Best field watch on Reddit
299 reviews from r/Watches, r/MicrobrandWatches, r/ChineseWatches and 4 more subreddits
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#1
Hamilton
4.7
(63)
"Hamilton Khaki"
"I love my Hamilton field watch."
"Having said that, I love my Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical and would recommend that."
"Not a microbrand but the Hamilton Khaki Field watch is very nice."
"Is an obvious pick."
"Hamilton khaki field. Id g for the auto version if u got the funds"
"Hamilton Khaki Field with 38mm case."
"Hamilton"
"Field watch - Hamilton. Period."
"Best field watch among them- Hamilton Khaki."
#2
Timex
4.1
(29)
"Check out the Expedition and Expedition North Sierra series from Timex."
"Definitely a Timex expedition w Indiglo."
"I have an Expedition Scout and I love it."
"This is the best field watch under 100 dollars."
"Timex expedition north. Insane value"
"Quartz, Solar, Mechanical are all very nice."
"Timex expidition north titanium"
"Timex expedition."
"Timex expedition scout. There is even a solar version now."
"Timex Expedition North, Seiko SRPG39."
#3
Citizen
4.5
(25)
"Citizen eco-drive [bm8180]... Casio mtp-s120 (solar) ... Lorus field watches ... Militado field watches."
"Citizen Garrison. Day, date, solar all for $100."
"I like the citizen, the big legible numbers and the Sinn like hands."
"Absolutely love it, no regrets."
"Citizen has solid lume, and eco drive is awesome for worry free timekeeping."
"Buy the Citizen."
"Great value."
"Citizen or Seiko is the answer."
"You'll probably never need to service the citizen, so there's that."
"You can find the [citizen eco-drive bm8180 for $80](https://www.ebay.com/itm/266907957809) on the [officialwatchdeals]"
#4
Seiko
4.4
(23)
"Very very cool piece that I don’t think you’ll regret."
"Seiko are truly tool watches to tool around with."
"Waterproof, durable, good lume, date function and hack center seconds."
"I've been rocking the Seiko PADI on duty. The blue pops and goes well with our blue uniform."
"I just ordered the most suggested SNK809 and very happy about it :)"
"Alpinist all the way. Better design and it just feels more solid."
"The Alpinist is the far superior watch imo."
"Seiko Alpinist, Formex Field Automatic, Hamilton Khaki."
"The Alpinist is bombproof."
"Pretty similar specs to the Seiko you were looking at but with lower thickness at around 12.5mm."
#5
Vaer
4.1
(18)
"I love my Vaers. DS4 and S3. Wear my S3 all of the time."
"Yeah I agree with Vaer as I’ve had one. Loved it."
"Check the [pre-owned watches]. I got my pre-owned A5 for $150-200 less."
"I have the Vaer. It is not as popular as the others but I can tell you I love it."
"Check out Vaer. They are amazing watches for the price."
"Seconding Vaer. They make a variety of field watches."
"Check out Vaer."
"Vaer C5 tactical field."
"Check out VAER watches."
"Vaer has a number of nice options."
#6
Marathon
4.5
(14)
"Love the Marathon MSAR Quartz."
"Epic watch!"
"Marathon, CWC, Boldr, RZE, Traska, Smith’s, Hamilton Khaki, Tudor etc etc etc."
"Marathon general purpose. I'm rather fond of the officer variant in quartz."
"Marathon watches are actually used in the field."
"If you want a durable field watch that isn’t too big, definitely look into Marathon Watches."
"Marathon has automatic military inspired pieces."
"I really love the marathon 41mm stainless."
"Marathon make good little quartz field watches with tritium lume."
"Marathon General Purpose. 3 sizes and choice of resin or steel case."
#7
Boldr
4.6
(11)
"I'm very happy with my choice."
"Have you considered the Boldr Venture? Titanium case, sapphire crystal."
"Boldr Expedition I meets all of your requirements for ~$700."
"Boldr Expedition I meets all of these requirements."
"Do I need to say anything else?"
"However, in this case I do recommend the Boldr Venture higher than Hamilton."
"There’s also a micro brand called Boldr. The Venture series is quite good."
"Boldr Venture - you can have one for right around 300 euros."
"Or check out Boldr venture gmt."
