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The Best 5 Field Watches - Including The Watch Worn By The SAS!

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If there's one thing a watch collector needs, it's a decent tool watch. Something that they can wear outdoors when hiking, or just doing manual labour. The obvious choice for such a watch is a classic field watch, after all, that’s exactly what they were designed for. So, I thought I’d put together a list of some of my favourite field watches currently on the market.
Most field watches were originally made for military use, so they all tend to share a common design style that’s both durable and highly legible. Most are time-only watches, and they often have Arabic numerals for the hour markers. So, to keep things simple, I’ve stuck to watches that fit into this general definition of what a field watch is.
Now, rather than just talk about a load of watches I've never seen before, I've based this list around watches I've actually worn. This means that the five watches I’ve chosen for this list are ones I genuinely think are good field watches to own, rather than generic clickbait choices, and not one of the brands I talk about have paid to be featured in this article.
The other thing I want to say is that this list is obviously far from exhaustive. There are plenty of other great field watches out there that I haven’t added to this list, and these are just my picks from the watches I’ve handled myself. So feel free to disagree with me or suggest your own choices, and I might include them in a follow-up video.
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Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction
01:31 - Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical
03:02 - CWC G10
04:25 - Christopher Ward Sandhurst
05:30 - Timefactors Smiths PRS-29A
06:54 - Nite MX10
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#fieldwatch #christopherward #militarywatch
military watch
SAS watch
nite mx10 watch
cwc g10 watch
hamilton pilot pioneer
Christopher ward c65 Sandhurst
w10 watch

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18 авг 2024

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@onnisonni1876 Год назад

I had a nite tx50 watch on my deployment 10 years ago. It is still working like a dream. Very nice and rugged wristwatch indeed

@markotoole7937 Год назад

I hadn't come across the Nite MX10 before and very interesting it was actually used by the SAS! Love the production level of your videos.

@henrylee8510 Год назад

You can see at around the 7:45 mark that the seconds hand is misaligned on the Nite.

@loader4591 Год назад

Thanks for your review. I was here for the Nite, a good looking piece and great value imo. An FYI that I am also looking at Elliot Brown Canford that is well worth putting on a shortlist.

@MiguelBerCeb 23 дня назад

I just got know the Nite MX10 existed thanks to this video, I find it as a very balanced rugged/causal to elegant/discrete/practical watch. I’ve been thinking of pulling the trigger getting a similar watch, the GWS G10 H3, but the MX10 seems like a more polished offering that balances ruggedness with aesthetics. Great video!

@robch4414 10 месяцев назад

Take a look at NITE's new Atlas field watch. Automatic, tritium of course, good price, and looks exceptionally smart.

@RJ986S Год назад

Just subscribed, solid video. I particularly like the Hamilton, the Smiths, and the CW Sandhurst, although they are all great. I recently purchased a pre-owned CW Sandhurst (version 1) on the auction site. Expecting it in a few days. Can't wait!

@MyAffordableWatchCollection Год назад

Great picks and an excellent video. Well done 👍🏻

@12and60 Год назад

Thanks mate! 👍🏻

@scottparis6355 Год назад

I have the Hamilton Pilot Pioneer Mechanical, and I like it and wear it a lot. That said, this is not an inexpensive watch, and Hamilton's decision to use a mineral crystal is hard to understand. There are lots of $300 watches with sapphire and the Hamilton is $800.

@haematogenumno3263 3 месяца назад

есть часы и за 45 долларов с сапфиром, например: militado Номер модели ML05

@LTTang Год назад

My field watch is the Brietling Navitimer 8. My beater watch is a G-Shock.

@AwkwardHorology Год назад

Great list! Loved it, I’ll back to watch more 😊

@malikknows3510 Год назад

Nice video, yes, that Nite watch is a beauty. I use a Sinn 856 UTC as a field watch although it has a flat crystal. It's quite a bit above your price point here, but it is very well spec'ed for the money, imho. All the best!

