The 7 Best Field Watches

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Since the early 19th century, the field watch has evolved from tool-only timekeeping battlefield instruments to iconic modern designs backed by the latest in watchmaking technology. Although it was quite clear back then, what exactly constitutes a field watch now? In this guide, we’ll seek to answer that question and more with 7 of our favorite field watches under $1,000 and 3 bonus luxury field watch picks that reimagine the iconic form.
Editorial:
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Purchase Links:
Timex Expedition North Field Post Solar ($165) - amzn.to/3Wu7Cg1
Citizen Garrison Chandler Eco-Drive (ref. BM8180-03E) ($187) - fave.co/3IAZt3A
Marathon GPQ ($240) -
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Nodus Sector Filed Redwood (No Date) ($450) -
www.noduswatches.com/products...
Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical 38mm ($575) - fave.co/3tcvTJV
Seiko Prospex ‘Alpinist’ Land (ref. SPB117) ($750) -
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Timor Heritage Field WWW ($1004) -
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Video Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
01:31 Timex Expedition North Field Post Solar
03:49 Citizen Garrison Chandler Eco-Drive (ref. BM8180-03E)
06:17 Marathon GPQ
08:13 Nodus Sector Filed Redwood (No Date)
11:15 Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical 38mm
14:47 Seiko Prospex ‘Alpinist’ Land (ref. SPB117)
17:34 Timor Heritage Field WWW
20:17 Bonus: Luxury Field Watches
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@khairyalonto Жыл бұрын

Gshock should now be standard issue for military. These mechanical / automatic field watches are beautiful but they’re not as tough as Casio Gshock.

@seanthomxx2694 Жыл бұрын

They are for unit ls authorized to be issued such items.

@F.haique 11 ай бұрын

Cheap with expensive toughness

@solidus1995 11 ай бұрын

Sure but if the field gets hit by an emp the gshock will be useless

@seanthomxx2694 11 ай бұрын

@DJJoeyEm any watch would be useless after EMP, but that would be the least of your worries on that situation

@F.haique 11 ай бұрын

@@seanthomxx2694 ahhh i see

@RobinsWatchJourney Жыл бұрын

Nice list and informative video. I have owned 4 of the watches mentioned and your description of each was right on point.

@RedwoodAggie Жыл бұрын

That was an excellent list. I particularly enjoyed the honorable mentions as well. Speaking of the Alpinist, the "Baby Alpinist" 38mm models SPB155, SPB157, and SPB159 are particular nice pieces and also skip the sometimes divisive cyclops.

@shawnvegavelez121 5 ай бұрын

Excellent video! All the pieces look and sound like winners. The Nodus Sector Redwood really stood out for me

@Jeff-ne1lh 11 ай бұрын

I have my Timex expedition since 1998 it still keeps perfect time and I'm always getting complements' on it

@seanthomxx2694 Жыл бұрын

That Citizen is underrated. I went on deployment but accidentally left my daily (Seiko Astron) back home. My ship pulled into Sasebo and i went to the Navy Exchange to find this for around $80. This was back in 2012. I got Breitling, Christopher Wards, Frederique Constant,Tissots, and Seiko, but still find myelf wearing this more often than most of them

@geometrist_ Жыл бұрын

Especially with the eco drive!

@ivanbrownflower9828 Жыл бұрын

Yeah, I was considering the hamilton, but I'd just never feel comfortable actually taking a watch of that price out in 'field conditions'. The citizen has been on my wrist for months now, looks great and only cost £100.

@MrSeedi76 10 ай бұрын

@@ivanbrownflower9828there was a time when you could find a Hamilton Khaki Field for about 170€ used. Sadly, no longer the case.

@roadgent7921 9 ай бұрын

One of the best watches I've owned. 👍

@timothyfoley3000 6 ай бұрын

Benrus DTU 2A . The original Vietnam era Military watch.

