The obvious choice: Longines Conquest Chrono Ski Edition
Longines launched its first (and only) ski-ready watch - the Conquest Chronograph Ski Edition 2025 FIS - in November to mark the upcoming 48th FIS Alpine World Ski Championships in Salbach/Salzburgerland, Austria. A 2,025-piece limited edition, it confirms Longines’ longstanding ties with the sport. Presented in a robust 42mm steel case with ceramic inserts, its alpine grey tri-compax dial features an attractive snailed finish. Engraved in the centre of the screw-down caseback, a skier in action confirms this timepiece’s alpine affinities.
The most affordable: Hamilton Khaki Field
We were still in the heat of summer when Hamilton released five new looks for its Khaki Field Expedition. Introduced in 2023, this rugged and reliable model is built for outdoor activities… which makes it ideal ski-wear. It comes as two sizes, 37mm and 41mm – choose the smaller diameter if you plan to tuck it under a ski jacket cuff. For a more supple feel, pick one of the NATO strap options (four in all). Our favourite has to be the version with a pristine snow-white dial. And at CHF 925, it won’t break the bank.
The rarest: Doxa SUB 300T Sharkhunter Clive Cussler
It goes without saying that a watch created in honour of legendary author, maritime explorer and NUMA (National Underwater and Marine Agency) founder Clive Cussler’s 93rd birthday will be engineered to weather the elements and measure up to all types of terrain. Aged steel isn’t often seen and is used here to great effect for the case and bracelet. Also delivered with a rubber strap, the 93 pieces in this limited edition are disappearing faster than snow in the sun so hurry, there are only a few left!
The sportiest: Eberhard & Co Scientigraf Chrono
For the die-hard skiers who are eager to time their descent or measure average and top speeds, a chronograph is an essential piece of kit. Good news: Eberhard & Co has just released the first ever version of its iconic Scientigraf - introduced in 1961 then relaunched in 2021 – with a chronograph function. The Scientigraf Chrono comes as two almost identical iterations, distinguished by luminescent indexes and hands in either vintage ivory or orange.
The most extreme: Richard Mille RM 74-01
Richard Mille describes itself as performance pushed to the extreme. In which case, why hold back, given that a Richard Mille is built to withstand absolutely anything. Skiing with a tourbillon, for example. As mad as it may seem, at Richard Mille, what can be done, must be done. Enter the RM 74-01, equipped with the latest-generation, fully in-house automatic skeleton tourbillon movement. Titanium baseplate and bridges, an exclusive titanium-ceramic alloy for the case, feather-lightness and a sleek rubber strap: ultra sport meets ultra horology. The probability of sitting next to another on the ski lift is virtually zero.
The least expected: Hermès H08 Chronograph
Hermès has always championed its own interpretation of time and has, until now, refused to consider a traditional complication such as the chronograph. So it was that the Parisian saddlemaker took everyone by surprise when in 2023 it unveiled its hugely successful H08 in chrono mode. This infinitely refined creation reveals its many subtleties only to a truly attentive eye. Design, proportions, lightness, dial font, finish: the H08 Chronograph is made for the skier who believes we should bring our own style and elegance to the slopes.