@12and60 Год назад

Sinn watches are great! The 856 is more of a pilots watch though

@malikknows3510 Год назад

@@12and60 I agree, but it’s a good example of why categories should have some wiggle room. It’s got 200m water resistance which qualifies it for more than cockpit duty, imho. I wish I could purchase it with a domed crystal. Tracking a second time zone is useful when in the field! Cheers!

@MrBacchus18 Год назад

@@12and60 isn’t your Hammy technically a pilot watch? You called it aviation

@Sumerdini 4 месяца назад

⁠borders are unclear between the two 👍

@michaelfierman3256 Год назад

Nice list James! I had never seen that MX-10 before...might make for a nice little christmas present for myself this year. Cheers buddy, great presentation as always.

@12and60 Год назад

Thanks mate, very much appreciated! The MX10 is fantastic. Absolute bargain for the price.

@allanandrews7247 4 месяца назад

The Formex field would be my choice. Grade 2 titanium, fabric Velcro strap, decent water resistance.

@gorviv529 2 месяца назад

Just stumbled on this video, and i enjoyed it. Trying to understand the watch space. Is the PRS 29A no longer for sale? Went to the website and it was sold out. Is there an update alternate that matches it?

@wisamal-hakim5531 Год назад

I just found your video and I really enjoyed it. This list is great, I really like every choice. I’ve wanted a field watch for some time and was prepared to pay a premium for a higher end one. Not because I need it, purely because it would feed my want for a really nice watch. Would you consider the same type of vid but at a higher price point? I was considering the Tudor ranger, the Marathon GSAR, the Muhle Glashütte sea timer blackmotion, the Bell &Ross BR V2 and finally the Sinn U1. Any thoughts on those? Thanks again

@Tara-xp6ki 2 месяца назад

Vertex say no more

@JohnWilliams-fk3hb Год назад

I'd say they probably wear a CWC issued watch. SBS divers , A G10 ,A Fatboy or a Mellor-72. They are all pretty good. Apart from that I'd say a Suunto or. G-Shock. Luminox are good as well 👍.

@noballs12345 7 месяцев назад

GWS H3 G10 Prodiver is a sapphire with a tritium and a 200m depth for £249.99 ($271) and is the real SAS/SBS watch. They also do regimental face

@christopherwilliams4824 6 месяцев назад

Is this a better watch?

@user-wr9fv7zm9n Год назад

Chinese Yelang(Wild Wolf) with T100, sapphire crystal, 10 ATM, screw crown, Ronda 515 really good quality not homage military watch!

@philipchabot6064 Месяц назад

Enjoyed it

@samlackey5833 Месяц назад

I have a GPW three hander with date. Titanium. Has a miyota automatic movement. 200 water resistance. I beat it to death and it’s still kicking. Under 500$. I’d recommend it to anyone

@user-kg7zn3ou8v 2 месяца назад

When people are saying #mamacoo is a better option,I very much agree!

@stefanobio7045 5 месяцев назад

The Elliot Brown Holton professional watch is the best military field watch.

@bernardbarroga1497 10 месяцев назад

The SWC Bunker and a Hamilton T for me.👌🏼

@TezzyWhiskazINC Год назад

I have the SAS limited edition Nite MX10, nice piece.

@146- 10 месяцев назад

How did you get one, your very lucky as there's not many around. Loved to no its story??.

@TezzyWhiskazINC 10 месяцев назад

@@146- Hey mate, I got the watch from a friend a few years ago. It was part of my friends collection, we sometimes traded with each other over the years. Do you have the standard MX10?

@146- 10 месяцев назад

@@TezzyWhiskazINC that's nice, I'd love a limeted edition one, from the original SAS made ones going to serving operators at the time but they only made around 400-500..I've not got one, I was looking up Watches used by Operators in the SAS & SBS and seen the MX10 special edition Made for the SAS... It's a Great watch.

@TezzyWhiskazINC 10 месяцев назад

@@146- That is right, only 500 made originally and were issued to the serving SAS operators in 2010 I believe. My friend who I got it from had alot of friends in the military, so I imagine this was how he was able to get it. The peice I have is actually number 650/1000. I think nite must of released a further 500 limited pieces after 2010. With nite being a very niche brand, it's hard to find info online on the limited editions.

