Military watches from $300 to $3,000
Military watches
You don't have to be a soldier or even fight to love military-style watches.
A vivid example is that the most popular style among watches today is the diver's. But how many of you are divers? A rhetorical question!
Each of us has our own style. Some are more glamorous, some are more brutal. Some people have a family car, Kia Sorento, and some have a Jeep Rubicon, which you can use to conquer nature, but you don't have to buy it just for that. It's enough to like the style.
And today I have prepared for you a large review of military-style watches, which are actually very close in spirit to me, although I have nothing to do with this craft.
- To keep you interested, I will show you watches in very different segments. These will include well-known Japanese and Swiss brands.
- These will be lesser-known watches from micro-brands, and in completely different price segments, so you will look at the difference and approach to them.
Phoibos Apollo watch
Let's set the bar high with the microbrand Phoibos and their updated Apollo model, which is dedicated to the Apollo expedition to the moon.
Phoibos is a microbrand from Hong Kong that has existed since 2017 and has gained weight and respect among watch fans around the world.
Why?
Because the guys have a very serious approach to watchmaking. They don't chase volume, but they make their designs and hone their watches in quality and characteristics in a way that makes you think: "How did you make something so cool for so much money?"
The Apollo model comes in a convenient travel case, which is great for storing the watch, plus it can really come in handy when transporting it. I like that because regular boxes usually just take up space.
Since our review is about military watches, I chose the color that seems the most brutal to me, but in general, this watch has a bunch of other colors. Some are so bright that it's hard to say that this is a military style. Still, color affects perception.
The design is cool.
Conservative, simple, but very well put together and everything is where it should be.
The case and bracelet are made of 316l stainless steel with a black DLC coating. This coating is as hard as a diamond and much harder to scratch than regular stainless steel. This has been tested by me. That is why the black versions are more expensive.
The quality of workmanship at Phoibos is always at its best for its price.
The head is conveniently located at the 4 o'clock position, which is great in terms of ergonomics, meaning it won't put any pressure on your wrist when bent.
The bezel has a ceramic insert that is scratch-resistant. I like the sound, the movement is sure, there is no backlash, but it is a little stiff and if your fingers get sweaty, I think it might slip a little.
The back cover is quite simple and made of stainless steel. Back covers are usually made in this color so that there is no collective farm, because when everything is black or all gold, it really looks peasant.
This watch has a top-notch bracelet. Soft as silk, with a quick-change system, screw-on links, a wonderful, fully molded clasp with a diver's extension. Usually, in this budget, popular watches primarily save on bracelets. But this is definitely not about Phoibos.
On my hand it is 18 cm. In terms of volume, it fits very well. For an average wrist, it will fit like a glove.
By size:
Diameter - 39 mm, from lug to lug - 46 mm, thickness - 11 mm, weight - 167 grams.
The dial is quite symbolic and is made in the form of a sandwich. THIS is when there are several layers.
What does symbolic mean?
And since our watch is dedicated to space themes, look at the hands and markers. They resemble rockets. And they also glow very brightly in the dark, because they are richly covered with 15 layers of Swiss Super Luminova.
Overall, the dial has a cool grainy texture, excellent readability, and an unobtrusive date at 3 o'clock on a black background so as not to distract your attention.
This little thing is powered by a Japanese automatic movement from Citizen with the Miyota 9015 caliber. The power reserve is 42 hours, the frequency is 28,800 vibrations per hour. The error is plus or minus 20-40 seconds per day according to the passport, but usually better.
This is an absolutely reliable, time-tested mechanism that in very rare cases can fail, but there are always parts for it, and it can be repaired without any problems.
We have a declared diving water resistance of 200 meters, and sapphire glass with 3A anti-reflective layers, which is difficult to scratch.
Well, this little one costs 22,790 UAH. And in order to understand that it is not expensive, you need to see what the famous Swiss and Japanese offer in such a budget.
You can buy this handsome guy and his versions in my Feeltime store from an official dealer in Ukraine with a 2-year warranty. Order HERE .
