Yeah I actually end up wearing Protreks in the woods or on the water. They are just so useful compared to a basic field watch. Not that I don't wear those too. There is something to be said for having something just simple for keeping time.
All luxury sport watches fail as what ever they’re engineered to be. A luxury watch serves one purpose and its to make you feel good. No one goes spelunking with Rolex Explorer II, no one dives with a Submariner, no one times race laps with a Daytona, no one works near radioactive material with a Milgauss. All luxury watches fail at their intent if you think their intent is to fulfill their design purpose.
Ignoring Quartz in the field watch category is a shame bc it (unlike dress watches) is a category where the inherent durability of quartz is quite usefull.
I agree. The Longines VHP is a favorite of mine in the mostly-affordable field watch category. It's on par, in terms of performance, with my quartz Grand Seiko that is several times more expensive.
As a Correctional Officer and Wildland Firefighter my go to watch was actually a Timex Expedition. As My taste and progressed I went with a Seiko SNK809. Since my eyes have gone a bit downhill I currently wear a Victorinox Field Force 42mm. The visibility and ruggedness is unparalleled. Triple anti reflective sapphire and quartz movement are unbeatable.
You may be the only guy in this discussion who understands nobody is going to wear a $5K watch into hazardous field conditions. You have to be much more practical than just a watch collector. Kudos, my friend!
Hi Teddy, 2 other fantastic options (yes, they are from microbrands): - the Christopher Ward C65 Sandhurst (with the design of the Smiths W10): COSC and a fantastic bracelet for around 1045€ - The Swiss Watch Company Bunker (I have just ordered it) : Titanium case (grade 2), 16 AR coating, fantastic lume, regulated Sellita w200 mvmt, 2 great straps for... 380€ Best, Olivier
Hi Oliver -- I know its been a while since you posted this, but curious about your experience with the Bunker. Just spent some time looking at them and really like the looks of them.
The Citizen BN0118-04E and the Casio 5610 are my to go field watches. Quartz and WR are what I need in the field. Mechanical for office, dinner and a seated concert.
Marathon sure has raised their prices. I bought that Marathon watch in this video for under $100 about 15 years ago. Reminds me of TAG watches that years ago tripled the price of their watches.
The best field watch I had while in the Corps was a good-old Casio G-Shock. Tough, anti-glare coating, backlight. I've got the Hamilton Khaki now. Good watch.
Awesome, a field watch video! As a very outdoorsy guy, my 3 watch collection is all field/military watches lol. Solar Powered Seiko SNE329 (for the actual field work and outdoor activities), Archimede Pilot 45 (my daily wear), and my 'dress' watch is the 42mm Weiss white dial Standard Issue Field Watch. Great video, it makes me want to add a Hamilton to my small collection!
I have had the Orient Defender II for about a week now and I adore it. This is my 6th Orient and although I really like my Kamasu and my Ranger I think this one is my favorite. It's my second field watch and I am really beginning to love this thing. I recently bought a Phoibos Voyager and a long island homage to the original Monster all within the last month and this is by far my favorite of my three new watches.
I think the Sinn 556 is the standout for me in this review as the best balanced choice in this video. Great piece for a good price and I feel like it can even make it in dressier circumstances especially if you pop on a nice black leather strap.
Prices are getting up there, but I agree it's a great choice, especially for a one-watch "collection". It looks great no matter where you go or what you're wearing.
True, I was about to pull the triger on a railmaster 1957 limited edition but the water resistance is minimal ( 60mt) that got me thinking a field watch should have at least 100 mt water resistance.......
My watch was purchased 2 years ago from amzwatch and, to this day, it still looks and runs as well as it did the day it arrived. That movement has never missed a beat despite never having been serviced. I can't complain about that.
It's funny how actual military use and what people think military use is differs. During my 8 years, most military members (of various branches) usually wore G-Shocks or other Casio analogs, and those that strayed from that were usually all Quartz, with the top end being eco-drives, etc. Military people don't get paid a lot. They need a watch that's rugged, accurate, and no-fuss. Very rare is the military member who wears some bougey Hamilton when getting down to business. Actual cash value: $0.02.
Spot on with the Sinn 556. Although, I do prefer the added technology that is offered in the 856 version. The tegimented steel is bullet proof and makes for a great field watch!
They are both great watches and they use top grade Selita movements that are regulated by Sinn within COSC tolerances. I wish they had a 556i regimented version.
Honourable mention: Sinn 104. I took it in a paintball game and boy was it covered in muck afterwards. All it took was a rinse under the tap. Field approved!
Personally, I love the Sinn 556i, but I consider that one more of an everyday watch. I feel the Sinn 556 A would fit much better into the field category. As for the IWC Mark XVIII, that's a pilot watch all the way. Rest of your list was great, though! A few watches that I feel would fit into this list nicely: Farer Exmoor Field Watch Traska Summiteer Timex Expidition North Solar Great video, as always, Teddy.
