Sports luxury is a popular subgenera in the watchmaking world. Watchmakers could label any oversized solid-gold diver as sports luxe, but the reality is that most of these watches will never see any actual sports time. The watches below are timepieces that could be found both on the court or at dinner.

Patek Philippe Aquanaut

Like the Rolex , the Aquanaut has the winning combo of rubber strap and slender case. Beyond that, the details are very dazzling , an interesting dial and top-notch movement. Beautiful but not delicate. This watch could be taken anywhere from a tennis match to a meeting or even a basketball game.

Rolex Yacht-Master 40 Oysterflex

Similar to the Patek Phillipe, a sporty luxury watch should have a comfortable strap and a slim case. Just looking at this Rolex you can definitely tell it is a pretty comfy timepiece. The slim case profile and Cerachrom bezel are also key attributes in the Yacht-Master’s success as a sports-ready status symbol. RRP $31,650

Hublot Classic Fusion Racing Grey

When thinking about brands that are very sporty, Hublot should come to mind, no doubt about it. Big and bold watches is what Hublot specializes in.  The Classic Fusion line shares this sporty aesthetic and DNA but in a dressier, more refined package. What’s cool about this watch is the rubber backed leather strap which mean you can sweat all you want with no worries. RRP $30,300

Many of these movements used in watches could have been around for almost a decade. Others create new innovative watch movements which takes lots of perseverance and dedication. Below, I have a list of the top three watch movements that are very fascinating.

Hublot Caliber HUB 1201

Hublot is known for its very intuitive designs and their technicality. Most importantly, Hublot has been able to keep their success due to fact that they design amazing watches while combining it with a beautiful movement. An example is the caliber HUB 1201, that powers the Big Bang Meca-10. Featuring a ten-day power reserve, this movement was skeletonized , having parts of the movement shown both in the caseback and the dial. This gives an insight from the front and back of the majesty of this movement.

Greubel Forsey 24 Secondes Vision

In the front of this Greubel Forsey is the 24 Secondes Vision, which is one of the most introvert. It almost looks like a regular watch apart from the opening in the dial which shows the 25 degrees inclined tourbillon. When you look at the caseback, it is totally different and a complete majesty. There the tourbillion takes the main stage underneath its crystal dome. It performs its mesmerizing dance every 25 seconds. Crowned by the power reserve indicator, this timepiece can be examined with a loupe and not one flaw will be found.

Jaeger-LeCoultre Caliber 849

Many watch movements have a long lasting history just like this caliber 849 by Jaeger-LeCoultre. It was created by both Audemars Piguet and Vacheron Constantin as a manual wind, ultra-thin movement and first offered for sale in the early 1950’s. The movement being only 1.85 millimeters thick, Jaeger-LeCoultre amazed the world by not only skeletonizing the whole movement but also engraving it. They even went as far as opening up the mainspring barrel, decorating it with the brand’s logo. Crafts like this movement really define what Jaeger-LeCoultre stands for.

1. Rolex Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona

Since its start in 1963, the Rolex Daytona was not pictured to end up this way. This Daytona is crafted in 18-karat pink gold and adorned with a precious rainbow of gemstones. This gives reason to the nickname of this Rolex, “Rainbow.” The gems set on this Rolex sport chronograph is placed around the bezel instead of the tachymeter scale. There are a total of a whopping 103 gems ranging from brilliant-cut diamonds to 47 baguette-cut colored sapphires.

– Case: 40 x 12.8 mm, pink gold
– Movement: automatic Caliber 4130, 72-hour power reserve, chronograph column wheel and vertical clutch, blue Parachrom hairspring, C.O.S.C. chronometer certified
– Price: $96,900

2. Chopard L.U.C. Heritage Grand Cru

Chopard specializes in amazing gem-set watches using sensational gemstones, but these watches re usually made for the female-orientated models. A Chopard timepiece with gemstones made for men is not a common thing found. This L.U.C. Heritage Grand Cru model is special for two reasons. The first being that it is made with a tonneau shape which is very rare for Chopard and also because it is inspired by co-president Karl-Friedrich Scheufele’s passionate love of fine wine. A very special feature of its appearance is that even though it is set with 3.05 carats’ worth of beautiful baguette-shaped diamonds, its appearance remains understated and very masculine.

