Thanks for this, Teddy. I love my field / military watches. Really enjoying this “best of” series of videos. Looking forward to a GMT rundown.

That was a great segment, I have been looking at all the watches you mentioned here and it's good to see how they compare to one another.

Ignoring Quartz in the field watch category is a shame bc it (unlike dress watches) is a category where the inherent durability of quartz is quite usefull.

@seren1ty755

10 ай бұрын

At that point I’d just get a Casio digital quartz watch if I cared at all about that.

@jileel

6 ай бұрын

​@@seren1ty755a lot of insurgents used that watch in the field.

@AllTheHandlesTaken

15 күн бұрын

I agree. The Longines VHP is a favorite of mine in the mostly-affordable field watch category. It's on par, in terms of performance, with my quartz Grand Seiko that is several times more expensive.

Great channel, great choices of subjects. Thank you for your well structured, thorough and helpful work. You probably gave me the final push to go for the Seiko SPB157

@hemnathvike4960

Жыл бұрын

How it fits. Is 38 mm case size fits well

I think an expensive field watch fails as a field watch. It is supposed to be "grunt compatible".

@loganholmberg2295

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah I actually end up wearing Protreks in the woods or on the water. They are just so useful compared to a basic field watch. Not that I don't wear those too. There is something to be said for having something just simple for keeping time.

@karlsenula9495

Жыл бұрын

Agree nowadays I'd go Protrek or G-Shock ...

@mannytafuerte

Жыл бұрын

All luxury sport watches fail as what ever they’re engineered to be. A luxury watch serves one purpose and its to make you feel good. No one goes spelunking with Rolex Explorer II, no one dives with a Submariner, no one times race laps with a Daytona, no one works near radioactive material with a Milgauss. All luxury watches fail at their intent if you think their intent is to fulfill their design purpose.

@songoku-jx3cb

Жыл бұрын

True if you are a real wild child you are not wearing 10k explorer for your voyages

@harrylane4

Жыл бұрын

It needs to stand up to the most crayon-eating abuse possible in order to be truly viable on the field.

Thanks Teddy, that was very useful, didn’t think my Railmaster was a field watch but now thinking about it I think you are right

I have had the Orient Defender II for about a week now and I adore it. This is my 6th Orient and although I really like my Kamasu and my Ranger I think this one is my favorite. It's my second field watch and I am really beginning to love this thing. I recently bought a Phoibos Voyager and a long island homage to the original Monster all within the last month and this is by far my favorite of my three new watches.

Thanks for the informative insite. Love to listen to your explainations.

You are doing a great job with these videos. I know it didn't fit your specifications but my field watch is the Casio 6900 series.

Great information as always!

Very nice video. Very pleased to see you recommend the Sinn 556 in the field watch category. I use a tegimented Sinn 856 UTC for a field watch. I love it. Deployed troops need to keep track of what time it is back home, too! Glad to see that Railmaster on the list, too, as I agree it is a great field watch alternative. Let me add a note of caution about IWC's in the field. I had a chrono I deployed with to Iraq and its water resistance was not enough to keep dust and dirt out of the case. Got a really nasty note from IWC that I was using the watch inappropriately! As a result, I really look for strong water resistance and 200M is not excessive, at least IMHO.

Love these “best of” videos, well done Teddy. You should do a “best of” time only watches.

Oh if I only had an endless pit of money … all these watches are right in my wheelhouse 🙂👍🏻 Thanks for sharing Teddy.

Great video. Nice shots! One suggestion is the Archimede Outdoor 39. Another great value German watch. Damasko used to be a great value. They now have an in-house movement. The power reserve is not much better than the ETA and Selita movements they used before. The prices jumped about $400. More in line with with Sinn pricing. Not as much of a value now.

Awesome, a field watch video! As a very outdoorsy guy, my 3 watch collection is all field/military watches lol. Solar Powered Seiko SNE329 (for the actual field work and outdoor activities), Archimede Pilot 45 (my daily wear), and my 'dress' watch is the 42mm Weiss white dial Standard Issue Field Watch. Great video, it makes me want to add a Hamilton to my small collection!

