Everything in good time: the best watch for a yachtsman!

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We continue to survey the endless world of sailor accessories. Today, a device for measuring time is next in line. It would seem, what are the pitfalls? Let's figure it out in more detail!

Yes, in the age of smartphones, everyone always has a watch in their pocket. As a result, the watch was included in the list of “endangered species”. However, at sea, watches are not considered something outdated. The right watch can be a reliable companion on your voyage! Especially when you consider the features of the watches in this collection. They will not break if they get wet, the dial will always be visible even in the bright sun. Also, this watch will (hopefully!) Never fall overboard, being securely strapped to your body.

Whether you're living nostalgia for the pre-GPS era and need accurate timing to use a sextant, or racing on the front lines and need an accurate, intuitive tracker to determine your starting sequence, you have a variety of options to choose from. Below we take a look at some of the options available. We recommend taking a closer look at them if you need a watch.

Watches for all occasions

While sailing, a lot of data needs to be processed: speed, depth, temperature, wind. You can sit at the helm and keep your eyes on the controls. But let's be honest - you will miss out on the beauty of the sea if you focus too much on the course you have laid.



Watch Quatix 6X Solar Smartwatch from Garmin are solving this problem. They bring all the data you need right to your wrist. Autopilot controls, maps and much more directly - everything is literally "at hand".

Plus, they can interface with Garmin chartplotters! These "walkers" also have pre-installed applications among which you will definitely find the ones you need.



Coastal BlueChart g3 maps and LakeVü g3 hinterland maps are optional. The watch can run for up to a month in smartwatch mode, replenishing energy between charges using the built-in solar battery. The screen is 35 mm wide and the watch can withstand immersion up to 100 meters.

A watch for avid racers

On the contrary, for racing you hardly need all these functions. Accurate time control will probably be the most important function of your watch. In addition, messing with complex techniques is undesirable in the chaos of the starting line. What can we say about keeping the boat in an upright position in inclement weather?



With this in mind, Ronstan's ClearStart Collection reduces stress levels with pre-programmed modes and resynchronization. This will help you catch up if you miss a signal or get distracted.



The oversized numbers make the dial easy to read. Large buttons ensure ease of use, even with gloves. The watch is available in three colors: red, blue and black.



Another great option for boaters is the Gill's Regatta Race Timer. In addition to such essential features for racing, this watch is durable and can withstand immersion up to 50 meters. Impact and shock protection is built into the design. Suitable not only for riders, but also ideal for young sailors. The display also features an electroluminescent backlight and large, easy-to-read digits.

Protect the environment, …

If you saw the amount of garbage in the waters of the world's oceans, then this picture hardly left you indifferent. Have you decided to make your own contribution to the preservation of the environment? Your choice is the latest generation of Triwa's Time for Oceans collection.



The Swedish company’s Time for Change program has an impressive track record of finding ways to make watches from recycled materials. For example, her project Time for Peace turns all (!) Found illegal weapons into "walkers". The company has now turned its attention to plastic waste in the oceans.



20,000 plastic bottles have become 10,000 pairs of watches, and the company now produces diving watches made entirely of ocean plastic. The watch comes in three different colors: deep blue, black octopus and Nemo orange.

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