Founded in 1874, Clerc watches are part of a long line of proud Swiss heritage, having maintained family owners throughout its history. However, unlike other Swiss models, Clerc watches are not made for the everyday. Clerc watches are made for the extraordinary — the divers, the climbers, and the explorers. Or as Clerc says, these watches “are intended for enterprising individuals with their finger on the pulse of the changing world around them.” If you’re looking for midlevel men’s watches, look elsewhere. Clerc doesn’t make midlevel models of watches. However, if you’re looking for the finest mechanical Swiss watches available as you set off to explore an active lifestyle of discovery, look no further. Functionally, the watches are nearly infallible. These models are incredibly precise, guaranteeing perfect measurements of time. Natural wrist movements are enough to keep the watches wound for all models, but they feature power reserve displays just in case. A quick wind ensures the watch will never stop functioning. Scuba-specific models offer the apex in dive protection and accuracy, and every model is built to last a lifetime. Fashionably, the watches are stunning. Paying homage to the watches’ mechanical nature, most models of Clerc watches feature clear crystal backs, revealing the inner workings of the watch. The watch faces are both angular and circular, a subtle addition to the almost hyper-masculinity of the men’s watches. Of course, there are also beautiful women’s watches from Clerc, like the Odyssey Jorillerie Galaxy, with a stunning diamond inlay on the watch face, or the Odyssey Jorillerie Skeleton, featuring diamond-studded numerals over a completely see-through crystal watch face. Both models feature 18K rose gold. Clerc watches are the ultimate in combining exploration with durability and luxury. They’re not made for everyone — making them all the more perfect when matched with the right customer.