American Hemel watch
Let's move on.
Hemel is an American microbrand that specializes in military, or to be more precise, aviator watches.
And in vintage style.
A beautiful model in the "Panda" style, which I really like.
A classic panda is usually when the two chronograph windows are black and the dial is white. Or vice versa.
And the dial of this watch is a real treat.
The contrast is just a bombshell. Readability is at its peak. I really like the font style, plus you may or may not be a little impressed that this is a fully luminescent dial that shines in the dark like a lantern.
In general, this is a quartz watch with a hybrid mechanism from the Japanese Seiko VK64.
In this type of mechanism, the chronograph second hand moves almost as smoothly as the second hand of a mechanical watch. That is, it is not immediately clear whether it is quartz or mechanical.
And this is a useful thing for those who want a more practical and convenient quartz, but want to visually feel like it's mechanical.
I really like the design.
In general, I'm very far from vintage, but for some reason, I really like vintage watch designs.
And here we have a beautiful stainless steel case with a nice quality finish, and an incredible genuine leather strap, which is a calling card for Hemel watches.
It is made and looks TOP. Excellent quality of firmware, beautiful rivets on the case, emphasizing the aviation style.
Bezel with ceramic insert and it is looser than the Phoibos. In terms of convenience, I like it more, because it is softer, but the sounds and movement are not so good. Plus, there is some backlash. In short, this is definitely not the strongest point of this watch, but in terms of visuals and manufacturing quality, there are no issues.
A rocket cannon sits on his arm.
Very neat case in diameter - 40 mm, from lug to lug - 49 mm, thickness - 13 mm, weight - 97 grams.
Convenient and comfortable.
We have sapphire glass with anti-reflective coating, resistant to scratches, and water resistance - 100 meters. This is the norm for aviation watches. You can even swim in the watch, but it is better not to do this, because the leather strap will quickly deteriorate.
Hemel is a great option for a quality, inexpensive watch for fans of vintage style. It looks more expensive than it costs.
And it costs 16360 UAH with a discount today. Again. No popular brand today will offer anything like this in such a budget. Plus, a similar style of watch in Ukraine today is not a mass story. Therefore, a certain uniqueness is provided to the owner of the watch.
I am an official dealer of the Hemel brand in Ukraine, you can buy it in my Feeltime store using the link in the video description. Order HERE .
Swiss watch Hamilton Khaki Field
Let's next look at a classic from the Swiss Hamilton with American roots. This is the Khaki Field model, which is an important part of the brand's foundation.
This, you know, is a beautiful example of a rattling, field clock that originated during World War II.
It's simple, comfortable, vintage. There's nothing superfluous at all, because the soldier didn't need it.
In reality, if you rub them properly, it's unclear whether it's a modern watch or a vintage one from the last century.
The case is made of stainless steel with a sandblasted finish. It looks like titanium (matte). From a practical point of view, this is good for a soldier, because the watch should not give off unnecessary glare and attract the attention of the enemy.
Hamilton always has great textile belts. Soft, comfortable, and convenient. I have something to compare it to, just take my word for it, textiles can be very different.
The dial is very simple, but that's how it should be.
Clear markings for 12 hours and a separate 24-hour display. No date, which is very good.
Bright Swiss Super Luminova.
The dial is covered by sapphire crystal, water resistant to 50 meters, and on board is a Swiss automatic H-50 with a huge power reserve of 80 hours. In fact, this is the Powermaic 80, which many of you know well. A reliable, time-tested mechanism.
Well, this little thing is only 38 mm in diameter, from lug to lug - 47 mm, thickness - 9.5 mm, weight - 59 grams
It fits my hand perfectly. I used to be very skeptical about 38mm watches, but since last year, after the new version of the Khaki Field 38mm, I have fallen in love with this size instead of this model.
It costs 32,780 UAH today.
Of course, it's a well-known brand, and of course, this greatly affects its price, despite the fact that it seems so simple.
