If you’re in the market for a Black Friday bargain then you could do a lot worse than some of these Black Friday watch deals for sailors.
Sailing watches come in many guises and, depending on your needs, a watch for sailing purposes can range from a plastic rugged option with a countdown to a top-quality chronometer with moveable bezel or simple with a decent waterproofing rating. We’ve sifted through the Black Friday watch deals for sailors to bring you the best few options.
If you want an overview of some more of the best sailing watches, head over to our full guide
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Update: All of the deals below have been checked and are still live on Cyber Monday.
Black Friday watch deals for sailors
Garmin Quatix 6
Arguably the ultimate boating smartwatch, the Garmin Quatix 6 was designed to integrate with your boat’s on-board systems, so you can see speed, depth, heading and even local tide times at a glance.
In his review for Motor Boat & Yachting, Nick Burnham enthused: “I started off wondering whether the Quatix 6 was the ultimate boating watch – it might just be the ultimate watch full stop.”
Right now you can pick up a Garmin Quatix 6 for just £539 via UK retailer Jura Watches, making a 14% saving off the RRP of £629.
RRP: £629
Now: £539
Shoppers in the US can get an even better deal, with the Garmin Quatix 6 offered on Amazon for $799.99, making for a 20% discount on the RRP of $999.99.
RRP: $999.99
Now: $799.99
Read MBY’s Garmin Quatix 6 review
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Timex Intelligent Quartz Yacht Racer
Picked out by our own Phil Sampson in his round-up of the best sailing watches that actually help on your boat, the Timex Intelligent Quartz Yacht Racer was built specifically for racing sailors.
All the necessary features are present and correct, including race time from start to finish.
The Timex Intelligent Quartz Yacht Racer is included in The Watch Shop’s Black Friday sale, which means you can get 30% off the RRP of £132.99 by using the code BF30, bringing the price down to just £93.09.
Buy it now on the Watch Shop (US)
RRP: $177.44
Now: $124.14
Invicta Grand Diver 3044
While not specifically a sailing watch, this classy model from Invicta would still make a great present for a sailor.
Waterproof up to 30 bar of pressure and carrying a 2-year warranty, the Invicta Grand Diver 3044 is available on Amazon with a hefty Black Friday discount of 56%.
RRP: £182
Now: £80.99
Garmin Instinct Solar
A great option as an all-round active smartwatch, the Garmin Instinct received high praise from our reviewer Roger Hughes following his long-term test.
“The Garmin Instinct is a truly remarkable device that meets the needs of many different activities and sports, both indoors and outdoors,” he writes.
And this Black Friday, UK shoppers can get the solar-charging version of the Garmin Instinct for just £189 on Amazon, making a saving of more than 40%.
RRP: £319
Now: £189
The best Garmin Instinct Solar price in the US can be had directly through Garmin.com, where this smartwatch is available for just $169, giving you a saving of more than 43% against the RRP of $299.
RRP: $299
Now: £169
Read our Garmin Instinct smartwatch review
Sekonda Men’s Quartz Watch
This Sekonda Men’s Quartz watch features an analogue display, is water resistant up to 50m, and has a moveable bezel meaning you can use it as a minute timer.
The case is made of stainless steel, so there should be no problems with rusting even if you leave it on deck overnight.
The white face and stainless case give a pretty classic look and with the Black Friday discount, this is a good watch, from a known manufacturer at a bit of a bargain price.
RRP: £59.99
Price: £24
Didn’t find what you’re looking for? Head to Amazon’s dedicated watches page for more marine products.