The Best Durable Wristwatches for an Active Lifestyle

One of the great perks of being a chiropractor is the constant patient interaction and interesting communication with a wide variety of individuals. Over the years I've learned quite a bit about watches both from patients and my own experience. Here's a list of some of the best made and reliable wristwatches for active people who just want their timepieces to keep on ticking.

​Casio G-Shock - The Indestructible Digital Watch

"No watch from the most humble to the most exalted should be abused, with the possible exception of the Casio G-Shock, wherein the joy of ownership is directly proportional to seeing how much abuse you can give it and have it emerge unscathed." -The Watch Snob of AskMen.com
The Solar G-Shock is the set-it-and-forget-it watch of this bunch. It has atomic timekeeping and is recharged by light. On top of that, is has the "Triple 10 Criteria" referring to a 10-year battery life, 10-bar water resistance and 10-meter dropping shock resistance.

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Seiko SKX Series - The Beater Dive Watch

"But what sets the SKX apart from so many other cheap dive watches are its pedigree, quality build and true in-house movement." -Jason Heaton of Askmen.com
​I have owned this watch for over 4 years and it's proven itself over and over again. I've left it in my glovebox for a week in below zero temperatures, cliff dove with it on and have shot hundreds of rounds through my pistols while wearing it all with no ill effects.

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Luminox Navy Seal - The Special Forces Military Watch

"If this watch is tough enough to be worn on secret missions in Grenada, and while taking down pirates off the coast of Somalia, it’s certainly tough enough for you." -Ben Clymer of Askmen.com
​This watch is a patient favorite. He was in the military special ops and swears by its abilities. The quartz movement can stand up to just about anything and the ever bright hour markers make this watch one of the easiest to read at night.

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Omega Speedmaster Professional - The Moonwatch

"As for the Omega Speedmaster Professional, it is virtually unmatched in the horological world in its combination of history, continuity of production, and quality of construction....This is 42mm of history that you won't find anywhere else, from anyone else, at any price." -The Watch Snob of AskMen.com
The Speedy Pro has a unique place in the history of space exploration as the only piece of equipment used in all of NASA’s piloted space missions from Gemini to the current International Space Station program. When Buzz Aldrin stepped on the lunar surface in 1969, he was wearing a Speedmaster Professional, the chronograph that has been known as the Moonwatch ever since.​

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Rolex Explorer II - The Luxury Expedition Watch

"You really ought to try and make the Explorer II work if you possibly can; it's an extremely practical and very durable watch and it has the additional advantage of being virtually the only Rolex you can wear (other than the Cellini watches) which you will not feel as if you are seeing absolutely everywhere once you have it." -The Watch Snob of Askmen.com
When climbers reach altitudes usually attained by cruising commercial jets and brave temperatures as low as -50°C (-58°F), confronting icy cliffs and deadly winds, with 70 per cent less oxygen than at sea level, they need the right gear. This is why several of the pioneering expeditions that scaled the Himalayan peaks from the 1930s onwards relied on the Rolex Explorer as their timepiece.