Category: Watch Reviews

Looking for some greener grass? Found it! Okay, well, it’s not really grass… but I bet you’re not interested in lawns anyway so much as the very finest in watchmaking if you’re here reading this blog. 

We’re here to talk watches, and this list of the best 12 green watches is the most vibrant and verdant that you’ll find. There’s a bit of everything here, from budget-friendly picks to supreme haute horlogerie. Interested? Then let’s jump right in and start mowing through this list! (Sorry. It was right there. Couldn’t help myself.)

Green Watches: The Modern Trend

Everyone says green watches are taking over these days. Heck, even GQ wrote about it. All of the top brands are releasing green watches right alongside the much more commonly seen blues, whites, and blacks that are staples of most catalogs. Why?

It’s hard to say exactly what the reason behind it is, but I think the real question to focus on is why not. Watch dials have been pretty limited in color and scope for about a century now in just the wristwatch world, and longer than that if you include pocket watches.

For a long time, blue was just about the only real color that you’d see offered by most brands. Now, the world of color is exploding. 

Rolex, notorious for their restraint and reserve, offered a shocking puzzle-piece Oyster Perpetual with emojis on its date window and colorful text instead of the day of the week. It’s a wild time to be a watch lover, and green watches are a great part of that trend. 

They’re more subdued and wearable than other colors that could be featured on a dial, like bright reds or yellows. Green is a cooler color, easy on the eyes, and matches a lot of the world around us. It looks great in a colorful but not too overwhelming way. In a sense, it’s perfect.

The 12 Best Green-Dial Watches

So without further ado, let’s get right into the list. We’re only looking at green dial watches here, to be specific, so don’t be upset if you don’t see your favorite Hublot SAXEM in lime green on the list (it has a mostly black dial, to be clear, so it doesn’t quite count. Believe me, I’m disappointed too.). 

All of these watches are highly wearable and most are pretty understated, making them lovely green companions for your summer days or touches of nature and color in the bleak winter ones.

TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Green Dial

The Carrera Chronograph is arguably the third most well-known and important chronograph, preceded only by the very illustrious Speedmaster and Daytona. For many, though, it ranks first in charm and class. In a lot of ways, it’s exactly what modern collectors are looking for. 39mm case?

Check. Chronograph functionality with prominent and elegant pushers? Check—and on that note, I think they’re my favorite pushers of any of the big 3 chronographs. 

The dial is the best part of this show, though. Circular brushing and a beautiful teal green color make for an eye-catching but not overbearing light show every time you wear this one out and about. 

Finally, I love the applied indices and hands that float above the dial: they’re complex and multifaceted, making for a really fascinating experience when you choose to dive a little deeper and really examine the subtleties of the dial shielded behind your watch’s crystal. For $6,700, it’s also a lot more affordable than its competition. Win-win!

Trilobe Les Matinaux Vert Soleillé

Trilobe is one of those brands that mostly just does one thing, but they do it so incredibly well that they’ve enjoyed a serious cult following since their first release in 2018. The Vert Soleillé, or Green Sunray, is one of their finest pieces, for just shy of $10,000 (9,000 euros). 

You get a good bit of customization with this watch, as you can pick either a 38.5mm or 40.5mm case size (both are fantastic options) and can also order the right strap size for your wrist (goodbye, annoying extra strap length!).

One of the things I love most about this watch is that it’s so classy in the way it only tells the time, but completely reinvents the way it does what it does. 

That is true innovation, something that we don’t see often in the traditional watch world. As for that green dial, it fades beautifully between a rich green and a more aqua blue-green hue depending on the light. Gorgeous.

Patek Philippe Cubitus 5821/1A-001

The Cubitus has gotten a lot of hate lately from collectors, and I would adamantly say that it’s completely undeserved. The case is extremely elegant and has so many dimensions, with an overall square shape marked with rounded lines and corners that break up what could have been a harsh and industrial silhouette. 

The horizontal embossing on the sunburst olive green dial is sporty but elegant, as all Patek should be. The Cubitus is one of the finest luxury sport watches to be made and is likely the greatest not to be designed by Gerald Genta (which rules out the Royal Oak and Nautilus). Plus, at just 8.3mm thick and 45mm in diameter at its widest point, it’s extremely wearable. 

