Broadening Horizons

In a year defined by performance and design, the sports watch has once again proven why it remains one of the most dynamic segments in horology. As we present WatchTime India's Annual 2025 Sports Watches Issue, it's clear that this genre has moved beyond its origins as an instrument for aviators, athletes, and explorers. In 2025, the sports watch is multidimensional—a fusion of precision engineering, sustainable materials, and style.

- By Preetika Mathew Editor-in-Charge

This year's standout releases speak to the way brands are reinterpreting ruggedness and performance. We witnessed mechanical chronographs that can endure new extremes of shock and magnetism and ultra-lightweight divers crafted from advanced carbon composites. A few models rose above the rest—timepieces that not only demonstrated technical mastery, but also captured contemporary sporting culture. This issue highlights those brands and references.