{"id":8091,"date":"2012-10-18T12:31:12","date_gmt":"2012-10-18T10:31:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.boatbookings.com\/blog\/?p=8091"},"modified":"2012-10-26T12:19:39","modified_gmt":"2012-10-26T10:19:39","slug":"the-top-3-luxury-yachting-watches-from-guest-blogger-fraser-strand","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.boatbookings.com\/blog\/2012\/10\/18\/the-top-3-luxury-yachting-watches-from-guest-blogger-fraser-strand\/","title":{"rendered":"The Top 3 Luxury Yachting Watches (from Guest Blogger Fraser Strand)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In my opinion there aren\u2019t many experiences more pleasurable than sailing on the open sea. So whilst engaging in one of the most luxurious pursuits, it only follows that you should treat yourself to\u00a0 an equally luxurious set of gear to accompany you, the most intimate of which is a good sturdy watch. The following timepieces combine the height of men\u2019s luxury with the rugged durability needed to face the oceans deep:<\/p>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.boatbookings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/Screen-Shot-2012-10-18-at-10.10.16.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft  wp-image-8092\" title=\"AUDEMARS PIGUET - The Royal Oak Collection\" src=\"https:\/\/www.boatbookings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/Screen-Shot-2012-10-18-at-10.10.16-228x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"132\" height=\"173\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p><strong>1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 AUDEMARS PIGUET &#8211; The Royal Oak Collection<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In 1914 HMS Royal Oak was launched as part of a Revenge-Class Battleship which was famously characterised by its octagonal cannon holes. This luxury sailing watch from Audemars Piguet acts as a tribute to the great ship by featuring an eight-sided rose gold bezel mirroring the distinctive and commanding nature of the Royal Oak\u2019s weaponry. In my view, this is one of the most regal watches in the world with a unique historical relevance that gives it aura of commanding dominance.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.boatbookings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/Screen-Shot-2012-10-18-at-10.10.44.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft  wp-image-8093\" title=\"Cartier\" src=\"https:\/\/www.boatbookings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/Screen-Shot-2012-10-18-at-10.10.44-238x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"136\" height=\"169\" \/><\/a><strong>2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 CARTIER \u2013 Calibre de Cartier<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s no secret that <a href=\"http:\/\/www.thewatchgallery.co.uk\/cartier-watches\">Cartier watches<\/a> are one of the most luxurious watch brands in the world, however it\u2019s less well-known that they make a lavish range of men\u2019s watches that are ideal for the open seas. Made with glareproof sapphire-crystal glass, the Calibre has a large lens set in a robust stainless steel case that is water resistant to 30 metres. In fact, Cartier have perfected the essential mechanical movements by employing the Swiss-made Calibre 1904-PS MC automatic machinery to exact a level of nautical precision second to none.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.boatbookings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/Screen-Shot-2012-10-18-at-10.11.07.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft  wp-image-8094\" title=\"Jaeger Le Couture\" src=\"https:\/\/www.boatbookings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/Screen-Shot-2012-10-18-at-10.11.07-228x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"135\" height=\"176\" \/><\/a><strong>3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 JAEGER-LECOULTRE &#8211; Duometre<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Not only does the Duometre have a stunningly unique and nautical design safe down to 3 meters, but its two independent power reserves provide an almost indefatigable reliability for up to 50 hours at sea. As with all their watches, Jaeger-LeCoultre guarantee over 1,000 hours of control tests which makes the Duometre one of the most reliable Swiss-made timepieces available.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Conclusion \u2013 Which is best?<\/h3>\n<p>Personally, when it comes to a yachting watch I think it has to be the perfect synthesis between reliability and luxury. Whilst no one does luxury better than Cartier, the Audemars Piaget Royal Oak has a robust yet distinctive style which I think gives it the edge as a true captain\u2019s watch. If all this talk of luxury yachting has whet your appetite then check out some amazing charters at <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.boatbookings.com\/\">Boatbookings.com<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Fraser Strand is an avid technology writer with a passion for traveling and sailing around the world. On his own blog <a title=\"UK Gadget Review\" href=\"http:\/\/www.ukgadgetreview.wordpress.com\"><strong>UK Gadget Review<\/strong><\/a> he writes about luxury watches, premium sailing gear, and innovative technology.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In my opinion there aren\u2019t many experiences more pleasurable than sailing on the open sea. 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