Pure military watches can often be too basic, too functional, like say CWC models. Plain dials, big numbers, good water resistance. Seiko do a similar thing with their Field watch, and if you want to splash out, you can buy a homage to the Seiko from IWC which costs £4500. Nice. But somethimes, it’s cool to have that Bear Grylls outward bound style for a … Continue reading Citizen Nighthawk: Get The MilSpec Look Every Day
The military watch should always be basic; stripped down to the essentials, clear dial numbers, lume, decent winding crown so you can operate using gloves outdoors – those kinda touches, do we agree? Yeah, Seiko have been doing this right for decades and ther’s a range of mil-spec Indie models too. But if you want a Swiss brand name, then Hamilton has this titanium case … Continue reading Hamilton Khaki Field Titanium: Basic Tool, Touch of Cool
Let’s be honest, you don’t get a great dive spec from many prestige Swiss watch brands. 200m resistance for two grand? Not that tempting really. But Luminox take that more utilitarian, military spec approach. The new Navy Seal dive models aren’t going to impress your mates at Goodwood races, but they will do the job – and cost under £500. Handy. Beefy 45mm steel cases, … Continue reading Luminox Navy Seals Are Super Value
If you love collecting military themed watches then the legendary aircraft manufacturer, Focke-Wulf is a great name to have on the dial. Even better, these Swiss movement, quartz watches are good value at about £220, plus import taxes. Nice bold numbers, overall aircraft cockpit dial design is just what you expect from a brand name like this too. Classic style, useful functions and quartz reliability. … Continue reading Focke-Wulf Flieger Does The Job With German Efficiency
UK brand Christopher Ward has a new C63 variant ready for pre-order. The Colchester celebrates the bravery of the Parachute Regiment and is a black dial, military themed watch, as you’d expect. Para wings logo on the caseback, plus a Swiss Sellita SW200 movement inside, which is COSC standard by the way. Quality. It’s a super lightweight watch as the case is made from injection … Continue reading New Christopher Ward C63: Carbon Case, COSC Movt
Gruppo Gamma has released a new model that they say is a quintessential field watch, characterised by robustness, readability, and reliability. With its workhorse, Seiko mechanical movement, sapphire box crystal and drilled lugs, the Venturo Field Watch II has a no-nonsense name to match its durable spec. Featuring 200m of water resistance and Swiss SuperLuminova afterglow, the Field Watch II is made to withstand any … Continue reading Tool Watch Meets Retro: Gruppo Gamma Field Watch II
Farer have a new addition to their range, the Field Exmoor automatic. Featuring a Sellita SW221 movement inside the steel case, this 38mm watch is designed for outdoor adventures and has that classic mil-spec dial. It also has an orange date hand rather than the conventional date window. For £875 this is an expensive alternative to something like a Seiko 5 with a green dial, … Continue reading Farer Exmoor Automatic Has That Military Edge
The latest from Ball Watch Co; On the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II, BALL Watch proudly presents the all new Engineer Master II Waco Glider, an officer’s watch that combines vintage style with modern technology. Limited to 1,943 pieces each to commemorate the year that the Waco CG-4A gliders went into active service, the Engineer Master II Waco Glider features a … Continue reading Latest Ball Engineer II Model; Waco Glider Edition
