Help chosing my first field watch
Hi, I'm looking for a field watch on the smaller side (36-38mm). After doing some research these are my 3 favorites.
Bulova Hack
Timex Expedition North Solar
Seiko 5 Sport SRPJ85
Can you help me think through the process of picking one?
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Rafa
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6.25” / 15.88 cm
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Bulova
Go the seiko, ultimate field watch of all time the vintage 7005 - 8030
Bulova
Gotta go with timex if your going to used it all the time
Seiko
Bulova!
Bulova. The pop of red is just right 👌
I would get the Bulova. In fact, I did get the Bulova, but the one with the white dial.
The Bulova is fresh. Only downside is that it’s not the most water resistant
You know, I actually have all three in my collection, and any of them would be a good choice. However, I really think my 36mm Timex Expedition North Post Solar is the best out of the three. Honestly, it has the best specs of the three, being the only one with a sapphire crystal, along with 100m WR and a solar powered movement, making it a great grab and go watch.
The Timex in the Titanium version would be my pick . The case size is big for your requirements but it's a killer watch
The Timex in the Titanium version would be my pick . The case size is big for your requirements but it's a killer watch
That is a great looking watch! I saw it on a recent episode of The Time Teller and was intrigued.
Of those three, go Timex and solar.
Bulova
Seiko 5. No brainer. Tried and trusted by a lots of watch guys.
I would choose the Seiko. The Bulova hack is pretty tubby and the Miyota 8000 series is worse than the NH movement in the Seiko. I don’t care for TimeX stuff in general, maybe I’m biased, but they seem built to a price first and foremost.