@bestboy897 Жыл бұрын

that weiss is phenomenal

@briggm Жыл бұрын

When he said that the Marathon watch can stand up to shocks, for a second there I thought he said sharks. I was thinking, 'damn, that's one tough field watch'.

@adudas5735 10 ай бұрын

Damn, shark was the reason for me to go for the marathon

@04laurixio Жыл бұрын

I bought that Seiko SPB117J1 for just under 500€ and I've loved it! Great watch!

@RagnarHoff Жыл бұрын

Since you brought Tudor and Omega prices into the mix i have 2 others that comes to mind. Damasko's DK30 and DK36. Also Sinn 856. They are the essential field watches. Sinn 856 has all the Sinn tech with tegimented steel, magnetic resistance to 80.000 a/m, Ar-Dehumidifying Technology. Everything you can ask for really in a field watch. The 2 Damasko's is the same minus the Ar-Dehumidifying Technology, but they have the edge over sinn in terms of the movement. They took an Eta and modified it to decrease friction and some components in the movement is hardened as well to withstand abuse. I believe they use a silicone spring as well, but not sure which of the current models that had it.

@meilyrwilliams9280 11 ай бұрын

I’ve owned the Citizen watch in this review for 14 years. It still keeps perfect time. The power reserve isn’t as good as it used to be: I leave it on a windowsill to absorb sunlight each day, although it will last a few days in the dark. I swapped the strap immediately for a dark brown leather item, it’s on another (even better quality) identical one now. I bought it in 2009 when I finished college. I love it. I only wear two watches regularly; this one and a cheap Casio F-108W for work. I’m a welder, it gets abused! The Citizen just feels and looks like a watch 5 times its’ price. The lume is great too. I still want to own the Hamilton in this review one day though…..

@pentachronic 8 ай бұрын

FYI, Citizen can replace the battery and reseal it at their service centres.

@meilyrwilliams9280 8 ай бұрын

⁠@@pentachronicthanks, I spoke to someone in a citizen dealer a while ago. Once the power reserve becomes a bigger issue I’ll get it sorted out.

@vincent67239 Жыл бұрын

That denim dial Omega Railmaster is a banger

@gyges5495 6 ай бұрын

Great video - I agree that G Shock should be in there for sure, especially the GA-2100 casioak

@Bhethar 9 ай бұрын

Timor is quite the watch! I am intrigued now!

@LOCO1LUCAS 7 ай бұрын

Beautiful selection

@xeticus5435 Жыл бұрын

Wow, that Nodus looks great.

@ruperttmls7985 Жыл бұрын

Quite expensive

@spikefcast1892 11 ай бұрын

The details of the dial is far above the others and alone justify this price

@speaklowww5747 Жыл бұрын

that seiko does look good

@TheSuperlativecritic Жыл бұрын

Smiths PRS-29A - antimagnetic core, sapphire crystal, 100m, small and slim, and handwound. Beiing handwound, there's no rotor to constantly strain the movement and increase the wear and tear on the gears - perfect for rigorous field activities. Also has official NATO markings and a real heritage based on the Smiths W10 issued to British infantry.

@Agant. 9 ай бұрын

If you would have to do this video again, would you add Boldr watches? (I have the Venture in my head) It was tough for me to choose a watch that fit my small wrist, and have a nice "field spirit" to it.

@dariostabletopminatures Ай бұрын

Love The Garrison! Thank you!

@ProviantoWibowo 9 ай бұрын

right now, I have a solar powered Seiko SNE095 attached to my wrist yeah, it's not as expensive as the Seiko Alpinist, but its specifications are roughly equivalent to the Citizen BM8180 I've been wearing it for daily use for the last 10 years, and it keeps time perfectly

@MPerry-ox9qb 6 ай бұрын

Huge fan of field watches. I bought an Omega Railmaster and haven’t purchased another one since.

@magnanova Жыл бұрын

The Seiko SSC081 is a gorgeous field watch if you can find one. Solar, chronograph, mecha-quartz & dual time with a domed hardlex crystal.

