronograph Undefeated was inspired by sports and built around the themes of victory and virtue.

 

 

The watch model was launched in 2022, showcasing the partnership's shared values. Both companies have minimalist designs, with exceptional attention to detail, and strive to push the boundaries constantly.

For the first time, the original Streamliner featured an anthracite gray DLC coating and a smoked Black Tiger Camo dial. H. Moser & Cie. combined perfect proportions, fluid shapes, and high-end finishes.

Parmigiani Fleurier addresses aesthetes who see sport as more than leisure time activities, as a taste of freedom and moments of escape with the new line Tonda PF Sport. This line has two models presented: a chronograph and a time-only automatic. Both are conceived as everyday companions for today's sporty styles, focusing on pure performance.

 

 

To the depths

To fully enjoy any diving excursion, a reliable timepiece is an essential accessory. Bausele's Sydney Diver Endless Sunrise collection is available in orange, yellow, blue and white. Each version captures the colors of a new day dawning over the ocean, as seen from Australian beaches.

The watch features a 39.5 mm case and Sellita SW200 Swiss Made self-winding mechanical movement with a hacking seconds hand. It has a water resistance rating of 656 feet. The result is a comfortable and stylish diving watch featuring a stainless steel Milanese mesh bracelet and rubber strap, equipped with 26 jewels and a 38-hour power reserve.

The Ulysse Nardin Diver Blue Shark Limited Edition timepiece, crafted in steel with a striking blue PVD bezel, boasts a dial and strap in the same hue accented with lion orange details. With exquisite design and superior functionality, this limited-edition watch is truly remarkable. Only 300 have been produced, and the luminescent dial provides exceptional visibility in all lighting conditions.

It also features a date display at the 6 o'clock position and has a water resistance of up to 984 feet.. Thanks to the textile strap adorned with orange stitching, and a buckle engraved with the iconic Ulysse Nardin emblem, the watch is guaranteed to remain in place securely.

 

 

The HydroConquest model by Longines lives up to its name by meeting diving standards with water resistance up to 984 feet,, a unidirectional rotating bezel, and a folding buckle with double automatic clasp. The watch features a 43 mm case and houses the L888.3 automatic movement which was exclusively developed for the brand.

It is available in all-black ceramic and boasts a high-tech, scratch-resistant dial, making it ideal for those with a sporty spirit on both sea and land.

Venezianico, the Italian maison, has presented the Nereide Carbono, a successful bet on experimenting with new materials. The timepiece's enchanting character is owed to the use of forged carbon, a material commonly used in automobiles and aerospace for its combination of lightness and mechanical strength.

The watch's 42 mm case is crafted using 316L stainless steel and bronze. Its indexes and hands have an intricate appearance while retaining luminescence, which is due to the SuperLuminova BGW9 pigment. The strap is crafted from pliable rubber and tailored to the case's contour.

Nereide Carbono has made its mark in the world of diving watches. It has a sporty character and is flexible enough to accompany users in their daily routines as well as in their most daring undersea explorations.

 

Text: Alejandra Cañedo ± Photo: H. Moser, Roger Dubuis, Longines, Ulysse Nardin, Audemars Piguet