The $41,240 price tag might cause a bit of sticker shock, but it is Patek, and one glance at the gorgeous movement (cal. 26-330 S C/430, if you care) should soothe that shock for any passionate watch nerd.

Tissot PRX Powermatic 80 40mm Green Dial

One of my close friends absolutely swears by this watch, and having seen it quite a few times on his wrist, I’m inclined to agree with him. The green dial with tapisserie finishing (that’s the little squares you see, much like the dial on the Royal Oak) works so well to catch light in some settings, but for the most part remains subdued yet textured. 

As the Powermatic 80 name suggests, the movement supplies a whopping 80-hour power reserve. Plus, you get an exhibition caseback and custom engraved rotor. The case itself is restrained but spot-on, with a 40mm diameter and polished bevels to contrast with the main brushing over the lugs. 

With all this, you’d probably expect to hear a $2,000 to $3,000 price tag. Good news! This PRX is available for a retail price of just $725, making it a great budget green-dial pick.

Grand Seiko SBGJ259

I love Grand Seiko dials. Setting aside enamel, they’re probably the best in the industry, and the SBGJ259 is no exception. It’s inspired by a Japanese garden path, and the gorgeous dial reflects that with vertical striping much like the texture of Côtes de Genève, with a broad variety of green hues to create the effect of bamboo. 

Thanks to the diversity of its green color palette and the texture of the dial finishing, it plays magnificently with all forms of light.

Rest assured, though, this watch isn’t a one-trick pony: it runs on the superb caliber 9S86, which is a high-beat movement (10 beats per second!) with the great accuracy level of -3/+5 seconds per day. Oh, and did I mention it’s a GMT? You can pick one of these garden path beauties up for $7,300.

H. Moser Endeavour Concept Centre Seconds Lime Green

The Concept series by H. Moser is a really admirable idea, in my opinion. They strip away all branding, all text, and allow the watch to speak for itself. And speak it does, through a megaphone.

Just look at that hammered dial, covered with a gentle coat of fumé green enamel for a gradient of color and texture, all while staying within a monochrome palette! The SBGJ259 sure has a run for its money here. 

At 40mm, it’s easy to wear and comes on a strap made of Kudu leather. If you flip the watch over, you’ll find the reverse end to be just as pleasing as the dial, as it’s one of H. Moser’s finest, the calibre HMC200 with a 72-hour power reserve, blued balance cock, Côtes de Genève, skeletonized engraved rotor, and double hairspring. All that watch comes for a lot of cash—$27,600—but boy is it a lot of watch.

Maurice de Mauriac Racquet Rallymaster III

This watch makes me wish I played tennis just so I could have an excuse to buy it. It’s just so darn fun. While many of our other listings here have stayed within a monochromatic green palette, the Rallymaster III works in a full rainbow of playful colors that all work together shockingly harmoniously. 

It’s a watch that barely takes itself seriously, if at all. And yet you’d be wrong to think it’s merely a joking affair: it runs on the Landeron 24 (a Swiss ETA 2824 clone, so it’s pretty solid) and is limited to just 100 pieces.

Plus, it was designed by Carlton DeWoody, a noted interior designer from Los Angeles. Tennis fans, this one’s for you with love from Maurice de Mauriac for $2,400.

Ressence Type 3 EE

Ressence, like Trilobe, has completely pioneered the way we see and read time. The Type 3 EE, like most of their other watches, features the special Ressence Orbital Convex System (ROCS) module, which is, as they say, the reason for the season—er, watch dial layout. That eucalyptus green dial is subdued but elegant, and will really pop at night with blue-emission Super-LumiNova. 

Displayed in the watch’s many dials are hours, minutes, day, date, oil temperature, and running seconds. Wait, oil temperature? You bet.

This puppy is filled with oil from the dial to the crystal, which creates a stunning optical illusion where it looks from many angles like the dial is pressed up right against the crystal. Wallets be warned, however: at $44,200, all this innovation doesn’t come cheap.

Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional Co-Axial Master Chronometer Chronograph 42mm – Moonshine Gold with Green Dial

This mouthful of a Speedmaster is one of Omega’s dressiest options, and boy does that combo of green-on-gold work well for it. The movement, Omega’s calibre 3861, deserves some serious attention in this review, because it’s one of the best parts of the watch. It ticks away on George Daniels’ famous Co-Axial escapement, one of the very best in the industry (if not the best altogether). 