@ejames6431

3 жыл бұрын

I just added the Hamilton Khaki in 42mm. You can't go wrong.

@DeadEyeRabbit

2 жыл бұрын

Liking the Weiss

Great video as always. I would have included the Longines Conquest.

The Citizen BN0118-04E and the Casio 5610 are my to go field watches. Quartz and WR are what I need in the field. Mechanical for office, dinner and a seated concert.

@artk8445

2 жыл бұрын

That Citizen is a sleeper & super value.

Hi Teddy, 2 other fantastic options (yes, they are from microbrands): - the Christopher Ward C65 Sandhurst (with the design of the Smiths W10): COSC and a fantastic bracelet for around 1045€ - The Swiss Watch Company Bunker (I have just ordered it) : Titanium case (grade 2), 16 AR coating, fantastic lume, regulated Sellita w200 mvmt, 2 great straps for... 380€ Best, Olivier

@UK-Blue

2 жыл бұрын

I just looked at the Bunker. Thank you! I'm very tempted....

@scalwi

3 ай бұрын

Hi Oliver -- I know its been a while since you posted this, but curious about your experience with the Bunker. Just spent some time looking at them and really like the looks of them.

@ogramail

3 ай бұрын

@@scalwi the watch is fantastic. I have sold it however because I have bought a Longines Spirit meanwhile. But great features for the price.

Entered. Excited!!

Teddy , the man the myth! Thanks for the videos bro!

Great collection thanks

Marathon sure has raised their prices. I bought that Marathon watch in this video for under $100 about 15 years ago. Reminds me of TAG watches that years ago tripled the price of their watches.

Love hand wound field watches. Autos are neat. I daily a Seiko 5 sports with a replacement silicone strap because the nylon canvas one it came with was crap. Because I don’t beat on the seiko, i just ordered the 40 mm Timex MK1 Aluminum chronograph for like 30 bucks. Can’t wait to get it. Definitely going to be my quartz beater. Looking forward to wearing it out over a few years.

Very cool and interesting information. I appreciate your review and opinion. 👍⌚️

Thanks Teddy. Didn't know about the Hamilton khaki Murph but really like that watch and it's history.

The best field watch I had while in the Corps was a good-old Casio G-Shock. Tough, anti-glare coating, backlight. I've got the Hamilton Khaki now. Good watch.

Good job thank you for sharing.

Yours and Kirby Allison’s shows are the absolute best fashion shows!!

nkuwan You are so well-informed about luxury watches. You've obviously done your due diligence and the comparison to the US is very informative...because of course, I live in New York. thank you very much

As a Correctional Officer and Wildland Firefighter my go to watch was actually a Timex Expedition. As My taste and progressed I went with a Seiko SNK809. Since my eyes have gone a bit downhill I currently wear a Victorinox Field Force 42mm. The visibility and ruggedness is unparalleled. Triple anti reflective sapphire and quartz movement are unbeatable.

@danspencer4235

2 жыл бұрын

You may be the only guy in this discussion who understands nobody is going to wear a $5K watch into hazardous field conditions. You have to be much more practical than just a watch collector. Kudos, my friend!

@artk8445

2 жыл бұрын

@@danspencer4235 spot on!

@collaborativedataaccounts3249

Жыл бұрын

Victorinox is a durable brand and they make a good product. I have an 23 year old Cavalry model and it's taken abuse and continues.

I have the new Rolex explorer and the SMITHS military. Love them both. Thanks for the video.

I think the Sinn 556 is the standout for me in this review as the best balanced choice in this video. Great piece for a good price and I feel like it can even make it in dressier circumstances especially if you pop on a nice black leather strap.

@jpdemer5

Жыл бұрын

Prices are getting up there, but I agree it's a great choice, especially for a one-watch "collection". It looks great no matter where you go or what you're wearing.

@marcdave9521

Жыл бұрын

it costs 1,600 dollars tho

@carloh2503

7 ай бұрын

consider the oem fine bracelet..unmatched fit to the case

I have the Alpinist SPB157 and it’s GORGEOUS! Best watch Seiko has ever made in my opinion.