@Spurdospaerde692 6 ай бұрын

I think that's a too complicated watch with a too busy dial to qualify as a field watch.

@robcameron9351 8 ай бұрын

The case on the Nodus is super interesting

@bestboy897 Жыл бұрын

the seiko 5 military watch should have been here

@derekcrymble9085 Жыл бұрын

I love my Tag , Targa Florio . Issued by the Mercedes Racing Team , in the mid 50s to their driver Juan Manual Fangio .

@kubipro5880 Жыл бұрын

Fossil defender really cool watch.

@regalmedia9487 Жыл бұрын

bro your channel name is super awesome. subscribed without even watching the video just for the name. haha

@timclifton5951 18 күн бұрын

I havee the citizen promaster super tough ray mears , BN0118-55e (titanium). I ordered from the UK since citizen doesn’t sell it here in the U.S. I love it.

@williamjc7195 6 ай бұрын

I have the Citizen Eco-Drive. Nice watch. And as it's a non-bracelet watch, I change the 'look' of the watch by swapping the strap with a nato/zulu strap from my strap collection. I usually don't change bracelets because I buy bracelet watches for the look of the watch with that specific bracelet. I have 4 Citizens in my collection, and like them all; no problems and good time keeping, good value.

@pedrothevenard Жыл бұрын

I love my Seiko SNZG13, I also have an 8 inch wrist and I'm pretty strong built rugby player guy, and I just like to wear bigger watches, the 42mm works just fine, I sometimes wish it was 43,5mm or something like that, but 42 works fine since it has no bezel and it is around 12mm thick with decent l2l. I love almost every watch in the list, but they look tiny to me when I try it, I know it is personal taste, and if you have 8 inch wrist and like wearing 36mm great for you, you'll have far more lovely options, but it just looks off to me unfortunately.

@Bengtsson1742 3 ай бұрын

I wore the Citizen field watch everyday for three years. I was surprised how small it was, which is the reason ultimately why I stopped wearing it. If it was a couple mm larger, I would have worn it until I died. Apart from the size, it was a phenomenal watch. It has great lum on it. Even at its small size I never had difficulty reading the time in dark environments. I prefer watches around 40mm give or take a couple mm in either direction. The Citizen field watch sat just outside that range on the small side. I still have it. It is keeping perfect time as I write this.

@i_read_bad_reviews 10 ай бұрын

ima have to take a look at nodus .

@AliasHSW Жыл бұрын

The khaki is no doubt one of the most photogenic watches out there and looks gorgeous when someone is sporting it in the wild - however I haven’t been able to pull the trigger on one because it doesn’t sing to me when I try it on at the AD. 🤷🏻‍♂️ Perhaps it has store’s lightings 🤷🏻‍♂️

@tk423b 8 ай бұрын

Finally a reviewer with my wrist size.

@ChUcK2001 Ай бұрын

I can't find the Timex Nort field green with the black date. It seems the date is white on Timex website. What is the model number in your review ?

@DanBollendorf 4 ай бұрын

How is the band on the Timex? It's actually my favorite looking of these watches but the reviews on Amazon talk about the holes in the band elongating and it needing a better band.

@ah-sf8kp Жыл бұрын

Wooow the redwood nodus is a defo buy one day

@snapfitness1 Жыл бұрын

Agree with a few but not all.

@Raduldo Ай бұрын

Why do they need to be so small? Would love a field watch at 42mm, especially that Citizen and Alpinist.

@JandonGames 11 ай бұрын

You should review *Seiko 5 SRPH29K1* (my watch) or the black version (SRPH33K1). Oh my gosh they are so charming. Simple, elegant, a field watch you don't want to miss.

@PixelPatience 6 ай бұрын

Anybody have recommendations for a quieter or silent watch?

