In anticipation of the upcoming 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, high-end watch brands are showcasing their offerings of sports models, aligning with this trend.
Zenith
Zenith recently unveiled a series of sports watches at the Watches & Wonders fair in April in Geneva. The exclusive selection includes models such as the Defy Skyline Chronograph, Defy Extreme Diver, Defy Revival A3648, and Chronomaster Sport. These watches stand out for their sporty design and are available in various versions to cater to all tastes.
The Defy Skyline Chronograph is a watch with a 42mm stainless steel case, offering robustness and a modern aesthetic. The dial, available in silver, blue, or black, features a starry sky motif.
Its mechanism allows for quick interchangeability between the steel bracelet and a rubber strap, available in blue, black, and green, without the need for tools.
The Defy Extreme Diver is a modern diving watch inspired by the Defy Diver line. It features a 42.5mm titanium case with a helium escape valve and resistance to corrosion from saltwater. The geometric dial, available in black and blue, showcases large hands and markers. Equipped with an automatic caliber, it includes a titanium bracelet and two additional straps: one rubber and another made from recycled fishing nets.
The Defy Revival A3648 features a 37mm stainless steel case, a fourteen-sided bezel, and a unidirectional rotating bezel. Its design combines black and orange elements that highlight its elegance.
With a water resistance of 600 meters, it includes a five-link stainless steel bracelet with a deployant buckle, suitable for wetsuits.
The Chronomaster Sport is an exceptional sports watch with a 41mm grade 5 titanium case and a bezel adorned with a sunray motif.
Its dial features chronograph counters in anthracite, gray, and silver tones. Its lightweight and elegant design are complemented by a new line of FKM rubber straps available in various colors.
Vacheron Constantin
Furthermore, Vacheron Constantin has also unveiled at the Watches & Wonders fair in Geneva the Overseas Green.
The Overseas collection introduces a vibrant green for the first time in dials and interchangeable straps, presenting four new models in rose gold. These models, available in different sizes and functions, are designed for travelers with a water resistance of up to 150 meters. Equipped with high-quality automatic calibers, each watch features a rotor engraved with the iconic wind rose. Additionally, the rose gold bracelets are easily interchangeable with green alligator leather or rubber straps, each with an interchangeable buckle.
IWC Schaffhausen
As for the Swiss watchmaker IWC, the following models stand out: the Performance Chronograph 41 and the Aquatimer Perpetual Calendar Digital Date-Month.
These sports models are characterized primarily by their black color, which gives them sobriety and elegance.
The Performance Chronograph 41 is available in four variations, differing in the type and color of the strap. All these models feature a black dial with a glossy finish and black hands.
Both the case and the crown and pushers are made of titanium, a durable and lightweight material.
The Aquatimer Perpetual Calendar Digital Date-Month is a diving watch available in two versions, each limited to 25 pieces.
Its design is simple, featuring a black case and rubber straps of the same tone. One version has red hands and an inner rotating bezel, while the other has blue accents. Technical features include a perpetual calendar with digital display of date and month, as well as a chronograph function.
