![]() On its surface, the Avigation dial is relatively simple: it's a solid black dial with bold Arabic numerals around the perimeter and two subdials at the 12 and 6 o'clock positions. In fact, it's probably the most unique timepiece we've discussed so far. ![]() While this is our third entry from Longines, it is 100% different than the prior entries. Price: $3,900 Case: Stainless Steel, 41mm Water Resistance: 30m Movement: Automatic Crystal: Sapphire. Automatic and colorways, the retail ranges from $825 - $3,650 USD depending on configuration. The Conquest is the perfect model to serve the purpose of a military watch while still remaining one of your boardroom favorites. To avoid distractions from the sunray effect, the dial is only briefly interrupted by the Longines logo, Conquest Automatic model name, and the "Swiss Made" indication. The 2023 models include a sunray dial in 5 colorways as well as applied indices featuring Swiss Super-LumiNova. And yes - that style meshes well with our military watch theme. All of the Conquest models retain a very simple style. The Conquest line is a collection full of choices but our favorite are the 2023 Automatic models. That's when Longines released the first iteration of the Conquest watch. Price: Varies Between $825 - $3,650 Case: Stainless Steel, Multiple Sizes from 29.5mm to 42mm Water Resistance: 100m (10 bars) Movement: Available in Quartz or Automatic Crystal: Sapphire. Oris’ ProPilot Altimeter retails for $6,500 USD. At 47mm, the Altimeter has a large case size but the watch's carbon material allows it to weigh in at just 98 grams. And its green strap rounds out the dark, militaristic feel the watch has.Īdd in Oris' Calibre 793 with a 56-hour power reserve and a carbon fiber case with titanium accents, and you've got a winning combination. A matte black dial allows the indices, numbers, and altimeter to command the wearer's attention on the dial. The watch's two crowns (the second of which controls the altimeter), titanium bezel, and the pops of yellow and red on the dial from the altimeter all combine for a strong wrist presence. With the ProPilot Altimeter, Oris has released a watch that walks the line between pilot watch and military watch (though the altimeter tips the scales slightly toward pilot watch). Price: $6,500 USD Case: Carbon Fiber with Titanium, 47mm Water Resistance: 100m (10 bars) Movement: Automatic Crystal: Sapphire. Now that we know what a military watch actually is, let's look at our favorites across the industry. ![]() The contrast along with the luminosity allows a soldier to easily read the time in any light. The numbers or indices on the dial are not only illuminated but they are also usually designed in a bright color in stark opposition to the dark dial. This is to effectively camouflage the timepiece and help it blend in with the soldier's uniform.ĥ. A dark-colored dial - usually dark green, black, charcoal, or navy. This one is fairly obvious as well - a soldier's watch must keep ticking no matter what.Ĥ. Those in the Armed Forces cannot afford for their watch to stop running if they are caught in a rainstorm or need to enter a body of water as part of their mission.ģ. A flimsy or delicate timepiece will never do for a soldier.Ģ. As anyone in the Armed Forces knows, you must always expect the unexpected. While this genre of watch has splintered into many different subcategories, there are a few characteristics that most experts agree make up a quintessential military watch:ġ. To avoid shooting at a moving target, though, let's set some parameters about what a military watch actually means. To that end, we want to walk through some of our absolute favorites. While watches have evolved significantly since then, the original “military watch” design is still deeply revered both for its place in history and its often powerfully simple aesthetic. Truthfully, the catalyst for watches to undergo the change from pocket to wrist was the early 20th century military landscape. The modern-day wristwatch was a distinct deviation from the pocket watches of the late 1800’s and early 1900’s.
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