What Is A Field Watch? Top 5 Field Watches Of All Time! (Rolex, Seiko, Boldr, Hamilton, Orient)
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- Опубликовано: 25 авг 2024
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Orient Defender: amzn.to/2O37f9f
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For years my “collection” consisted of a $10 field watch and a $100 g-shock. They lasted me through basic training, field training exercises, deployments. I love them both
I have a Hamilton but honestly nothing will ever beat a G-Shock for a functional field watch.
I'm right there with you. I still have the same one from my time in service.
What branch & unit did you serve in?
@@JXN1999 honestly i think the closest field watch to beat a gshock is the boldr venture, but the problem is it's like 3 times the price
@@marcdave9521butno about function
i can"t help but think of you filming the intro. Setting up the tripod, walked past it, turning around and walking back to hit stop
Welcome to solo cinematography! Thanks for acknowledging the effort!
@Zyaire Arlo tf? I’ll have to check it out
I've got a Timex Expedition as my field watch.
Solid watch especially for the price. Always been a Timex fan myself. Simple, inexpensive, and good value.
Me too. A great watch for the price.
Expedition scout 👌👍😎
@@NpcFromEst how loud is it? i'm considering getting in but there are many reviews talking about its loud ticking, even a deal-breaker for some
@@dmnt0687 well considering all the city noise around us, it's not a big deal, for the night time you can put it in some sort of a box if it's bothering you. It's a little bit on a loud side🤫
When I think of a field watch I think gshock or a cheap rugged Casio but maybe I'm wrong.
I believe it is the historical context and design that makes a watch a field watch. Of course G-shock and Casio are watches that share some of the attributes of a field watch and will function just as good.
You're exactly right; the gshock is the modern day field watch.
Nope, your not wrong. I have many different G Shocks in my collection and to be honest, probably will add more to it but on the other hand and I’m thinking Jory is on the same page too but there’s something to be said about old school analog watches, I prefer those, though also I love the G Shock’s ‘ease of use’ if you get where I’m coming from.
Modern day ? Yes absolutely. But that doesn’t mean the designs that take from the past are not field watches as well.
as I see the idea of a field watch, it should be easier to read at a glance than other watches.
Great video as always, the best field watches should include the insanely cheap SNK80* series or a Timex expedition scouts or field. Since to me field watches should be inexpensive since.. well things happen in the wilderness! Also another classification for field watches should include analog hands for a makeshift compass.
« Of course! it’s a field watch, it got explorer in the name » 😂
I love my Orient Defender. Always get compliments on it at work. It's one of three in my rotation for when I go fishing. Thing I like about it most is that it doesn't look like your traditional field/military watch.
P.S. Liked the new intro👍
Im dreaming on that watch orient defender
Dude, I love the ‘90s documentary-style intro! 😂🔥
😂🤯
I've had a Hamilton Khaki Automatic for several years and it's my favourite watch.
@@WatchUnwind I want to get one, but I'm worried about it being so reflective (with no AR coating) since I work outside all day.
@@WatchUnwind Good to know, thanks a lot!
Great video! Would love to hear your thoughts on the Seiko SNZG15, maybe even a review if that is something you would consider.
You should write books about watches, get it published, then sell the books.
The Orient Defender is one of my favorite watches in my collection.
It's not expensive, very accurate and best of all fits very well on my wrist.
I like it as much as I like my Hamilton Khaki!
The Seiko SNZG15 is my field watch! Super legible and super reliable. Thanks for the video!
I love my black version SNZG17. It's a field watch crossed with a flieger A-type dial. Lume on the BOTH index markers and the numbers. Perfect combination.
I have an Orient Defender (grey dial/ leather strap). It’s one of my favorites, although I have a humble 16 watch collection. The Defender has an extremely unique complications and feels great on the stock leather band. The automatic rotor is a little noisy, but that’s the only thing I can find wrong with it. The finish isn’t brushed exactly, it looks blasted almost. Great fit and finish for the price, and a screw down crown. It’s kind of a field watch, but has elements of a pilot’s watch too.
Citizen BM8180. I am about to add that to my collection. Though I love automatics, I also appreciate the ruggedness and accuracy of Quartz. And the Eco Drive will last for 10-15 years before needing a new capacitor.
I’d consider a “field watch” a watch intended/issued for military use or following common military design standards: printed black dial with white arabic numerals, 12 o'clock marker, lume, matte case, size well below 40 mm, fabric or leather strap, certainly no display back. Rather few of your featured watches match that definition.