Great video. Nice shots! One suggestion is the Archimede Outdoor 39. Another great value German watch. Damasko used to be a great value. They now have an in-house movement. The power reserve is not much better than the ETA and Selita movements they used before. The prices jumped about $400. More in line with with Sinn pricing. Not as much of a value now.
The basic casio is probably the best field watch, in actual field. It is more accurate with time. It can be read faster when even seconds matter. Easier to read when for example waking up for a fire watch. In Finland we call it "intti rolex". Which basically translates to "military rolex."
I think Oris makes a couple that could be on this list. From a more modern perspective, having a mechanical watch with an altimeter is 👍 for people interested in function.
Glycine, first time I've heard you mention them. My favorite 2 watches to wear at the moment are glycine, the F-104 in black and I bought the white as well. I enjoyed the black so well, I spent 2 years looking for the white face on the used market because they were discontinued. I'm not a fan of Invicta, yet now I own a brand owned by Invicta, oh well.
“Field watch” and “luxury” really shouldn’t be in the same sentence. And if you want a field watch that you can really use in the field, get one with a quality quartz movement.
I mean you’re right but whose really using these watches for their intended purpose anymore? Most watches have become luxury goods drawing on heritage but aren’t actually used for their real world purpose. Kinda the watch version of the Jeep Wrangler.
I agree and disagree. Quartz is fine if you're super worried, but automatic field watches aren't fragile babies. I wear a Boldr Venture (Boldr's field watch line) as my EDC watch. I do various kinds of work, such as carpentry and drywalling, electrical, groundskeeping, etc. This watch is not damaged whatsoever from any of that, it hasn't lost any seconds from it, nothing bad. So you can get an auto field watch if that is what you want instead of a quartz.
Very nice video. Very pleased to see you recommend the Sinn 556 in the field watch category. I use a tegimented Sinn 856 UTC for a field watch. I love it. Deployed troops need to keep track of what time it is back home, too! Glad to see that Railmaster on the list, too, as I agree it is a great field watch alternative. Let me add a note of caution about IWC's in the field. I had a chrono I deployed with to Iraq and its water resistance was not enough to keep dust and dirt out of the case. Got a really nasty note from IWC that I was using the watch inappropriately! As a result, I really look for strong water resistance and 200M is not excessive, at least IMHO.
I own some of these and they don't hold a candle to an ani-dig solar-powered Casio Protrek for actually wearing something in the field. They are light, tough, always legible and the sensor features like barometer and compass are intensely useful. I love my Seiko Prospex with the sun compass and my Momentum fieldwalker but they are not even close to as comfortable as a Protrek when you're out in the sun. Plus I think the PRW-6600Y-1A9CR and the newer titanium protrek look really nice. Suit nice probably not I'd wear one anywhere. But if you like mechanical field watches. Hey more power to you. I still wear mine even though I've fallen in love with Protrek.👍 The only bad thing I have to say is like Seiko Casio please get rid of the bloody numbers and give us some names! Every time I talk about either's watches I feel like ... no have to look in a manual to look up model numbers.
I have a Protrek, too. I completely agree with your comments. I have several mechanical Field watches from Seiko, but for spot on time, and complete reliability with its 10 year capacitor, I love my Seiko Solar Field watch with V-158 movement. Somehow though, there's something about having a little machine with cog wheels on my wrist 😁
Nice one, Teddy. That Seiko Baby Alpinist is indeed a beauty and could be a one-watch-for-every-occasion. Tormented between blue and black dial though 🤔
Get the blue. It’s tasteful, and the dial is prettier in the sunlight. I wear it every time I’m not working my more physical job where it could get hurt. Will it get you the “ooh fancy” comments? No. But you’ll love it. Blue over black all day.
@@F1god04 Interesting! I have gone back and forth to the Seiko store to compare these two, and still can't make up my mind. I just see that the black one would be more versatile for any occasions, also to use different straps. But the blue one is for sure a beauty
@@henrysus yeah, in August/September. There will be a fairly accurate reedition of the original alpinist as well as three reimagining models. All of them look absolutely fantastic on photos meaning they’ll be even better irl. You can google them - there was an article on hodinkee with some live photos.
I can’t wrap my head around why there are not more A11 style watches being made. I have the Kkaki Field Mechanical, and would love if someone made a comparable A11
Great vid, Teddy. Can understand the reticence to go down a meandering trail with the micros... but to ignore all misses some true gems. It’s like not mentioning any craft beers because there are so many home-brews. Of note: Monta Triumph, most Weiss models, and Oak & Oscar Olmstead deserve mention. Hope to see more micros mentioned - tiers are accepted. Keep up the great vids!
After a luxury field watch (oxymoron!!) myself - I like Ball, Black Bay 36/41, a few you mentioned but really would like a North Flag tho the prices are rising beyond my budget. Excellent video, thanks Teddy 👍🏻👍🏻
I have a Defender I that I regulated myself. It is running +2 to +4 sec/day. When I first checked it I thought I had, for sure; made an error. But, after multiple checks; that is what it is. Pretty damn good for a lower end watch. Although I wish it had hand-winding/hacking, I can live without it when it runs like that.
