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
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.
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.
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'.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
Just ordered the Expedition North Field Solar 36mm with the black textured dial and i'm so excited to get it!!! Perfect for my small wrist and screw down case back & crown, 100m water resist, luminescent hands/dial markings, eco strap, great dial, anti-reflective sapphire glas and solar powered with 4 month power reserve at full charge. What more do you need??
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.
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 🤷🏻♂️
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…..
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
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.
@@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.
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.
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! ✌🏼
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.
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.
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.
@@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
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.
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?
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.
50 meters is barely good for showering or washing dishes. Pitiful that such expensive watches only offer 50meter wr. My cheap Berny compressor is good for 200 and my Berny Titanium/Sapphire is good for 100. I would never buy a watch with 50 meters.
Definitely Gshock is the most popular law enforcement or service personnel choices. IWC, Omega, Rolex or even Tudor are not for any normal grunts! Maybe for play pretend rich wannabe!
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.
Gshock should now be standard issue for military. These mechanical / automatic field watches are beautiful but they’re not as tough as Casio Gshock.
They are for unit ls authorized to be issued such items.
Cheap with expensive toughness
Sure but if the field gets hit by an emp the gshock will be useless
@DJJoeyEm any watch would be useless after EMP, but that would be the least of your worries on that situation
@@seanthomxx2694 ahhh i see
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
Especially with the eco drive!
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.
@@ivanbrownflower9828there was a time when you could find a Hamilton Khaki Field for about 170€ used. Sadly, no longer the case.
One of the best watches I've owned. 👍
Benrus DTU 2A . The original Vietnam era Military watch.
I have my Timex expedition since 1998 it still keeps perfect time and I'm always getting complements' on it
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.
that weiss is phenomenal
Great video - I agree that G Shock should be in there for sure, especially the GA-2100 casioak
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'.
Damn, shark was the reason for me to go for the marathon
Wow, that Nodus looks great.
Quite expensive
The details of the dial is far above the others and alone justify this price
that seiko does look good
I bought that Seiko SPB117J1 for just under 500€ and I've loved it! Great watch!
The Seiko SSC081 is a gorgeous field watch if you can find one. Solar, chronograph, mecha-quartz & dual time with a domed hardlex crystal.
I think that's a too complicated watch with a too busy dial to qualify as a field watch.
the seiko 5 military watch should have been here
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.
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
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.
Love The Garrison! Thank you!
Huge fan of field watches. I bought an Omega Railmaster and haven’t purchased another one since.
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
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.
Just ordered the Expedition North Field Solar 36mm with the black textured dial and i'm so excited to get it!!! Perfect for my small wrist and screw down case back & crown, 100m water resist, luminescent hands/dial markings, eco strap, great dial, anti-reflective sapphire glas and solar powered with 4 month power reserve at full charge. What more do you need??
Fossil defender really cool watch.
Victorinox Field Force Chronograph 241857 is the only field watch I’ll ever need.
The case on the Nodus is super interesting
Agree with a few but not all.
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.
ima have to take a look at nodus .
The Seiko Prospect sure makes a great war prize for the enemy that kills you on the battlefield! 😂😅
Bertucci - you can"t not mentioned them if you are talking about field watch
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 🤷🏻♂️
Wild that you don't have marathon on this list.
Anybody have recommendations for a quieter or silent watch?
My field watch is the Seiko SBTM313 (JDM). Solar quartz, sapphire, perpetual calendar. $300.
Beautiful selection
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…..
FYI, Citizen can replace the battery and reseal it at their service centres.
@@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.
A little hard not to giggle when talking about humidity resistance holding a Hamilton 😂😊
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
The problem is the handwinding. Puts more wear on the gasket.
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
Thanks for sharing. You got it wrong about the Marathon; it is rated to 3 atm (30m). Biggest quirk of it.
we need the seiko srpg31 in this series
I can't believe you didn't include the recent Patek field watch.
nobody can afford a Patek so it would be pretty pointless
What is your point?
The Calatrava 5226G is a beautiful watch, but the ~$40,000 price point is why we didn’t include it here.
