Creating a sporty watch isn't difficult, but sports-themed watches are a little tricker; a combination of the right association, a fitting tribute and an overall decent watch. But with the Olympics round the corner, and major sports like football, tennis and Formula One being big business, sports watches are starting to shape up.
Omega London 2012
As official timekeeper of the Olympics, Omega has delved deep into its past to release the limited-edition Seamaster 1948 Co Axial London 2012, both a tribute to the last London Olympics and the first year of the Seamaster.
A redesign of the 1948 Seamaster, it has a retro dial with a small seconds sub-dial at six o'clock. All lettering and numerals are made of 18k white gold, while the 39mm case is made of polished steel. The back is stamped with the London 2012 logo, with the watch limited to 1,948 pieces and available in a special Olympics presentation box.
Tag Heuer Fomula One Chrono
No sport does glamour better than motor racing, and Tag Heuer is a brand synonymous with the sport. For the 2012 season, it has launched a series of Formula One Chronos, but the steel and ceramic version is the finest.