Best field watch on Reddit

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#1

Hamilton

4.7
(65)
"Hamilton Khaki"
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"I love my Hamilton field watch."
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"Not a microbrand but the Hamilton Khaki Field watch is very nice."
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"Hamilton Murph"
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"Is an obvious pick."
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"Hamilton khaki field. Id g for the auto version if u got the funds"
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"Hamilton Khaki Field with 38mm case."
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"Hamilton"
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"Field watch - Hamilton. Period."
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"Best field watch among them- Hamilton Khaki."
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#2

Timex

4.2
(21)
"Check out the Expedition and Expedition North Sierra series from Timex."
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"Definitely a Timex expedition w Indiglo."
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"I have an Expedition Scout and I love it."
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"This is the best field watch under 100 dollars."
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"Timex expedition north. Insane value"
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"Timex expedition."
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"Lots of options from the Timex - Expedition line as well."
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"Timex exp north. Get a bertuucci if you can."
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"Timex expedition."
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"Another good option. Timex expedition scout."
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#3

Citizen

4.5
(19)
"I like the citizen, the big legible numbers and the Sinn like hands."
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"Absolutely love it, no regrets."
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"Citizen has solid lume, and eco drive is awesome for worry free timekeeping."
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"Buy the Citizen."
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"Great value."
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"Citizen or Seiko is the answer."
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"You'll probably never need to service the citizen, so there's that."
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"You can find the [citizen eco-drive bm8180 for $80](https://www.ebay.com/itm/266907957809) on the [officialwatchdeals]"
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"Citizen Promaster Tough"
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"Get this citizen Promaster Tough bn0211."
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#4

Seiko

4.3
(19)
"Any Seiko diver would be the best field watch EVER."
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"I just ordered the most suggested SNK809 and very happy about it :)"
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"Alpinist all the way. Better design and it just feels more solid."
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"The Alpinist is the far superior watch imo."
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"Seiko Alpinist, Formex Field Automatic, Hamilton Khaki."
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"The Alpinist is bombproof."
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"Seiko Alpinist."
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"Looks great, keeps good time."
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"Seiko SNK809 homage"
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"Seiko alpinist is a good choice also"
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#5

Marathon

4.6
(17)
"Love the Marathon MSAR Quartz."
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"Epic watch!"
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"I really like my marathon stainless. general purpose field."
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"Marathon is the choice for me. Some of their watches are still used in the military."
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"Marathon, CWC, Boldr, RZE, Traska, Smith’s, Hamilton Khaki, Tudor etc etc etc."
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"Field watch? https://www.marathonwatch.com/collections/officers-watch-mechanical-1/products/general-purpose-mechanical-with-tritium-gpm-in-stainless-steel."
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"Marathon general purpose. I'm rather fond of the officer variant in quartz."
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"Marathon watches are actually used in the field."
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"If you want a durable field watch that isn’t too big, definitely look into Marathon Watches."
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"Marathon has automatic military inspired pieces."
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#6

Vaer

4.1
(18)
"I picked up the Vaer C5 about 4 days ago, meets all your needs and I'm really happy with it."
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"I have the vaer c5 tactical, and can’t recommend enough!"
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"I ordered Vaer’s 36mm Korean Field Solar a few days ago and am super excited for it to arrive."
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"I have the Vaer. It is not as popular as the others but I can tell you I love it."
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"Check out Vaer. They are amazing watches for the price."
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"Seconding Vaer. They make a variety of field watches."
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"Check out Vaer."
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"Vaer C5 tactical field."
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"Check out VAER watches."
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"Vaer has a number of nice options."
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#7

Boldr

4.8
(9)
"I'm very happy with my choice."
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"Have you considered the Boldr Venture? Titanium case, sapphire crystal."
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"Boldr Expedition I meets all of your requirements for ~$700."
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"Boldr Expedition I meets all of these requirements."
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"Do I need to say anything else?"
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"However, in this case I do recommend the Boldr Venture higher than Hamilton."
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"There’s also a micro brand called Boldr. The Venture series is quite good."
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"My pick would be the Boldr Venture Carbon Black ($299)."
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"Check out the Boldr Venture series field watches."
#8

