Are you planning to go on an adventure? And need a watch which will accommodate you you on your journey? Then that’s perfect – because we have put together 10 of the best watches in which you can buy for hiking.
We value the importance of being well equipped for hiking, and although it’s usually a steady slow pace of walking and climbing etc. for us at Lux Horology, we’re just like you in the sense that we want to maximise our potential and be prepared in every way possible – and that’s why we have constructed this list. Within the list, we go through each of the watches, and discuss the values in which they hold, the features they have equipped.
What are the best hiking watches for you to buy in 2021?
1. G-SHOCK WATCH FULL METAL (£450)
2. GARMIN MARQ WATCH DRIVER GPS SMARTWATCH (£2,249)
3. SUUNTO WATCH SUUNTO 3 ALL BLACK (£169)
4. SINN WATCH 140 ST LEATHER (£4,255)
5. TAG HEUER WATCH FORMULA 1 (£1,650)
6. GARMIN WATCH INSTINCT GRAPHITE (£250)
7. TISSOT WATCH SEASTAR 1000 CHRONOGRAPH (£535)
8. VICTORINOX SWISS ARMY WATCH MAVERICK LARGE (£479)
9. SEIKO PROSPEX DIVERS ‘SHOGUN’ MENS WATCH (£1,150)
10. TAG HEUER CONNECTED GOLF EDITION 45MM MENS WATCH (£2,100)
1. G-SHOCK WATCH FULL METAL
Why is this hiking watch special?
This G-Shock timepiece has been based off the original AW 500 – which was the first digital analogue that was released in 1989. It is certainly elegant in design, but it’s even better in functionality. Being equipped with functions which would help you when hiking is the pinnacle reason as to why it’s on the list, after all we’re not going to show you something which has no benefits to you. It’s quite uncommon to see a stainless steel Casio G-Shock, however this particular one is a perfect everyday timepiece, which will also fit your criteria of needs and wants for the journeys you plan to embark on.
The 3 best features this watch includes?
The water resistant depth this watch has is 200m, which is a blessing in disguise when needing to travel across water in a situation which might be out of your control. It also ensures you of the high quality standard in which this G-Shock watch holds.
Additionally, wherever you may end up in the world, this watch comes with automatic time setting adjustment which allows you to have precision timekeeping wherever you are – from one of six calibration signals around the globe.
Lastly, is the full auto LED illumination which is displayed when in dark environments, highlighting the dial of the timepiece – allowing you to accurately see the time, even when there’s no light surrounding you.
2. GARMIN MARQ WATCH DRIVER GPS SMARTWATCH
Why is this hiking watch special?
This highly innovative smartwatch comes included with functionalities including the weather, calendar, smart notifications as well as contactless payment. All of which benefit your potential when hiking as well as giving you the opportunity to make crucial decisions, e.g. the weather is about to change. Not only can you reach your hiking goals with this timepiece, but you can also tap into your racing side as it comes pre-loaded with 250 race tracks which includes GPS etc.
The 3 best features this watch includes?
First of all, this smartwatch comes equipped with a Titanium DLC case, ensuring you of the high quality materials used throughout, as well as giving you a robust structure to survive any harsh environments you and the watch face.
In addition to this, it holds a 100m water resistant depth, which is impressive, and again, increases the durability and the longevity of this watch – allowing it to last for years to come.
The last feature (if not the best) is the battery life – allowing for up to 12 days in smartwatch mode, up to 28 hours in the GPS mode, 9 hours in GPS mode with music, and 48 hours in UltraTrac mode. A brilliant and reliable watch that will serve it’s purpose with ease.
3. SUUNTO WATCH SUUNTO 3 ALL BLACK
Why is this hiking watch special?
Designed in Finland, with the utmost precision incapsulated within the functionalities of the watch. Being inspired by Nordic nature, really brings this watch home to the activity of hiking, and adventure. Included within this digital watch, is the incredible personalisation and adaptability it holds, as well as analysing data which you create to enforce the right requirements for you to succeed at your goals.
The 3 best features this watch includes?
The 24 hour activity tracking feature, means that you can have your steps, sleep quality, stress and recovery all recorded and analysed to help give you the information to push yourself to the limit and maximising life to the fullest – all whilst surrounding yourself with the idea of nature, calm and peacefulness.
The synthetic strap allows for comfortability when on long hikes, as well as being adaptable to different situations – for instance when if it were to get hot, it doesn’t cause any discomfort – therefore, any hindering of your activities will be dismissed.
Last but not least, is the 30m water resistant depth, perfect for when you’re off trail and need to cross different terrain to reach your destination. Not only that but it allows you to understand the durability this watch holds.
4. SINN WATCH 140 ST LEATHER
Why is this hiking watch special?
The Sinn 140 ST is one of the most iconic models they have created, going down in history for it’s ability in the watchmaking standard of things, as well as it’s success in spacelab missions – which took part in 1985. This mission demonstrated that automatic watches function in a weightless environment, and not only that – it highlighted that Sinn had created a masterpiece of horological art in which reliable in functionality and elegant in design.
The 3 best features this watch includes?
If you’re looking for a more robust hiking watch, which will serve it’s purpose for years and years to come this is the watch to buy. Coming equipped with a 100m water resistant depth is a factor in which is ensuring that.
In addition to the robust structure, the stainless steel case adds to that – being durable and reliable in it’s strength is important when faced with such versatile terrains.
Lastly, the automatic movement is a key feature in which allows the watch to keep to it’s precision timekeeping. With your motion, the watch will keep on ticking – and for an active person like yourself, there won’t be the hassle of winding the watch up.
5. TAG HEUER WATCH FORMULA 1
Why is this hiking watch special?
