The Best Watches in Canada

NOTE: Keep in mind that although we mention only a few selected models from luxury segments, there are many other watches to choose from whether it be Rolex, Omega, Breitling, Tag Heuer or others. You might want more features, different finishes, and display colour options and for that, we suggest you visit official websites and even contact the seller before purchasing to ensure satisfaction with your new watch.   

Rolex is undoubtedly not only one of the most famous watch brands, but also the one that has proved its quality since the beginning of the twentieth century. All their watches are assembled by hand, which is an indication of exceptional quality and high standards. But that also means another thing: Rolex watches come in limited quantities and often the demand for them is exceeds the actual availability.   

For instance, this Oyster Perpetual is made in the image of the original Oyster, the world’s first waterproof wristwatch, designed in 1926. It is an ultimate classic with chronometric precision and a waterproof case. The display, made exclusively of Oystersteel with a sophisticated black finish shows hours, minutes and seconds.   

Because Oyster bracelets are the perfection of form, function and minimal, yet classic aesthetic, they hit number one on our list as the best luxury watch for men. The watch is not only for office professionals, and businessmen, but also for anyone with an active lifestyle: the Oyster Perpetual is a robust, durable piece of craftsmanship that can serve you through decades and then be passed on to your children.   

Finally, to add one last point about the bracelet itself, it is made of metal with broad, three-piece links, which makes it comfortable to wear. Also, it won’t wear out compared to even the most durable genuine leather straps. 

Another luxury, Swiss-made watch brand is Omega. However, this brand began its history even earlier than Rolex. The first Omega watch was made in 1884 at a small shop in La Chaux de Fonds, Switzerland by Louis Brandt. Since then, they have been a direct indication of quality and sophistication and are preferred by many clients all over the world.   

This particular model is much slimmer than the Heritage Speedmaster, yet it is an ideal model for men with thinner wrists or anyone who does not want extra bulk on their arms. It has been said about this watch that while it retains the aesthetic of Omega’s most famous chronograph model, this modernized version was designed with more simplicity in mind.   

Speedmaster 38CO-AXIAL features stainless steel case which has proper weight to it, it does not overwhelm your wrist, yet does not feel weightless like many slim watches tend to. Besides, the stainless-steel case and bezel promise durability of a lifetime.   

Speaking of a dial we selected this watch for its opaline silver finish. The dial is designed with a vertical oval date slot and horizontal oval subdials.  The indexes on the dial are 18K Sedna™ gold: this detail alone makes this a unique accessory. If you know fashion trends you must be aware that matching your metals is no longer a thing. Instead, mixing gold with silver became an expression of effortless style.   

To other signs of a classy watch, this Omega, just like any other model has a Seahorse medallion on the case back and is powered by the OMEGA Co-Axial Calibre 3330.

Yes, other Cartier Tank watches come at a lower price, but we specifically want to highlight this one for it is a symbol of elegance in every millimeter. However, the story behind the watch is far from the image of sophistication it displays. Louis Cartier designed the watch in 1917 after the tanks on WWI battlefields. However, since then flat vertical brancards and a sapphire cabochon became the symbol of class and up until now, it captivates the minds of both fashionistas and intelligence.  

This particular Tank model is a large (33.7 mm x 25.5 mm) version finished in 18K yellow gold. Although it is a quartz movement watch, the craftsmanship (Swiss-made) still exceeds all expectations. Besides, it is water resistant up to 30 meters. Not that we suggest you swim with a watch that comes with a leather strap, yet it is beneficial to consider when buying such an expensive accessory. Speaking of the strap, this particular model comes with a gray alligator skin strap and an 18K gold buckle.  

Finally, as the last touch (but the one that makes all the difference), the watch features a beaded crown set with a sapphire.   

We recommend you contact Cartier before buying a watch. The carat weight, the number of stones and product dimensions will vary based on the size of the watch you have your eyes on. 

To look at watches that cost less than previously mentioned models, yet that do not concede in quality, Rado comes to mind first. It is another brand with Swiss heritage, so you do not even have to question the lastingness of Rado HyperChrome XXL Quartz.   

To return to the history of the brand, it was established in 1917 by three brothers Schlup, watchmakers from Lengnau, Switzerland. They created the brand that has been a favourite among many customers for one reason: from the beginning, the owners started with spotting new opportunities, and delivering quality, classic watches to clients all over Europe and later the world.   

Of course, more than a century passed since the establishment of the brand, however, take a look at this Rado HyperChrome. They still reflect the style of classic Rado models, yet a two-toned brushed stainless-steel design makes this watch easy to wear and an ideal accessory for a young and sporty person.   

The Rado HyperChrome XXL has a sapphire crystal and blue dial which gives it a sophisticated, yet unique appearance. Meanwhile, titanium three-fold clasp with stainless steel cover proves long-lasting and durability.   

Finally, the watch is water-resistant from 10 ATM so you do not have to take it off while swimming or showering. As we said previously, it is an accessory for an active, sporty young man or a woman.   

You might think we repeat ourselves saying that this is another Swiss-based watch brand, yet it is true. They surely know how to make quality watches and the history behind each brand proves it. Tissot, for instance, was founded by the father and son Charles-Félicien Tissot and Charles-Émile Tissot in Le Locle, Switzerland, in 1853.  

