Best best watches on Reddit
170 reviews from r/tacticalgear, r/Watches, r/1811 and 15 more subreddits
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#1
Casio
4.7
(37)
"And always the Casio MDV106-1A."
"100ish bucks and indestructible."
"Classic."
"Solar powered so no battery changes."
"I've got a tough solar Casio ProTrek PRW-3510Y-8CR."
"* Casio Mudmaster gg-b100
* Suunto Core all black
* Casio F91W
* Nixon Regulus."
"I’ve had this watch for years and it’s absolutely bombproof."
"I recently got the DW-H5600. been an absolute unit."
"Love my Casios and citizen."
"GW6900. I don’t own that one but I do have the regular DW6900."
#2
Garmin
4.5
(23)
"I 100% recommend, just because of the battery life"
"If money no problem I would go 965 ! It’s amazing watch"
"Garmin watches have the most accurate step counter detection of any fitness tracker or phone I've used."
"I would suggest going with the Garmin instinct 2."
"Watches are great imo."
"Garmin Fenix. The GPS tracking and mapping works really well."
"You are ideally best off with a fitness smartwatch."
"I love this watch."
"I have the Venu 2s and love it. Great battery life!"
"I finally got the forerunner 255 music. I’m super happy with it."
#3
G-Shock
4.8
(20)
"Is the right answer."
"It'll probably survive life and is as fussy free as it gets."
"Only answer is G-Shock, older models"
"G shock. My dad had the same one for 20+ years."
"Honestly g-shock, hands down."
"GShock hands down."
"Gshock. It’ll last through the next nuclear war."
"Solar G shock for extra long life."
"Solar g shock. Battery should be good for 10-15 years."
"On my current budget? G shock or Timex."
#4
Seiko
4.2
(18)
"I’m rocking a Seiko 5 GMT, I would recommend a NATO strap over a metal band however."
"Seiko and Casio are goated."
"Seiko Presage or Tissot PRX (or Tissot Gentleman) seems to be the best entry level timepieces in reliable brands."
"Find something you like from Seiko."
"It’s relatively inexpensive and has a good looking face."
"I rotate through three different Seiko watches."
"Have a variety of stainless steel watches starting at that budget."
"In that price range, I like Seiko, Orient, and San Martin."
"I got one for my son."
"Seiko 5 field or dive style."
#5
Timex
4.4
(14)
"Timex Ironman Classic 30."
"I'm a big fan of the timex expedition north it's solar powered and slick af."
"Timex Expedition with the vibration alarm."
"Timex Ironman did the trick for me, easy to set timehacks with."
"Put a Timex Expedition on the thwart."
"Classic. Comfortable. No gimmicks."
"Has few options."
"Timex is a great option, you can also probably find some Seikos in that budget."
"I love Timex, but they are more traditional."
"Timex iron man."
#6
Rolex
5.0
(8)
"Rolex submariner. Mechanical. Robust."
"Laugh all you want, but unironically, a Rolex Submariner"
"Honestly? I’d probably say Rolex."
"Rolex sub"
"Rolex submariner"
"Submariner (ref. 124060)"
"Rolex Sea-Dweller. Make the first impression the best one."
#7
Citizen
4.7
(6)
"A solar watch would be the best you can get as a practical everyday watch."
"It's probably the best you can get."
"A Citizen Eco Drive of some variety is probably going to keep time longer than any other watch on the market."
"Personally I wear a Citizen Skyhawk."
"I like my citizen eco drive."
"I have a Citizen Promaster Alticron."
#8
Suunto
4.6
(5)
"Suunto Core is my go-to out of every watch I own"
"Suunto core all black is a great watch"
"Love the inverted coloring on it, super easy to read the time"
"I love my Suunto watch for the pool and open water"
"My suunto ABC has been kicking for two years."
#9
Hamilton
4.6
(5)
"Based on the watch that won WW2, simple mechanical design that will last."
"Can't go wrong with Farer, Sinn, Stowa, Tissot, or Hamilton."
"Hamilton khaki field."
"Hamilton Khaki Field is a staple."
#10
Apple
5.0
(4)
"I’ve used an AppleWatch for the last 7 years... I think they all work great both in the pool and in open water."
"My Apple Watch has worked great over the past 6 years 👍"
"I do love my Apple watch and it's easy to switch between a face with a second hand"
"Apple Watch"
#11
Omega
4.8
(4)
"Gets the most wrist time."
"Like bond."
"Omega Speedmaster, obviously."
"Omega speedmaster."
#12
Steeldive
5.0
(3)
"These offer bright and very readable lume all night long."
"Always delivers killer lume at a very decent price point."
"Crazy about my new Steeldive SD-1970 - great lume!"
#13
Walmart
4.3
(3)
"$4.88 Walmart watch is the way to go."
"Get any cheap one at Walmart."
"Any watch from Walmart that’s under $15 will do fine."
#14
Stowa
5.0
(2)
"Can't go wrong with Farer, Sinn, Stowa, Tissot, or Hamilton."
"Don't forget about the German brands."
#15
Sinn
5.0
(2)
"I have a Sinn 104. Waterproof to 600' or so."
#16
San Martin
5.0
(2)
"Is the best Aliexpress watch for lume that I have."
"All of my San Martin watches have outstanding lume!"
#17
Marathon
4.5
(2)
"A robust mechanical diver is what I’m taking. Marathon GSAR"
"Really like my Marathon GSAR."
#18
Tissot
4.5
(2)
"Seiko Presage or Tissot PRX (or Tissot Gentleman) seems to be the best entry level timepieces in reliable brands."
"Tissot PRX Quartz - iconic design, sleek looks, swiss quality and respectable but still affordable swiss brand."
#19
Orient
4.5
(2)
"Find something you like from Orient."
"Short answer: Orient Kamasu"
#20
Nomos
5.0
(1)
"I like the minimalist approach."
#21
Doxa
5.0
(1)
#22
Tudor
5.0
(1)
"Tudor BB58 on bracelet"
#23
Sangin
5.0
(1)
"Is my daily watch."
#24
Tag Heuer
5.0
(1)
"I wear my Tag Heuer Aquaracer with white face on SS bracelet"
#25
Oris
5.0
(1)
"Find something you like from Oris."
#26
Freestyle
4.0
(1)
"Freestyle shark watch— bonus points for out of regs colors"
#27
Vaer
4.0
(1)
"I have a Vaer S5 Tactical Field Solar 40mm with a woodland camo Barton watch band."
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