When I think “field watch” I think cheap, tough, comfortable watch that you don’t mind getting beaten up when you’re out doing things, like a timex expedition
My first watch was the seiko snzg15 field w day/date. I'm up to 12 watches and this still gets the most wrist time. It's the most comfortable and legible watch in my collection. And without a screw down it still manages to rep 100m WR.
It is my 1st auto too,since +-4-5 years,blue dial.Im planning to mod it in near future,thinking about traveller watch motive,because its so cheap watch that I wasnt afraid to take it with me everywhere😉
I would add Boldr Expedition to the list as I have one and its great value for money.Also waiting for cream Alpinist which will release in August,can be a great summer watch.Plus I have Archimede Outdoor on my list,dont know why I like it the most from German field watches,but indeed the Sinn dial is striking glossy🙂
I'd like to give a little love to the quartz side of the aisle. My Citizen Garrison Eco Drive is close to ideal. White numerals on a black face with 12 and 24 hour indicators. Under $200 and accurate to >+2 seconds/month. My main gripes are the day/date window is a little on the small side and they chose to polish most of the case. They didn't finish the case sides to a high level so the bright finish looks like chrome plating on a car bumper (aside from being too reflective for a military watch). It's great for a work watch, though. Light, low profile, easy to read, rugged as hell, and a flat crystal. Note: the military lads and lassies I know are more likely to wear a $40 Casio G-Shock, Timex Ironman, or similar if going out on a real op or patrol. I grew up and served in an analog world so that's what I wear.
Love hand wound field watches. Autos are neat. I daily a Seiko 5 sports with a replacement silicone strap because the nylon canvas one it came with was crap. Because I don’t beat on the seiko, i just ordered the 40 mm Timex MK1 Aluminum chronograph for like 30 bucks. Can’t wait to get it. Definitely going to be my quartz beater. Looking forward to wearing it out over a few years.
Great channel, great choices of subjects. Thank you for your well structured, thorough and helpful work. You probably gave me the final push to go for the Seiko SPB157
I use my seiko field watch in fields, digging holes and tractor driving cleaning out ponds. It’s lasted for years…I have high quality watches for the weekend.
Nicely presented and on point. I have a few of the watches mentioned. I believe that as a watch collector, one should have a field watch in the collection as well as one GMT, one Chronograph, one diver, one dress watch, one daily beater etc.
A great bunch of field watches. Don't laugh, but I wasn't sure if a field watch was for me, so got an Addies fleiger A style watch, brushed Stainless Steel, Seiko NH35A movement, +7spd, 200m water resistance with screwed down signed crown, engraved back, green dial with great all night lume, green NATO strap for €75!! I have decided now, that I do indeed like this watch style, but this Ali Express watch is so good, I don't feel the need to buy a more expensive one!
If its what you like rock it. I have allot of feildwatches with that movement and they've never let me down. I have moved to Solar Casio Protreks when hunting or fishing now. All those features are just so bloody handy. Heck I find I'm everyday wearing them more cause they are just so bloody practicle.
Just bought the Hamilton Black PVD after recently purchasing the Longines Spirit Titanium because the Spirit is too nice to beat around with…I hate scratching the bracket…even bought different bands it bugs me so much! Lol. Love the Hamilton too!
Unbeliavable, people already just start to not like or even hate Glycine just because belongs to Invicta. Airman, Combat 6 and Sub and more models still the same. I don't agree with Teddy's speak of Glycine changing the direction of their products, I just don't see this yet.
It’s been like eight years of Invicta ownership and the only thing that has changed is that the watches have gotten less expensive. WIS are just butthurt that their favorite little sWiSs company is owned by their most hated whoreology house.
The problem is that many of Glycine’s best lines have been discontinued. No more Incursore, no more Stratoforte, no more KMU, etc… only lines left are Combat and Airman. It’s a shame, Glycine used to make a lot of really nice watches at fairly reasonable prices.
nkuwan You are so well-informed about luxury watches. You've obviously done your due diligence and the comparison to the US is very informative...because of course, I live in New York. thank you very much
How functional is a field watch when most of them aren't effectively shock resistant? I had the opportunity to speak to a dealer of fine Swiss watches, and he said that one had to visit the service center every time a Swiss watch suffered a shock by dropping to the ground. He didn't mention that the Rolex Explorer or Explorer 2 was any different. The question which arises in my mind is, what need or want makes one own such watches, when all they do is tell the time?
In the field, the Oris Mechanical Altimeter and Barometric Pressure is the one true tool. watch. Ball for technical over engineeering and reliability. Montblanc 1858 Monopusher for elapsed time orientation and daylight calculation.
I want the black dial alpinist (SPB117) without cyclops, without red text, with the SARX035 bracelet. Or an update to the Tudor Ranger that uses the in-house MT5402.
In the usmc I would say the g-shock was the go to watch for most guys hahaha just easier overall than a mechanical watch and easier to time hack with the rest of the unit
What about the Weiss Standard Field watch? I own the 38MM and it's fantastic. Do wish it had a screw down crown, but their new automatic field watch does.