But I will tell you that Hamilton will never disappoint you. I get a kick out of this brand.
You can order with an official guarantee in my store Feeltime. I leave the link HERE .
American premium microbrand Ocean Crawler
I suggest you turn things up a bit and take a look at the premium microbrand from America, Ocean Crawler, with their new product, "Field Crawler."
Before that, the brand only made diving watches, but now they decided to try their hand at military themes. I think it turned out pretty well.
I immediately said "premium microbrand." And for good reason, because these guys are a true custom atelier.
They produce all of their watches in small batches in Rochester, New York.
Everything is at the highest level: packaging, design, equipment, characteristics. I always wait with great interest for new products, because they always pleasantly surprise me, and I simply understand that selling such watches is a pleasure.
Our beauty comes in a branded wooden box. The kit will also include an additional Kevlar strap. Ocean Crawler always comes with additional straps, and they are always of high quality. That is, this is not just a story thrown in to be a bonus and attract attention. It is really high-quality.
The design is cool.
I would say that this is a classic, field style.
The case has a complex shape with a combined finish. It looks very voluminous, plus the quality of the finish is so good that you want to glue it a little.
A very convenient head that screws into the case, because there is some kind of hellish water resistance of 400 meters, which is nonsense for a watch of this style. Usually no more than 100 meters.
The back cover is quite simple, but there is important information here - namely the serial number of your particular model, because only 100 copies were produced in the world.
Genuine, aged, vintage leather strap. Fits this watch perfectly. The straps are made very cool, plus Ocean Crawler always smells nice, which I always emphasize.
The dial is a candy.
I always say that in an expensive watch, the first thing you can always distinguish is the expensively crafted dials in detail.
This is exactly the story here. Top, deep, blue color. Excellent overlay markings with good polishing.
The date is unobtrusively placed at the 6 o'clock position.
Plus, very bright and clear Swiss Super Luminova.
The characteristics are also quite cheerful.
I already said that it is 400 meters water resistant, has anti-reflective sapphire glass, and is equipped with a Sellita SW200 Swiss automatic movement. This is a fairly popular movement that can often be found in Swiss watches in the price range of $1,000 to $3,000.
38 hours of power reserve, operates at a frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour.
On my hand it is 18 cm. It fits well in volume, but feels a little larger than stated on the numbers.
And this is - diameter - 40 mm, from lug to lug - 47 mm, thickness - 12 mm, weight - 93 grams.
I would say it feels more like a 42mm watch.
This watch costs 42,500 UAH today and I firmly tell you that it will give you a lot of good emotions for this price. Well-known brands in this price range will feel duller.
There is clearly an individual approach and attention to detail. I repeat, Ocean Crawler is always a blast.
I am an official dealer of the brand in Ukraine, you can order with a 2-year warranty in my online store Feeltime. Order HERE .
Spinnaker microbrand. Bradner collection
And now, on the contrary, let's go back to the more affordable segment and look at a watch from the micro-brand Spinnaker.
Although many say that Spinnaker is not a microbrand, because the guys have really developed a lot in recent years. It is clear that the marketing is malicious and the turnover is not childish.
So let's look at the Spinnaker "Bradner" model, which is made in two directions at once: this is the Super Compressor style, when the bezel is in the middle and is regulated by a separate valve, so the watch is visually bulky, and secondly, this is the "stealth" style, when it is very dark (even the hands and markers).
The design is beautiful.
The Super Compressor's style and, as I said, "earliness" give it a certain charm. Plus, since the buttons are spaced out on the sides, they will rub less when you bend your wrist.
316l stainless steel case with black PVD coating. The quality of the finish is good.
Through the back cover we can see the Japanese Seiko NH35A movement with a custom Spinnaker rotor, which is nice, because this mechanism is very reliable, but its finish is so-so, there's nothing to admire there.
42 hours of power reserve, operates at a frequency of 21,600 vibrations per hour. It has a passport error of plus or minus 20-40 seconds per day, but usually it is much better.
