Time Keepers
A selection of high performance sport watches
by Andrea DaRif

Whether it’s playing golf in the Highlands of Scotland, navigating the fearsome waves of the Roaring Forties or trekking the foothills of the Himalayas, those who are serious about sport require a high performance watch that can keep up with the rigorous demands of the great outdoors. The following selection showcases a few of our favorites—models that combine up to the minute technical functions with rugged good looks.

The Rolex Oyster Professional Explorer II
A certified chronometer that is waterproof to 100 meters, the Rolex Explorer II is crafted of stainless steel and comes equipped with a 24 hour graduated bezel and 12-hour hand that can be adjusted for different time zones; $4,450. rolex.com

The Tag Heuer Professional Golf
Made of ultra-light titanium and stainless steel, the Tag Heuer Professional Golf—designed in collaboration with Tiger Woods—features a slim, shock-resistant case with safety pushbuttons and an integrated silicon rubber strap that is designed to ensure a snug fit; $795. tagheuer.com

The Hublot Big Bang
Combining 18k white gold with high tech titanium and kevlar inserts, the Hublot Big Bang is fashioned with a ceramic bezel, multi-function secondary dials and a natural black rubber strap with deployment clasp; $16,100. hublot.com The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore A self-winding chronometer with date display, the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore is designed with a rubber strap and bezel, a stainless steel case and anti-magnetic protection; $18,300. audemarspiguet.com

The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore
A self-winding chronometer with date display, the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore is designed with a rubber strap and bezel, a stainless steel case and anti-magnetic protection; $18,300. audemarspiguet.com