Serica

4.3
(9)
"Hunt around for a used Serica 4512"
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"I highly recommend the Serica 4512."
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"Serica 4512"
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"I definitely prefer the Serica. It has better proportions and more of a richness in its quality and character."
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"Serica makes a cool field watch."
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"Both should work well."
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"I have Serica 5303 pre-ordered but really considering the 4512 California instead."
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"Serica www. They are also making the 4512."
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"Love the looks of the Serica, but a hand wound watch with a screw down crown will turn into a PITA."
#9

BOLDR

4.0
(9)
"You’ll NEVDR regret it. Promise."
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"Good god, that Boldr really does it for me."
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"Boldr, Islander Mitchel Field, Praesidus, Draken."
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"If you’re just looking for a lightweight beater get a Boldr."
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"I was leaning toward a Vaer S3 field watch myself, until I checked out the BOLDR automatic field watches."
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"I'd choose Boldr. This particular Hamilton has a pretty bad water resistance for a modern field watch."
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"I like the boldr first and the serica second."
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"I cannot decide between Hamilton and Boldr."
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"Boldr"
#10

Bulova

4.3
(8)
"Bulova Hack"
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"Bulova Hack. It's been a fantastic field watch for me."
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"Bulova Hack is the answer."
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"I’m partial to the Bulova - Hack."
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"Bulova hack for the vintage look."
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"On my short list are the Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical, Bulova Hack and Seiko 5 SRPG."
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"I ended up getting a Bulova Hack for half the price."
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"I ended up getting a Bulova Hack for half the price."
#11

Bertucci

4.2
(5)
"I'm a big Bertucci fan here. I have five of them."
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"Check out bertucci range from super cheap."
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"Bertucci!"
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"Check out Bertucci."
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#12

Damasko

4.2
(5)
"Damasko DS30, done and done."
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"Damasko DK36 comes in under 2k on a strap."
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"Damasko DK36 comes in under 2k on a strap."
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"Damasko DS30. Can find them used for under $800."
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"If you like the idea of scratch resistance but want something cheaper, Traska has a few that you might like."
#13

Sinn

4.2
(5)
"Sinn 556."
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"Sinn 556A homage"
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"I’d recommend the Sinn 556a rs."
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"Look for a Sinn 556."
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"The one watch that I immediately thought about was a Sinn, like the 556."
#14

Casio

4.8
(4)
"I just got one two weeks ago. It’s a great piece. I wear it frequently despite having a dozen “higher end” choices."
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"F-91W must be the most widely worn watch in militaries across the world, and for a good reason."
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"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."
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"If quartz isn't a deal breaker, then the Casio Mudmaster GWG-2000."
#15

SWC

4.5
(4)
"I’m very pleased with my SWC bunker. Better glass and lume than a Hamilton."
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"SWC bunker checks all your boxes."
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"SWC Ark - Quartz, titanium, 20 layers of lume, 16 layers of AR."
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"SWC Bunker (if you tolerate the logo)"
#16

Traska

4.5
(4)
"Traska Summiteer."
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"Traska Summiteer meets all your requirements."
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"I like my traska summiteer."
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"I would suggest Traska Summitteer, due to their nice looks and hardened steel case."
#17

Farer

4.3
(4)
"Farer hands down!"
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"I've enjoyed these two field watches very much, they both cost under $1k new, and you could get them cheaper used."
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"Farer is next on my list."
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"I vote for the Farer followed by Hamilton."
#18

RZE

4.0
(4)
"RZE Valour 38?"
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"Check out RZE"
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"Guy in another thread recommended me this canadian urbanist watch."
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#19

CWC

4.7
(3)
"CWC W10 Auto Navigator. My favourite watch."
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"The most robust and best value I’ve found is the CWC G10 in sapphire which has 200m water resistance."
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"Look into a CWC G10."
#20