What we especially love about this brand is that you can easily find a stylish, quality watch for around $500-$1000.   

This Tissot PRX Powermatic 80 is a slim, sophisticated model inspired by the authentic ‘70s design. Overall, it combines minimalism and retro chic. If you are into complimenting your style with unique accessories, the watch is for you. Yet, even if the design is somewhat too retro, the inside is packed with twenty-first-century features. The self-winding Powermatic 80 movement is reliable and precise because of the innovative Nivachron hairspring.   

Another feature is 80 hours of power reserve: specifically created for those with busy, active lifestyles. Basically, this automatic watch is driven by the energy of the person who wears it: wrist movements power the mechanism. As to the 80 hours of power reserved, those are for telling time even if you don’t move your arm much or don’t wear the watch for a few days.   

iPhone owners who want to keep up with their messages and notifications without pulling a phone out of a pocket need a smart Apple watch. But, besides reading your messages, a smartwatch allows you to get directions and track your fitness progress.   

The reason we think the Apple watch is the best smartwatch is in its simplicity of use and seamless interaction with your iPhone.   

Besides the inner features, it is of course the appearance. Apple smartwatch offers a narrow, slim bezel, which not only looks stylish and futuristic on your wrist but also can track your heart rate during workouts, and show walking distance.   

Many customers are also impressed with the watch’s ability to accurately track laps during swimming sessions. The watch is waterproof for swimming in a pool or a lake up to 50 meters of pressure.  

Another addition Apple Watch Series 7 includes a blood-oxygen sensor and electrocardiogram hardware. Those features are useful especially for those who have health concerns. 

Garmin Approach’s S62 might seem too expensive as a golf GPS watch, yet you do not have to use it for playing golf only. It is the top seller that already received recognition from many satisfied customers and for a fair reason, The watch combines useful features and quality materials.   

The very first feature is a large 1.3” touchscreen made of ceramic bezel (scratch-resistant material).   

Another function is S62 Virtual Caddie: it counts your average distances for the clubs in your bag and uses wind speed and direction to suggest the best club. Add to it a suggestion of a landing area in any given situation. It sounds quite futuristic, but many golfers promise that the watch counts wind speed and direction with precision. Although you would have to connect it to the Garmin Golf app through your smartphone.  

Besides that, the Garmin Approach S6 displays par holds and allows you to scroll through each hazard on the map.   

Finally, some exclusive features are PinPointer that can show the direction of the pin, advanced club tracking, over 41,000 preloaded courses and a battery that lasts 14-20 hours depending on the mode. 

Customers say that Seiko 5 Sports feels and wears just like a luxury watch. The movement is accurate, the bezel moves fluidly and the colour is superb, added one of the satisfied watch’s owners, and we agree. This watch from Sports Collection was crafted from stainless steel which is not only durable material but also suitable for swimming. (The watch is water resistant up to 10 ATM.)  

Seiko 5 Sports offers a combination of elegance and sport chic, that is why not only divers but anyone with an active lifestyle choose this watch. It is suitable for wearing casual and formal outfits alike.  

Speaking of looks we especially love the shining green dial. It adds novelty and sophistication. As another satisfied customer noted the watch has awesome looks and solid feeling watch. It has a beautiful green face similar to British racing green, which he loves. The band is classy too, the stainless steel is more of a brushed finish so it’s not too shiny, it’s just right. It also has some good weight to it, feels like a premium watch. He hasn’t had it for very long so he cannot say for durability, but it is Japanese so he has some faith in it. The back of the watch has a window for you to see the gears working, he added. 

Another smartwatch on our list and this one is preferred by Android users. Samsung Galaxy Classic is a full package of stylish, sporty appearance on the outside and useful functions inside. Just like with the Apple smartwatch you can track your activities, fitness score, check calories loss and use GPS on the grid.   

Another important feature, this Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic offers, is a physical activity tracker and support for more than 90 exercises.  

Yet, there are two main functions which make this watch the best health watch. The first one is the Bioactive Sensor. It measures ECG (electrocardiogram) in real-time and can send an alert to a compatible device right away. As one customer noted, he likes a hidden feature of this watch. It will send a signal to family and friends if he falls. This is important when you get to be his age. It is also fascinating the amount of sleep data that it records, he added. This watch is functional and fun.  

The second function is sleep quality measuring. A sleep tracker detects and analyzes your sleep stages which can be useful to check your blood oxygen level and even detect if you were snoring.   

While most smartwatches can be useful while camping or hiking, there is nothing that could beat a watch that was specifically designed for the outdoors. As many customers say, they wear SUUNTO 9 to anywhere from work to skiing, climbing, bike riding, and diving.   

What makes this watch different is up to 120 hours of continuous exercise tracking and up to 170 hours of recording time with GPS tracking. The watch has four battery modes (Performance, Endurance, Ultra and Tour) so in case you start running out of power you can always switch to another mode. The watch will suggest you switch on a different mode when the battery is getting low. This factor also makes the Suunto 9 one of the best hiking watches. You can be on the top of the mountain with enough battery to stay overnight and then hike back.   

Suunto 9 watch is specifically designed for athletes who expect high performance from their smartwatch. All the features it combines are made for long training sessions and outdoor adventures even in most remote areas. Suunto’s unique FusedTrack™ algorithm features GPS and motion sensor data that record track distance with accuracy.