Thanks to this little contraption, it’s achieved certification as a Master Chronometer for prodigious accuracy. This involves 8 tests over 10 days, with every possible attribute examined (magnetic and water resistance, accuracy in all six positions, etc.), applied by METAS, the Swiss Federal Institute of Metrology. 

In other words, it’s pinpoint-accurate mechanical timekeeping with a gorgeous exterior and a long history of mechanical innovation. The gold won’t come cheap, though: you can pick one of these up for around $42,600.

Louis Vuitton Tambour Fiery Heart Automata

Whenever I do an article like this, I can never resist the temptation to throw an absolute horological stunner in there just for kicks. This is that watch. The Fiery Heart Automata is a ladies’ watch with a total of 7 animations and a flying tourbillon to boot. I’ll give you a second to pick your jaw up off the ground before we move on to the rest of it. 

It also features 107 hand-set diamonds (0.53 carats total), and an 18K pink gold case. But we’re just getting warmed up, because the dial is the real show. It features enamel and miniature painting and hand engravings, so a wide variety of crafts have been brought to bear to bring each one of these works of art to reality. 

The colors are bright and vibrant, and almost as eye-catching as the animations, which you’ll have to see for yourself to really appreciate. You’ll have to fork over $490,870 to put this little beauty on your wrist, but man, what a trade-off that would be.

Dennison Malachite Dial

Dennison is a relatively new revival that is known for one thing and one thing only: making affordable watches with quartz movements and gorgeous stone dials.

Typically, malachite dials go for a lot more than what Dennison demands at just $690. Many people love to write this type of watch off as “too ’70s”, but I’m a firm believer in the exquisite beauty of showcasing a gemstone in all its imperfection, yet with completely natural elegance. 

The case does a great job of putting the dial at the heart of everything, and it’s actually taken right from Dennison’s old catalog as the last case type they created before they went bankrupt originally. Sure, it’s not a mechanical work of art—but man, for $690 for a stone dial, I’d more than willingly overlook that.

Oris Big Crown ProPilot x Kermit Edition

I love fun watches, if you couldn’t tell by my crazy Fiery Heart Automata pick. The Swiss mechanical watchmaking world takes itself so seriously sometimes, and it’s refreshing when a brand like Oris creates something completely off the cuff and wild.

Petition to inaugurate “Kermit Day” as the official first of every month? Oris sure is pushing for it: the frog’s little face will pop up in your date window as a delightful reminder to relax, to find joy in the moment, and to not take yourself too seriously. 

It’s got a fun mid-range price too, at $4,900. Oh, but allow me to mention just how serious Oris is about having fun. They equipped their Kermit Edition with the calibre 400, which has two barrels and an insane 5-day power reserve with an accuracy of -3/+5 seconds per day. Don’t mess with the frog.

Conclusion

I hope you had as much fun as I did exploring some of the best green dials out there. From those that give the dial their all to those that turn it into a beautiful accentuation of the overall layout, there’s a wide diversity of options out there. 

Whatever your budget, whatever your style, there’s something here for you.

If you’re anything like me, you know there’s nothing quite like the buzz of finishing a great run, whether it’s a breezy 5K, a sweaty treadmill session, or a long weekend slog where you question every life choice you’ve ever made.

And while most of us can’t afford some fancy personal trainer or have a sponsorship deal with Garmin, we can decide what running watch to strap to our wrist.  

Thanks to several advancements in technology over the last decade, women’s running watches are no longer glorified step counters. They’re more like coaches, DJs, and health gurus all rolled into one.

They can do everything from track your running pace and heart rate to how much you’re crushing a hill climb. Some also come with GPS, women’s health tracking, sleep monitoring and so much more.

But with so many shiny options of women’s running smartwatches out there, choosing the right one can feel like its own marathon. So, I’ve done the legwork for you and rounded up the very best running watches for women right now.

What To Look for in A Women’s Running Watch

Okay, so what actually makes a great running watch for women? It’s not just about pretty straps and colourful touchscreen displays, although they definitely do help. The best women’s running watches pack in smart, practical features that make your run smoother, safer, and generally more fun.

First up, GPS is an absolute must if you run outdoors. It tracks your route, distance, and pace in real time, so you’ll always know how far you’ve gone and how fast you’re moving, without guessing or retracing your steps.

