Best field watch on Reddit
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#1
Hamilton
4.7
(61)
"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."
"My Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical (42mm). It’s my go to weekend watch."
"Hamilton, Seiko Alpinist."
"Hamilton Khaki Field, easy answer 🙌"
#2
Timex
4.3
(26)
"Best field watch is the Timex Weekender because it has indiglo on the whole dial."
"Try looking for Timex Expedition North 40mm (TW2V07100UJ) if available..."
"Check out the Expedition and Expedition North Sierra series from Timex."
"Definitely a Timex expedition w Indiglo."
"There's an Expedition Mini that's just a smaller version of the Expedition."
"Take a look at [this Timex](https://timex.com/products/timex-weekender-31mm-fabric-strap-watch-tw2v61500)."
"I have an Expedition Scout and I love it."
"This is the best field watch under 100 dollars."
"Timex expedition north. Insane value"
"Lots of options from the Timex - Expedition line as well."
#3
Seiko
4.4
(17)
"SEIKO 5 srpg series"
"My favorite in that price range is the Seiko Alpinist SPB155."
"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."
"Is a great option too."
"Seiko SNK809 homage"
"Seiko alpinist is a good choice also"
#4
Vaer
4.1
(16)
"I picked up the Vaer C5 about 4 days ago, meets all your needs and I'm really happy with it."
"I have the vaer c5 tactical, and can’t recommend enough!"
"I ordered Vaer’s 36mm Korean Field Solar a few days ago and am super excited for it to arrive."
"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."
"Check out VAER watches."
"Vaer has a number of nice options."
"Vaer: US microbrand, classic styling and good value."
#5
Marathon
4.4
(13)
"Marathon, CWC, Boldr, RZE, Traska, Smith’s, Hamilton Khaki, Tudor etc etc etc."
"Field watch? https://www.marathonwatch.com/collections/officers-watch-mechanical-1/products/general-purpose-mechanical-with-tritium-gpm-in-stainless-steel."
"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."
"Marathon make good little quartz field watches with tritium lume."
"Marathon General Purpose. 3 sizes and choice of resin or steel case."
"Marathon officer, or Hamilton Field mechanical."
"Marathon officer, or Hamilton Field mechanical."
#6
Citizen
4.3
(10)
"You can find the [citizen eco-drive bm8180 for $80](https://www.ebay.com/itm/266907957809) on the [officialwatchdeals]"
"Citizen Promaster Tough"
"Get this citizen Promaster Tough bn0211."
"The citizen bj7100 has a gmt hand for a second timezone."
"Citizen Promaster Tough (the bn0211 variants don't have the best lume."
"I will second (third?) the Citizen BM8180-03E."
"A quartz will be more robust, durable and significantly more accurate."
"Check out Citizen BM8180-03E (37mm) or Vaer lineup (36mm)"
"Citizen bm8180 (38mm, solar)..."
#7
Boldr
4.8
(8)
"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."
"My pick would be the Boldr Venture Carbon Black ($299)."
"Check out the Boldr Venture series field watches."
#8
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"
#9
Serica
4.4
(7)
"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."
"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."
#10
Bulova
4.3
(7)
"Bulova Hack"
"Bulova Hack. It's been a fantastic field watch for me."
"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."
#11
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."
#12
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."
#13
Baltany
4.0
(5)
"Baltany Retro Explorer 36mm."
"Baltany Retro Pilot S2076"
"Maybe Baltany S2049? It's also available in black."
"Baltany has good field/ military watches including chronos."
"Here’s a underrated one if you only want to spend $150."
#14
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."
#15
RZE
4.0
(4)
"RZE Valour 38?"
"Check out RZE"
"Guy in another thread recommended me this canadian urbanist watch."
#16
CWC
4.7
(3)
"CWC W10 Auto Navigator. My favourite watch."
"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."
#17
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."
#18
Cincinnati Watch Company
4.3
(3)
"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."
"Cincinnati Watch Company has their new field watches in stock. No date window though."
#19
Oris
4.3
(3)
"[Oris Big Crown Pointer Date] would be a great option!"
"Oris ProPilot."
"It only has 50M water resistance but I think it's still worth mentioning due to popularity."
#20
Islander
4.3
(3)
"The Islander mitchel is awesome."
"If you are ok with date but no day, look at Islander Mitchel."
"I have an ISL54 and very happy with it"
#21
Bertucci
4.0
(3)
"Bertucci!"
"Check out Bertucci."
#22
Bremont
5.0
(2)
"Bremont broadsword. Ticks all your boxes."
"My reco is the Bremont Broadsword."
#23
Traska
5.0
(2)
"Traska Summiteer."
"Traska Summiteer meets all your requirements."
#24
Praesidus
5.0
(2)
"Praesidus Rec Spec has the date complication."
"I have the C-47 and am very happy with it."
#25
SWC
4.5
(2)
"SWC bunker checks all your boxes."
"SWC Bunker (if you tolerate the logo)"
#26
Momentum
4.5
(2)
"Might I also add Momentum to the mix?"
"Check out Momentum watches. They are a small company out of Vancouver Canada."
#27
Lorus
4.0
(2)
"Lorus field watches are small (36-38mm) and affordable (around $35)."
"Lorus or alba (seiko subbrands) field watches."
#28
Tandorio
4.0
(2)
"Tandorio … they have some 36mm options heavily inspired by Hamilton."
"Tandorio is currently selling pretty nice A11-style field watches."
#29
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."
#30
Elliot Brown
4.0
(2)
"Elliot Brown Beachmaster or Elliot Brown Holton GMT."
"Elliot Brown Beachmaster or Elliot Brown Holton GMT."
#31
Dufrane
5.0
(1)
"My current favorite is the Dufrane Mabry."
#32
Boderry
5.0
(1)
"I admit it's an Ali Express watch, and I'll still suggest the Boderry Voyager."
#33
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."
#34
Freestyle
5.0
(1)
"I CAN NOT RECOMMEND THESE BRAND ENOUGH."
#35
G-Shock
5.0
(1)
"G-shock Square. Shopee is having big discounts now."
#36
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"
#37
Nodus
5.0
(1)
"[Nodus Sector Series](https://www.noduswatches.com/sector-series)"
#38
Wasson
5.0
(1)
"I like my Wasson Field Watch. Very legible and attractive."
#39
Cooper
4.0
(1)
"If you don‘t mind quartz, the Cooper Pathfinder may be an option for you as well."
#40
Vostok
4.0
(1)
"Vostok operation desert shield on nato."
#41
Certina
4.0
(1)
"Such as this certina: https://www.certina.com/ch-de/watch/ds-action-gmt-powermatic-80/c0329291105100"
#42
Rdunae
4.0
(1)
"Rdunae RA03 is a good one. Vintage size, quartz, and about $40 USD"
#43
Smith
4.0
(1)
#44
Casio
4.0
(1)
"Casio efv110d (35mm), Citizen bm8180 (38mm, solar)..."
#45
Luminox
4.0
(1)
"How about something from Luminox? Tritium is pretty cool."
#46
Winfield
4.0
(1)
"Winfield is a good bet. But the Gylcine is pretty sick."
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