My Victorinox Infantry Chronograph 241589 is my field watch, tool watch, hunting watch, hiking watch, shooting watch etc. It won't be on a list (probably because its a quartz) that people mention but that watch is tough as all hell!
For a watch that you're actually using in the "field", ie running, swimming, hiking, fighting, being under enemy fire, being taken prisoner for months, doing burpees in the mud etc, then Casio is surely what you'd wear.
A new challenger has emerged at the more affordable automatic price point and style of watch verse Hamilton: ARISTO Navy Style Vintage 3H220 Automatic. Simply another watch to consider in this category.
I would buy the Defender if the second complication would be other than completely useless 24h.Best would be either power reserve or full calendar(dont know if its possible though)
I mean, yes I did take my Rolex Explorer up a scree slope to a waterfall today. Love how visible the dial is as I keep track of time to turn around during my adventures
Top pics would definitely be my shock for literal field use. Camping. Downhill Mtb. Fishing trips etc. daily like at lynauto shop I like ether my seiko 5 with a nato strap. Luminox chronograph. Or my tag formula 1 particularly because the hour dive bezel let’s me time my guys on their jobs. The hour comes in really handy for job times.
I think an expensive field watch fails as a field watch. It is supposed to be "grunt compatible".
Yeah I actually end up wearing Protreks in the woods or on the water. They are just so useful compared to a basic field watch. Not that I don't wear those too. There is something to be said for having something just simple for keeping time.
Agree nowadays I'd go Protrek or G-Shock ...
All luxury sport watches fail as what ever they’re engineered to be. A luxury watch serves one purpose and its to make you feel good. No one goes spelunking with Rolex Explorer II, no one dives with a Submariner, no one times race laps with a Daytona, no one works near radioactive material with a Milgauss. All luxury watches fail at their intent if you think their intent is to fulfill their design purpose.
True if you are a real wild child you are not wearing 10k explorer for your voyages
It needs to stand up to the most crayon-eating abuse possible in order to be truly viable on the field.
Ignoring Quartz in the field watch category is a shame bc it (unlike dress watches) is a category where the inherent durability of quartz is quite usefull.
At that point I’d just get a Casio digital quartz watch if I cared at all about that.
@@seren1ty755a lot of insurgents used that watch in the field.
I agree. The Longines VHP is a favorite of mine in the mostly-affordable field watch category. It's on par, in terms of performance, with my quartz Grand Seiko that is several times more expensive.
As a Correctional Officer and Wildland Firefighter my go to watch was actually a Timex Expedition. As My taste and progressed I went with a Seiko SNK809. Since my eyes have gone a bit downhill I currently wear a Victorinox Field Force 42mm. The visibility and ruggedness is unparalleled. Triple anti reflective sapphire and quartz movement are unbeatable.
You may be the only guy in this discussion who understands nobody is going to wear a $5K watch into hazardous field conditions. You have to be much more practical than just a watch collector. Kudos, my friend!
@@danspencer4235 spot on!
Victorinox is a durable brand and they make a good product. I have an 23 year old Cavalry model and it's taken abuse and continues.
Hi Teddy,
2 other fantastic options (yes, they are from microbrands):
- the Christopher Ward C65 Sandhurst (with the design of the Smiths W10): COSC and a fantastic bracelet for around 1045€
- The Swiss Watch Company Bunker (I have just ordered it) : Titanium case (grade 2), 16 AR coating, fantastic lume, regulated Sellita w200 mvmt, 2 great straps for... 380€
Best,
Olivier
I just looked at the Bunker.
Thank you! I'm very tempted....
Hi Oliver -- I know its been a while since you posted this, but curious about your experience with the Bunker. Just spent some time looking at them and really like the looks of them.
@@scalwi the watch is fantastic. I have sold it however because I have bought a Longines Spirit meanwhile.
But great features for the price.
Field watches are the best style but it drives me crazy that most of them have low water resistance.
and no date
I agree and often not always lack of screw down crown
Totally agree with you.
do you need more than 100m WR? you really dive with your watch ?
@@javieroargubi many have only 50m or even 30m and that is a little bit stupid. It's not that expensive for them to make it a little bit better.
The Citizen BN0118-04E and the Casio 5610 are my to go field watches. Quartz and WR are what I need in the field. Mechanical for office, dinner and a seated concert.
That Citizen is a sleeper & super value.
Marathon sure has raised their prices. I bought that Marathon watch in this video for under $100 about 15 years ago. Reminds me of TAG watches that years ago tripled the price of their watches.
The best field watch I had while in the Corps was a good-old Casio G-Shock. Tough, anti-glare coating, backlight. I've got the Hamilton Khaki now. Good watch.
Awesome, a field watch video!
As a very outdoorsy guy, my 3 watch collection is all field/military watches lol.
Solar Powered Seiko SNE329 (for the actual field work and outdoor activities), Archimede Pilot 45 (my daily wear), and my 'dress' watch is the 42mm Weiss white dial Standard Issue Field Watch.