After a luxury field watch (oxymoron!!) myself - I like Ball, Black Bay 36/41, a few you mentioned but really would like a North Flag tho the prices are rising beyond my budget. Excellent video, thanks Teddy 👍🏻👍🏻

Personally, I love the Sinn 556i, but I consider that one more of an everyday watch. I feel the Sinn 556 A would fit much better into the field category. As for the IWC Mark XVIII, that's a pilot watch all the way. Rest of your list was great, though! A few watches that I feel would fit into this list nicely: Farer Exmoor Field Watch Traska Summiteer Timex Expidition North Solar Great video, as always, Teddy.

The SPB 157 has a brilliant dial. Love the texture

Field watches are the best style but it drives me crazy that most of them have low water resistance.

@tlamasz

3 жыл бұрын

and no date

@carlosranghel3290

3 жыл бұрын

I agree and often not always lack of screw down crown

@andrewchong79

3 жыл бұрын

Totally agree with you.

@javieroargubi

3 жыл бұрын

do you need more than 100m WR? you really dive with your watch ?

@CarstenNRW

3 жыл бұрын

@@javieroargubi many have only 50m or even 30m and that is a little bit stupid. It's not that expensive for them to make it a little bit better.

Own Seiko SPB155J with green dial on the bracelet, my everyday watch always put a smile on my face

Glycine, first time I've heard you mention them. My favorite 2 watches to wear at the moment are glycine, the F-104 in black and I bought the white as well. I enjoyed the black so well, I spent 2 years looking for the white face on the used market because they were discontinued. I'm not a fan of Invicta, yet now I own a brand owned by Invicta, oh well.

Nicely presented and on point. I have a few of the watches mentioned. I believe that as a watch collector, one should have a field watch in the collection as well as one GMT, one Chronograph, one diver, one dress watch, one daily beater etc.

I would add Boldr Expedition to the list as I have one and its great value for money.Also waiting for cream Alpinist which will release in August,can be a great summer watch.Plus I have Archimede Outdoor on my list,dont know why I like it the most from German field watches,but indeed the Sinn dial is striking glossy🙂

Good informative video. I would say that Longines spirit prestige and Breitling Navitimer 8 could fit perfectly the field watch category 👍

great vids

Great collection Teddy, thanks. I think the Seiko SRPG27 has potential on a different strap, and nice to see the Damasko DS30 sneak in, as it is one of my favourites. Similar to the Sinn but a tad more personality, for me.

great information .

Great overview! The Sinn is the sweat spot imho.

Great vid, Teddy. Can understand the reticence to go down a meandering trail with the micros... but to ignore all misses some true gems. It’s like not mentioning any craft beers because there are so many home-brews. Of note: Monta Triumph, most Weiss models, and Oak & Oscar Olmstead deserve mention. Hope to see more micros mentioned - tiers are accepted. Keep up the great vids!

@BrewReview

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed!

Orient Defender 2 is a cool watch and I love the look. However, the stem on mine pulled out. Super glued it back in.

I am a little taken with the Orient Defender 2. Top contender for me, so much to appreciate here.

I think the citizen garrison is a great field watch. Very affordable and the eco drive is an okay movement

The Railmaster is a beast and a strap monster! Love your Videos!

@looplop

2 жыл бұрын

Love my Explorer nevertheless.

The older Omega Railmaster is the perfect Explorer alternative.

@CH-yp5by

3 жыл бұрын

agreed

@sinjon

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed. I’m saving up for the Railmaster 1957 trilogy

@guillermomagana8868

3 жыл бұрын

True, I was about to pull the triger on a railmaster 1957 limited edition but the water resistance is minimal ( 60mt) that got me thinking a field watch should have at least 100 mt water resistance.......

@varanid9

2 жыл бұрын

@@guillermomagana8868 60 meters is almost 200 feet. Unless you're a professional diver, that's more than you'll ever need.

@guillermomagana8868

2 жыл бұрын

@@varanid9 i guess you are right… however AD mentioned that it’s not recomended to swim with 60 specs..