– Case: 38.5 x 38.8 x 7.74 mm, white gold
– Diamonds: 40 baguette-cut diamonds (3.05 ct) around bezel
– Movement: automatic Caliber L.U.C 97.01-L with 22-karat gold micro rotor, Twin Technology twin spring barrels, 65-hour power reserve, swan-neck fine adjustment, C.O.S.C. chronometer certified
– Price: $41,000

3. Hublot Spirit of Big Bang Sapphire Rainbow

Over the years, Hublot has had great success with their range of dazzling timepieces. A key factor that plays a major part in the success of these watches, is the transparency of the watch. Adding a layer of colorful gemstones to a transparent watch really enhances the color of the gemstones. Another model that is very similar to this one is the Big Bang One Click Sapphire.

– Case: 42 mm, sapphire crystal with transparent composite resin and 18-karat white gold bezel
– Gems: 54 baguette-cut colored sapphires, amethysts, rubies, topazes, and tsavorites around bezel
– Movement: automatic Caliber HUB4700, 50-hour power reserve
– Limitation: 50 pieces

The trademarked tonneau-shaped case measures at 42mm is exclusive to Hublot boutiques and only limited to 100 pieces worldwide. When it comes to Hublot Big Bang watches, they seem to always capture that Art Fusion mantra. The case is crafted from microblasted and polished blue ceramic, it features white composite resin side inserts, a set of titanium screws, and titanium pushers and crown that are finished with an insert made of rubber.

Inside the case it features a HUB4700 automatic chronograph movement with a power reserve of 50 hours. Running at a rate of 5Hz, some may recognize this movement as the same in Zenith’s El Primero timepiece. To match wonderfully with case, a blue alligator strap is added to create this masterpiece.

While the first Spirit of Big Bang collection first released in 2014, they have since been adding gorgeous timepieces that really capture the spirits and traits of Hublot as an art form. This newest addition is perfect adds the ocean right to your wrist.

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This smart watch is designed for the love of soccer. It is designed for the true fans who show their colors when it comes to the World Cup. It is a watch customized for the referees and of course the players and fans.

The case is designed with a lightness titanium and is also compatible with your IOS and Android phones. This watch is the ideal one for the soccer/football lovers and especially the referees of the games which allow to have a better outlook of the game.

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Leo Messi Limited Edition

Lionel Messi could be named the greatest player in the world at this point. One watch brand that has won their hearts in Audemars Piguet. AP have made an exclusive Royal Oak with three different case combinations for the Barcelona Star who has joined the company’s ambassador ranks in 2010.

Franck Muller Perpetual Calendar Bi-Retro Chronograph for Cristiano Ronaldo

The Portuguese star has been TAG Heuer ambassador for the past couple years but has caught the attention of Franck Muller. He had a limited edition perpetual calendar that fits his style. On the dial, the number 7 is encrusted with diamond which signifies his jersey number for both Real Madrid and Portugal.

Carl F. Bucherer Patravi ScubaTec SFV Special Edition

You may wonder what the Swiss national team sponsor is, and that is Carl F. Bucherer. Every player on the Swiss team has been gifted a Patravi ScubaTe which has red and black accents, engraved soccer players on the dial, and the SFV’s logo at 6 o’clock on the bezel top the list.

David Beckham’s Breitling for Bentley B05 Unitime

David Beckham could be named one of the most stylish soccer players out there. He has a big interest in watches and has been seen wearing watches such as Rolex models and Jacob and Co. models. He became the official spokesperson for Breitling in 2012 and sports a Breitling for Bentley B05 Unitime which has a beautiful guilloche pattern on the bezel.

Hublot Big Bang Unico Bi-Retrograde Chronograph

Last but not least, Hublot has been the official sponsor for many soccer players and the World Cup. For the last World Cup in Brazil 2014, Hublot released a Big Bang Unico Bi-Retrograde Chronograph that was especially developed so that the wearer can time each 45-minute half of the game.