Great video! Field watches are right up there for me after deck/navy watches. The Orient Defender was my first mechanical watch and for that reason holds a special place in my heart, so it was neat to hear it mentioned. It is 42mm but wears so comfortably and the size helps you read the day and 24hr complications easily. Just a solid watch all around and mine has been extremely accurate. Just wish it hand wound because with the day complication I tend to keep it on a winder. As a daily wearer it would be great. Slips under a cuff too with the flat crystal. I have all kinds of pics of the Defender @halfpastblog since I have a small collection to photograph, if that interests anyone. 👍
I just bought the orient defender. It’s beautiful and love it! It’s my first step into watches and I also love the simplicity of field watches
I, in fact, do own an Orient Defender. When I first got, I was immediately drawn to the various sub-dials that tell the day of the week & 24hr. It doesn't hack, unfortunately. Also the movement rattles around a little bit. I only now wear it occasionally, but I enjoy looking at when I do and the leather strap is good enough on it. Worth a try.
I think when buying a field watch , a person prioritises functionality over movement or heritage so for a "field" watch , a Gshock or a cheap durable quartz is probably the best option...
ARYAN NIGAM I also LOVE my ProTre!!
TRUE! I love my Gshock and have absolutely no problems and/or concerns if/when I bang it up on a wall or any other structure, or jump in the ocean with it.
I LOVE my Seiko tuna. 🤷🏻♂️
So true. I have a Bertucci AS-2 that would put any mech watch to shame for ruggedness. I also have a G Shock GD-350 which has such great functionality. I'd be afraid to take a mechanical watch hiking or camping as it'l liable to get hit or dropped and then quit working, and I hate not having a watch in the wilds.
In real life, yes, you are on it.. I use an older Casio ProTrek solar titanium for climbing, hiking, biking. It's a bit bulky but very tough and has survived a lot of bashing and crashing. And has compass, atm pressure, altimeter functions, etc. But for easy days, hard to beat the Hamilton Khaki to wear to work and then walk the dog.
Sir- You are outstanding in your field! Joking aside, To me the quintessential field watch is the hamilton khaki. Everything else is just a variation of it. If you had to define what a field watch is, Id say it should be smallish (38mm) Have a rugged low profile case with a crown guard, at least 50m water resistance, Simple and bold numerals with 12/24 hour markings and simple and easy to read indices. All with good lume and a sweeping second hand.
Don't forget the Seiko SNZG17K1 100 meters water resistant. It's a great watch. I just love mine. Plus for around $150.00 it's great value for the money.
I love my timex expedition scout
I have a Hamilton khaki field automatic but I use my Timex expedition when good camping or travel.
Hamilton watches have some history. I'm seriously considering buying one.
You forgot one of the toughest classic field watches around, the G shock DW-5600 E!!
tom krajcik absolutely, I think any g shock can be considered a great field watch.
I would have argued with you until I bought a GW5610 saying "pfff, dial watches are better field watches" but this Gshock really is a must buy!
The common line about military heritage and/or usefulness that you hear about ‘field’ watches isn’t as true as you’d think.
Back in the 60s and 70s, before ruggedized digital watches existed and before Rolex became the ultra-luxe behemoth it is now, Army special forces were issued no-date Submariners. There’s also a history of steel diver watches (of several types) in the old Frogman units, but I’ll grant you that that one actually makes sense for the application.
I personally wore a ceramic Seamaster 600 during my time in uniform, and almost everyone else I knew who didn’t have an enormous plastic G-shock wore some other kind of diver. I don’t think ‘field’-type watches as you describe them have been popular in the NATO militaries in a long time.
If anyone’s curious, my first service watch was one of the crap-tastic ‘AQUA FORCE’ things that they only sell at training PXs. As soon as I could I ditched it for a Timex, but the crown snapped off in the field. Then I tried a Hamilton Khaki, but it got slammed against a bulkhead and the date function broke. Finally bit the bullet and bought the Omega a while later, and that one survived.
The so called "field watch" comes from the watches issued in ww2 but time moved on
My favorite field watch is the Tudor North Flag, and I prefer it to my Explorer when out in the wild. It’s sleek, modern and unlike anything else in the current Rolex/Tudor catalogue. I’ve heard Jory praise the North Flag in prior videos and am surprised he left it out of his list. I think Jory should review the NF soon.
You have excellent taste.
thepassionofthegoose Thanks for your kind words.
Would you throw it off a cliff into the snow? It's not a field watch it's a buy and hide
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I own a seiko 5 field watch. That thing has survived combat training, HST’s, countless brutal PT’s, and a lot of swimming. I remember I would get complements on it twice a day from other guys in my platoon. That watch and I have so many memories I think it would be very hard for any other watch in my collection to compete.
