What do you guys think is the best value for money field watch is? Field watches are in a strange position as many people when they pick a tool watch they either pick a diver or a chronograph. That being said field watches are cool, fun and part of a history in watchmaking. The design goes back to the world wars when everyone was relying on they timepieces. I be interested to know, what is the most popular and best value choice is.?
Sandor Mezei
This is absolutely the right value choice. Seiko SNK's are remarkable watches.
I've been abusing one in the field (hunting, fishing, camping, hiking) for the last 3 years and have not been able to kill -- or even maim -- this damned watch. I keep waiting for it to die so I can "upgrade" to a Hamilton, but I don't see it happening.
I've been abusing one in the field (hunting, fishing, camping, hiking) for the last 3 years and have not been able to kill -- or even maim -- this damned watch. I keep waiting for it to die so I can "upgrade" to a Hamilton, but I don't see it happening.
Hamilton Khaki, definitely.
A little more expensive, but with 200m WR. The Eterna Kontiki.
I've owned the Khaki Auto 42mm, and currently own the Kontiki. They're both great field watches. The Kontiki looks a little dressy & has no 24 hour track, but it's DNA is pure Field watch.
It's got a picture of a mountain on it for a start.
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A little more expensive, but with 200m WR. The Eterna Kontiki.
I've owned the Khaki Auto 42mm, and currently own the Kontiki. They're both great field watches. The Kontiki looks a little dressy & has no 24 hour track, but it's DNA is pure Field watch.
It's got a picture of a mountain on it for a start.
I guess it all comes down to what features you consider most important. But if you want the best price for a mechanical field watch with a time-tested movement and a sapphire crystal, I can't think of a better value than the hamilton khaki mechanical. I ended up selling it and replacing it with a Damasko DS30, but I liked the hamilton very much. By the way, mine was the previous version; the current version looks more like their military issued watches from the middle of the 20th century.
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I've got two Hamilton Khaki Automatic 42mm - one beige dial with 2824 - one Murph with the H-10. They are rock solid; both run reliably within COSC specs. These have to be not just the best value field watch, but among the best value Swiss Made watches out there.
As many have said Hamilton Khaki Mechanical is a great value for the money.
I'm really liking the Vaer C3 & C5 quartz line. With the promo codes they're offering it's starting to get very tempting.
I'm really liking the Vaer C3 & C5 quartz line. With the promo codes they're offering it's starting to get very tempting.
Never been a fan of field watches, but if I was gonna get one then the Hammy would be my choice as well.
timex mk1 mechanical. it's cheap, it's a hand winder, it's a beater, and if it breaks, it's just a timex and i'll get another one!
i wanted to like the Hamilton khaki field mechanical but cannot understand hamilton's logic in their H-50 movement of reducing the beat speed to prolong the reserve when it's a hand winder and you have to wind it anyways!
i wanted to like the Hamilton khaki field mechanical but cannot understand hamilton's logic in their H-50 movement of reducing the beat speed to prolong the reserve when it's a hand winder and you have to wind it anyways!
Are field watches still relevant especially since they overlap Dive and Steel Sport watches? Seems like an anachronistic concept rooted in the 2nd WW.
Another vote for the Hamilton Kahki Field watch. You have a choice between handwinding, automatic, and chronograph. The newer models provide the latest when it comes to their movement technology and the application of Super-LumiNova to the handset, pips (if applicable), and numbers (again, if applicable).
If quartz is an option, I am really impressed with my Timex MK1 Steel in person. Good quality finishing with a charming acrylic crystal.
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Timex has treasure trove of good affordable and robust models.
Alba, Lorus etc. have also very much affordable and quality offerings.
Step a bit up and you get yourself nice Citizen.
At 200$ you can get Momentum in titanium and sapphire.
And so on. World is your oyster is you an afford buying trust of Rolex AD.
Today everyone pulls them and there is not much to dislike among reputable brands.
Alba, Lorus etc. have also very much affordable and quality offerings.
Step a bit up and you get yourself nice Citizen.
At 200$ you can get Momentum in titanium and sapphire.
And so on. World is your oyster is you an afford buying trust of Rolex AD.
Today everyone pulls them and there is not much to dislike among reputable brands.
Citizen makes some nice ones that are inexpensive...hard to beat their EcoDrive.
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And there are others...
And there are others...
Marathon's General Purpose line offers a range of options from $150-$550. Most have tritium lume, and Marathons have the added cachet of being actual military watches.
Not really, no: What is the current watch of the U.S. Army
The US Armed Forces issuing a watch to any service member of any rank is exceptionally rare. In 21 years of service I know of no watch ever being issued to any soldier. As a commander I had a half-dozen or so on hand and they were kept locked up in a high security safe
Some models have an issue number. But issued in practice - not really. Serving army members have posted that watches are sometimes bought using unit discretionary funds - but those were g-shocks, usually 5 button models.
The US Armed Forces issuing a watch to any service member of any rank is exceptionally rare. In 21 years of service I know of no watch ever being issued to any soldier. As a commander I had a half-dozen or so on hand and they were kept locked up in a high security safe
Some models have an issue number. But issued in practice - not really. Serving army members have posted that watches are sometimes bought using unit discretionary funds - but those were g-shocks, usually 5 button models.
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