Top 10 Best Motorsports Watches
Much as there is a difference between the performance of an Aprilia V4 and a Royal Enfield single, donning the proper timepiece is a necessity in the world of professional motorsports.
Certain watch elements are handy for spectators wishing to monitor lap times, including accuracy, durability, and readability. Stopwatch functions (which most non-moon phase chronographs have integrated), sapphire crystals (for the scratch resistance necessary in harsh trackside environments), and reliable illumination (for night and/or endurance races) are critical. Whether sprinting the quarter-mile or tackling a 24-hour attempt, here are the top 10 watches for motorsport enthusiasts.
Various elements of the watch are also styled after the track, with a tire-tread patterned strap, a date disc striped to resemble a track’s painted curbing edges and a second counter shaped like a disc brake rotor. If you’re looking to go the distance all day and all night, the Graham Silverstone RS Endurance is the watch to roll with you.
The current Juan Manuel Fangio limited edition Carrera Chronograph, inspired by the Argentine race legend who dominated the first decade of Formula One racing, sports a durable stainless steel case with an analog sapphire-crystal display to stand up to whatever the track throws at you.
With a black perforated leather band to keep racers cool, it is a timeless piece that the champion’s gaucho ancestors would be proud of.
Just as McQueen himself will always remain iconic, Heuer’s iconic timepiece also broke the wristwatch mold, as the first water-resistant timepiece with a square case and the first automatic chronograph. The Monaco is pure vintage elegance, just like the race itself.
This beautiful platinum, ice blue dial and brown ceramic version is currently discount priced down from its $75,000 retail tag to a mere $54,203 for the real deal on Amazon, or $129.99 for an homage piece from Henry Jay.
This $14.99 Resee Digital Stopwatch, although less likely to impress competitors and colleagues while bench racing, will be far more precise, consistent and easier to quickly read than any of the beautiful wrist machines listed above, regardless of price.
And according to this listing, “You can also work out of your home and use it for tracking daily running up and down the stairs!” So you know at least you’ll have that going for you.
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