Do you have a reference? Would love to check them out
@@dylanoro9473 It’s probably snzg13 or snzg15
Can’t go wrong with my Seiko SNZG15K1 , not hackable or hand-windable but it runs at +0.5 spd and it’s being doing that since I put it on in 2018! Highly recommended👍👍
Also how about Stowa? Love their design and functionality
How is the citizen chandler? I know it’s probably a lot cheaper but I like that it’s solar abs relatively accurate.
Another great video Jory! Check out the Marathon GSAR. It’s a field/dive watch combo. Extremely rugged, extremely tough, they are true mil-spec and made specifically for government and military use. When you get your PO Box up I can lend you mine for review.
Or the fantastic gen purpose inox. I have the gsar and the mechanical inox and like them both. When you try tritium lume it's hard to go back to anything else.
I own the Boldr Venture, Orient Defender, and a Hamilton Khaki. All definitely deserve to be on this list. Only thing the Defender is lacking is hacking and sapphire, otherwise it’s a great watch!
The best field watches are dive watches because they are robust, high water resistance and the bezel has multiple functions which can be used as a dual time, as a compass and a 60 minute chronograph timer. Even better than actual field watches themselves.
Three field watches in my small collection are the Lorus Lumibrite, Lorus Titanium and CWC G10
Choices of field watches are huge. Two relatively new companies making GREAT and well priced field watches are Bertucci and Vaer. Then there is Timex, Casios (G-shocks), citizen, Vostok, Marathon, .... so many others. Maybe even more choices than dive watches!
Most important essential features are 1. hacking movement for “Gun Time”. 2. Non-Reflective dial/front typically black, otherwise you will be victim of 1-2-3....ROFL....Bonus....compass...
What kind of strap do you have on the seiko alpinist? It looks amazing.
I have a Victorinox 241517. I bought it for only $50 and I'm loving it!
I own quite a few Victorianox swiss Army watches and The Infantry, Maverick and Inox Dive watch are my favorites. Very Durable..love em
Field watches are my favorite. I got 3 and half out of 5, I also don't have the Orient Defender and I have an Explorer, not the Explorer II. I also just ordered the Boldr Venture yesterday.
I have a bertucci field watch and I love it.
I watched you in a field. Does that count? 😂😂😂
I've liked field watches since 1989 when a purchased my swiss army original. It still works.
Just got a boldr venture a few days ago I absolutely love it so far I think the only watch is upgrade to is the Hamilton khaki titanium Auto
Sick video, i love the aesthetics of field watches. I think no one on this list would beat the Damasko DS30 in robustness. Would really love to own it ond day.
SInn 656, Victorinox INOX
You forgot the SNK809. Ok, maybe it would be the 6th watch to mention. The 809 is perfect for someone's 1st mechanical or 1st field watch if they did not want to spend a lot of money.
C. W. Yup, my first real watch.
I've had an alba aqpj402 (on a bracelet). Just wanted a field watch on a bracelet. Loving it so far 👍
Citizen eco drive aw0050-21a is a great field watch!
McKnight Baron I have the ATO500 05E or the chandler and my eco drive is great
BN0118-04E is my new fav. And used and abused by Bushmaster Ray Mears. I don't wear mechanicals in the field anymore.
I have one of Citizen's first eco drive watches. 0870-H17516 TA Citizen eco drive Titanium WR100m. Bought it almost 20 years ago for £200. Used it for 10 yrs and then it stopped.
Thought it was probably a worn out power storage cell.
Took it to one of the best watch maker/repairers in London, a very good friend who I happend to go to school with, over 40 yrs ago.
Replaced the storage cell and it ran for about a month then stopped again. That's when we realised it was a capacitor problem and that the watch was not charging.
Tried to source the part from Citizen, only to hear they didn't make that particular model part anymore and had none at all in stock. So basically the watch was unrepairable!
It taught me one thing though. Never, ever, would I buy another eco/solar powered watch ever again. Especially from Citizen.
I have stuck with automatic ever since and always will.
Orient Defender is absolute dope, especially the Defender 2...
During WW2 the field watch was also used by pilots. There was no aviator's watch per se. Hamilton was the prolific brand for these back then. In Germany, the flieger or flyer's watch was issued to flyers as a purpose built instrument. At 55mm, it wad worn on the outer sleeve of the pilot's jacket and removed after flight.
My grail field watch would be
- CWC g10
- Hamilton Khaki field watch
Both of them have a heritage and beauty of classic. But for now might gonna pickup Boldr venture due to tight budget😅.