"My pick would be the Boldr Venture Carbon Black ($299)."
#8
Bulova
4.2
(9)
"Bulova Hack"
"Bulova Hack. It's been a fantastic field watch for me."
"Bulova Hack automatic, perhaps. Good value, for sure."
"Bulova Hack is the answer."
"I’m partial to the Bulova - Hack."
"Bulova hack for the vintage look."
"On my short list are the Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical, Bulova Hack and Seiko 5 SRPG."
"I ended up getting a Bulova Hack for half the price."
"I ended up getting a Bulova Hack for half the price."
#9
BOLDR
4.0
(9)
"You’ll NEVDR regret it. Promise."
"Good god, that Boldr really does it for me."
"Boldr, Islander Mitchel Field, Praesidus, Draken."
"If you’re just looking for a lightweight beater get a Boldr."
"I was leaning toward a Vaer S3 field watch myself, until I checked out the BOLDR automatic field watches."
"I'd choose Boldr. This particular Hamilton has a pretty bad water resistance for a modern field watch."
"I like the boldr first and the serica second."
"I cannot decide between Hamilton and Boldr."
"Boldr"
#10
Serica
4.4
(8)
"Hunt around for a used Serica 4512"
"I highly recommend the Serica 4512."
"Serica 4512"
"I definitely prefer the Serica. It has better proportions and more of a richness in its quality and character."
"Serica makes a cool field watch."
"Both should work well."
"Serica www. They are also making the 4512."
"Love the looks of the Serica, but a hand wound watch with a screw down crown will turn into a PITA."
#11
Bertucci
4.2
(6)
"I'm a big Bertucci fan here. I have five of them."
"Makes a lot of decent sub $100 field watches."
"Check out bertucci range from super cheap."
"Bertucci!"
"Check out Bertucci."
#12
Casio
4.6
(5)
"Almost every sparky I work with uses a Casio F91W, it resin, light, tells the time and if you smash it you don't care and get another."
"I just got one two weeks ago. It’s a great piece. I wear it frequently despite having a dozen “higher end” choices."
"I am in the military and this is my daily wear. i would argue this watch and its ilk are the 21st century version of the field watch."
"Durable, disposable, inexpensive and damn near indestructible."
"There aren't many Casio field watches."
#13
Sinn
4.2
(5)
"Sinn 556."
"Sinn 556A homage"
"I’d recommend the Sinn 556a rs."
"Look for a Sinn 556."
"The one watch that I immediately thought about was a Sinn, like the 556."
#14
Damasko
4.2
(5)
"Damasko DS30, done and done."
"Damasko DK36 comes in under 2k on a strap."
"Damasko DK36 comes in under 2k on a strap."
"Damasko DS30. Can find them used for under $800."
"If you like the idea of scratch resistance but want something cheaper, Traska has a few that you might like."
#15
Momentum
4.8
(4)
"I'm really happy with Momentum smokejumper."
"I've been very happy with my Momentum Smokejumper, they're a Canadian company and this particular watch is right in line with your budget."
"Might I also add Momentum to the mix?"
"Check out Momentum watches. They are a small company out of Vancouver Canada."
#16
Militado
4.8
(4)
"Check out the Militado D12. Love that it has no brand name on the dial."
"I can’t fault my Militado ML05, and that’s well within your budget."
"[Militado D12 filed watch. The best $70 I've ever spent."
"Militado ML07. Slightly larger than originals at 36mm."
#17
Traska
4.5
(4)
"Traska Summiteer."
"Traska Summiteer meets all your requirements."
"I like my traska summiteer."
"I would suggest Traska Summitteer, due to their nice looks and hardened steel case."
#18
Farer
4.3
(4)
"Farer hands down!"
"I've enjoyed these two field watches very much, they both cost under $1k new, and you could get them cheaper used."
"Farer is next on my list."
"I vote for the Farer followed by Hamilton."
#19
Christopher Ward
4.3
(4)
"I have an older model cw dune and I absolutely love it."
"The new Dune from CW is also beautiful."
"Though I guess it's close to just being called an independent."
"Christopher Ward, Farer, SWC."
#20
SWC
4.7
(3)
"I’m very pleased with my SWC bunker. Better glass and lume than a Hamilton."
"SWC bunker checks all your boxes."
