Watches with integrated bracelets and elegant, sporty designs are still popular. Even though the hype seems to have cooled down a bit, the category remains very competitive but also creative. From major watch brands refining icons to young independents challenging the rules, 2025 has produced an outstanding mix of timepieces that combine innovation, design and craftsmanship. We've selected what we think are the seven best integrated and stylish sports watches of 2025, covering the entire spectrum.
FP Journe Stealth stopwatch
FP Journe plays the integrated sports watch game with stealth and sophistication. The latest Chronomètre Furtif takes the concept of understatement to a new level with a 42mm tungsten carbide case and bracelet contrasted by tantalum accents. The highly polished anthracite enamel dial hides its numbers until it is caught by the light. Powered by the hand-wound caliber 1522 in solid 18k rose gold, the movement is a classic Journe movement: technically pure, beautifully crafted and visible through the caseback. One could argue, but for us it is one of the most sophisticated and discreet additions to the high-end sport-chic segment.
Please read our full review of the FP Journe Chronomètre Furtif here.
Girard-Perregaux Laureato Fifty
The Laureato Fifty celebrated 50 years of the original 1975 GP icon with a limited edition of 200 pieces. The redesigned 39mm 3N yellow gold and steel design subtly refines the proportions and makes the watch slimmer (9.8mm). The Clous de Paris dial and perfectly tapered bracelet are a benchmark of elegance, while the new GP4800 caliber adds a modern touch with a silicon escapement and beautifully symmetrical architecture. A worthy further development of one of the founding watches of this genre.
Read our hands-on review of the Girard-Perregaux Laureato Fifty here.
IWC Ingenieur Automatic 42 Black Ceramic
IWC presented its classic Genta-designed Ingenieur with a full zirconium oxide ceramic case and bracelet. The 42 mm model retains the characteristic five-screw bezel and grid-structured dial, but in this guise it appears sharper, less conspicuous and significantly more technical. The in-house caliber 82110 with Pellaton winding ensures a power reserve of 60 hours. This is the most muscular and arguably the most distinctive Ingenieur yet, demonstrating IWC's mastery of ceramic construction and processing.
Find out more about the Ingenieur Automatic 42 Black Ceramic here.
Resence Type 7 GMT
The Type 7 GMT introduced the brand's oil-filled, distortion-free display to the travel watch market. The entire dial, made up of rotating discs, is housed in a 41mm titanium case and slowly rotates around the clock throughout the day, creating an ever-changing dial of time. The unique recessed winding and adjustment system ensures that the case remains crownless and elegant. Although it's not the most practical GMT in the world, it is undoubtedly one of the most fascinating.
The full story and video about the Type 7 GMT can be found here.
Rolex Land-Dweller 40mm steel
Rolex doesn't often create entirely new collections, but 2025 brought the Land-Dweller, the brand's return to the integrated sports watch. The 40mm steel version, with its fluted white gold bezel and new flat Jubilee bracelet, bridges the gap between Datejust elegance and sportiness. The dial with a honeycomb pattern, the case back made of sapphire crystal and the innovative Dynapulse escapement of the caliber 7135 represent a major technical advance.
Everything you need to know about the country dweller can be found here.
Tissot PRX Powermatic 80 38mm titanium
Tissot's best-selling PRX series continued to grow and one of the 2025 models was offered in a perfect 38mm titanium case, matching bracelet and elegant gray dial. Lighter than steel but just as strong, the PRX Titanium feels premium while remaining remarkably affordable. The reliable Powermatic 80 with Nivachron hairspring offers a power reserve of 80 hours. For less than 1,000 euros, you get Swiss precision and optics that can compete with pieces that are many times more expensive.
Read the full review of the PRX Powermatic 80 38mm Titanium here.
Three-lobed thirty-two
With the Trente-Deux, the French independent group Trilobe celebrated a bold debut in the integrated luxury sports sector. The 39.5mm steel case and fluted bezel follow the codes of the category, but the poetic trilobe display, three rotating discs for hours, minutes and seconds, sets it apart. The brand's first in-house caliber, the X-Nihilo, developed and built near Paris, is a plus. The Trente-Deux combines avant-garde presentation, fine craftsmanship and Parisian savoir-faire in a truly distinctive package.
Check out our in-depth look at the Trilobe Trente-Deux here.
The year 2025 has proven that integrated sports watches and elegant sports designs are still popular. Whether it's a democratic Tissot, the technically confident Rolex and IWC, or the artisanal pieces from independent brands like Trilobe and FP Journe, this category continues to grow. From steel to tantalum, titanium to tungsten carbide, each of these watches reflects a different facet of modern watchmaking, united by one quality: timeless integration.
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