13 best field watches under $ 500 in 2025: robust and ready for spring

Some iconic designs are the result of lightning strikes from Genius, others are happy accidents. The best field guards below 500 US dollars are extremely members of the second group. Simple, readable and hard and usually has white digits on a black dial and a 24-hour scale (also known as military times) and was created as a timekeeper for soldiers in the Second World War in the 1940s.

Similar to bomber jackets, freight and freight tones, it didn't take long for their rougher attraction among the civilian population to be excited. Nowadays you do not need a complete camo wardrobe (or a military budget) to enjoy the advantages of this former military accessories, as our top budget-friendly tips prove.

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The budget field clock: Bertucci DX-3 a.m.

As good on a camping trip as on a city terrace, this is basically the Denim task jacket from watches. (It also looks good with a jeans task jacket.)

The upgrade Field Watch: Seiko 5 Sports Automatic Watch

You can imagine the Seiko 5 as the used Subaru outback from field clocks. It is affordable, reliable and you can hit the crap for the coming years.

The indestructible field clock: Casio solar driven stainless steel guard

In the case of a zombie apocalypse, this is the clock that you want to grab on the way to the door. It is strong, robust and – in contrast to you – can run forever without stopping. Stay out there.

The lamp-in-the-Dark field clock: Citizen Eco-Drive Chandler Watch

With its mechanical movement, the daily indicator and the date of the date, this is far from a field guard with a naked leg. You would not guess that from the price.

The no-foot field observation without fruSe: Orient Field Watch

You only need three chords to write a classic country song, and you only need three things to do a good field watch. Consider this as a “jolene” of your clock collection with a readable white-on-black dial, a steel envelope and a robust nylongurt.

The retro-modern field clock: Timex X Huckberry Titanium Automatic Field Watch

Huckberry is the result of an encounter with ASICS X APC, which has teamed up with Timex to improve the appearance of its classic field clock. Thanks to an automatic movement, a titanium housing and a retro-moderated look, it is now as stylish and durable as your waxed trucker jackets.

The better field Watch: Impuls Smainjumper Solar Eclipse Watch

In accordance with their utilitarian origins, most fields have watches to offer white digits on a black dial, which makes it easier to read in poor lighting conditions. This still brings it to a more atmospheric but extremely functional with a black and black titanium housing.

The American Field Watch: Vaer C3 Dirty dozen Ameriaquarz Watch

A contemporary 36 mm housing and a small second dial make this American watch an authentic (and affordable) homage to one of the most coveted field guards of all time.

The American born Swiss-Made Field Watch: Hamilton Khaki Field Quartz Watch

Robust appearance, Swiss quality and a price well below five bills. What more do you want

The Italian field clock: Unimatic UT4 tool clock

As this popular Italian indie brand Schick shows, a military clock in black and black can look as good as in Khaki and Green.

The Canadian field guard: Marathon Desert Tan All -purpose clock

Little known fact: Canada has a military. Littler known fact: This is his watch brand of choice.

The small but powerful field clock: Praesidus Jungle Field Watch

Do you think a small watch can still look bad? Look at this repro (complete with a vintage correction 34 mm case).

The microbrand Field Watch: Lorier Falcon Siii o'clock

If you are not familiar with this NYC-based microbrand, the tasteful lines of this field guard in the “Explorer style” tell you everything you need to know.

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