Teddy when will your store be getting the Tissot prx automatic ?

I have a Defender I that I regulated myself. It is running +2 to +4 sec/day. When I first checked it I thought I had, for sure; made an error. But, after multiple checks; that is what it is. Pretty damn good for a lower end watch. Although I wish it had hand-winding/hacking, I can live without it when it runs like that.

The Orient was great surprise, especially since Orient is so well know for their dive watches.

I have the Seiko SPB157J1 and it pretty much ticks all the boxes for me, it's a fantastic watch.

I'd like to give a little love to the quartz side of the aisle. My Citizen Garrison Eco Drive is close to ideal. White numerals on a black face with 12 and 24 hour indicators. Under $200 and accurate to >+2 seconds/month. My main gripes are the day/date window is a little on the small side and they chose to polish most of the case. They didn't finish the case sides to a high level so the bright finish looks like chrome plating on a car bumper (aside from being too reflective for a military watch). It's great for a work watch, though. Light, low profile, easy to read, rugged as hell, and a flat crystal. Note: the military lads and lassies I know are more likely to wear a $40 Casio G-Shock, Timex Ironman, or similar if going out on a real op or patrol. I grew up and served in an analog world so that's what I wear.

Very good range covered. I would perhaps have included the Orient Star Field Watch as that more affordable watch with luxury quality.

thank you for mentioning Bulova.

The Omega denim Railmaster on the Denim color strap is a freaking gorgeous watch.

I’ve got the railmaster denim and it’s an amazing watch. I would also recommend the Baltic hermetiqe

Top pics would definitely be my shock for literal field use. Camping. Downhill Mtb. Fishing trips etc. daily like at lynauto shop I like ether my seiko 5 with a nato strap. Luminox chronograph. Or my tag formula 1 particularly because the hour dive bezel let’s me time my guys on their jobs. The hour comes in really handy for job times.

Thank you for this, Teddy. Do see the Ricardo Swiss Alpine Military watch. Oddly, it's never considered in videos on field watches. (Ricardo have made some expensive vintage watches too). This Ricardo should be a Classic with its superb 12/24 hour luminous cream face and Quartz (Japanese) movement. I prefer it to my Timex Expedition Camper. And, surprisingly, it costs less than £30. Excellent value for a wonderful watch.

Teddy can you make a video on the reliable and affordable pocket watches?? Would love to buy one!

Love the mini Alpinist!

Definitely a niche that really deserves this kind of in-depth coverage. Thanks!

@tompompeii9287

3 жыл бұрын

A a acaxcxs. Cw vf

Great video. I have no idea why Tudor eliminated the Ranger from their product line. GREAT watch. But 2 Seikos?

Honourable mention: Sinn 104. I took it in a paintball game and boy was it covered in muck afterwards. All it took was a rinse under the tap. Field approved!

There is this Bell & Ross watch that I have not yet seen a review of and I think it's pretty amazing. That's the BRV192-MIL-ST/SCA

It's funny how actual military use and what people think military use is differs. During my 8 years, most military members (of various branches) usually wore G-Shocks or other Casio analogs, and those that strayed from that were usually all Quartz, with the top end being eco-drives, etc. Military people don't get paid a lot. They need a watch that's rugged, accurate, and no-fuss. Very rare is the military member who wears some bougey Hamilton when getting down to business. Actual cash value: $0.02.

@benjaminblevins2290

4 ай бұрын

Is there confusion with this? I think most people are aware that "military use" is just what was used historically by military units not modern day.

Great video Teddy! I'm a huge fan of the Hamilton Khaki and Auto. In terms of the Explorer, I prefer the Polar 16570 or 216570. The 114270 feels to clean and neat for me.

@Ferien7

2 жыл бұрын

The explorer is a dress watch

@MarioGonzalez-yq3gw

2 жыл бұрын

@@Ferien7 mk thanks

The quality of the ETA quartz, CWC G10 is awesome. It’s a true military watch with a few seconds per month deviation.

Teddy , The Alpinest #1 , Hamilton 42mm Khaki #2 , glycine #3.combat sub I know this is crossing the line with a diver but it's too cool.