Great video, it makes me want to add a Hamilton to my small collection!
I just added the Hamilton Khaki in 42mm. You can't go wrong.
Liking the Weiss
I have had the Orient Defender II for about a week now and I adore it. This is my 6th Orient and although I really like my Kamasu and my Ranger I think this one is my favorite. It's my second field watch and I am really beginning to love this thing. I recently bought a Phoibos Voyager and a long island homage to the original Monster all within the last month and this is by far my favorite of my three new watches.
Oh if I only had an endless pit of money … all these watches are right in my wheelhouse 🙂👍🏻
Thanks for sharing Teddy.
I have the Alpinist SPB157 and it’s GORGEOUS! Best watch Seiko has ever made in my opinion.
I think the Sinn 556 is the standout for me in this review as the best balanced choice in this video. Great piece for a good price and I feel like it can even make it in dressier circumstances especially if you pop on a nice black leather strap.
Prices are getting up there, but I agree it's a great choice, especially for a one-watch "collection". It looks great no matter where you go or what you're wearing.
it costs 1,600 dollars tho
consider the oem fine bracelet..unmatched fit to the case
The Seiko baby alpinist is really under rated. Amazing watch, new caliber, Saphire glass, 20ATM (!!!), I think this is a real deal.
The caliber really isn't great imo.
The older Omega Railmaster is the perfect Explorer alternative.
agreed
Agreed. I’m saving up for the Railmaster 1957 trilogy
True, I was about to pull the triger on a railmaster 1957 limited edition but the water resistance is minimal ( 60mt) that got me thinking
a field watch should have at least 100 mt water resistance.......
@@guillermomagana8868 60 meters is almost 200 feet. Unless you're a professional diver, that's more than you'll ever need.
@@varanid9 i guess you are right… however AD mentioned that it’s not recomended to swim with 60 specs..
My watch was purchased 2 years ago from amzwatch and, to this day, it still looks and runs as well as it did the day it arrived. That movement has never missed a beat despite never having been serviced. I can't complain about that.
It's funny how actual military use and what people think military use is differs.
During my 8 years, most military members (of various branches) usually wore G-Shocks or other Casio analogs, and those that strayed from that were usually all Quartz, with the top end being eco-drives, etc. Military people don't get paid a lot. They need a watch that's rugged, accurate, and no-fuss. Very rare is the military member who wears some bougey Hamilton when getting down to business.
Actual cash value: $0.02.
Is there confusion with this? I think most people are aware that "military use" is just what was used historically by military units not modern day.
Spot on with the Sinn 556. Although, I do prefer the added technology that is offered in the 856 version. The tegimented steel is bullet proof and makes for a great field watch!
They are both great watches and they use top grade Selita movements that are regulated by Sinn within COSC tolerances. I wish they had a 556i regimented version.
Thanks for this, Teddy. I love my field / military watches. Really enjoying this “best of” series of videos. Looking forward to a GMT rundown.
Honourable mention: Sinn 104. I took it in a paintball game and boy was it covered in muck afterwards. All it took was a rinse under the tap. Field approved!
Personally, I love the Sinn 556i, but I consider that one more of an everyday watch. I feel the Sinn 556 A would fit much better into the field category. As for the IWC Mark XVIII, that's a pilot watch all the way. Rest of your list was great, though!
A few watches that I feel would fit into this list nicely:
Farer Exmoor Field Watch
Traska Summiteer
Timex Expidition North Solar
Great video, as always, Teddy.
I think the citizen garrison is a great field watch. Very affordable and the eco drive is an okay movement
Great video. Nice shots! One suggestion is the Archimede Outdoor 39. Another great value German watch. Damasko used to be a great value. They now have an in-house movement. The power reserve is not much better than the ETA and Selita movements they used before. The prices jumped about $400. More in line with with Sinn pricing. Not as much of a value now.
Watches are so delicate and intricately designed, so I have intense respect and admiration for amzwatch watch makers
I think the Tudor Black Bay 36 should definitely be mentioned, it’s the closest thing to being an explorer without being an explorer.
The basic casio is probably the best field watch, in actual field.
It is more accurate with time. It can be read faster when even seconds matter. Easier to read when for example waking up for a fire watch.
In Finland we call it "intti rolex". Which basically translates to "military rolex."
Tudor Black Bay 36mm is the most obvious Explorer alternative you can actually buy. Well, mostly. Also, what about Oris pointer date?
I think Oris makes a couple that could be on this list.
From a more modern perspective, having a mechanical watch with an altimeter is 👍 for people interested in function.
You mean the black bay 36 is an alternative to the seiko 5 dresskx? 😂
I love you teddy but some of these were a real stretch to be a “field watch”
Field watches for walking through the fields of your Hamptons estate.
Yeah, no clue why Hamilton is on the list.
Glycine, first time I've heard you mention them.
My favorite 2 watches to wear at the moment are glycine, the F-104 in black and I bought the white as well. I enjoyed the black so well, I spent 2 years looking for the white face on the used market because they were discontinued. I'm not a fan of Invicta, yet now I own a brand owned by Invicta, oh well.
