Building the Perfect Collection: Field Watches
Field watches are popular with watch collectors for a variety of reasons. They have a great deal of historical significance due to their deep connection to military history, as they were originally designed for soldiers in the early to mid-20th century, particularly during World War I and World War II.
The features that originally made field watches so essential for soldiers—their durability and reliability, their robust construction, which often includes water resistance, shock resistance, and scratch-proof materials—make them just as popular today. Field watches are versatile and functional, perfect for those seeking adventure, exploration, and a connection to nature. And their simple yet elegant design makes them perfect for everyday wear as well.
Here at Feldmar we have some favorite field watches for when you’re ready to start building, or add to, your collection:
Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical
For those in search of the ultimate companion when you’re out in the field, your search is over—introducing the small yet mighty Khaki Field Mechanical. Housed in a 38mm stainless steel case with sapphire crystal, the cool blue dial features striking white indexes and a Super-LumiNova® coating for optimal legibility. The beating heart of this timepiece is the H-50 movement, an exclusive caliber developed specifically for Hamilton’s handwound watches, with an 80 hour power reserve. Thanks to its durable blue NATO strap, the Khaki Field Mechanical is a faithful recreation of its original 1960s forebear and is true to Hamilton’s military heritage.
Bulova Military Hack Watch
The Military Hack Watch is inspired by Bulova’s military heritage and vintage watches of the time, infused with historical elements, yet outfitted with modern features, just right for a contemporary lifestyle. The updates style features a three-hand, 21-jewel automatic movement with a 42 hour power reserve. Crafted with a gray 38mm stainless steel case with double-domed mineral crystal. The black dial has luminescent hands and markers, with a red center track on the dial displaying 24 hour time. The supple green leather NATO strap is another nod to the timepiece’s military pedigree.
Zodiac Olympos Field
Inspired by the Olympos Military watches Zodiac made for the British Royal Navy in the late 1960s, the Olympos Field is a modern interpretation designed with simplicity, utility, and durability in mind. The original Zodiac Olympos was a highly distinctive watch, nicknamed the “manta” due to its unique manta ray shaped case. Today’s Field re-issue stays true to the watch’s historical roots while updating the materials to suit modern trends and needs. The 40mm stainless steel case features an engraved caseback and sapphire crystal. A textured green dial is highlighted by luminous hands and hour markers. The Olympos Field is built with a sturdy, accurate automatic movement, and water resistance to 200 meters. A light brown leather strap is the ideal accompaniment.
Seiko Luxe Prospex Alpinist GMT SPB379
Do you treat life as the ultimate adventure? The Prospex Alpinist GMT SPB379 was designed and built just for you, meeting every challenge with technological excellence and style. Inspired by Seiko’s first sports watch, the 1959 Alpinist, this rugged yet stylish watch features the iconic LumiBrite wedge-shaped markers, bold numerals, and stylized hands of the original against a deep black dial, along with 24-hour GMT timing. The 39.5mm stainless steel case with super hard coating has a screwed case back, screw-down crown, and see-through caseback. An upgraded curved sapphire crystal with anti-reflective inner coating adds reliable visibility, while the new inner rotating compass bezel makes it ideal for hiking and outdoor activities. The 24-jewel automatic movement beats at a frequency of 21,600 vibrations per hour, for an exceptional power reserve of 72 hours. Finished with a black calf leather strap with tri-fold push button release clasp.
Luminox Land Recon Point Man 8820 Series Heritage
The Recon Point Man Heritage honors those who serve in military recon units. This watch shines as a simple and efficient navigation tool for military personnel, adventurous explorers who want to navigate different terrain, and everyday watch enthusiasts who demand the best. Equipped with a 45mm Cabonox™ case with protected crown, security gasket, 316L stainless steel caseback, carbonox™ uni-directional rotating bezel, screw-in crown, and sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating. Advanced features include Luminox Light Technology that guarantees excellent readability in any light conditions, cardinal points on the inner bezel, a tachymeter to measure walking speed, and KM and MI markers on the dial. Ships with two straps, a black rubber strap and a black NATO strap. The Land Recon Point Man empowers explorers of every kind to lead with precision and confidence.
Citizen Promaster Tough
There are tough field watches on the market, and then there’s the Promaster Tough, the latest adventure-ready timepiece from Citizen’s Promaster Land series. Beginning with its one-piece 41mm case construction, the Promaster Tough is ready for action—built-tough in silver-tone Super Titanium™, with a matching triple-link bracelet securing it to the wrist with a safety fold-over clasp. On the dial, bright white accents against a deep green background ensure high legibility, with the no-nonsense display ensuring efficient, accurate time checks. The Promaster Tough is sustainably powered by any light with Citizen’s proprietary Eco-Drive technology, so it never needs a battery. All this, and water resistance to 200 meters.
Alpina Heritage Automatic
With clean, classic styling, bold yet subtle, this Heritage Automatic is a field watch for those with sophisticated tastes. The 38mm stainless steel case with sapphire crystal holds a beige-colored dial with easy-to-read Arabic numerals and exciting blue hours, minutes, and seconds hands. The robust 26-jewel automatic movement has a 38 hour power reserve. The black calf leather strap is finished with cocodile pattern embossing.
Bremont Terra Nova 38
Inspired by early 20th-century military pocket watches, with all the hallmarks of these original timepieces, Bremont’s Terra Nova is a collection of rugged mechanical timepieces. The 38mm is Terra Nova in its purest, most unadulterated form. The unique, modern geometric cushion case, in polished and satin-finished stainless steel, with anti-reflective sapphire crystal, low profile and shortened lugs, has been crafted to sit perfectly on the wrist with great balance and presence. A black dial is the perfect setting for oversized numerals cut in full-block Super-LumiNova® for increased legibility in low light conditions. The Super-LumiNova® application is continued across the indexes on the broken railroad minute track and vintage inspired hands. The closed caseback is engraved with a unique design featuring a charted map of the world and the words Terra Nova. Paired with a brown leather strap with pin buckle clasp.
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