The strap of this watch is made of genuine leather. Moreover, it is indicated that it is water-repellent, which is good, since we have a good water resistance of 180 meters.
The quality of the strap is not bad, but it is definitely simpler than what you have seen, for example, in the Ocean Crawler. This is not always possible to convey in pictures, but it is immediately felt tactilely, if you have experience.
I really like the dials of Bradner models.
Very bulky and look more expensive than their price tags.
Clear separation of measuring scales, good overlay markings and unusual shape of the arrows.
Plus, the bezel itself is made unusually and voluminous. In short, it's cool. I really like the detailing.
I'm used to watches with a diameter of 40 mm, but objectively this 42 mm sits very nicely on my hand.
From lug to lug - 50 mm, thickness - 15 mm, weight - 96 grams.
It costs only 13,970 UAH, and this is the signature feature of microbrands, when for such little money you can get a really cool watch, because Switzerland and Japan are usually very poor in this price range today, except for rare cases.
Order the watch HERE .
Aviation watch AVI-8. Ukrainian limit (50 watches in the world)
Without leaving the cash register, I want to show you the AVI-8 model, which belongs to the same owner as the Spinnaker brand, plus it is a commemorative model, because we produced it at the beginning of the war in the joint work of my Feeltime store and AVI-8.
We dedicated this model to Ukrainian aviation, and I believe it's not just airplanes, it's also air defense and those who work to prevent missiles and drones from reaching where they want to.
The model comes in a gift box, where, along with the watch, you will receive an additional textile strap and all documentation, including a certificate card with the serial number of your watch.
Plus, the engraving of this number will be on the back cover, where the emblem of the Ukrainian aviation is also engraved.
Simple, laconic styling, just like a real aviation watch.
316l stainless steel case. The workmanship is good.
Genuine leather strap. Same quality as the Spinnaker. According to the plan, it was stitched with accents of yellow and blue thread. I probably wouldn't do that now, but it's a matter of taste. I would actually remove these threads.
The characteristics are quite minimalistic:
- On board is a simple and reliable Japanese quartz from Seiko.
- Water resistance - 50 meters. This is a classic for aviation watches. You can wash your hands and not be afraid of rain.
- Mineral glass. Don't scold me for this, honey, but it was difficult to change this parameter. And don't be afraid of it, if you wear your watch carefully, everything will always be fine with it. Plus, replacing the mineral glass is not a problem at all.
And I am very pleased with the dial and case.
It's a nice color, it's a cool layout, and you wouldn't immediately realize it, but there's a fluorescent in there. Cool? Cool!
We unobtrusively added Ukrainian aviation symbols to the left window, circled the date aperture, and neatly added the inscription "ukrainian limited."
It's a fairly large watch, but like a real aviator, it feels very harmonious on the hand.
It is 43.5 mm in diameter, from lug to lug - 50 mm, thickness - 13.5 mm, weight - 90 grams.
In fact, even on a small hand, they fit nicely.
It costs 14,950 UAH today. A memorable model. I will keep the first number, but there are still a few others, so you can become a part of this story.
Order HERE .
German watch Circula
Well, let's look at the German approach, shall we?
Germans in Ukraine today do not have a very developed history in terms of the watch industry, but these guys have great weight in the world as a whole.
Germans are always conservative, meticulous about quality, a little rustic, and very durable, especially in the aviation and military style of watches.
And today we will look at a limited edition from the Circula brand, which has existed since 1955 and manufactures watches in Germany, in the small town of Pfarrheim.
And the model we will look at is called MicroPraha, made in a field style and released in a limited edition of only 50 watches worldwide.
The watch comes in a nice box. It's not premium, but it's clearly an entry-level expensive segment.
The set will include not only the watch, but also a branded bracelet with a quick-change system.
And they are beautiful.
The first thing I want to say is that when you have a sharp eye, and I want to praise myself here, you immediately see that this is not a cheap watch, even if it visually has simple shapes.