@roadgent7921 9 ай бұрын

MWC do two Dirty Dozen watches using Vh60 (sweep sec hand) and VD78 movements. Very good watches. I have both. A bit pricey but quality nonetheless. 👌

@crux314 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing. You got it wrong about the Marathon; it is rated to 3 atm (30m). Biggest quirk of it.

@HansZarkovPhD 4 ай бұрын

I have a hamilton khaki titanium i really like. Power reserve is outstanding.

@choond Жыл бұрын

Nice video

@americanpaisareturns9051 10 ай бұрын

Victorinox Field Force Chronograph 241857 is the only field watch I’ll ever need.

@dashdigital5869 7 ай бұрын

what kind of solution can i use to clean and polish my watch?

@thebestoffools 10 ай бұрын

The Seiko Prospect sure makes a great war prize for the enemy that kills you on the battlefield! 😂😅

@pb6839 Жыл бұрын

The prospex Alpinist is my daily

@Robin6512 11 ай бұрын

Gshock with touch solar but with Safire glass would be my watch to go.

@Hitithardify 10 ай бұрын

So the GWG2000 Mudmaster. Costs $800

@HotZTrain 2 ай бұрын

There are some nice Seiko railroad watches.

@dickb2128 Жыл бұрын

I love looking at these watches and I will spend a few bucks soon on one or more of them. My only negative about this video is that the narrator speaks too fast and is very hard to understand all of what is being said. Otherwise, thanks for introducing watch brands that are new to me.

@samzerafa3185 9 ай бұрын

Can't understand why you've left out CWC G10s , ? Proven watches with miltary pedigree and excellent reliability. I have the Marathon and the Citizen along with a Seiko SNK381 but tge CWC G10s are far superior in build quality. I also have one of the first 100 issued 1980s G10 Fat Boy and its still working testament to the Swiss build quality

@Anirossa Жыл бұрын

A little hard not to giggle when talking about humidity resistance holding a Hamilton 😂😊

@juder9434 Жыл бұрын

yeah it's bullshit. I had to have mine repaired because the inside rusted from water damage. it's a failure as a field watch

@MrSeedi76 10 ай бұрын

The problem is the handwinding. Puts more wear on the gasket.

@Anirossa 10 ай бұрын

No matter what it is, if they can't figure it out like everyone else, then maybe they should go make something else that they can figure out how to do right :p @@MrSeedi76

@CaptCanuck4444 Жыл бұрын

I can't believe you didn't include the recent Patek field watch.

@Jelloc Жыл бұрын

nobody can afford a Patek so it would be pretty pointless

@henryrweir Жыл бұрын

What is your point?

@Hiconsumption Жыл бұрын

The Calatrava 5226G is a beautiful watch, but the ~$40,000 price point is why we didn’t include it here.

@sebastianwar7936 Жыл бұрын

Bertucci - you can"t not mentioned them if you are talking about field watch

@jonilfc446 10 ай бұрын

Field watch is the best 👍

@tomplantagenet Жыл бұрын

Check out the Wasson Automatic Field Watch!

@timothyfoley3000 Ай бұрын

Benrus DTU 2A needs to be here...

@GK-qc5ry 11 ай бұрын

I know this is an old watch but the Seiko 807/809?

@erdnadre7566 6 ай бұрын

cool video

@maxcontax 3 ай бұрын

Form must follow function, and if truly- you are in the field, the watch needs dependability. In my youth I was a prospector and would go into the field for months. Analog face watches, which hand wound, were everywhere because they worked in harsh conditions. They were not expensive because we had not discovered a gold mine yet. So my checklist on a Field watch isa bit harsh: 1. No batteries, they quit, cannot stand -30c,and when you replace them ,often the gasket is ruined and they are not waterproof, also they will fog up and quit in high humidity. 2. The face must be easily read day or night, high contrast, second sweep hand, no extras. 3. They must keep time. You don’t have a time check often to reset a watch that’s off, although 10 minutes a month is not big deal. 4. The strap must pass through both pins. If it gets hit or scraped, you will lose it if one pin breaks otherwise. It must not be metal, which can affect your hand compass, and are cold in winter. 5. The stem must screw in to prevent it from snagging on a packsack strap and breaking. 6. Mechanical or robust automatic movements, Only. If the field watch does not have these features I would pass. My current watch is a Hamilton Field, large size. The extra diameter is in the road sometimes but it is easy to turn into an emergency compass using 12 and the hour hand.