Working alongside this, features like distance and pace monitoring are really handy, as they’ll make sure you’re keeping motivated and on track with your personal goals. Heart rate tracking is also super useful as it shows how hard you’re working and helps you avoid overdoing it or slacking off.

And finally, if you’re anything like me, music is a must when running. So look for watches with Bluetooth connectivity that pair with wireless headphones so you can skip tracks, pause, or pump up your power song without needing to dig your phone out mid-run.

The Best Running Watches for Women

Now that you’ve got a feel for what to look out for and what features you’ll actually care about (because not everyone needs a watch that measures their VO2 max at 5am), it’s time to dive into the good stuff.

I’ve rounded up the very best running watches for women that’ll help to level up your runs, no matter whether you’re a total beginner or chasing down your next marathon medal.

Garmin Lily 2

This is actually the running watch I wear myself and I love it. The Garmin Lily 2 is perfect if you want all the running essentials without sacrificing style. It’s small, super lightweight, and looks more like a piece of jewellery than a chunky sports watch. But alas, don’t be fooled because it’s packed with plenty of smart running features.

For running, it covers everything I need including connected GPS, heart rate monitoring, distance tracking, and built-in sports apps for runs, walks, yoga, and even dance fitness. It tracks calories burned, steps, and intensity minutes too.

One thing that’s a nice bonus is the women’s health features. It lets you track your menstrual cycle, pregnancy, and even daily hydration. I also love the Body Battery energy monitor, which shows if your body’s ready to smash a run or if the day is a deserving rest day.

RRP: $249.99

Garmin Vivoactive 6

If you’re after something a little bigger than the Garmin Lily but still sleek and stylish, the Garmin Vivoactive 6 is a brilliant pick.

It’s got that classic smartwatch vibe, with a bright, colourful AMOLED display and comes in some gorgeous colours including a Metallic Pink Dawn version that I’m slightly obsessed with.

For running, it comes with all the necessities including built-in GPS, so you don’t need to lug your phone around to track your route, plus heart rate monitoring, pace, distance, and even VO2 Max to measure your fitness levels.

It also has Garmin Coach which offers personalised, adaptive training plans right on your wrist. Beyond running, it packs 80 plus sports apps, animated workouts, and handy extras like Body Battery energy monitoring, sleep tracking, women’s health tracking, and stress management tools.

RRP: $299.99

Garmin Fenix 8

I promise this list isn’t only Garmin watches, but they just make so many great running watches for women, you can expect to spot a few more here.

The Fenix range is one of Garmin’s best-selling lines, and for good reason. It’s a little pricier than the models I’ve mentioned above, but it more than makes up for it with serious features.

Designed for athletes and adventurers who love pushing limits, the Fenix 8 offers a stunning AMOLED display, a built-in speaker and mic for calls and voice control, and even a proper LED flashlight with variable settings and a red safety light.

It’s packed with advanced performance tools like training readiness scores, endurance and hill metrics, multisport auto transitions, and detailed health insights including ECG, Pulse Ox, and sleep coaching. There’s also a solar-powered version if you’re outdoorsy and want to stretch its already impressive battery life even further.

RRP: $1,099.99

Apple Watch Series 10

The Apple Watch Series 10 marks a major milestone in Apple’s lineup and it’s an excellent option for runners. It features Apple’s largest and most advanced display yet, with a wide-angle OLED screen that stays bright and easy to read, even at a glance.

The screen area is dramatically larger than past models, making it easier to view pace, distance, heart rate, and workout details while on the move.

Beyond the display, Series 10 packs useful health and fitness features. The Activity app keeps track of your daily goals, while Fitness+ offers guided runs and workouts with real-time stats right on your wrist.

Sleep tracking breaks down your time in REM, Core, and Deep sleep, with overnight vitals like heart rate and respiratory rate recorded automatically. For heart health, the ECG and Heart Rate apps offer insights and alerts, and fast charging makes it easy to top up before or after a run.

RRP: $399

Suunto Race S Sports

Suunto’s range of running watches doesn’t get enough attention, in my opinion, but the Suunto Race S is a standout that definitely deserves more recognition.

With its combination of sleek design, advanced features, and impressive performance, it’s an excellent choice for runners. It’s another running watch with a high-definition AMOLED screen that’s easy to read, even in bright sunlight.

