There’s something very satisfying about a multifunction waterproof sports watch designed specifically for life on board your boat – and the more advanced our wearable technology becomes, the more exciting sailing watches get. You can now buy a digital watch with perpetually accurate radio-controlled time, plus tidal data, barometric pressure, temperature, compass bearing, Bluetooth-compatibility and even a depth gauge facility. But we continue to have a soft spot for analogue watches that do nothing but tell the time.

We’ve always liked Panerai’s aesthetic and diving design. The Luminor Submersible is readily found in both the 44mm and 47mm sizes.  However, this 42mm limited edition makes it more accessible and appealing for every day active wear on the boat.  This model is only available direct from Panerai and costs $8,700.