@brocklanders6969 Жыл бұрын

My field watch is the Seiko SBTM313 (JDM). Solar quartz, sapphire, perpetual calendar. $300.

@marcushd5776 11 ай бұрын

Ray mears titanium tough solar (uk only)🎉

@tlookste Жыл бұрын

what about the bulova hack?

@aseemarora4668 9 ай бұрын

Nothing beats a Gshock. On field you want a watch that doesn’t crack.

@yorusuyasoul69420 Жыл бұрын

Any Timex north expedition

@greenerick Жыл бұрын

That's not that good

@F-Tier_Physique Жыл бұрын

@@greenerick Depends. Readable + good value + decent durability. Is that not what makes a good fieldwatch? Its not a modern Rolex Explorer, but it does the job of a fieldwatch well.

@MrSeedi76 10 ай бұрын

The only issue with the Timex Expedition North is the weak lume. The rest is pretty good. Seiko/Epson solar movement - I have more than one and they all keep great time. Better than most of my Casio watches.

@kenwhitman1055 2 ай бұрын

Citizens solar field watch with date is the winner, thought the g shock series takes most (field) to the wood shed, I’m a watch HO, several Rolexs I rarely wear. Armageddon: solar watches with compass barometer tide altitude and altimeter G shock

@srikanthadidamvenkata7422 Жыл бұрын

Love how I can afford these please don’t go high end

@theshadow1812 Жыл бұрын

Nivada Super Antarctic should be in this list!

@Braun30 2 ай бұрын

I'll stay with my 1951 Seamaster. Simple, durable and elegant.

@Vincent13997 9 ай бұрын

Timex was sold in the PX in the early 80’s and most of my grunt buddies had them. The G-Shock was $300 when it came out in 1983 which almost a months pay for me. The original G-Shock was nice, but a light on a digital watch would get your ass kicked if used at night during an op. And with today’s night vision goggles, you can see that G-Shock light from two miles away. Now, I do have a Suunto and Garmin Fenix where I can change the light color for night vision goggles. Pretty cool but fantasy when I joined the Army. To be safe, automatic is the way to go.

@stevehuffman7453 10 ай бұрын

one question: how can you STAND to wear the watch on your left, having the crown dig into your hand everytime you bend your wrist?!? I only have one modern "field watch": Casio FT-500W Forester. After 9 years I have had to replace the batteries once. It is due for a new strap. The original green nylon and black faux leather is looking a bit ratty at the "leather". I am also not all that fond of the velcro closure, although admittedly it has never given me any problems. As for accuracy, it MIGHT gain or lose a couple seconds every couple months. Not enough to worry about in retired civilian life ... or most civilian occupations.

@andrewallen9993 11 ай бұрын

No Vostok genuine field watch? As used by the Russian army to this day?

@johnvelas70 2 ай бұрын

I had an issue Hamilton kept 32 seconds a year for 29 years. Got blown up. I have a quartz CWC kept 92 secs a year. Died no explanation after 12 years

@stavrique 8 ай бұрын

What about Lorus ?

@AliasHSW Жыл бұрын

The Weiss is a gorgeous watch. I spotted one in the wild and the dude let me tried it on when I said: Hey - excuse me - is that a Weiss? WIS recognize WIS! ✌🏼

@kubipro5880 Жыл бұрын

I dont have the seiko alpinist only the alpinist best field watch and casually.

