Sports Watch – Made for the Half of the Week Spent Outdoors

A 45 mm stainless steel case on a silicone strap that stays soft in cold weather and does not stiffen in heat. The rating runs to 50 meters, which covers a downpour and a swim. Stopwatch, date window and an LED backlight are the functions on board.

Why choose this sports watch?

Anything with a leather band gets left at home on a wet weekend, which defeats the purpose of owning it. A steel shell and a rubber strap take knocks and mud without a second thought. Nothing here needs protecting.

Rated to 50 m: rain, showers and swimming all sit inside the range.
Heavy steel shell: the 45 mm case takes impact and reads clearly at arm's length.
Backlit display: a press on the crown button lights the figures.
Silicone band: stays flexible in the cold and wipes down after a muddy day.
Date and stopwatch: two functions, no menu to scroll through.

A watch that stays on the wrist through the work.

At 45 mm it wears large, which suits a broader wrist and makes the display easy to check without stopping. Fresh water over the strap after a swim keeps salt and chlorine from dulling the silicone. Tap the crown button for light rather than holding it down, since a held light drains the cell faster.