I own an Orient Defender with the cream colored dial, and I have to say it is an amazing watch for the money and it looks so great. It can easily be worn with a suit and tie if you put a leather strap on it and can easily be dressed down with a nato strap. The quality is good and it actually has a screw down crown so I am not afraid to get it wet. I would highly recommend it!
Jordi, I realy love your excitement and pure joy when you talk about the Seiko Alpinist SARB017. In fact, you introduced me to this particular model and I really wanted to have one and some days ago I pulled the trigger on a local watch forum listing of a guy selling one in a good condition. It is really adorable, especially with some natos in rotation. Also, I love your channel and watch every episode. You got the same interests as me: the outdoors, retro gaming and cars, could be nice to hang out (but I live in Europe :D ). Keep up the good work, buddy. Cheers!
I've owned the Orient Defender II for many months. It's one of my all time favorites. It meets all of my requirements. I also own an Orient Bambino.
All good choices. My choice for a field watch is a Lum-Tec Combat B. They have a variety of choices. All are 100 meters WR. Mine is the Combat B 41 24 hrs. It has a 24 hour dial. You should definitely check them out!
Timex MK-1, Seiko 5 Sport and certainly Vostok Komandirskie! All my Field watch!
I wore my Rolex GMT as an Army Officer, Paratrooper, Ranger overseas. In those days they were not a status symbol. They held up well to helicopter vibration.- been wearing mine since '67. Still do.
Where's the Seiko snk809 ???
Doesn't hack. Therefore I guess it doesn't qualify. More of a pilot's style watch really. Jody extols it as a fantastic budget automatic so I'm sure he would have included if it qualified.
It’s a good watch. It was my first real watch after my fashion watch and Apple Watch phase.
@@kennyduarte783 Yes, I've got one too. I find it a bit small but superb build quality for the price. Ps better quality and value than a Daniel Wellington!
Not really a field watch. Sorry
There’s no shortage of great field watches out there, but I’m gonna give a shout out to a watch I picked up recently and been wearing it ever since. The H Goose Saluda is a great piece and hold up very well in the field.
Timex mil-spec field watch a.k.a the MacGyver watch is my all time fav
Is the Victorinox Inox a field watch?
It's a diver watch but it's very durable. They did tests were tanks ran over it. Victorianox has has a great line of watches which are field watches. The Infantry and maverick are my favorites
Love my Orient Defender and I get a lot of compliments when I sport it. Only issue I have is, no quick set for days but you can adjust the date. So, if you have the watch sitting for some time, be prepared to turn the crown a lot.
Dear Sir
I appreciate your love for Field watches.
Have you reviewed flieger watches?
I’d love to hear your thoughts on the islander automatic field watch. From Long Island watches. Newer small brand but it’s basically a budget Hamilton khaki. Considering as a first everyday watch.
I just purchased a GPW field watch from GPW. Great design, a homage to the Explorer. Titanium NH35 Seiko movement. Sapphire crystal. Great inexpensive watch. Screw down crown sold me.
Going to the field to talk about the field watch. This is amazing content Jory
The grey dial Orient Defender was my first automatic watch after years of naively buying low quality fashion watches and being consistently disappointed by how fast they fell apart. It started my watch collection and was my daily wear for several months. Looked awesome dressed down on a khaki NATO, looked awesome dressed up on a reddish brown Hirsch leather band. I’m wearing the blue Mako 2 now just because I always sort of wanted a blue dial watch, but the Defender will always be special to me. I may go back to it one day...
I think the Timex Expedition should be on this list. Durable, long lasting, handy Indiglo feature, and probably the most widely owned field watch for the last 30ish years.
The Seiko SNZG15J1.... I have one ; also and Orient Defender ( same as in the picture ) . I ended up giving the defender to my brother for his birthday , I kept the Seiko . I am also eyeballing the field watch from Long Island Watches ( blue dial ) . Yes , we wants it ..... the precious .
I’ve owned the Defender now for a year and it’s a great watch. Purchased it from Long Island Watches, it’s on sale at the moment at a bargain price.
I have the black dial and paired it with a black NATO which makes it pop. Though the leather strap it comes with is of good quality anyway.
I get lots of positive comments about the Defender. It comes in decent dial colour choices too. Black/blue/grey and cream. And also on a bracelet if you prefer the all steel look for an extra 10 bucks.
Definitely recommend you pick one up as they’re really affordable.
I've got the SARB017, fantastic watch, practicality and beauty perfectly blended.
