Most trips begin with being at the right place at the right time. From catching a train or plane to making sure you’re on schedule for when a museum or park opens having a reliable watch on your wrist is, well – a timeless tool.
Travel Watches Worthy of Your Time
While keeping accurate time is the top task of any travel watch worth your time. You'll find that with the uptick in smartwatches not only will you have the right digits on your arm, you'll also be able to pinpoint your location, tune in to music, and even pull up your travel itinerary all with a slap swipe on the wrist.
Whether your style leans traditional or to tech-savvy modern, the following seven watches have all the arrows pointing in the right direction to make your next travel adventure a time to remember.
Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS, 40mm)
The leader in the clubhouse when it comes to form and function, the Apple Watch is more than just a flashy tech accessory; it's a top-notch travel tool. The newest incarnation of Apple's watch series 4 features a 30% larger display, ECG heart monitor, and a gyroscope for fall detection. While some of those features might not translate to travel; the watch's GPS, sleep tracker, world clock functions will make your travels all the much easier. Tack those tools on top of apps that present your boarding pass, pull real-time weather, and quickly calculate currency exchanges, all on your wrist – and you'll be spared from fishing around in your purse or pocket looking for your phone at a moment’s notice.
Amazon User Review: “Recently changed careers which requires me to travel and work on projects more so I wanted something where I don't have to constantly carry my phone. The activity app motivates me to work out more and stay more active. I've been so in love with this watch I can only recommend this to others.”
Price: Starting at $349.99 on Amazon
Average Star Rating: 4.7
Citizen Men’s Eco-Drive Promaster Diver
A technical dive watch with all the style and simplicity to double as your everyday timepiece, the Citizen Men’s Eco-Drive Promaster ticks all the boxes for the overseas traveler – and undersea ones too. With water resistance to 200m/660ft, it’s a choice pick to pack along on all your trips including some scuba, snorkel, and swimming adventures. Its Eco-Drive technology means the watch is powered by light, so you’ll never need to open the factory-sealed case and pop in a new battery. Extra style points on the scuba tank display packaging it arrives in.
Amazon User Review: “This watch includes everything I wanted: a sleek sporty look, potentially something that Jason Bourne or James Bond would wear… The coolest part is, it will never need a battery and is powered by the sun.”
Price: Starting at $211.11 on Amazon
Average Star Rating: 4.7
Samsung Galaxy Smartwatch (42mm)
For all the Apple holdouts of which there are many, Samsung’s Galaxy is a fitting rival in the evolving arena of smartwatch options. Built to last the Galaxy watch can last for days without requiring a charge and claims military-grade durability. Beyond its physical construction, the Galaxy flexes its computing power with pinpoint GPS so you'll never feel lost arriving in a new destination. Samsung Pay to speed up payments and avoid foreign ATM fees. And heart monitoring specs to give you a realtime readout on how thrilling your trip actually is.
Amazon User Review: “This watch is amazing, I have never had a watch before so this is my first but you can do so much with it. Measure your stress levels quite accurately, be able to see how long/well you sleep, calories, steps, and lots lots more in regards to health/calories/fitness.”
Price: Starting at $109.99 on Amazon
Average Star Rating: 4.2
