Found a good deal for a new Seiko snk807k2 and since I don't have a military watch or anything from this brand it was the perfect moment to order. Can't wait to deliver.
I just bought the militado during the last sell. I have 8 inch wrists or I would own the Hamilton khaki field 38mm mechanical. I know they make it in a 42mm but seems like that would be to big for that classic style. That militado scratches that itch and for around 40$ it's a hell of a watch.
Excellent list sir! And I agree, the Seiko SRPG is my favorite amongst the affordable Seiko 5 range. As well as the SRPE. Thanks for putting this together!
The AliExpress watches have cousins that are also interesting; Tandorio has a 37mm field w/ a textured dial and a date complication running the NH35. For its price it’s a great value. The Militado VH31 also has an Escapement Time cousin that offers alternate dial colors, so there’s lots of variety out there in the field space. Thanks for another great review Olivier!
My dad still has a watch he was issued in the army, a Stocker & Yale Sandy 184 with a compass on the band. It’s not very accurate but it’s tough and has radioactive waste warnings since it has Tritium. He also had a Timex MIL-W-46374B, which he accidentally melted with DEET bug spray.
Is the Hamilton worth the price? I understand they have a great legacy of military watches. I just don't know if they're twice, thrice, or even four times better than some of the others on this list. The Seiko and Boderry seem like much better value. I also like the Boldr Venture, but maybe that's not a true military watch.
A good selection, the Seiko 5 would be my choice as the Hamiltons are becoming quite expensive now. The only field watches I have are a VSA Infantry quartz (37/38mm, white dial, green canvas strap) and the same watch as an automatic but with a black dial and a brown leather strap. Got a good deal on these ~15 years ago, really like them and they have been great watches. I wonder what happened with VSA, they are still around I think but seemed to disappear from bricks and mortar retailers in the late 2010s?
Good job, Oliver! Defining a "Military Watch"; what did George S Patton wear while in uniform? Did he consider it a military watch. I have the Hamilton with the older ETA-2801-2 movement (@48 hr power reserve). Love that thing, wear it a lot, but I wouldn't buy a new one at $600.
Thanks ! .. ... C est embêtant ces différences de prix sur Amazon France ne serait-ce que pour la Timex ... Reste Ali ... mais là c 'est plus bas ( trop ?) avec une esthétique différente sur quelques détails (par exemple le "tiret" à 12 h d'une couleur différente ... normal ou pas ? aucune idée ... ) ... .. du coup je m abstiens .. Merci pour toutes tes vidéos ! amicalement Olivier ...
Your title says field watches, not military watches and though field watches may have had a military origin, many professions and activities are "in the field" where a tough watch is wanted - hikers, backpackers, biologists (numerous types), paleontologists, archaeologists, geologists, glaciologists, surveyors, nature photographers, etc. Given this and the early advertising of the Explorer (mountaineering), it would have to be classified as a field watch, though modern iterations do seem a bit too citified. A number of Ali brands make clomages which don't have applied indices so are closer to the early Explorers like the 1016.
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Great info. Thanks
Thanks Olivier, a very interesting list of military Time keepers.😊
Thank you so much my friend 👍
Found a good deal for a new Seiko snk807k2 and since I don't have a military watch or anything from this brand it was the perfect moment to order. Can't wait to deliver.
@@tolis287 Wonderful, I'm glad for you I'm sure you'll enjoy it very much!
Amazingly enjoyable video with interesting watches, cheers.
I just bought the militado during the last sell. I have 8 inch wrists or I would own the Hamilton khaki field 38mm mechanical. I know they make it in a 42mm but seems like that would be to big for that classic style. That militado scratches that itch and for around 40$ it's a hell of a watch.
@@nickfoster3637 totally, I'm glad the Militado suits you 👍👍
Excellent list sir! And I agree, the Seiko SRPG is my favorite amongst the affordable Seiko 5 range. As well as the SRPE. Thanks for putting this together!
Both Seiko 5 models offer the best value in the range 👍
Great video, as always!
Thank you so much!
The AliExpress watches have cousins that are also interesting; Tandorio has a 37mm field w/ a textured dial and a date complication running the NH35. For its price it’s a great value. The Militado VH31 also has an Escapement Time cousin that offers alternate dial colors, so there’s lots of variety out there in the field space. Thanks for another great review Olivier!
Just bought the Tandorio field watch. Excellent build quality with a sapphire crystal and screw down crown. I plan to get a few more.
Thank you so much! Yes those are great alternatives as well, thank you for mentioning them 👍
I have the Boderry Voyager titanium. Worth buying. I like it.