I have the 36mm Glycine and it's awesome!

What about the Weiss Standard Field watch? I own the 38MM and it's fantastic. Do wish it had a screw down crown, but their new automatic field watch does.

Recently went to Macy’s to scope out what watches they carry and found they showcase MVMT watches. Curious of your thoughts on this.

I can’t wrap my head around why there are not more A11 style watches being made. I have the Kkaki Field Mechanical, and would love if someone made a comparable A11

One of the odd features I want in a field watch is strong or completely solid strap pins. The only brand I’ve seen that has overcome the weakness of spring pins is Bertucci, but it would be super interesting to know if other brands have solved that, as well. I need a field watch to be super reliable, durable, and precise - and finding all of those together appears to be a challenge.

I have the Hamilton Khaki in 42mm. All around good watch.

I have the Sinn556i and honestly the bracelet clasp does not bother me and it fits so well, anyway I will be getting a tropical and nato for it soon for the holidays when that happens.

What do you think about Zelos watches? Would love to get your opinion on this brand

Dear Teddy! I like the BOLDR Venture series. Every piece titanium, 200m wateresistance and affordable.

I'm in a field watch kick, looking for my first. Greta vid.

You could have also mentioned the seiko snk800 series at the affordable end

Just ordered the Hamilton khaki field. Thanks for the info! I’m a musician and my band just made our second vinyl album. The grooves on this watch look like grooves on a vinyl album and I didn’t notice this til after I ordered the watch. Think it’s a sign?

I definitely categorise the basic Panerai Luminor models as field watches. Great military heritage, albeit naval, but as you say...grey area.

Love your content, Teddy. Could you get your hands on the JLC Master Control Sector Dial. I desperately want to find and buy one, but I can find very little information on it. Is it a limited run? Chrono24 has almost none. Where are they?

@sunildaniel1838

2 жыл бұрын

They’re a cool watch; they were a limited run for only 1 year. I had one but sold it earlier this year

Just bought the Hamilton Black PVD after recently purchasing the Longines Spirit Titanium because the Spirit is too nice to beat around with…I hate scratching the bracket…even bought different bands it bugs me so much! Lol. Love the Hamilton too!

My Victorinox Infantry Chronograph 241589 is my field watch, tool watch, hunting watch, hiking watch, shooting watch etc. It won't be on a list (probably because its a quartz) that people mention but that watch is tough as all hell!

Great! Which is the nylon bracelet on the 556 at 10:28?

Bought the Bulova Hack after i saw it here. its amazing!

The Seiko baby alpinist is really under rated. Amazing watch, new caliber, Saphire glass, 20ATM (!!!), I think this is a real deal.

@Rob_Smoke

5 ай бұрын

The caliber really isn't great imo.

Hi I am new to this channel, I really like your contents and been watching many videos of yours everyday. I own a few 10-32 year old watches. Could you review a few skmei watches? They are kinda casio knockoff but still are pretty good. could you do a review on it?

Another desirable contender in the affordable tier is the Smiths 36 mm which is the precursor of the Rolex Explorer although are difficult to find

interesting stuff. Would be interested to get your Santa options for divers, field, pilot and dress,, and the overall bingo prize.

Muhle of Glasshutte makes a beautiful 29er that I would consider part of this group. They have a long history in nautical clock making and now have begun to make watches.

i think the longines conquest deserves a spot in there. Criminally underrated

Hello Teddy, this is my first comment to your great channel. I have learned so much from you about watches. I recently purchased a Rolex Sky-Dweller and after a couple of months realized I needed another watch so i don't destroy the Sky by wearing it every day. I just purchased from Tourneau the Carl F. Bucherer Patravi Scubatec Maldives, that i'm waiting for shipping. But just saw a intriguing watch called the Pangaea Day Date Sunburst Blue by Meistersinger. Curious if you have any input on the brand and particular watch.

Nice video i would have added the Longines spirit along the seiko and the sinn.

Well done. Field/dive? 24 hr + diving/ timing bezel options, a little less tooly than Marathon.