Although this beautiful timepiece is inspired by Formula One and the drivers within, and relates to their speed and precision on the track, it is a robust watch which has incredible functionality, and would be perfect for hiking. TAG Heuer have always been known for their high quality timepieces – and this is no exception. Aimed at those living in the fast lane, links into the idea of adventure and travel, so the story intertwines the two – racing and mountain climbing.
The 3 best features this watch includes?
A precision swiss quartz movement is the powerhouse of this timepiece, giving you the accuracy you need when surfacing different terrains – giving you the assurance that the quality is of a high standard.
Additionally to that, the 200m water resistant depth is an impressive feature which would be of great importance when coming across a situation surrounding water. Not only does it give you the option to use it in water – but it also allows you to explore new experiences which you’d never through of doing, such as diving.
Lastly, the unidirectional bezel is a crucial timekeeping element, which allows you to record time when timing certain intervals etc. whatever it may be, you have the ability to reap great benefits.
6. GARMIN WATCH INSTINCT GRAPHITE
Why is this hiking watch special?
Being such a simplistic design but having great functionality makes this an elegant and useful watch. Including so many features which will help you navigate, understand and progress with your skills as a person all round, in all aspects of life. Having gone under a scrutinizing amount of tests, this watch is now bound to let you test your limits.
The 3 best features this watch includes?
The built-in 3x-axis, allows you to have equipped a compass and barometric altimeter, meaning you can explore all terrains with the confidence, that if you got lost, you would be able to find your way back – although in saying this, you wouldn’t get lost in the first place because of these functions.
Designed to be robust and durable – and they have certainly achieved that, with the U.S military standard 810G for thermal, shock and water resistance of 100m. Which is a truly impressive feature they boast to have, and rightly so.
Last but not least, is the daily smart features – which includes calendar, Bluetooth, texts, music, weather and many more. This gives you the opportunity to make the most out of your journeys all whilst being prepared and equipped.
7. TISSOT WATCH SEASTAR 1000 CHRONOGRAPH
Why is this hiking watch special?
For those of you who want to bring your bold side out, and still enjoy your adventures – then this is the perfect watch to accommodate that. This timepiece merges the idea of design and performance together, creating this magnificent watch which gives you great functionality too. So for the rocky, and wet terrains this watch will serve its purpose.
The 3 best features this watch includes?
A 300m water resistant depth ensures you of the high quality standard Tissot provides – but not only that, it also allows you to explore places which you haven’t experienced before, as well as proving beneficial when you come across unexpected water.
The quartz movement allows for precision accuracy, which is an extremely important aspect when it comes to watches… obviously. Taking away the hassle of winding it too.
Last but not least, is the uni-directional bezel – linking into the idea of timing, as you’ll be able to time crucial intervals etc with precision at the forefront of it all.
8. VICTORINOX SWISS ARMY WATCH MAVERICK LARGE
Why is this hiking watch special?
This bold and masculine timepiece brings the elegance out with it’s cutting edge design – a perfect reliable , durable and robust timepiece that will be of a great companion for your adventures, whatever environment you face, you’ll be able to face it together. It holds great functionality, as well as high quality materials to ensure all of this.
The 3 best features this watch includes?
Holding a 100m water resistant depth reinforces the durableness this watch holds. It also means that you can be prepared when you find yourself in unexpected situations.
The stainless steel case and bracelet also increases the durability as well as the longevity in the form of robustness. The strength in structure means you can travel anywhere with full confidence your watch is behind you all the way.
Lastly, the sapphire crystal gloss front, is a small detail, however it’s an important one – when you find yourself navigating in a vast amount of terrain, you’re going to need your hands for easier movement through it, and sometimes your watch can catch rocks etc. so this aspect is covered in the sense of it’s overall quality and robustness.
9. SEIKO PROSPEX DIVERS ‘SHOGUN’ MENS WATCH
Why is this hiking watch special?
Nicknamed ‘Shogun’ by fans which means ‘Commander-in-chief’ and this is due to it’s strong looks. Although in saying that, when we look at this timepiece it actually looks quite elegant and sophisticated. Certainly an everyday watch with it’s silicone strap – ensuring you of comfortability when hiking through various mountain ranges.
The 3 best features this watch includes?
Starting strong is the titanium case – ensuring you of the high quality materials used throughout. Not only does it allow you to understand the strength this timepiece holds, but it also means you can wear this with confidence on a daily basis – as well as it accompanying you on your hiking adventures
Additionally, the 200m water resistant depth means you can delve to depths you didn’t even know you could reach. Having this ability, also means you’re covered when in unpredictable situations involving water – something which might be seen as common when on adventure trails.
Lastly, the 70 hour power reserve of the automatic calibre 6R35, is incredibly impressive. As long as you’re wearing this watch on a daily basis then you won’t ever have the hassle of winding it.
10. TAG HEUER CONNECTED GOLF EDITION 45MM MENS WATCH
Why is this hiking watch special?
This refined elegant timepiece has incorporated some cutting edge technology into itself – allowing you to continue with your journeys, all whilst gaining incredible functionality and use out of it. Crafted with precision means this watch will help you improve certain aspects of your adventurous side of life – using such implemented features such as tracking your data for information analysis.
The 3 best features this watch includes?
This timepiece holds a touch screen dial, which allows you to have easier accessibility to all the features in one go. It also means that you can connect to Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for an enhanced experience whilst on the go.
Dou you need a robust touch screen watch that will benefit you incredibly whilst engaging with your fitness? Perfect, because this watch comes equipped with a titanium case, ensuring you of the robustness and durability it will hold when on hiking adventures.
Are you looking for all of that, plus GPS tracking? Well you’re in luck, because this timepiece tracks GPS, running, cycling, walking etc. So you can continue your adventures with confidence that you won’t find yourself lost in the midst of mountain terrain.
