Skiing can mean many things to different people, whether you’re conquering mountain trails, racing down the slopes, or kicking back with something mulled in hand, there’s a watch for it.
Here’s 10 timepieces to see you through the ski season in style.
10 best ski watches
Bell & Ross BR-05 Chrono Green Steel
£5,500, bellross.com
This steel automatic chronograph from Bell & Ross is the perfect watch for the peak performer, with a rubber strap to prevent damage and up to 100m water resistance from the snow. Not to mention its deep green dial which will complement the snow-covered trees as you glide the slopes.
Richard Mille RM 35-02 – Shock Resistant
£POA, richardmille.com
The Richard Mille RM 35-02 Carbon TPT is a lightweight and durable watch with an open-worked dial that showcases its skeletonised movement. Powered by the robust RMAL1 automatic movement, its strong carbon TPT case and sporty rubber strap makes the watch resistant to shocks and magnetic fields making it a high-performance choice for skiers.
Casio X White Mountaineering Protrek
Around £300 via ebay.com
The Casio collaboration with White Mountaineering Protrek introduces the all-black PRJ-B001. It features a flame-retardant, biomass material strap and a durable, puncture-resistant surface. Equipped with solar power and Bluetooth, the watch syncs with your smartphone to track time and location, storing your activity log in a dedicated app. This lightweight model enhances outdoor experiences.
Rolex Explorer II
£8,550, rolex.com
Becoming the symbol of adventure and resilience, the Rolex Explorer II is crafted from robust 904L steel. The renowned orange 24-hour hand contrasts vividly against the white polar dial that mimics the slopes. This watch offers a day-night differentiator and a second time-zone indicator, all protected by a sapphire crystal glass. The timepiece is driven by the automatic calibre 3187 chronometer movement which has a 48-hour power reserve, finishes with the classic Oyster bracelet with Oysterlock clasp.
Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional
£17,100, omegawatches.com
The Speedmaster Moonwatch 42mm watch is made from stainless steel and 18K Sedna Gold. It features sapphire crystal glass on the front and caseback, and is powered by the Omega Co-Axial Master Chronometer Calibre 3861. The PVD-treated 18K Sedna Gold “step” dial is sun-brushed with 18K Sedna Gold hands, and black subdials including a small seconds recorder, 30-minute recorder, and 12-hour recorder. It’s the perfect watch to time your PB on the slopes.
Breitling Navitimer Automatic 41
£4,450, breitling.com
What began in 1952 as a tool for pilots, The Navitimer Automatic has a central placement of the 24-hour scale on the clean face, ensuring the intricate slide rule stands out. With an automatic self-winding movement and a Breitling 17 engine, its 25 jewels beat at 28,800 vibrations per hour and it has an impressive 38-hour power reserve. Crafted from stainless steel, the 41mm round case contains a sunny blue dial, making it a perfect watch for reflecting the rays on the slopes at après ski o’clock.
G-Shock Mudmaster Carbon Core Guard
£349, g-shock.co.uk
This watch is designed to be used in the most extreme conditions. GG-B100 watches feature the all-new Carbon Core Guard case with a dust and mud-resistant structure. More unique features include a built-in pressure sensor to measure barometric pressure which is converted to relative altitude. A noteworthy features is the phone finder: pressing a button on the watch will emit an audible tone from your phone, even in silent mode. A built-in direction sensor makes this perfect watch for the off-piste risk taker.
Garmin Epix Pro Gen 2 Sapphire 47 GPS Smartwatch
£829.99 via cotswoldoutdoor.com
This high-performance smartwatch features an Amoled display and can go up to 10 days of battery life in smartwatch mode. Features include hill score measures your climbing performance over time, and real-time stamina updates. it has 24/7 health monitoring features such as advanced sleep tracking, HRV status and more. You can even navigate with preloaded maps of your ski resort.
Breitling Endurance Pro 44 Iron Man Finisher
£3,050, breitling.com
Endurance Pro is the ultimate athleisure watch, blending high precision and innovation. The Ironman Finisher edition is powered by the Breitling 82 Thermocompensated SuperQuartz movement. Paired with a branded rubber durable strap, it is housed in a 44mm 100% Swiss-made Breitlight case. Features on the dial include three chronograph sub-dials, a date display, a pulsometer scale, and the Iron Man logo.
Panerai Submersible Quaranta Quattro Carbotech
£16,000, panerai.com
The Panerai Submersible Quaranta Quattro Carbotech watch is powered by an Automatic mechanical, P.900 calibre. The carbotech case is not only lighter than steel but also more resistant to corrosion. Being a divers watch, the Panerai Submersible Quaranta Quattro Carbotech has up to 30 bar water resistance.