My dad still has a watch he was issued in the army, a Stocker & Yale Sandy 184 with a compass on the band. It’s not very accurate but it’s tough and has radioactive waste warnings since it has Tritium. He also had a Timex MIL-W-46374B, which he accidentally melted with DEET bug spray.
That's is amazing, I hope he will pass it on to you. Doss that timex still work?
@ nope, he threw it away because it was destroyed.
The Kingsbury MS4, sub-$200 and absolutely perfect.
Great review as usual. 👌🏼
@@thefearofaflatplanet thank you so much
Thanks Olivier 😉
a few days ago i got my baltany dirty dozen and san martin gmt V6
@@zillsburyy1 wonderful 👍
Is the Hamilton worth the price? I understand they have a great legacy of military watches. I just don't know if they're twice, thrice, or even four times better than some of the others on this list. The Seiko and Boderry seem like much better value. I also like the Boldr Venture, but maybe that's not a true military watch.
@@jayhenry2197 to speak honestly it depends what you are looking for. Heritage and movement are on Hamilton's side. Bang per buck definitely Boderry
A good selection, the Seiko 5 would be my choice as the Hamiltons are becoming quite expensive now. The only field watches I have are a VSA Infantry quartz (37/38mm, white dial, green canvas strap) and the same watch as an automatic but with a black dial and a brown leather strap. Got a good deal on these ~15 years ago, really like them and they have been great watches. I wonder what happened with VSA, they are still around I think but seemed to disappear from bricks and mortar retailers in the late 2010s?
Thank you. I've never heard of VSA before, thank you for letting us know
Been searching for a while for a watch which has no date window but is also simple.
Whoa, what’s the Illinois watch at 1:26? That’s cool
AM GONNA HAVE TO SPEND SOME MORE MONEY BACUSE I LIKE THE WATCHES I WILL ADD A FEW TO MY COLLECTION GREAT VIDEO
Thank you 👍
Good job, Oliver! Defining a "Military Watch"; what did George S Patton wear while in uniform? Did he consider it a military watch. I have the Hamilton with the older ETA-2801-2 movement (@48 hr power reserve). Love that thing, wear it a lot, but I wouldn't buy a new one at $600.
@@johnnelson9252 thank you! I totally agree with you, 600 for such a simple watch is just crazy
I wear my Rolex Subby quite often. But I still love my Citizen and Bulova and wear them often.
Let me add a favorite of mine. Cestrian Field Series. What a watch for 190 euros from amazon de
@@kpanagos Cestrian is certainly a great watch for the Money
the term does roll off the tongue. Maybe use it in your review of the submariner! 😊
Thank you
Thanks ! .. ... C est embêtant ces différences de prix sur Amazon France ne serait-ce que pour la Timex ... Reste Ali ... mais là c 'est plus bas ( trop ?) avec une esthétique différente sur quelques détails (par exemple le "tiret" à 12 h d'une couleur différente ... normal ou pas ? aucune idée ... ) ... .. du coup je m abstiens .. Merci pour toutes tes vidéos ! amicalement Olivier ...
Il y a des Seiko non japonaise qui sont sous traitées.. en Seiko five on les reconnait car elle n'ont pas le 21 jewels mais ce sont des Seiko
C'est moi qui te remercie ! Tu as raison, les montres de marque sont A EVITER absolument sur Ali Express, ce sont des fausses !
Wish Seiko would make a field/ military watch with sapphire crystal ..
@@garrycleak3055 so they should....and not charge $700 for it
Your title says field watches, not military watches and though field watches may have had a military origin, many professions and activities are "in the field" where a tough watch is wanted - hikers, backpackers, biologists (numerous types), paleontologists, archaeologists, geologists, glaciologists, surveyors, nature photographers, etc. Given this and the early advertising of the Explorer (mountaineering), it would have to be classified as a field watch, though modern iterations do seem a bit too citified. A number of Ali brands make clomages which don't have applied indices so are closer to the early Explorers like the 1016.
You are right, I changed the title from Field to Military, thanks for the feedback 👍
2:43 This was an A17, you said A18. 😊
Could buy a Vostok Komandirskie or Amphibia, real Russian military watches.
Lots available from Ukraine as well as Russia.
Great list. I would have added the Seiko SNK381K1
Thanks!
SNK381K1 with black or green nato strap. My field watch, i like it, but it has a very imprecise movement 😢
Not a single reference to the Bulova Hack watches??? Given an actual rich military history ???
“Daddy of dive watches”?
Sorry, daddy of military watches 😔
Bertucci should definitely be right there, among a couple others. Not a.good list.
The Boderry is a Bertucci homage and not as good in my opinion.