@leoberg2390 Жыл бұрын

I wish the citizen was no date

@northcountryflyfishing960 9 ай бұрын

Timor Heritage - 50m water resistance suitable for diving? What?🤔

@fwiffo 5 ай бұрын

Why are there field watches without numbers? Large, legible, high-contrast, sans-serif numerals are one of the essential aesthetic and functional requirements of the military watches upon which they are based. Remove the numbers and it doesn't even look like a field watch at all, and it's no longer easy to read in a low-visibility environment. Like, I just got a Seiko SPB289. Beautiful watch. Love it. But how is it categorized as a field watch? The only thing it has in common with a field watch is hacking seconds. Larger size? Sure, fashion has changed since WWII and larger is more readable anyway. Different colors? I guess, as long as it's readable and maintains the aesthetic. Bracelet? As long as it's durable, and you can always replace it with a NATO if you want. Removing the 24-hour numerals? Sure, less clutter, and the original A-11 watches didn't have them anyway. But removing the numbers entirely?

@JinKee 11 ай бұрын

No love for the Marathon GPM?

@casualsuede 7 ай бұрын

At this point, field watches are a fashion style than a real tool. That first Timex is a clear example. The grayish markers and arabics are hard to read in low light. It could be forgivable if it had timex's indiglo, but it doesn't even have that. The timex also has crown guards and a small crown, making it difficult to use with gloves. At least it doesn't use timex's cost saving brass case. And watches without Arabic markers and shiny metal bracelets? Sorry, I don't see those as field watches but more like sport watches.

@szalaierik 11 ай бұрын

Nice watches and nice muscular arm :D :D I use a ChrisWard Sealander as my field watch and love it. Smashed against concrete twice already when we where moving and not a scratch (on the chrystal)

@warrenbeer2737 Жыл бұрын

No love for the Boldr Venture?

@Hiconsumption Жыл бұрын

It’s a solid watch! And it did make an appearance in our longer editorial guide on the website.

@hangman2513 4 ай бұрын

What size is your wrist in inches?

@Hiconsumption 4 ай бұрын

Wrist size is about 7.75” 👍

@richardkent2200 Ай бұрын

What about Elliot Brown

@stevestevensky Жыл бұрын

Apparently you've never heard of Luminox? One of the leaders in the field watch category.

@ImTheDudeMan471 Жыл бұрын

Imagine a rubber outer case around some of these watches. Similar to a G-Shock. Wouldn't cost too much to make. But then again, a person could just get the G-Shock and not mess with the extra hassle. Casioak comes to mind if you like hour and minute hands. Plain and simple to read at a glance.

@alex4speed396 10 ай бұрын

Lorus rs933dx9

@jamesdc9595 2 ай бұрын

What, no Sangin Overlord?

@vianouche1 Жыл бұрын

Where is the Explorer ?

@igorr.5500 16 күн бұрын

You forgot the german Brand khs

@AG-en5y 10 ай бұрын

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@fishingisfun101 Жыл бұрын

Seiko srpg27

@f.b.i9572 Жыл бұрын

Shouldn't Gshock also be here..?

@xgford94 Жыл бұрын

@@Ktrb What an absolute load. Hamilton and Timex (Waterbury) are VETERANS of Two World Wars as well as Korea and Vietnam. Do some research before you flap your fingers. Marathon may well be a great watch, a Veteran and is the current supplier ( read lowest bid) . But let’s face it Most Soldiers wear G-Shocks these days. P.S. all of these 7 would easily pass MilSpec A11

@JudoP_slinging Жыл бұрын

Depends on your definition of field watch. Most consider it a more classic utilitarian military look and analogue layout.

@Hiconsumption Жыл бұрын

Love G-SHOCK, and you can’t ever go wrong with one! We stuck to analog picks for this guide.

@MrBacchus18 Жыл бұрын

@@Ktrb let’s give Hamilton it’s due respect

@MrBacchus18 Жыл бұрын

@@Ktrb Becsuse of the history the Hamilton is exactly what I picture a military use watch. 50m is a bit low but useable.