It also offers free offline maps for trail runs or general outdoor adventures, more than 95 sport modes, including race-specific features like Race Pacer and Race Time Estimator, and advanced training metrics like heart rate variability recovery measurement, which gives you valuable insights into your recovery and training load. The built-in Suunto Coach AI also provides personalized workout advice to help you improve efficiently.

RRP: $349

Sekonda Flex

The Sekonda Flex is a solid choice if you’re on a budget but still want all the essential features for your runs and workouts.

It has a sleek silver alloy case and an interactive dial, so it’s both stylish and practical. When it comes to fitness, it’s a smartwatch that tracks your steps, calories, and activities like running, walking, and hiking. You can also monitor your heart rate, blood oxygen, and sleep.

A feature I love, as would anyone else that spends a lot of the day sitting at a computer, is the movement reminder.

If you’ve been sitting too long, it’ll nudge you to take a few minutes to move around, which is a nice touch. It also keeps you connected with notifications for calls, messages, and social media, so you won’t miss anything.

RRP: $100

Fitbit Sense 2

The Fitbit Sense 2 is an excellent running watch, especially for women who want a balance of fitness tracking and wellness features. It has a sleek, modern design and lightweight build so it’s both comfortable for daily wear and workouts.

It comes with a heart rate monitor to track your cardio effort during runs, provides insights into fat burn, cardio, and peak zones and boasts GPS for tracking your route, distance, and pace/

When you’re not running, the Sense 2 can make daily life easier with its stress management tools, such as all-day body-response tracking and guided breathing sessions.

It even tracks sleep, helping you understand your rest patterns and how they affect your performance. Plus, it comes with a six-month free subscription to Fitbit Premium so you can test out some of the more advanced metrics and guidance before you commit.

RRP: $249.95

Garmin Venu 3S

If you love running, but you equally like to switch things up with other activities from time to time, the Garmin Venu 3S is a great choice. With over 30 built-in sports apps and animated workouts, it covers everything from running and cycling to yoga and swimming, making it perfect for diverse fitness routines.

And of course, the Venu 3 tracks all the important metrics like heart rate, pace, cadence, and even running power so you can fine-tune your performance and achieve your goals more effectively.

One of the standout features is the Body Battery which tracks your energy levels throughout the day, helping you understand when to push yourself and when to take it easy. Plus, its advanced sleep tracking provides insights into your sleep quality, HRV, and skin temperature, ensuring you recover optimally for your next workout.

RRP: $449.99

Apple Watch SE

Another budget-friendly yet feature-packed running watch is the Apple Watch SE. It arrives with built-in GPS so you can track your outdoor runs without needing your phone and a handy Workout app to help you monitor key stats like distance, pace, and calories burned.

The heart rate monitor ensures you’re staying within your target zones, and with high and low heart rate alerts, you can easily stay on top of your fitness goals.

It doesn’t just focus on fitness either, this women’s running smartwatch integrates smoothly with your Apple ecosystem, allowing you to take calls, respond to texts, or stream music on the go. It also has a relatively healthy battery life of up to 72 hours in low power mode.

RRP: $249

Garmin Forerunner 55

Lastly, we have one final Garmin to round off this list of best women’s running watches. The Garmin Forerunner 55 is another great training partner packed with everything you need to track your progress.

It comes with built-in GPS that keeps tabs on your distance, pace, and speed, giving you real-time stats to fuel your run. It also has you covered with smart features like Garmin Coach which creates adaptive training plans that evolve based on your performance.

It’s also not just a running watch, but a multi-sport powerhouse with activity profiles for swimming, cycling, and even Pilates.

Plus, it tracks your heart rate, stress levels, and Body Battery energy to give you a full picture of your health. Beating the Apple Watch above, it also boasts a whopping two weeks of battery life so you’ll rarely have to pause your active lifestyle to recharge.

RRP: $199.99

Conclusion

At the end of the day, you really can’t go wrong with any of these running watches. Each one brings something unique to the table, whether it’s premium features and advanced tracking or just the reliable essentials wrapped up in a stylish design.

Some might suit your budget better and others might check off every single feature on your wishlist. It all comes down to what you value most in a women’s running watch, whether it’s style, size, battery life, fitness insights, or maybe all of the above.