The eye immediately catches some of the telltale details, plus it really feels like an expensive watch in your hands.
The stainless steel case has a bunch of intricate transitions and finishing combinations, which gives it a cool feeling of volume. Plus, the case is sandblasted, so it looks matte like titanium and has a scratch resistance rating of 1200 on the Vickers scale. Simply put, it's harder to scratch than regular stainless steel.
Of course, the bracelet is the same in terms of finish and coating as the case. Excellent quality. I have no questions. Very well made, high-quality, comfortable with a cool clasp.
The watch has a beautiful back cover with a tactical-style painted terrain.
And the watch has a very elegant dial.
Very elegant. I always say that for a reason - the dial is half the battle in a watch.
Cool grainy texture. Very cool arrows. And labels. Very competent layout. Readability at its best.
Nothing superfluous and a nice glow. The dial is just bomb, I enjoyed it.
The belt is also awesome. It looks like a simple textile, sewn with leather on the inside, but the quality of the workmanship is excellent, it is very soft, very comfortable, you don't want to take it off.
These are the kinds of details that can only be understood by comparing them to cheap textiles.
According to the characteristics, there is also fire here!
- 150 meters water resistance + plus screw-down crown for better tightness, which is great for a field watch. You can dive in it.
- Sapphire glass with anti-reflective coating that works on UVA.
- But on board is an extended version of the Sellita SW200-1 Elabore. Remember, I talked about it in the Ocean Crawler watch? But the regular version has an error of 20-30 seconds per day, and the Elabor version - 5-7 seconds per day.
- Plus, it claims to have very serious anti-magnetism, which anyone who has had a watch magnetized at least once in their life will appreciate. This is all easy to fix, but only through service.
It sits perfectly on the hand.
Diameter - 40 mm, from lug to lug - 46 mm, thickness - 12 mm, weight with bracelet - 170 grams, on strap - 95 grams.
The Germans are just a cannon. I get pleasure from them.
This watch costs 62,250 UAH today. And it's worth every penny.
Order the watch HERE .
German Zeppelin watches
For your curiosity, I suggest you immediately show you the more affordable and well-known Germans from the Zeppelin brand.
It was finally introduced in Ukraine last year and we can say that today these are the most affordable German watches.
Zeppelin, well done. They didn't actually reinvent the wheel. They took one case design and usually only changed the filling and functionality. And this is a working tactic, because it seems like a minimum of effort, but the designs of watches change radically from what's inside, as does their perception.
316l stainless steel case. Fully mirror polished. The quality of the finish is not bad, but if you compare it with Circula, everything is much simpler.
Although the belt is wonderful. Genuine handmade leather. Looks great, beautifully made. Only a very simple clasp, but I don't consider it a minus at all.
Through the back cover of the watch we can see the Japanese Citizen-Miyota 8217 mechanism. It has its advantages, because Citizen's mechanisms usually look very good. There is something to look at.
42 hours of power reserve, frequency 21600 vibrations per hour. The only thing is that the rotors of these mechanisms are quite noisy.
The dial is very cool.
A wonderful vintage book in beige. I really like the Arabic font, which is also superimposed, which gives it volume. I really like the font itself.
Last year, these dials simply won my heart.
Plus, there are useful functions like a 12/24 hour display in a small window that shows what time of day the time is set to. And the date on a black background at 3 o'clock.
Nothing superfluous.
We also have 50 meters of water resistance, which is normal for aviation style, and tempered mineral glass K1. Many people have questions about why Zeppelin rarely uses sapphire, but there is no answer.
In any case, K1 is a fairly reliable and good glass.
Well, let's look at the hand.
Diameter - 40 mm, from lug to lug - 46 mm, thickness - 12 mm, weight - 71 grams.
They fit my hand like a glove. I don't like vintage clothing, but the watch looks awesome.
Well, it costs 18,360 UAH today.
It has its own style, its own charm. It's much simpler than the Circula, but as an entry-level option I think it's a great option.
