Whether heading out to sea in a schooner, diving to the ocean depths or simply sipping a cocktail by your cabana, sailing-cum-diving watches have an enduring appeal.
Many top watchmaking brands now offer diving models or are expanding their existing lines.
Famed for its sporty chronographs, venerable Swiss luxury brand Baume & Mercier's Riviera XXL Chrono Diver Seaside (HK$28,500) introduced last year conjures up visions of the sea and a jet-setting European resort.
The brand's well-known 12-sided case has been a star performer for the company since it was launched in 1973. At 43mm in diameter, the men's ultra-contemporary polished and satin-brushed XXL steel case is fashionably oversized.
Sailors and divers appreciate the automatic chronograph movement, with subdials at the top, left and bottom for minutes, seconds and hours, respectively.
A tachymeter, steel and aluminium rotating bezel to measure dive times and 200-metre water resistance also rate as practical features for nautical enthusiasts.