I picked up a SARW019 last week which is a great field watch, arabic numerals, date and day dials, as well as a power reserve meter, sunburst stone grey dial that shifts from grey to brown in certain lights, just a really well put together design.
While it doesn't have the same status as some of the other watches, I love my LL Bean Swiss field watch.
I got the Defender about 6-months ago, I love it. It doubles as a dress watch and a field watch.
The Orient Defender is a fantastic watch. The only thing I think lets it down is lack of sapphire.
Christopher Bluma yeah the date is quick set but not the day. Odd. I still love mine though.
I have a Hamilton khaki field automatic and love it . But. When I travel or do any outdoor stuff I wear my Timex quartz Expedition . It runs great and the don't have to worry about it . It has been to the Amazon jungle !
Citizen tough solar Ray Mears is my go to field watch...
I'm with you on the Hammy and Alpy, my two fave daily drivers.
orient Neo 70s Panda dial is the iconic and legendary filed watch comes with chronograph, 24 hour function, 100m water resistance and a date complication. its a true field watch and i was shocked that you dont know about it
the g-shock mudmaster and the rangermen 9400 is the qusential field watch . If I was deployed somewhere in the army or if I was going camping for days I would not trust any watch more.
Before you said it I knew it was Hamilton khaki. You sure do love it.
I need to point out an unusual fact about all watches. Even if I watch has a thousand meter water resistance, the spring pins will rust if a drop of water touches them. I'm on my fourth set of spring pins in one month on my vostok.
I have been thinking of the defender, but am put off by the 42mm, I feel that is just too large for a watch without a bezel, would buy it in a shot if smaller.
Out of these two watches, what one would be more rugged and would be used for camping, hiking, swimming, skiing, office, dress, for everything basically. Rolex explorer 1 (39mm) or omega railmaster (40mm)? Many thanks
Best field watch for me: Hamilton khaki field king auto 40 mm. It was my first automatic watch and its absolutely adorable
Marathon would like to have a word with you.
Absolutely. The Navigator watches now have an easy to replace battery cover and a sapphire crystal.
My generale purpose mechanical inox is my favorite field watch. For me it's closer to a military watch compared to my modern hamilton khaki field.
I’m still thinking about picking up a general purpose quartz, I really like those
1st thing that came to my mind... evidence of someone who doesn't know WTF they are talking about.
@@franco2739 not sure who you are talking to and what you mean. Evidences comes to your mind ?
I thought I would add 2 field watches to my collection. Both are from Bertucci w/both being 40mm diameter. The A2T Super Classic is 200m screw down with sapphire crystal and titanium case while the DX3 is a 50m polyresin with mineral crystal. Both are on 22mm web zulu straps that are attractive and strong. Mine have japanese quartz movements with identical dials. The A2T has a date complication. Attractive rugged watches that do the job. My old buddy Seiko SNK809 is still my favorite, but getting a rest.
The Title of this video is Exactly what I searched in Google 😮
I own the Hamilton 42mm and the Orient Defender.Orient Defender is a great watch,but seems a bit heavy and thick to be a true practical field.Think of it as a Dress Field Watch.
what the watch suposed to be able to take? the powerfull aircondition of the rubicon?
70 degrees.. winter..
Lol I'm watching this on May 26 and it's 6°C (42°F) in the morning, gonna be 10°C (50°F) later in the afternoon.
I like the Seiko solar SNE095P2. It is the most legible watch I own. Black dial, huge white numbers and hands. Subtle hints of dive (bezel markings), aviator (delta wing on seconds hand), and dress (polished silver case) watches. Solar feels appropriate for an outdoor watch.
I think it is hard to talk about Field watches without mentioning Marathon and Timex.
I have a couple vintage H Moser watches that are field watches and a favre leuba Sea King. All are mechanical and very similar in style. Watches remind me of a more simple time
Just ran across this video. Good list. I have an Orient Defender, and can tell you that it is a great field watch. One important feature you didn't mention is the screw down crown. Two watches I think should be on a list of great field watches are the Citizen Chandler BM8180-03E, and the Seiko SNK809.
I consider my dressKX a field watch, it seems to fill all the attributes a field watch should have.
Vostok Amphibia is the only "Field Watch" anyone needs!
I have the cream dial orient defender. Was my first real, automatic watch. I do really like it, but it does lack hacking and handwinding which can be annoying. Also, the day complication is not a quickset. However, movement is smooth to operate and it has a very rugged look and has been pretty accurate for me. It's served me well
what exactly is the difference between field and aviator watches? Size?
A field watch is a number of watches in a watch collectors watchbox