You can buy it in my online store Feeltime with an official 2-year warranty. I leave the link HERE .
How can we bypass the Japanese Casio? The question is rhetorical. No way!
In addition, we will take a look at their iconic Mudmaster model.
If you need an inexpensive, masculine, unkillable watch, then it's always Casio. It may not be expensive, it may be angry, but Casio is not something you can confuse with. That's a fact.
I won't take the watch apart functionally, because that would require a separate review. Casio watches are always packed with a lot of stuff, and Madmasters are even more so.
There are barometers, thermometers, alarm clocks, stopwatches, and a bunch of other functions that will come in handy for real travelers and, of course, real soldiers.
Plus the name of the watch Madmaster speaks for itself. The watch is protected from dirt. Plus diving water protection of 200 meters, plus proprietary Carbon Core Guard technology. In simple words, the mechanism is in a carbon cushion, which absorbs energy in the event of an impact and protects the mechanism.
Nice polymer body with carbon inserts. Very ergonomic and large buttons. I think it will be comfortable to press everything even with gloves.
Lightweight, practical. Nice plastic strap.
It sits a bit too big on my hand, although I want to emphasize that this style has basically absorbed large watches. They usually sit cool even in this size on a small hand, but this one is too big. That's why Casio makes different size variations.
But I can't help but mention that it's very light, just like Casio likes.
Dimensions: 51 by 55 mm, thickness - 19 mm, weight - 92 grams.
What do I want to tell you?
Brutal, shockproof, water and dirt resistant, huge functionality. Everything is in the best traditions of the Japanese Casio. If you don't want to spare a watch at all, then this brand will give you what you need.
Today's price is 24380 UAH.
You can order original Casio watches in my online store Feeltime. By the way, I don't have the entire available range on my website, because there are just too many of them, but I have everything. If anything, just send me the model in Telegram, we'll arrange everything. Order HERE .
Swiss watch with American roots Luminox
Well, if Casio is too complicated and sophisticated for you, and I understand that, because I'm more of an analog person myself, then you should look towards the Swiss with American roots, Luminox.
I wear watches from this brand myself and have never been disappointed.
But I always suggest paying attention to their carbon models, because Luminox is strong in carbon. The watches look branded, very convenient and comfortable.
Stainless steel is not bad, but they are many times more expensive and I often have the feeling that they are missing something and are overpriced. But that's just my feeling. In any case, for me Luminox is all about carbon.
And I have the simplest version on my review, but it's not bad at all.
The body is made of Carbonax branded carbon. It is lightweight, absorbs shocks well, does not heat up in the summer, does not get cold in the winter. Tested by me.
Bezel for 60 turns. Also made of carbon. It has a specific movement, there is play, but it is the same with all Luminox watches and it seems to me that it is simply impossible to make carbon that does not play. Therefore, it is perceived as the norm. The bezel is comfortable. I like it.
The back cover is also made of carbon fiber. Some of the specifications are listed here.
We have mineral glass, which is recessed below the bezel level, so it will be difficult to crack it, we have water resistance of 100 meters, you can swim, but without immersion, and we have Swiss quartz Ronda 515 on board. Classic. Simple, trouble-free, reliable.
Rubber strap. Quite nice. Flexible. Plus a stainless steel clasp. It definitely doesn't look budget.
This beauty is big - 44 mm, but it already fits perfectly on my hand.
From lug to lug - 52 mm, thickness - 12 mm, weight - 54 grams.
It feels very comfortable. I always wear Luminox when I want to feel like I'm not wearing anything on my arm.
The dial is clear and understandable. Built somewhere on the Hamilton principle. There are also two main scales. 12 and 24-hour
The hands and markers have proprietary tritium bulbs that do not require energy storage and always glow in the dark.
This guy costs 15,640 UAH today.
I repeat, I always recommend carbon luminox. If you like the style, take it boldly, they will please you. Plus, luminox is always easy to recognize on your hand, if you have seen them before. In short, you will see your own from afar.
