Yahoo Lifestyle 13 Unbreakable Steel Watches to Toughen up Your Wrist Style
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13 Unbreakable Steel Watches to Toughen up Your Wrist Style
STAINLESS STEEL watches are not your average-joe tickers or just yet another timepiece style that we call “classic.” These watches with glossy metal bands look tough because they are tough—which is why if you’re looking for a timepiece that lasts, stainless steel watches are a no-brainer. But ruggedness is only one stroke of genius they have. In fact, whether you are dressing up for a formal event, heading out for a vacation, or leading an active lifestyle, a stainless steel watch is the perfect versatile accessory to elevate any fit while withstanding everyday wear and tear.
Therefore, having goldilocksed the trio of durability, versatility, and style in a way that’ll guarantee to work forever, stainless steel watches should be your go-to, whether you’re a watch novice or a seasoned collector.
The best stainless steel watches come in a variety of styles, from classic dress watches to nifty chronographs to rugged sports watches. Some of the most trusted stainless steel watchmakers include big names like Omega, Tag Heuer, and Longines; but watch brands like Timex, Fossil, and Citizen also make affordable steel tickers that are just as stylish, hardwearing, and functional. Just check out our picks of the 13 best stainless steel watches for men below. These do-it-all timepieces elevate whatever you wear and are so well-built you can even gift one as an heirloom.
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Nate Quartz Stainless Steel Chronograph Watch
Fossil
amazon.com
$85.02
Chunky but not too funky, laid-back but still rugged enough to take all the world (or just your wrist), this military-inspired watch is made to accompany your adventurous times in the great outdoors. And since it’s a chronograph and water resistant, it doubles as a sports watch for some recreational activities and friendly competitions.
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M79 Automatic Watch 40mm
Timex
timex.com
$279.00
With a ‘70s vintage look redefined in a tough-as-nails construction, Timex’s M79 is the pinnacle of what a retro ticker should look like nowadays. It’s automatic, meaning it’s powered by your movement and can last for 40 hours before needing winding. At under $300, it's a great starter to the world of steel watches.
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FieldForce Classic GMT
Victorinox
victorinox.com
$495.00
Looking masculine and sophisticated, Victorinox’s FieldForce Classic has the functionalities to match its rugged facade. It’s decently water-resistant so you can sweat or even go a few laps in the swimming pool with it. The GMT feature lets it accurately monitor two different time zones at once (anyone in a long-distance relationship?). The dials and numerals are also highly legible. At under $500, it's worth a grab.
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Promaster Dive
Citizen
citizenwatch.com
$420.00
Batteries? Citizen’s Eco-Drive-powered tickers don’t know them—why would they when they’re in fact powered by light, and any source of light? With a titanium case and bracelet, this signature timepiece can even thrive in a scuba dive at up to 650 feet. And since you’ll never need battery replacement, you can reach deep in the ocean resting assured that your watch still works just fine.
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The Vinton 38mm
Shinola
shinola.com
$550.00
Proving that you can look sophisticated without boring, the Vinton has a casual fun style that’ll charm any onlooker. We also love that its polished steel craft flows together seamlessly—from the dial to case to bracelet—to armor your wrist. On top of that, the sapphire crystal case is anti-scratch, and the movement is highly accurate.
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Gentleman Powermatic 80 Watch, 40mm
Tissot
bloomingdales.com
$795.00
A dress watch that lasts is one you’ll want to sport on your wrist for any formal, business occasions that require dressing up and smart. Tissot’s Gentleman series is a prime example of how to last in style: it’s a got power reserve of up to 80 hours, and the sapphire crystal case is scratch-resistant.
bloomingdales.com - 8/14
Heritage Series
Movado
movado.com
$995.00
When you put a rare Swiss quartz chronograph movement together with a mid-century profile, you get a sports watch that doesn’t skimp on style while keeping time. And beyond the chronograph, this ticker even has a tachymeter to measure your speed while you’re running, cycling, or racing.
movado.com - 9/14
Carrera Automatic Watch
TAG Heuer
reeds.com
$3000.00
Tag Heuer’s iconic modern Carrera watch features the brand’s signature Calibre 5 automatic movement that is built to be precise and encapsulated in an elegant form that is ready for everyday wear.
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Spirit Zulu Time
Longines
watchesofswitzerland.com
$3150.00
Longines’s iconic model is powered by an automatic, mechanical movement that takes the guesswork out of winding—and it certainly helps that it can run for 72 hours straight. With a scratch-resistant anti-reflective coating, the case of this heritage watch will probably stay looking good forever. And it also suits recreational swimming and diving.
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Pelagos 39
Tudor
reeds.com
$4600.00
Built for conquering adventures in style, Tudor’s Pelagos diver can deep dive and run for 70 hours before self-winding. Look-wise, this sporty stainless steel watch can add a touch of sophistication to a suit or dress shirt, while also complementing a more casual outfit such as jeans and a t-shirt, making it the perfect versatile ticker to own.
reeds.com - 12/14
Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional Chronograph
OMEGA
watchesofswitzerland.com
$5350.00
Having been to the moon and back, this omnipotent sports watch is built with stellar accuracy and performance in mind to survive in space—and on your wrist. Featuring the legendary manual-winding movement tested on the mood, a chronograph, a tachymeter, and water resistance, it’s a hybrid of diving and racing chronography that needs an adventurous wearer like you who can match its spirit.
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Big Bang Integrated Titanium Chronograph 42mm
Hublot
watchesofswitzerland.com
$22000.00
Hublot’s flagship model uses the brand’s own chronograph movement that’s built to the upmost precision and durability. The polished titanium outer is practically impervious to scratches, dings, and other types of curveball life will throw at it. Showing the ebb and flow and each second through the case, it’s also a miracle to look at.
watchesofswitzerland.com - 14/14
SSC911 Prospex Speedtimer Solar Chronograph
Seiko
seikousa.com
$700.00
Capable of lasting for full six months straight once fully powered—by light, nonetheless—Seiko’s automatic solar chronograph can also measure in 1/5-second increments with split time for accurate timekeeping. Its luminous markers and decent water resistance also render it safe to use in an outdoor environment.
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