Many of the timepieces that boast the title of luxury hand-made can turn heads and continuously increase in value throughout time, but most cannot weather the outdoor climates and conditions. Military and field watches are the tools we have to thank for allowing us to bump and bruise a piece without feeling it in our wallets. Collectors see more beauty behind military-inspired watches because of the stories and travel attached to each of them. In this week’s special, we have compiled a list of the top military-inspired watched to take on your next adventure. Shop all of the watches featured Ibn this special by clicking the links below.
Bamford London
Mayfair Brushed Stainless Steel and Leather Watch
Price: $585
Originally issued on loan to Bamford London clients waiting for their timepiece to be serviced, the ‘Mayfair’ ended up becoming a brand favorite, and so went into production in late 2017. This brushed stainless steel version runs on the precise Miyota 2035 Quartz movement and has Super-LumiNova® hands and a small date window.
Breitling
Aviator 8 Curtiss Warhawk Chronograph Automatic
Price: $5,995
The Aviator 8 B01 Chronograph 43 Curtiss Warhawk is ready for action with its matte finish military green dial, stainless-steel bracelet and contrasting silver sub-dials.
Elliot Brown
Men’s Holton Professional
Price: $455
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The Elliot Brown watches Holton Professional was created because of a demand from the military. Its the principal military issued watch from a British in more than ten years and was the subject of serious testing, enduring probably the most threatening conditions possible.
Garmin
Instinct® Solar (Tidal Blue)
Price: $399.99
Tank Solo watch, small model, quartz movement. Steel case, beaded crown set with a synthetic spinel cabochon, clear silvered opaline dial, Roman numerals, blued-steel sword-shaped hands, sapphire crystal, steel bracelet.
G-Shock
G-Shock GBD800UC-5
Price: $99
The good-looking designs and utility colors of these models maximize coordination possibilities with both everyday fashions and training wear. Function-wise, these watches link with the G-SHOCK Connected phone app to provide access to a number of functions that enhance workouts.
Hamilton
Khaki Field Mechanical H69439931
Price: $495
The distinctive styling of this Khaki Field men’s watch from Hamilton evokes its military heritage in the 24-hour center ring, easy-to-read indexes and hands, and the streamlined 38mm stainless steel case. A scratch-resistant sapphire crystal tops the black dial, while a green nylon strap secures with a buckle. The men’s watch features a quartz movement and is water-resistant to 50 meters.
IWC
Big Pilot Automatic Black Dial Black Leather IW501001
Price: $9,675
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Stainless steel case with a black (calfskin) leather strap. Fixed stainless steel bezel. Black dial with black/white hands and Arabic numeral hour markers. Minute markers around the outer rim. Dial Type: Analog. Luminescent hands and markers. Date display at the 6 o’clock position. Power reserve sub-dial. 52110 Calibre automatic movement with a 168-hour power reserve. Scratch resistant sapphire crystal. Screw down crown
Luminox
Luminox Navy Seal Mens Watch Blue Dial (XS.3503/3500 Series)
Price: $304.29
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Sporty Luminox Mens watch XS.3503 . Dial: Blue, Strap: Black, Case: Black. Very comfortable Silicon strap. The water resistance is 20 ATM. A scratch proove hardened, Mineral glass protects your watch from involuntary injuries.
Panerai
Radiomir 48MM Hand Wind Military Green Dial Ceramic 48 mm PAM00997
Price: $11,970
Black ceramic case with a black leather strap. Fixed black ceramic bezel. Green dial with luminous black hands and index hour markers. Dial Type: Analog. Luminescent hands. Small seconds sub-dial at the 9 o’clock position. Panerai calibre P.3000 hand wind movement, containing 21 Jewels and has a power reserve of approximately 72 hours. Scratch resistant sapphire crystal. Screw down crown.
TAG Heuer
Aquaracer Automatic 43mm Steel, Ref. No. WAY201A.BA0927
Price: $2,650
Powered by the robust Calibre 5 movement, this automatic 43mm men’s watch with black dial is the ultimate water sport and professional diving instrument. Functional and fashionable, reliable in all conditions, it’s also the perfect everyday watch.
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