You already know what makes the best field watch; it’s the kind of watch that pairs with just about anything in your wardrobe but looks simple, rugged, and military-infused.

The archetypal field watch tends to have the black dial, the white luminous-coated appliques, and a NATO strap, but today’s watch-collecting society has made room for many variations of this tool watch.

In fact, it has become one of the most versatile categories of watches to take interest in, especially since the smaller wristwatch has come full circle. Take a look at these affordable recommendations and see for yourself…

The History of the Field Watch

It wasn’t until the Second World War that the field watch, as we know it today, came into existence. Before then, soldiers had been strapping watches to their wrists but without the important specifications stipulated by governments, namely the US military watch technical specification 94-27834B.

One notable feature in particular was the “hacking” feature, which enabled the wearer to stop the second hand when setting the time. This feature became crucial on the frontline when soldiers needed to sync their watches to coordinate battlefield operations and training exercises.

Heavyweights adhering to the strict standards of the more “modern” field watch were those such as Omega, Jaeger-LeCoultre, and IWC Schaffhausen.

Those successful in meeting the criteria went by the name of the Dirty Dozen and were commissioned under British War Office Specification R.S./Prov/4373A “Watches, Wristlet, Waterproof” (W.W.W). They are considered huge collectibles and form the inspiration for today’s many modern field watches.

What Makes a Field Watch a Field Watch?

More than anything else, a field watch must be rugged, durable, and equipped with attributes that make it a reliable companion for out on the frontline. That’s not to say everyone wearing a field watch must be military personnel. In fact, most collectors of the field watch genre are those who love their unique style.

Field watches are deeply rooted in military history. For that reason, they appeal to historians, but in the modern world, they deliver on values of reliability, legibility, and performance for everyday wear, too.

Traditionally, field watches have high-contrast dials with either a dark background, white, highly legible hour markers, and hands, or a display in the opposite combination – a white background with black details.

Even so, many variables today exist, particularly those with khaki green and blue dials proving popular. The high contrast dial is one of the most important features of the field watch since it allows for time to be read in all lighting conditions.

Case and strap materials are essential to ensure field watches can survive all weather conditions. The cases are often crafted from conventional stainless steel, lightweight titanium, or stealthy black carbon and are equipped with suitable water resistance.

Strap-wise, field watches often feature a NATO-style strap made from either nylon or canvas or a more classic-looking leather band. However, many reputable manufacturers are now venturing into areas of eco-friendly materials.

With all of these characteristics working together, field watches continue to reserve a very special place in the collections of avid enthusiasts all over the world. Take a look at these top field watches under $500.

Citizen Garrison

The Citizen Garrison is the brand’s answer to a classical-looking field watch, so if you don’t want a design too tool-heavy, this model is worth some serious consideration.

It’s insanely underappreciated, as well, because the vast amount of consumers looking for a field-specific watch tend to overlook Citizen as a worthy contender. The crux of the matter is that Citizen creates a field watch with serious badassery.

From its large, legible Arabic numeral hour markers to its very classic-looking brown calfskin leather strap – every element of this budget-friendly field watch is carefully considered. This 42mm steel model with a brushed surface and 100 meters of water resistance will suffice as an everyday watch.

It also bears pilot’s watch elements, including the triangle at 12 o’clock and several other mission-ready details like the popular 24-hour inner scale inside the main hour track.

Roll all of this into an eco-friendly design, and you have Citizen’s solar-powered technology to enjoy, which rules out the aspect of ever having to organize another battery change.

Timex Expedition North Field Post Mechanical

Maybe the Citizen Garrison is a little on the large side for your wrist? If that’s the case, turn your attention to something like the Expedition North Field Post Mechanical watch from Times.

Timex is one of the most respected brands for affordability and has to be one of the best value watches on the market for this price point. If you’ve never considered Timex for a sports watch before now, you’ll be pleasantly surprised by its quality.

This is a 38mm steel model with a reasonable case height of 8.5mm. Even better, you still get top-notch materials with this sub-$300 watch – namely the sapphire crystal glass and a water-tight case that upholds a water resistance of 100M.

You’ll also be pressed to find a field watch powered by a mechanical movement for the same price bracket, let alone one that offers features as good as these.

