Green Field Watches under $1000
I humbly request the help of the Watch Crunch community. I am looking for a green field watch (not pilot’s watch) under $1000. It‘a a segment that’s been difficult for me to research and I’ve been able to find the Seiko 5, Baby Alpinist, Alpinist, 1959 Reissue, some Citizen models, the Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical, and the Farer Field Watch Exmoor. So far only the Alpinists stand out and the Exmoor seems like a limited edition. I can’t help but feel I am overlooking a high number of candidates. Thank you!
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Kevin
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7.00” / 17.78 cm
How about the Boldr expedition II El Capitain?
Here are some options:
Christopher Ward has a green Sealander and Sealander GMT that you can pick up under $1k.
Wow, I like the Farer you pointed out. Crap, I missed the LE part (not available/ I hate LE).
I bought a Bertucci Titanium field watch the one I’m getting is a quartz but they do have mechanical movements.
This is the baby one:
I bought a Bertucci Titanium field watch the one I’m getting is a quartz but they do have mechanical movements.
Think you'll find they are all quartz , still pretty nice though. I have 2
Glycine Combat GL0298
https://www.ebay.com/itm/284507487837?chn=ps&mkevt=1&mkcid=28
Thanks everyone for the suggestions. I did some more research and found some more watches from micro brands:
Formex (are they independent level now?) Field Automatic. The specs are awesome
Traska Summiteer
Halios Universa - discontinued but hoping it comes back. This brand is from my hometown of Vancouver!
The formex is an awesome find. Love the design - definitely a more modern take on a field watch and love the titanium. Of the watches you list, this would be my vote.
The Halios you list was a limited edition sold through Huckberry - they pop up for sale periodically. I have a gray Universa and would not really call it a field watch as it really feels like a sporty dress watch (the polish on the bezel and bracelet really dress it up).
I'd also throw out the Raven Airfield. Raven is a very established independent brand and make excellent quality watches. They also have a date version.
Here are some options:
really love that Last G-SHOCK
May I suggest some offerings from Orient?
The Orient Defender 2 has good specs is somewhat unusual and sits well within your budget?
Ditto the Orient Star Outdoor Sport which is very well made, again somewhat unusual and is not the obvious choice!
Just adding another option into the pile:
Christopher Ward C63 Sealander Automatic
USD 895 on a bracelet or USD 750 on the straps
If you like it, DONT PAY RETAIL!! Try to find a LOUPE discount for your currency.
Islander #ISL43. $200.
Ochstin Automatic Mechanical Wrist Watch for Men Nylon Strap (on the right). $26. 🤣
How about the Boldr expedition II El Capitain?
I reeeeeally like this one
How about the Boldr expedition II El Capitain?
Thanks for introducing me to Boldr. I’ve been wanting a panda dial and my fiancé is a doctor and is looking for a birthday gift to buy me. This Field Medic II is perfect
The PVD one was my fist proper watch 🥲
Hard to find Kinetic
Seiko SRPG13 “Tortoise“
There is a brand called Traser which seems to specialize in Field watches and they have a lot of green watches or watches with green accents. The watches use tritium tubes like Ball watches and are quite affordable.
Edit: I found out that the company making the tritium tubes (which seem to be the most commonly used) owns Traser, so no wonder these watches have them...
For example:
Traser P68 Pathfinder GMT green 46mm
Traser H3 Active P67 Officer Pro Gun Metal Black/Lime