When you’re serving your country you want a watch which will serve you dutifully and never falter. Life in the army is not easy and surprises can hide behind every turn. Due to the unpredictability of day to day life, especially when on duty, you always need to be ready. You can never be over-prepared and covering all your bases is the best thing you can do for yourself and those around you. Like with any specialised equipment, when going on a mission or even patrolling your instruments should be durable, precise and highly functional. Our army watch recommendations include all these key features and more. Sometimes the timepiece makes a difference.
Victorinox Swiss Army I.N.O.X. | Autumn Spirit | Black Dial | Green Paracord Strap
If you’re after a straightforwards streamlines watch we suggest this Victorinox Autumn Spirit model. Simple and not overly complicated this is the type of watch that gets the job done. Contrasting the graphite grey dial are large luminescent indices. The indices at 3,6 and 9 o’clock have been replaced with Arabic-numerals, while the one at 12 o’clock is replaced by the Victorinox logo. The tapered steel hands are also luminescent. A date aperture features between the 4 and 5 o’clock markers. The 43 mm case is made of stainless steel and features the distinctive Victorinox “knife carved” bezel. A sapphire crystal encases the dial. The braided paracord strap securing the watch has camouflage colouring. The watch is water-resistant to 200 metres or 20 bars.
Luminox Men’s Recon Nav 8820 Series Black & Green Watch
A watch with slightly more complications than the previous model, this Luminox will help you stay prepared for any mission. The 46 mm case is made of Luminox’s patented Carbonox material. Carbonox is extremely durable and lightweight, making it comfortable to wear. The unidirectional bezel features white markings. It also has a tachymeter scale. The black dial is contrasted by large white indices. The last 4, from 9 to 12, are in neon green, as is the second’s hand. A compass is attached to the black rubber strap and can be taken off and on as required. Functions on the watch include a date aperture, hours, minutes, seconds and GMT. The luminosity comes from gas tube technology which can last up to 25 years. Increasing the durability of the watch is a sapphire crystal. The watch is water-resistant to 200 metres or 20 bars.
Casio G-Shock Rangeman | Blackout Tough Solar Radio Controlled |
The Casio G-Shock Rangeman is made of black resin and features a resin band. Its rugged understated appearance highlights the masculine silhouette. Mineral glass covers the digital display. The model is solar-powered and radio-controlled ensuring ultimate precision and long-lasting battery life. Alongside its 200 meter water-resistance, the watch is shock-resistant. Functions include a day, date and month, hours, minutes and seconds alongside a digital compass, altimeter and barometer. The watch also has a thermometer, world time, alarms and a battery indicator. Adding to the already impressive list of functions the watch also features a stopwatch, a timer and sunset and sundown times. The time is available in a 12/24-hour format. The watch’s battery can last up to 8 months on a rechargeable battery or 24 months when not in use and in power-saving mode.
Garmin MARQ Commander | Black Nylon Strap and Black Rubber Strap
Garmin’s MARQ Commander is for those who are dedicated to their mission. The 46 mm case and bezel of the Commander is made of diamond-like carbon-coated titanium. The bezel features a knurled detailing. A jacquard weave strap secures the watch onto the wrist and ensures comfort, while a domed sapphire crystal protects the sunlight-visible display. This watch was created with military personnel in mind and features dual-format GPS and built-in topographical maps. Jumpmaster mode, to help you navigate post-jump to your objective. Stealth mode disables your wireless connectivity and stops all GPS storing and sharing on the device, while the kill switch ensures that in case of emergency all user data is deleted from the device. Alongside these functions the watch tracks and stores a range of biometric data, from heart rate to hydration tracking. The watch has multi-GNSS and round-trip routing. To ensure you’re in optimal health it also tracks activity and has a range of pre-loaded sports options. The watch is water-resistant to 10 bars or 100 meters. The battery life lasts up to 12 days in smartwatch mode.
Garmin Tactix Delta Solar Sapphire | Nylon And Rubber Strap
Built to military standards, the Garmin Tactix Delta Solar is the last toolwatch you’ll ever need. The 51 mm case is made of fibre-reinforced polymer and features a metal case back and a DLC coated bezel. The large display allows for heightened readability even at night through the watch’s night vision mode. The strap securing the watch is made of nylon for easier maintenance. A power sapphire crystal covers the display. As with the MARQ Commander, the Tactix Delta features the Jumpmaster, Kill Switch and Stealth mode functions. It has dual-format GPS and multi-GNSS, turn-by-turn navigation and topographical maps of Europe. The Expedition Mode on the watch allows you to conserve energy while using the GPS and the model is also night vision goggle compatible. The watch includes a range of built-in sports activities as well as biometric tracking, ABC sensors, hydration and sleep tracking and many more. The model is solar charged and the battery can last up to 24 days. Power-saving options are also available through the power manager function.
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