And you can buy original Luminox with an official guarantee in my online store Feeltime. I leave the link HERE .
Canadian Marathon watches
I suggest you watch something really upbeat.
This is a Canadian brand Marathon.
The Marathon brand specializes only in the manufacture of professional military watches. Moreover, the watches are produced at its factory in Switzerland, and the brand supplies most of them under official contracts to the US and Canadian armies. Plus, to the elite rescue services of these countries.
The brand has existed since 1939 and is not mass market today, which makes me, for example, very happy.
The watch comes in a branded military-style metal box.
Inside will be the watch itself, a certificate with a serial number and hologram, and an additional part of the rubber strap.
When I look at this brutal handsome man, I understand who Invicta got their very popular Sea Hunter model from.
This watch looks very masculine.
And I usually don't particularly like the color black, but I liked this watch better in black. It's just that when I put it on my hand, it feels like my own.
And since I mentioned the hand, let's measure it.
Watch dimensions: diameter - 41 mm, lug to lug - 48 mm, thickness - 14 mm, weight -
As I said, they fit very well. A very convenient and comfortable watch.
Stainless steel case with black PVD coating. The quality of the finish is excellent.
The back cover contains a lot of information about the watch itself and its characteristics.
The bezel is very comfortable, but there is some play, which doesn't particularly bother me, because for me it's more important how comfortably it rotates.
But many people may be annoyed by the fact that there is an aluminum insert here, which is easier to scratch than ceramic. On the other hand, ceramic could have made a more shiny effect, but here the entire watch is matte. So I don't think the brand saved on this. Especially for the price of the watch, which it costs.
The strap is cool. Convenient and comfortable rubber.
I like everything about the dial, except for the date, which is tucked between the 4 and 5 o'clock marks.
Honestly, it looks a bit corny in my opinion.
Everything else is very good. The brand uses tritium tubes on the hands and markers. The tritium is in sealed flasks, does not require power and glows in the dark for 25 years. This is very convenient.
Characteristics of the evil one:
- Sapphire glass with anti-reflective coating
- 300 meters water resistance. It is a certified diver, meeting ISO6425 standards.
- Plus, the Swiss automatic movement we already talked about is the Sellita SW200-1, but with an Incablock shock absorber. Thanks to the patented system, this version is as accurate and shockproof as possible, which is very important for a military watch.
It costs 133,000 UAH today.
In terms of design, presentation, and features, this is the right watch. It's beautifully made, but at the same time simple, because it's made for professional military personnel, and there aren't any dudes there, and it doesn't have to be flashy.
On the other hand, it is an old Swiss brand that specializes in one direction and on official contracts.
It's not a mass market, which, as I said, pleases me. A couple of years ago, I would have said that it was unreasonably expensive. Now I understand that when you buy such a watch, you are saying: "Well, it's not ideal from the point of view of how you are used to measuring watches." But you will buy a Casio, because your budget will simply be too tight for this, and I can afford this one) And only I and professional military personnel will have one.
Order the watch HERE.
CONCLUSIONS
I've shown you many completely different military-style watches.
Some microbrands that won't give you the opportunity to flaunt your brand yet, but will provide a really cool product and quality. And at the same time, the interest from watch fans will be 100%. Because a cool microbrand always looks cool and attracts attention.
Some from well-known brands that have a history, that we are basically used to.
Some little-known brands in Ukraine, like the Germans Circula and the Canadians Marathon, which will be a real discovery for those who want both brand and quality, and want something that is not a store brand on their hand. Want to somehow stand out from the crowd.
So you choose for yourself what suits you best. Do you just want a quality watch for an affordable price, or are you willing to sacrifice a little quality and overpay for a brand, or do you want to stand out and tickle your fancy? Or maybe a mix of these intentions.
In any case, you only buy official watches from me with an official manufacturer's warranty. I leave a link in the description of this video. Plus, if you have any questions, I'll leave a telegram, please write .