I am a little taken with the Orient Defender 2. Top contender for me, so much to appreciate here.
Love these “best of” videos, well done Teddy. You should do a “best of” time only watches.
Great video as always. I would have included the Longines Conquest.
38mm is not "very small" unless you have very large wrists. Also, a watch being available to buy at a PX does NOT make it military issue.
Teddy getting stuff wrong, what’s new?
I have an average wrist and a 39 mm watch looks smallish! Heck a 34 mm looks like a lady’s watch on my wrist!
Also none of these are available at a PX…………
Yeah I've seen some aweful gaudy stuff available on Canex (candian px). 😅
38mm is very small to me or even at 40mm lol
Thanks Teddy, that was very useful, didn’t think my Railmaster was a field watch but now thinking about it I think you are right
“Field watch” and “luxury” really shouldn’t be in the same sentence. And if you want a field watch that you can really use in the field, get one with a quality quartz movement.
I mean you’re right but whose really using these watches for their intended purpose anymore? Most watches have become luxury goods drawing on heritage but aren’t actually used for their real world purpose. Kinda the watch version of the Jeep Wrangler.
Lol - I love my field watch; my Casio G-Shock
@@CptnWinkee god-tier watch
Agreed: I regularly wear a timex expedition as intended (when out working outdoors or hiking). Otherwise, a g-shock is pretty awesome.
I agree and disagree. Quartz is fine if you're super worried, but automatic field watches aren't fragile babies. I wear a Boldr Venture (Boldr's field watch line) as my EDC watch. I do various kinds of work, such as carpentry and drywalling, electrical, groundskeeping, etc. This watch is not damaged whatsoever from any of that, it hasn't lost any seconds from it, nothing bad. So you can get an auto field watch if that is what you want instead of a quartz.
That was a great segment, I have been looking at all the watches you mentioned here and it's good to see how they compare to one another.
Very nice video. Very pleased to see you recommend the Sinn 556 in the field watch category. I use a tegimented Sinn 856 UTC for a field watch. I love it. Deployed troops need to keep track of what time it is back home, too! Glad to see that Railmaster on the list, too, as I agree it is a great field watch alternative. Let me add a note of caution about IWC's in the field. I had a chrono I deployed with to Iraq and its water resistance was not enough to keep dust and dirt out of the case. Got a really nasty note from IWC that I was using the watch inappropriately! As a result, I really look for strong water resistance and 200M is not excessive, at least IMHO.
You are doing a great job with these videos. I know it didn't fit your specifications but my field watch is the Casio 6900 series.
Tudor 79540. Time only, Oyster case. Cross hair dial. High legibility. Brushed bezel on Nato, BOOM 😘👌
I own some of these and they don't hold a candle to an ani-dig solar-powered Casio Protrek for actually wearing something in the field. They are light, tough, always legible and the sensor features like barometer and compass are intensely useful.
I love my Seiko Prospex with the sun compass and my Momentum fieldwalker but they are not even close to as comfortable as a Protrek when you're out in the sun. Plus I think the PRW-6600Y-1A9CR and the newer titanium protrek look really nice. Suit nice probably not I'd wear one anywhere.
But if you like mechanical field watches. Hey more power to you. I still wear mine even though I've fallen in love with Protrek.👍
The only bad thing I have to say is like Seiko Casio please get rid of the bloody numbers and give us some names! Every time I talk about either's watches I feel like ... no have to look in a manual to look up model numbers.
I have a Protrek, too. I completely agree with your comments.
I have several mechanical Field watches from Seiko, but for spot on time, and complete reliability with its 10 year capacitor, I love my Seiko Solar Field watch with V-158 movement.
Somehow though, there's something about having a little machine with cog wheels on my wrist 😁
Nice one, Teddy. That Seiko Baby Alpinist is indeed a beauty and could be a one-watch-for-every-occasion. Tormented between blue and black dial though 🤔
Alternatively you can wait for a couple of months for new alpinists. :)
Get the blue. It’s tasteful, and the dial is prettier in the sunlight. I wear it every time I’m not working my more physical job where it could get hurt.
Will it get you the “ooh fancy” comments? No. But you’ll love it. Blue over black all day.
@@jewelstd will there be new alpinist in the near future? Nice info!
@@F1god04 Interesting! I have gone back and forth to the Seiko store to compare these two, and still can't make up my mind. I just see that the black one would be more versatile for any occasions, also to use different straps. But the blue one is for sure a beauty
@@henrysus yeah, in August/September. There will be a fairly accurate reedition of the original alpinist as well as three reimagining models. All of them look absolutely fantastic on photos meaning they’ll be even better irl. You can google them - there was an article on hodinkee with some live photos.
I can’t wrap my head around why there are not more A11 style watches being made. I have the Kkaki Field Mechanical, and would love if someone made a comparable A11
Great vid, Teddy. Can understand the reticence to go down a meandering trail with the micros... but to ignore all misses some true gems. It’s like not mentioning any craft beers because there are so many home-brews. Of note: Monta Triumph, most Weiss models, and Oak & Oscar Olmstead deserve mention. Hope to see more micros mentioned - tiers are accepted. Keep up the great vids!
