Maritime Watches

Sailing has many facets: from relaxed holiday excursions, pool parties and the dolce vita to demanding sailing trips and professional events like the America's Cup. Yet all yachting watches have one thing in common: high water resistance and a sporty attitude. Models like the Rolex Yacht-Master II offer unique functions for skippers.

At CHRONEXT, you get a huge selection of sailor watches available for immediate delivery at attractive prices. The watches are always tested by CHRONEXT watchmakers and come with a 24-month warranty. So choose your favourite now from more than 7,000 models.

Sailing watches from Rolex, Omega, IWC and Co.

Even though sailor watches are much rarer than diver's watches, numerous manufacturers offer sailor watches. Almost all models are designed for men, but women can also wear them. The most prominent examples of models with a maritime touch are the Rolex Yacht-Master and the Yacht-Master II.

The perfect sailing companion depends on the intended purpose: For leisurely excursions or boat parties, an elegant, luxurious appearance is more important than useful skipper functions. The maritime Dolce Vita is best lived with a Yacht-Master or an IWC Portugieser Yacht Club Moon & Tide on the wrist. However, if you practice sailing as a sport and regularly participate in regattas, we recommend a waterproof timepiece with a regatta timer. This useful function helps with the timing of the regatta start. The following watch collections offer you such a timer:

- Rolex Yacht-Master II

- Omega Seamaster Diver 300M America's Cup Chronograph

- Panerai Luminor 1950 Regatta 3 Days Chrono Flyback Titanio (PAM526)

- Ulysse Nardin Marine Regatta

- Frederique Constant Yacht Timer Regatta Countdown

The difference between Rolex Yacht-Master I and II

Both the Rolex Yacht-Master and the Yacht-Master II are watches for the oceans. The first model impresses with its simple three-hand design, the cyclops magnifier typical of Rolex and the use of the finest materials - especially platinum. These features make the Yacht-Master a perfect yachtsman's watch for upscale leisure activities and sailboat excursions.

On the other hand, the Yacht-Master II is an indispensable instrument for skippers: this model is the world's only chronograph with a mechanical memory and a programmable countdown. These functions enable professional and amateur sailors to not only keep track of the regatta countdown but also to synchronise it if necessary. The Yacht-Master II is the result of decades of expertise: Rolex has been a partner of the New York Yacht Club since 1950.

70 years of sailing watches

Maritime watches have a long history: there have been maritime watches as long as there have been toolwatches. The first model was the Heuer Mareograph-Seafarer, which was introduced in 1950. It has a chronograph with a tide indicator and a regatta counter. Around 18 years later, the much better-known Heuer Skipper followed. The history of the Yacht-Master from Rolex, on the other hand, is comparatively young: the watch was presented in 1992 and is the second youngest model from Rolex after the Sky-Dweller.

Buy immediately available maritime watches at CHRONEXT

In our online shop, you will find more than 7,000 models from 49 top brands from all over the world - including maritime watches for men and women from manufacturers such as Rolex, Omega or IWC. Popular bestsellers such as the Rolex Yacht-Master I or II are available at CHRONEXT without waiting times.

Guaranteed authenticity: All models have been checked for authenticity and quality by certified CHRONEXT watchmakers and then come with our 24-month warranty. Maximum security guaranteed.