For any good tradesperson, getting the job done can feel like a race against time. Staying on schedule and meeting deadlines is a constant struggle, especially if you’re in the middle of a rush period. Fortunately, something as simple as a good watch can make life a lot easier. You don’t want to be handling your phone with dirty hands just to check the time.
Having a high-quality wristwatch will not only keep you on time, but you’ll be getting the job done in style. Below, you’ll find some of the best watches for tradies and contractors — whether they’re on the tools or not!
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If you’re worried about wearing a watch to work because you’re scared it might break under the pressure of your day-to-day, then the GA-100 might be the best watch for you.
This shock-proof, rugged timepiece has been designed with tough environments in mind. That's why it’s so beloved by tradespeople, extreme sports athletes, and adventurers alike.
While many people have switched to smartwatches these days, they’re not something you often see on the wrists of tradies and contractors. That’s because, until the release of the Instinct Crossover, there wasn’t a smartwatch that could successfully bridge the gap between having great built-in technology and being tough enough to meet the demands of day-to-day tradie life.
If you’re interested in health, technology, and fitness tracking, but don’t want to wear something fragile to work, then it’s hard to go past this smartwatch from Garmin. It’s got what it takes to keep up in the trades.
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It’s not hard to see why Tag Heuer is often named one of the best luxury watch brands out there. It’s not just because each of their timepieces is beautifully made, but because their quality and attention to detail are near-perfect.
The Aquaracer Professional is no exception. In fact, this is one of the brand’s most rugged, durable, and beautiful watches, making it one of the best mechanical timepieces a tradie can buy.
Made from titanium, a metal 5x harder than steel, this watch from Citizen is tougher than nails. Despite how tough it is, this is a beautiful watch that is sleek and not-too-flashy, but still bold enough to make an impact.
One of the smartest parts of this watch’s design is the thick, pyramid-studded bezel and smaller sapphire-crystal face, making it extremely unlikely that you’ll ever be able to significantly damage this thing.
Since 1884, Breitling timepieces have been known as the watches that can keep up with their owners’ lifestyles, whether that’s in the cockpit of a fighter jet or behind the tools. The Endurance Pro backs up this reputation, being the brand’s most resilient watch yet.
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