"SWC Bunker (if you tolerate the logo)"
#21
Bremont
4.7
(3)
"Bremont broadsword. Ticks all your boxes."
"My reco is the Bremont Broadsword."
"Bremont has some pretty good looking options."
#22
Boderry
4.3
(3)
"I admit it's an Ali Express watch, and I'll still suggest the Boderry Voyager."
"Lightweight Titanium case with an automatic movement and sapphire crystal."
"Boderry Voyager if you're not in a rush... Timex Expedition, refurbished Seiko 5."
#23
Formex
4.3
(3)
"I also have the $850 Formex Field and for the $250 price jump there’s no quality difference that I can find."
"The Formex field is a nice option if you want a field watch that looks a bit more unique."
"Formex Field."
#24
Clemence Munro
5.0
(2)
"It is a fantastic field watch."
"Clemence Munro"
#25
Cincinnati Watch Company
4.5
(2)
"Cincinnati Watch company is coming out with new field watches in March that look amazing."
"Cincinnati Watch Company has their new field watches in stock. No date window though."
#26
CWC
4.5
(2)
"The most robust and best value I’ve found is the CWC G10 in sapphire which has 200m water resistance."
"Look into a CWC G10."
#27
Islander
4.5
(2)
"The Islander mitchel is awesome."
"If you are ok with date but no day, look at Islander Mitchel."
#28
Oris
4.5
(2)
"[Oris Big Crown Pointer Date] would be a great option!"
"It only has 50M water resistance but I think it's still worth mentioning due to popularity."
#29
Baltany
4.0
(2)
"Baltany has good field/ military watches including chronos."
"Here’s a underrated one if you only want to spend $150."
#30
Lorus
4.0
(2)
"Lorus field watches are small (36-38mm) and affordable (around $35)."
"Lorus or alba (seiko subbrands) field watches."
#31
Omega
4.0
(2)
"Omega Railmaster. Very underrated, but one of the best field watches."
"Take a look at the Omega Railmaster, or the Weiss field watches."
#32
Smiths
4.0
(2)
"When I want a more traditional field watch though I have a Smiths PRS-29a."
"Check out the smiths prs 29a."
#33
Tandorio
4.0
(2)
"Tandorio … they have some 36mm options heavily inspired by Hamilton."
"Tandorio is currently selling pretty nice A11-style field watches."
#34
RZE
4.0
(2)
"Guy in another thread recommended me this canadian urbanist watch."
#35
Rdunae
4.0
(2)
"Rdunae RA03 is a good one. Vintage size, quartz, and about $40 USD"
"Rdunae version: 34.5mm, but mineral glass and a Miyota 2035"
#36
Nite
4.0
(2)
"Nite - Atlas"
"Nite MX10"
#37
Seestern
5.0
(1)
"I have this Seestern 38mm in the black dial and love it. Quality is great and lug to lug is 46mm."
#38
PMD56
5.0
(1)
"Pmd56 is one of the best bang for your bucks in the watch world imo...ecodrive, radio controlled, perpetual calendar, sapphire, screw drown, titanium, scratch resistant, 20bar, lume, day, date, second hand counter balance, on the fly micro adjust, multiple color choices, etc"
#39
Lum-Tec
4.0
(1)
"Lum-Tec........ B Combat series."
#40
Seiya
4.0
(1)
"Just wanted to throw The Seiya Original in there as I'm also trying to find the right field watch as a gift for my brother."
#41
Isobrite
4.0
(1)
"Isobrite or Traser would be my recommendation if you want tritium."
#42
Serica, Hamilton, Boldr, Vaer
4.0
(1)
"I’m looking to purchase my first field watch, and was hoping for some guidance on things to look for / consider."
#43
Ball
4.0
(1)
"Consider looking into Ball Watches if you haven’t yet."
#44
Cincinnati Watch Co.
4.0
(1)
"Cincinnati Watch Co. Cincinnatus Field watch....the texture is nice."
#45
Timor
4.0
(1)
"Timor Heritage Field or if you want to stick with the Explorer-type Nivada Grenchen Super Antarctic."
#46
Longines
4.0
(1)
"The Dirty Dozen manufactures like Longines and Timor will have a lot of options."
#47
Smith
4.0
(1)
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