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."
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"The Formex field is a nice option if you want a field watch that looks a bit more unique."
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"Formex Field."
#21

Oris

4.3
(3)
"[Oris Big Crown Pointer Date] would be a great option!"
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"Oris ProPilot."
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"It only has 50M water resistance but I think it's still worth mentioning due to popularity."
#22

Cincinnati Watch Company

4.3
(3)
"Cincinnati Watch company is coming out with new field watches in March that look amazing."
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"Cincinnati Watch Company has their new field watches in stock."
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"Cincinnati Watch Company has their new field watches in stock. No date window though."
#23

Militado

5.0
(2)
"Check out the Militado D12. Love that it has no brand name on the dial."
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"[Militado D12 filed watch. The best $70 I've ever spent."
#24

Bremont

5.0
(2)
"Bremont broadsword. Ticks all your boxes."
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"My reco is the Bremont Broadsword."
#25

Momentum

4.5
(2)
"Might I also add Momentum to the mix?"
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"Check out Momentum watches. They are a small company out of Vancouver Canada."
#26

Islander

4.5
(2)
"The Islander mitchel is awesome."
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"If you are ok with date but no day, look at Islander Mitchel."
#27

Tudor

4.5
(2)
"Field Watch? I'd go with a Tudor FXD of some variety, or something by Sinn."
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"For your category - Tudor Ranger."
#28

Omega

4.0
(2)
"Omega Railmaster. Very underrated, but one of the best field watches."
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"Take a look at the Omega Railmaster, or the Weiss field watches."
#29

Lorus

4.0
(2)
"Lorus field watches are small (36-38mm) and affordable (around $35)."
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"Lorus or alba (seiko subbrands) field watches."
#30

Smiths

4.0
(2)
"When I want a more traditional field watch though I have a Smiths PRS-29a."
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"Check out the smiths prs 29a."
#31

Baltany

4.0
(2)
"Baltany has good field/ military watches including chronos."
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"Here’s a underrated one if you only want to spend $150."
#32

Tandorio

4.0
(2)
"Tandorio … they have some 36mm options heavily inspired by Hamilton."
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"Tandorio is currently selling pretty nice A11-style field watches."
#33

Elliot Brown

4.0
(2)
"Elliot Brown Beachmaster or Elliot Brown Holton GMT."
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"Elliot Brown Beachmaster or Elliot Brown Holton GMT."
#34

Praesidus

5.0
(1)
"Praesidus Rec Spec has the date complication."
#35

Nodus

5.0
(1)
"[Nodus Sector Series](https://www.noduswatches.com/sector-series)"
#36

Freestyle

5.0
(1)
"I CAN NOT RECOMMEND THESE BRAND ENOUGH."
#37

G-Shock

5.0
(1)
"G-shock Square. Shopee is having big discounts now."
#38

Longines

4.0
(1)
"The Dirty Dozen manufactures like Longines and Timor will have a lot of options."
#39

Hanhart

4.0
(1)
"I really like the new Hanhart Preventor HD12. Well under $2K, true no date, and has a hardened steel case."
#40

Malm

4.0
(1)
"Also adding this [Malm](https://malmwatches.com/collections/pre-orders/products/dalton-blue-utc-automatic-38) since you mentioned legibility."
#41

Nezumi

4.0
(1)
"Check out Nezumi and don’t let the awful name desuade you"
#42

Ridge

4.0
(1)
"Ridge titanium."
#43

Lum-Tec

4.0
(1)
"Lum-Tec........ B Combat series."
#44

Cooper

4.0
(1)
"If you don‘t mind quartz, the Cooper Pathfinder may be an option for you as well."
#45

Vostok

4.0
(1)
"Vostok operation desert shield on nato."
#46

Certina

4.0
(1)
"Such as this certina: https://www.certina.com/ch-de/watch/ds-action-gmt-powermatic-80/c0329291105100"

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