Far more than just fashion accessories, the military watches represent the highest tier of resilience and utility. It’s no surprise that soldiers make tactical field watches an important part of their EDC arsenal.
There are many reasons you would want a tough, capable, reliable and rugged military watch. Something a bit more strong than a men’s digital or automatic watch. Designed to sustain the hardest of conditions, the military watches have to undergo all manner of constant abuse.
Whether you’re an adrenaline junkie, a police officer, or an armed forces professional, you’ll find military watches very useful. So, we have made a list of the best and toughest military watches for you. Just never forget, these watches are not meant to be a fashion statement. They’re survival tools.
The Best Military Watches
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Casio G-Shock GA – 700CM – 3ADR (G824)
The Casio G-shock was born with the aim to create the most robust and durable watch in the world. It is evident by the name, this watch is shock-resistant, and protected against any vibrations and impact. In addition, it is resistant to gravity and low temperatures.
Features
- Hand Shift Function
When the minute or hour hand overlaps the display, it is automatically retracted to guarantee the visibility of the date.
- Super Illuminator
The super illuminator feature lights up the LCD display and dials with light to ensure readability in the dark.
- World Time
Also, it features a world time mode to view the current time in any time zone around the world.
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Garmin Instinct Tactical Camo Carbon Watch
The Garmin Instinct Tactical is more than just a tactical watch. It’s a military-grade piece of technology that uses a 0.9-inch high-definition display. This is one of the most expensive military watches in India. However, it is definitely worth the money.
Features
- Fitness Tracking
Monitor your heart rate, stress and activity and stay connected to the people you love (when paired with a smartphone).
- TracBack Feature
Use the TracBack technology to find the same route back to your starting point. Also, you can use the Garmin Explore app to plan your trips in advance.
- Long Battery Life
Battery life is up to 16 hours in GPS mode, up to 14 days in smartwatch mode and up to 40 hours in battery saver mode.
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Suunto Core
Made for adventurers and hikers in addition to soldiers, the Suunto Core includes a compass, an altimeter and a barometer. Available in three colours – all black, black and red, and regular black. It is one of the most functional military watches on this list.
Features
- Sunset/Sunrise
Sunset and sunrise times are available for over 400 cities worldwide.
- Barometer
Forecast sudden changes in the weather by keeping a close track of the air pressure. In addition, this watch notifies you of a possible storm, so you can take precautions to help make your journey successful and safe.
- Compass
Pinpoint and navigate locations to safely find your way through the jungle and in whiteout conditions.
- Altimeter
Track your movements, determine your current altitude, and measure your overall progress on a climb. This watch is perfect for skiers, mountaineers and adventurers.
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Casio G-Shock – GA – 2100 – 1A1DR
Oh! You thought we were done with Casio G-Shock? No, we are not. Because we can’t talk about military watches without mentioning G-Shock GA – 2100 – 1A1DR. In addition to its sleek and thin design, this tough watch enables access to 31 different time zones and a full auto-calendar.
Features
- Thin Construction
It has a very sleek design. In fact, it is one of the thinnest G-Shock watches but maintains the same toughness because of the carbon core construction.
- Super Illuminator
The super illuminator feature lights up the LCD display and dials with light to ensure readability in the dark.
- Shock Resistant Construction
Shock-resistant construction saves you and your watch against vibration and impact in tough conditions.
- 200 Metre Water Resistant
Also, it makes sure that you don’t have to worry about the watch when you dive into the water.
- Octagonal Dial
In addition, the octagonal dial of the watch is inspired by the original DW5000C.
- Camouflage Design
The colour combination and the design gives it a street look.
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TIMEX Expedition – TWEG18205
TIMEX Expedition – TWEG18205 is proof of their legendary durability. The large display is quite easy to read and their World Time feature provides the time zone in 70 major cities around the globe. It is arguably one of the best military watches in the world.
Features
- Shock-resistant
This watch is built according to ISO shock-resistant standards, therefore you can feel safe while wearing it.
- Indiglo
TIMEX invented the legendary Indiglo black-light technology. So you can easily see time in the dark.
- Quality Materials
The watch brings together a durable resin case, soft silicon strap and scratch-proof lens for lasting durability.
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