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Field Watches

Best field watches for men in 2024

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Field Watches

The best options for any budget

A field watch is one of those timepieces that seems to work for any guy. Maybe because of the long-standing military origins. These are watches built to withstand battle, which translates to top-notch quality and functionality for everyday use. There's a rugged, honest appeal to them, too. They omit the standard leather or bracelet bands for hard-wearing and washable nylon. They've got easy-to-read faces and the timeless design means that you will likely have this watch for years—decades even. Which means it might be worth investing in. As for how much you'd like to spend, that's entirely up to you. We've rated three solid buys, in a range of price points, to help you out.

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The Everyman’s
Watch

• Durable 40mm brass case with a gunmetal finish and mineral glass crystal

• Indiglo lamp uniformly lights the surface of the dials; plus it has luminous hands

• Quartz movement has a two-year battery life

• Made in the Philippines

Expedition Scout field watch,
$65 / $45.50 by Timex

Better

The Rugged
Upgrade

• Patented solid titanium 42mm unibody case and hardened sapphire crystal

• Inspired by classic American military watches with a durable screw down crown

• All-metal quartz movement has a eight-year lithium ion battery life

• Made in Switzerland

A-2T Vintage field watch,
$235 by Bertucci

Best

The Heirloom-Quality
Timepiece

• Brushed matte-finish 37mm stainless steel case with an anti-reflection sapphire crystal

• Screw-down crown and a black sandblasted dial

• Automatic, self-winding movement

• Made in Switzerland

Khaki Field Expedition watch,
$945 by Hamilton

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