Hong Kong’s landscape rises from silk-sand beaches and rocky foreshores to mountain ranges overlooking outlying islands. And as we enter warmer months, escaping our city’s busy and polluted pavements for greener pastures has real appeal. If you’re planning to explore one of Hong Kong’s bucket list-worthy trails, you’ll need a timepiece that’s made for the trek.
Here are the best sports watches for when you’re next ascending Sai Kung Peninsula or crossing Shek O Country Park.
Breitling
Inspired by one of Breitling’s most audacious chronographs from the 1960s, the 270-piece Top Time Triumph sports an ice blue dial that playfully pops against a sturdy stainless-steel case and bracelet.
Chopard
Integrated bracelets merge seamlessly into cases and have topped every collector’s wish list since Chopard presented its Alpine Eagle in 2019. A reinterpretation of the 1980s St Moritz wristwatch, this collection includes the new XL Chrono and uses an ultra-resistant metal called Lucent Steel A223.
Hublot
After an initial identity crisis, smartwatches are more popular than ever. To meet demand, Hublot has moved on from its 2018 Big Bang Referee, which, at US$5,200, was the most affordable Hublot you could buy, to its cutting-edge Big Bang e, up for grabs at US$5,800.
IWC Schaffhausen
Presented at Watches & Wonders 2022, the Pilot’s Watch Chronograph Top Gun Edition “Woodland” is the first timepiece for which IWC Schaffhausen has used its newly engineered green ceramic—it’s even embedded into the rubber strap with textile inlay.
Louis Vuitton
The Tambour Horizon Light Up is Louis Vuitton’s third smartwatch. Bright and punchy, Light Up brings to the table a combination of features such as heart-rate monitoring for when you’re pushing to the peak.
Patek Philippe
The earthy olive-green dial on this Patek Philippe is proof that Ref 5905 was built for the outdoors. A hand-guilloched circular pattern provides the backdrop for luminescent applied hour-markers and faceted Dauphine-style hands to ensure the time is visible even in the witching hour.
Rolex
Striking the perfect balance of aesthetics and function, Rolex’s latest Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona watches come with mottled meteorite-mounted dials. Secure yours onto the wrist with the brand’s extra-comfortable Oysterflex rubber strap.
Tag Heuer
In addition to looking good, watches need to perform perfectly and Tag Heuer’s Connected Calibre E4 does exactly that. This new and improved 42mm model is lighter, fitted with a slimmer bezel, and offers guided workout routines to toughen up your hike.
Zenith
Fitted with robust carbon fibre and titanium elements, Defy Extreme E “Desert X Prix” is well-suited to a thrill-seeker who conquers new ground whatever the conditions. The first in a series of limited editions by Zenith, this 20-piece wristwatch is inspired by the Extreme E electric rally race in Neon, Saudi Arabia.
