Skip To Main Content Skip To Footer

Sands of Time

Photography by Brian Klutch | Styling by Miako Katoh
Robb Report’s Deputy Editor and Watch Editor Paige Reddinger names the year’s best new water-resistant watches for every adventure. From poolside to deep sea, they’re more than just pretty faces.

(Left) Breguet Marine 9518: “If you’re looking for a stylish timepiece that goes with everything but suggests you’re a true watch connoisseur, look no further than the 18K rose gold Breguet Marine 9518 with a white rubber strap. This model pays homage to Breguet’s legacy of crafting precision watches for the French Navy.” $40,800

(Middle) Rolex Yacht-Master 40 Ref. 126622: “First introduced in 1992 for yachting and sailing enthusiasts, the Yacht-Master combines performance with sophistication. Water resistant to 320 feet, it showcases a refined design in Oystersteel and platinum with a silver dial and subtle teal accents.” $12,400

(Right) Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe: “For sporty fun, the high-performance Fifty Fathoms steel dive watch comes with woven nylon NATO straps in bright colors, including peacock blue (pictured), lime green, and denim blue. Introduced in 1953, it was developed with the French Navy’s Combat Diving School and named after the depth rating of 50 fathoms (91 meters)—long believed to be the maximum depth a scuba diver could safely reach.” $10,200

(Left) Patek Philippe Aquanaut Luce Ref. 5268R: “At 38.8 mm, this 18K rose gold and diamond Aquanaut is sizable enough to demand attention, yet small enough to be the most elegant women’s sport watch in the Patek Philippe catalog. With a rubber strap and water resistance up to almost 100 feet, it makes a splash on land and in the water.” $55,850

(Middle) Hermès Cut: “Clean, sophisticated, and no-fuss luxury is a formula Hermès has mastered for over a century. In that spirit, its new women’s watch exudes a unisex appeal and is perfect for a discerning clientele looking for a durable timepiece they can wear worry-free while jetting around the globe.” $6,525

(Right) Ulysse Nardin Diver NET OPS: “Since the mid-19th century, Ulysse Nardin has crafted marine chronometers for naval fleets. Now, the Swiss watchmaker charts a sustainable course with the Diver NET OPS’s case and bezel crafted from recycled fishing nets. Plus, it boasts 984 feet of water resistance.” $13,300

(Left) Omega Seamaster Diver 300M: “In a striking array of blue tones, the new Omega model looks as sharp by moonlight as it does on a sunny day at the beach. Its raised indices and skeleton rhodium-plated hour hands light up at night thanks to a unique, light-blue Super-Luminova.” $5,900

(Right) Panerai Submersible GMT Luna Rossa Titanio: “As sponsor of the Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli Italian team competing in the America’s Cup, Panerai continues to pioneer innovative waterproof timepieces designed to withstand the whims of the seas, like this new lightweight, waterproof titanium model with four interchangeable rubber straps and a leather option.” $12,300