There are some nice Seiko railroad watches.
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.
Field watch is the best 👍
Love how I can afford these please don’t go high end
Any Timex north expedition
That's not that good
@@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.
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.
I wish the citizen was no date
You forgot the Lum-Tec series.
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! ✌🏼
what kind of solution can i use to clean and polish my watch?
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.
No Vostok genuine field watch?
As used by the Russian army to this day?
Why do they need to be so small? Would love a field watch at 42mm, especially that Citizen and Alpinist.
IN 42mm there is the Citizen BM8476-23EE and brothers
Nivada Super Antarctic should be in this list!
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 ?
Nice video
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.
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.
Timor Heritage - 50m water resistance suitable for diving? What?🤔
Shouldn't Gshock also be here..?
@@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
Depends on your definition of field watch. Most consider it a more classic utilitarian military look and analogue layout.
Love G-SHOCK, and you can’t ever go wrong with one! We stuck to analog picks for this guide.
@@Ktrb let’s give Hamilton it’s due respect
@@Ktrb Becsuse of the history the Hamilton is exactly what I picture a military use watch. 50m is a bit low but useable.
I know this is an old watch but the Seiko 807/809?
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.
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
No love for the Marathon GPM?
Την πρώτα φορα το lens έδειξε τα στοιχεία του SSCT81P1 σήμερα όχι μα διπλό δίκτυο έχω η παγιδεύτηκαν μεσα σε αυτο,
No love for the Boldr Venture?
It’s a solid watch! And it did make an appearance in our longer editorial guide on the website.
I really expected the Serica 4512 commander on this list
Revue Thommen (Sport) are the really neglected ones.
cool video
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?
I dont have the seiko alpinist only the alpinist best field watch and casually.
What about Elliot Brown
Field watches below 100m WR don't make sense imo
What, no Sangin Overlord?
You forgot the german Brand khs
Quartz watches in WW2?
Lorus rs933dx9
What is ur wrist size...
Seiko srpg27
What size is your wrist in inches?
Wrist size is about 7.75” 👍
Bulova??????
Nothing about Bulova Hack? It was the first field watch produced following the MIL-W-3818A specifications. Even before the Hamilton Khaki.
No Bertucci? Your list is incomplete.
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.
Benrus DTU 2A needs to be here...
Citizen promaster tough ray mears enters the chat......
Casio mq24 is the best field watch.
I’ve got one up my parents, what a fantastic watch for the money.
The best field watches are diver's
50 meters is barely good for showering or washing dishes. Pitiful that such expensive watches only offer 50meter wr. My cheap Berny compressor is good for 200 and my Berny Titanium/Sapphire is good for 100. I would never buy a watch with 50 meters.
Sinn 556 not there? :o
More of a pilot watch than a field watch, but still a great choice!
... No Christopher Ward C65 Dune watch on the list?!
Love that watch, and Christopher Ward as a whole! We did include the Sandhurst Series 2 in our editorial guide as well 🤘
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The Timex Expedition North looks 100% better on the leather strap than the Nato. Nato straps always just look so cheap and nasty!
Just buy the Casio Duro Marlin and put a nato strap on it. $60 and done.
Don t light
Field Watches ?! No thanks ! I take the Divers Watch !
i think watches are too small.but his arm is too big
Slow down a bit bro.. take a breath.. hard to take in what your saying when your talking so fast.
UA-cam has a setting for people like you!
@@nbas1701 you what?
Can you gift me anyone of this?
Spoiled by the rapid voice and terrible subtitles. What does "per wine" mean?, and as for "Seiko prospects".
Who edits this crap?
WHAT ARE THE COSTS OF THOSE WATCHES. WASTE.... WASTE USELESS.
There's a thing called Google.
Marathon watch issued since 1941 and still issued today lose all credibility leaving them out
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Definitely Gshock is the most popular law enforcement or service personnel choices. IWC, Omega, Rolex or even Tudor are not for any normal grunts! Maybe for play pretend rich wannabe!
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.