Agreed!
Murph 38 entered the chat. And it already crushed the market
I think the Tudor BB36 Is the new option of a field watch from Tudor since the Ranger was discontinued :C
Was thinking the same. I see the BB36 as an alternative to the Explorer 36.
After a luxury field watch (oxymoron!!) myself - I like Ball, Black Bay 36/41, a few you mentioned but really would like a North Flag tho the prices are rising beyond my budget.
Excellent video, thanks Teddy 👍🏻👍🏻
i have a question....why did you put omega and rolex as a field watch...its really expensive for a field watch lol
I have a Defender I that I regulated myself. It is running +2 to +4 sec/day. When I first checked it I thought I had, for sure; made an error. But, after multiple checks; that is what it is. Pretty damn good for a lower end watch. Although I wish it had hand-winding/hacking, I can live without it when it runs like that.
When I think “field watch” I think cheap, tough, comfortable watch that you don’t mind getting beaten up when you’re out doing things, like a timex expedition
My first watch was the seiko snzg15 field w day/date. I'm up to 12 watches and this still gets the most wrist time. It's the most comfortable and legible watch in my collection. And without a screw down it still manages to rep 100m WR.
It is my 1st auto too,since +-4-5 years,blue dial.Im planning to mod it in near future,thinking about traveller watch motive,because its so cheap watch that I wasnt afraid to take it with me everywhere😉
Really the only field watch that is iconic is the Hamilton Khaki field mechanical. It’s a no 🧠 brainer. At around $400 why even look at the others.
Did you consider any watches from the Longines Heritage Military line?
Own Seiko SPB155J with green dial on the bracelet, my everyday watch always put a smile on my face
I definitely categorise the basic Panerai Luminor models as field watches. Great military heritage, albeit naval, but as you say...grey area.
That 34mm Marathon might seem "too small" but damn how comfortable can small watch be
I would add Boldr Expedition to the list as I have one and its great value for money.Also waiting for cream Alpinist which will release in August,can be a great summer watch.Plus I have Archimede Outdoor on my list,dont know why I like it the most from German field watches,but indeed the Sinn dial is striking glossy🙂
Definitely a niche that really deserves this kind of in-depth coverage. Thanks!
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I'd like to give a little love to the quartz side of the aisle. My Citizen Garrison Eco Drive is close to ideal. White numerals on a black face with 12 and 24 hour indicators. Under $200 and accurate to >+2 seconds/month. My main gripes are the day/date window is a little on the small side and they chose to polish most of the case. They didn't finish the case sides to a high level so the bright finish looks like chrome plating on a car bumper (aside from being too reflective for a military watch). It's great for a work watch, though. Light, low profile, easy to read, rugged as hell, and a flat crystal.
Note: the military lads and lassies I know are more likely to wear a $40 Casio G-Shock, Timex Ironman, or similar if going out on a real op or patrol. I grew up and served in an analog world so that's what I wear.
I have the new Rolex explorer and the SMITHS military. Love them both. Thanks for the video.
What is a field watch? Do i wear it while plowing the field/ driving a traktor?
Probably playing center field...or even left or right field, quite honestly..
Yes.
You're not nearly as funny as you think you are
@@franknuckles you’re even more boring than everybody thinks you are
Wenger Terragraph. Swiss made, quartz dependability, affordable.
Love hand wound field watches. Autos are neat. I daily a Seiko 5 sports with a replacement silicone strap because the nylon canvas one it came with was crap. Because I don’t beat on the seiko, i just ordered the 40 mm Timex MK1 Aluminum chronograph for like 30 bucks. Can’t wait to get it. Definitely going to be my quartz beater. Looking forward to wearing it out over a few years.
Great channel, great choices of subjects. Thank you for your well structured, thorough and helpful work. You probably gave me the final push to go for the Seiko SPB157
How it fits. Is 38 mm case size fits well
The SPB 157 has a brilliant dial. Love the texture
I use my seiko field watch in fields, digging holes and tractor driving cleaning out ponds. It’s lasted for years…I have high quality watches for the weekend.
Notable absences:
- CWC Fatboy which is literally issued to serving officers.
- Vertex M100A. Re-issue of Dirty Dozen WW2 cal 59.
Nicely presented and on point. I have a few of the watches mentioned. I believe that as a watch collector, one should have a field watch in the collection as well as one GMT, one Chronograph, one diver, one dress watch, one daily beater etc.
Traska Summiteer is a good field watch & Explorer alternative - toughened steel & 3-6-9 dial.
Honourable mention for Boldr & Vaer field watches
Traska watches are great. I have a Commuter and can’t understand what the purpose of a luxury watch is.
A great bunch of field watches. Don't laugh, but I wasn't sure if a field watch was for me, so got an Addies fleiger A style watch, brushed Stainless Steel, Seiko NH35A movement, +7spd, 200m water resistance with screwed down signed crown, engraved back, green dial with great all night lume, green NATO strap for €75!! I have decided now, that I do indeed like this watch style, but this Ali Express watch is so good, I don't feel the need to buy a more expensive one!
