Traveling is a fun and adventurous experience. It widens our horizons metaphorically and literally. Having a trusty watch is crucial when traveling especially to new and unknown places. You will need to keep track of and be on time for your flights, hotel accommodations, and restaurant reservations. Having a watch can also help you stay away from your phone in crowded areas and avoid the risk of losing your phone and even valuables.
Be equipped and ready for traveling with our best travel watches.
1. Casio G-Shock Gravity Master
The Casio G-Shock Gravity Master is a solar-powered timepiece that is also shock-resistant. It’s made of a carbon guard that integrates the case and back cover into a single unit that protects the watch from external shock and prevents breakage. It has an automatic time adjustment by using either a time signal or Bluetooth that guarantees accurate timekeeping.
This watch is rust-resistant and has scratch-resistant sapphire glass with non-reflective coating for better visibility during the day. An added feature to increase durability is its impressive 200 meter water resistance that prevents water from seeping into the interior. Wear this watch and you can take a dip into the pool without any worries!
2. Timex Women’s Ironman Transit
$46.00 in stock
3 used from $29.31
The Timex Women’s Ironman Transit is a 100-hour chronograph watch with 10-lap memory. It has an adjustable purple resin strap and resin case with magenta accents, an acrylic lens, Indiglo light-up dial and gray digital display. It has a countdown timer, alarm, date and month calendar, and two time zone settings.
Just like the Ironman triathlon, this watch is made for those who need a heavy-duty wrist watch for the toughest physician activities. It prioritizes durability above all, and is a must-have for anyone with a very active lifestyle. If sturdy timepieces are your thing, then this watch is for you!
3. Suunto Traverse Alpha GPS Outdoor Watch
The Suunto Traverse Alpha GPS Outdoor Watch will help you master new territories with its GPS/GLONASS navigation. It is durable and reliable and has been tested using military standards. It has dedicated functions for fishing, hunting and hiking with a storm alarm and weather trend. It also has a red backlight for nighttime use and Suunto Movescount integration that lets you plan your routes and keep a diary of your trips.
Overall, it’s an excellent travel watch with impressive features and a tough exterior. Each setting is integrated with the traveler in mind, and it certainly deserves a spot in your timepiece collection if you’re always on the go.
4. Tissot Seastar 1000
$435.65 in stock
1 used from $431.29
The Tissot Seastar 1000 will guarantee you a fun trip to the waters with its water-friendly features. This watch is water-resistant up to 300 meters, a pretty impressive feature that keeps the interior safe from any water damage.
The 43 mm stainless steel case looks and feels tough on the wrist, and a synthetic sapphire crystal dial window makes it technically invulnerable to any scratches and dents. A date window is placed above the 6 o’clock marker, and luminous hands and indices are bright enough to be seen even in the darkest of environments. If you want a sturdy watch with excellent protection against water damage, this Tissot watch is the perfect pick.
5. Samsung Galaxy Watch
$125.60 in stock
How about a smartwatch for a wireless connection on your phone during your travels? The Samsung Galaxy Watch is a sleek and comfortable watch that is lightweight and comes in a variety of faces, bands and finishes to customize your watch for every occasion.
This watch has a built-in pace coaching and advanced sensors to track and review your activities and manage your active time. You can also have better insights into your downtime with its built-in sleep tracker, stress level, and an integrated calm/relaxation app. Modern watches like these are a hundred times better than traditional wrist watches because it lets you do more with just a single look at your wrist.
If you’re into traveling, we suggest also checking out out top 5 outdoor watches, as well as our GPS watches for hiking!
