If only everything in life could be as simple as the decision to buy a steel sports watch. For one thing, it can take you from the office to the weekend with aplomb, and for another, its sturdy construction means it’ll absorb the knocks of everyday life (within reason) with grace. The most challenging thing about a steel sports watch? Picking just one. We chose eight of our favourites — plus one excellent titanium option — to narrow it down for you. 

CARTIER SANTOS IN TITANIUM, $15,500

CARTIER SANTOS IN TITANIUM, ($15,500)
OMEGA SEAMASTER, VICTORINOX SWISS ARMY QUARTZ

OMEGA SEAMASTER PLANET OCEAN 600M, ($12,100); VICTORINOX SWISS ARMY QUARTZ, ($850)
FRÉDÉRIQUE CONSTANT CLASSICS AUTOMATIC, $2,295.

FRÉDÉRIQUE CONSTANT CLASSICS AUTOMATIC, ($2,295)
LONGINES CONQUEST HERITAGE, $4,300. CITIZEN TSUYOSA SMALL SECOND, $795.

LONGINES CONQUEST HERITAGE, ($4,300); CITIZEN TSUYOSA SMALL SECOND, ($795)
PIAGET POLO DATE, $21,600.

PIAGET POLO DATE, ($21,600)
H. MOSER & CIE STREAMLINER CENTRE SECONDS PURPLE HAZE, $37,700. IWC INGENIEUR AUTOMATIC 35, $14,400.

H. MOSER & CIE STREAMLINER CENTRE SECONDS PURPLE HAZE, ($37,700); IWC INGENIEUR AUTOMATIC 35, ($14,400)

Steal the Show: 9 Steel Watches For Men

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CARTIER SANTOS IN TITANIUM, ($15,500)

Steal the Show: 9 Steel Watches For Men

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OMEGA SEAMASTER PLANET OCEAN 600M, ($12,100); VICTORINOX SWISS ARMY QUARTZ, ($850)

Steal the Show: 9 Steel Watches For Men

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FRÉDÉRIQUE CONSTANT CLASSICS AUTOMATIC, ($2,295)

Steal the Show: 9 Steel Watches For Men

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LONGINES CONQUEST HERITAGE, ($4,300); CITIZEN TSUYOSA SMALL SECOND, ($795)

Steal the Show: 9 Steel Watches For Men

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PIAGET POLO DATE, ($21,600)

Steal the Show: 9 Steel Watches For Men

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H. MOSER & CIE STREAMLINER CENTRE SECONDS PURPLE HAZE, ($37,700); IWC INGENIEUR AUTOMATIC 35, ($14,400)

Photography: Marc Santos (Westside Studio)

Photo Assistant: Sara Fleiszig 

Prop Styling: Chiara Purdy (Cadre Artist Management)

Styling: Haley Dach