If its what you like rock it. I have allot of feildwatches with that movement and they've never let me down. I have moved to Solar Casio Protreks when hunting or fishing now. All those features are just so bloody handy. Heck I find I'm everyday wearing them more cause they are just so bloody practicle.
Just bought the Hamilton Black PVD after recently purchasing the Longines Spirit Titanium because the Spirit is too nice to beat around with…I hate scratching the bracket…even bought different bands it bugs me so much! Lol. Love the Hamilton too!
Unbeliavable, people already just start to not like or even hate Glycine just because belongs to Invicta. Airman, Combat 6 and Sub and more models still the same. I don't agree with Teddy's speak of Glycine changing the direction of their products, I just don't see this yet.
It’s been like eight years of Invicta ownership and the only thing that has changed is that the watches have gotten less expensive. WIS are just butthurt that their favorite little sWiSs company is owned by their most hated whoreology house.
The problem is that many of Glycine’s best lines have been discontinued. No more Incursore, no more Stratoforte, no more KMU, etc… only lines left are Combat and Airman. It’s a shame, Glycine used to make a lot of really nice watches at fairly reasonable prices.
The Orient was great surprise, especially since Orient is so well know for their dive watches.
nkuwan You are so well-informed about luxury watches. You've obviously done your due diligence and the comparison to the US is very informative...because of course, I live in New York. thank you very much
How functional is a field watch when most of them aren't effectively shock resistant? I had the opportunity to speak to a dealer of fine Swiss watches, and he said that one had to visit the service center every time a Swiss watch suffered a shock by dropping to the ground. He didn't mention that the Rolex Explorer or Explorer 2 was any different.
The question which arises in my mind is, what need or want makes one own such watches, when all they do is tell the time?
In the field, the Oris Mechanical Altimeter and Barometric Pressure is the one true tool. watch. Ball for technical over engineeering and reliability. Montblanc 1858 Monopusher for elapsed time orientation and daylight calculation.
Teddy can you make a video on the reliable and affordable pocket watches?? Would love to buy one!
Longines heritage military should surely be on the list
Teddy , The Alpinest #1 , Hamilton 42mm Khaki #2 , glycine #3.combat sub I know this is crossing the line with a diver but it's too cool.
I want the black dial alpinist (SPB117) without cyclops, without red text, with the SARX035 bracelet.
Or an update to the Tudor Ranger that uses the in-house MT5402.
In the usmc I would say the g-shock was the go to watch for most guys hahaha just easier overall than a mechanical watch and easier to time hack with the rest of the unit
And more accurate too. They’re so ugly tho
What about the Weiss Standard Field watch? I own the 38MM and it's fantastic. Do wish it had a screw down crown, but their new automatic field watch does.
My Victorinox Infantry Chronograph 241589 is my field watch, tool watch, hunting watch, hiking watch, shooting watch etc. It won't be on a list (probably because its a quartz) that people mention but that watch is tough as all hell!
i think the longines conquest deserves a spot in there. Criminally underrated
For a watch that you're actually using in the "field", ie running, swimming, hiking, fighting, being under enemy fire, being taken prisoner for months, doing burpees in the mud etc, then Casio is surely what you'd wear.
Orient Defender 2 is a cool watch and I love the look. However, the stem on mine pulled out. Super glued it back in.
A new challenger has emerged at the more affordable automatic price point and style of watch verse Hamilton: ARISTO Navy Style Vintage 3H220 Automatic. Simply another watch to consider in this category.
The quality of the ETA quartz, CWC G10 is awesome. It’s a true military watch with a few seconds per month deviation.
No Longines? A bit... surprising.
I’ve got the railmaster denim and it’s an amazing watch. I would also recommend the Baltic hermetiqe
I will keep using my Timex field watch.
I have the Seiko SPB157J1 and it pretty much ticks all the boxes for me, it's a fantastic watch.
I recommend Regent F130, it has sapphire glass, day date and 200 meter water resistance.
Another desirable contender in the affordable tier is the Smiths 36 mm which is the precursor of the Rolex Explorer although are difficult to find
I would buy the Defender if the second complication would be other than completely useless 24h.Best would be either power reserve or full calendar(dont know if its possible though)
I mean, yes I did take my Rolex Explorer up a scree slope to a waterfall today. Love how visible the dial is as I keep track of time to turn around during my adventures
Top pics would definitely be my shock for literal field use. Camping. Downhill Mtb. Fishing trips etc. daily like at lynauto shop I like ether my seiko 5 with a nato strap. Luminox chronograph. Or my tag formula 1 particularly because the hour dive bezel let’s me time my guys on their jobs. The hour comes in really handy for job times.
thank you for mentioning Bulova.
New Tudor Ranger is a stud!
That spb157 would be a keeper if it came with a no date option.
please provide evidence that any aspect of the current line of Glycine watches has been undermined by Invicta ownership.