The 5 best field watches

What makes a field watch a field watch? Basically, it’s a simple, rugged watch with military roots (google the “Dirty Dozen” watches), with a no-nonsense look that pairs with almost anything…sort of a Levi’s 501 of the watch world. The archetypical field watch has a black dial with Arabic numerals, highly visible hands (ideally luminous), … Continued

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Why Boldr is the enthusiast brand that you should have on your radar

Their name may not be as recognised as Rolex by the hoi polloi, but Singaporean microbrand Boldr Supply Co. has long been something of an insider’s secret among watch collectors. A winning combination of adventurous designs, fantastic build quality, and sought-after specs, all at “how do they do it?” prices, have made Boldr a favourite … Continued

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2 years ago

Attention! Bausele goes US Army Mil-Spec with their latest creation

What is a field watch? What is a diver? Those two questions can be answered in so many ways, depending on who you ask. Yet, there are instances when the answers to such questions are highly defined and set in stone. Such is the case when dealing with Mil-Spec watches. Mil- Spec, short for military … Continued

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2 years ago

INTRODUCING: The William Wood Fearless collection delivers enhanced wearability and a sense of fun

One of my first hands-on reviews for Time+Tide in early 2020 was the William Wood Red Watch, and I was definitely a fan. The way that the brand were able to weave in Easter eggs that told their story and built an identity was unlike anything I’d seen from other companies at the time, and … Continued

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2 years ago

VIDEO: The Bulova Classic HACK Military delivers vintage field watch goodness in a compact case

The Bulova HACK was first shown earlier this year, honouring the Bulova watches that were issued to American troops in WWII with their simplistic black and white dials. The next follow-up aged things up with creamy off-white paint and red 24-hour markers, but the latest release goes in a slightly more modern direction without sacrificing … Continued

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2 years ago

MICRO-MONDAYS: The Circula ProTrail is a high-tech field watch combining toughness and style

There’s little that can beat a field watch when it comes to day-to-day wear. Divers are often too chunky, and dress watches too delicate, but the mix of practicality and aesthetics on offer with a field watch remains versatile and comfortable. Circula already impressed me with their Supersport, but now they’re back with the ProTrail … Continued

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2 years ago