@RobinsWatchJourney Год назад

Respectable list, top to bottom.

@12and60 Год назад

Thanks, glad you agree with the choices!

@timothyfoley3000 3 месяца назад

The Benrus DTU 2A. Take it for a spin ..

@shino8854 Год назад

If the MX10 came with a field strap, it would be perfect.

@LukiR33 Год назад

yeah I was so disappointed it doesn't come with nato

@maiabrittany 9 месяцев назад

@@LukiR33 go and buy a nato. It's a great value watch as is.

@yonatanmalki5213 7 месяцев назад

You can swap the strap. An 18mm nato can fit.

@ggez5890 Месяц назад

It's a year later so i hope you'll see this comment, what do toy think of the field watch from The Ridge (the walelt company) for the price point and specs.

@MakerInMotion Год назад

US military budgets have gone up steeply over the decades yet they don't issue watches anymore. Not to regular infantry anyway I don't know anyone from special operations. Its the law that US military issued kit has to be made in America so that limits options. When Hamilton was making Army watches they were still in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

@timmanning5357 Год назад

Marathon (Canadian company) has supplied their Swiss made mil-spec watches to the USAF for many years. Check out the Marathon Navigator, fibre shell case with tritium (H³) tubes. I believe they also provide watches to other military and law enforcement agencies in the US and elsewhere. Nice watch and good value.

@Hakuna_My_Tatas 7 месяцев назад

Hmm the MX10 seems to hit the markers off

@kwill1911 11 месяцев назад

Hate it when the second hand on a quartz watch is misaligned!

@Tara-xp6ki 2 месяца назад

I hate that my six packs gone but that's life if you have to be perfect buy a g shock best watch ever made simple

@gregbarry5875 11 месяцев назад

You should take a look at Bertucci watches

@joeygreen77 Год назад

The Smiths is my pick. 😊👌

@12and60 Год назад

I wonder why? 🤔😂 Thanks for the loan mate! 👍🏻

@roadgent7921 3 месяца назад

Best field watch is the F91 Casio 👌

@rodneykinnaird7613 Год назад

you missed case size on yhe sandhurst...

@Anirossa Год назад

0:20 G-shock*

@Sumerdini 4 месяца назад

Longines Spirit Titanium 40mm 👍🔥

@Beechhill Год назад

Nice one. However, your sound suffers a bit from "p-pops" aka "P plosives" (I'm using headphones). Easily remedied though. Give it a Google.

@12and60 Год назад

Hmmm you're getting pops? Can't hear it my end. I'll look into it!

@jordongrant2782 3 месяца назад

Pick any 5 g shock. There's your list

@user-cp8dg2jf4f 22 дня назад

Shocks are digital , not analogue

@smokeylake3150 6 месяцев назад

Most in military wear gshoks

@lonzo61 Год назад

Why does the Pilot Pioneer watch have to have that level of water resistance? Pilots fly. They don't scuba dive. Well, I am sure there are pilots who do scuba dive, but wouldn't they wear a different watch than their pilot watch when doing so? This is the great question of the decade.

@MrBacchus18 Год назад

Hardly any Hamilton watches have mineral why would they use mineral on this one. My 2 field watches are the Hamilton Khaki Mechanical polar and the SWC Bunker in green.

@jim2950 Год назад

Wher is the Seiko Green Alpinist. It has 200 feet of water resistance., safire crystal and 70 hours power supply and compass. Now this a a field watch. Everyone of yopur watches is a black face.

@bonyhardian7 Год назад

Wow

@racamon Год назад

Although I like Hami Pilot Pioneer more than Khaki Field, you do need to stick to the theme. Read the names of the watches very, veeery slowly. "The Best 5 Field Watches" - Hamilton Khaki PILOT? Instead of Khaki FIELD....? Yeah... something is a bit off, right there.