Forged with mettle

Men's Fitness, June, 2003

If a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer.

--Henry David Thoreau

Or perhaps it's because he's got a crummy watch. Any one of these designer chronographs will keep you in step with your companions--as well as get you to the gym on time.

Timberland Multifunction $95; 800-445-5545; www.timberland.com

Seiko SDWG36 $400; 800-782-2510; www.seikousa.com

Omega SpeedMaster Limited Edition 007 $2,195; 800-766-6342; www.omegawatches.com

Swiss Army Alliance $395; 800-442-2706; www.swissarmy.com

Tag Heuer Aquagraph $2,800; 866-845-7467; www.tagheuer.com

Oris TT1 Worldtimer $1,825; www.oris-watch.com

Movado Eliro $1,495; 888-466-8236; www.movado.com

Timex Ironman $80; 800-448-4639; www.timex.com

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