The Timex Expedition North Field Post Mechanical is strong, sturdy, and ready for frontline action. It has a deep penetrative blue dial, vivid luminescent hour markers, and hands, and an eco-friendly strap made of DriTan leather.

Seiko 5 Sports Field Sports Style

Seiko’s 5 Sports watch collection continually delivers on values of robustness, accuracy, and reliability. Within that collection is the Field Sports Style watch by the Japanese brand, which offers a glimpse into the company’s mechanical mastery thanks to a see-through exhibition caseback.

The Calibre 4R36 sits behind the glass, working relentlessly to guarantee accuracy, reliability, and a power reserve of 41 hours. On the dial side, military green has been used to display the time via an inner 12-hour scale and another 60-minute scale with double-digit numbers.

This affordable field watch evokes a utilitarian-military vibe with a strong steel 39mm case and a deep khaki green canvas strap with a vibrant orange inner lining.

Seiko 5 Sports Field Street Style

Fancy a field watch that oozes stealth and inconspicuousness? Seiko delivers again with its 5 Sports Field Street Style watch, encased in black hard-coated stainless steel. The case measures 39mm in diameter and is topped with Hardlex mineral.

It’s not as durable and scratch-resistant as sapphire crystal that much is true, but it’s Seiko’s version of mineral glass, and it comes with its own layer of scratch-resistant technology.

The material has been heat-treated to improve scratch and shatter resistance, allowing the zesty orange elements to pierce through a matte black dial. It’s the orange hands that are such a stand-out feature in this field watch design, however.

Seldom does Seiko do anything as vivid and fun as this, and the subtler details, like the inner orange lining on the black nylon strap, don’t go unnoticed either.

Victorinox Swiss Army Heritage

A 40mm diameter really is a sweet spot when it comes to sports watches, and the makers of the original Swiss Army knife seem to master these proportions perfectly with a 9.1mm depth, a 100-meter water resistance, and a tough sapphire crystal glass front.

This quartz-powered watch packs a punch with its robust steel case and sloping brushed lugs. I’ll put the record straight for anyone doubting this watch’s quality. The Victorinox Swiss Army Heritage is one of the most solidly built field watches at this price point.

Its design evokes the field watches worn by the same military members that popularized the knife. Finer details round the design off tastefully, like the red-coated central seconds hand that ties in nicely with the Victorinox shield logo under 12 o’clock.

The rugged, stitched leather strap in dark green underscores the relentlessly simple design of the Swiss Army Heritage watch, as does the 6 o’clock date window and the sword-shaped hands. If the Victorinox I.N.O.X is a little too aggressive in design aesthetics for you, this model is an unfussy, simplified version with easy legibility and an even more attractive price tag.

Marathon General Purpose Mechanical

Whoever said small watches weren’t for men was very wrong. Smaller watches are the way trends are leaning toward these days, making the Marathon General Purpose watch one of the best propositions for men with less-endowed wrists.

Its 34mm diameter evokes vintage military watch sizes of yesteryear and features a 30-meter water-resistant case crafted from stainless steel, delivering an overall utilitarian package.

The watch uses an alternative to the more common Super-LumiNova material with tritium material applied to its Arabic numerals and hands. The black dial features the characteristic 24-hour inner scale, which glows longer thanks to the tritium application.

Underneath this dial lies a third-party movement from Seiko. Being just 34mm in diameter makes the Marathon General Purpose Mechanical watch exceptionally lightweight and compact, and since Marathon is the sole official supplier of watches to the US Armed Forces, there’s probably no watch manufacturer you’d want to trust more than this one.

Bulova Hack Watch

Bulova’s list of horological feats is impressive, to say the least, making it all the more baffling that this watch brand is often overlooked when shopping for affordable, reliable watches. It was the first company to broadcast TV and radio adverts and even developed a watch that walked on the moon.

The brand also shaped the quartz and electrical watch revolution in the 1960s and 1970s with the Accutron. But what many people aren’t aware of is its Hack watch – an ‘A-11’ specification navigation watch.

The brand released the watch in limitless variations, all specifically supplied to American soldiers and chronometer-certified. Bulova’s 2022 release of a modern-day Hack watch is dedicated to honoring those A-11 watches, with a 38mm steel case, a mineral glass front, 100M water resistance, and a vintage military-inspired design that nods to the original watch with the special lock down mechanism for the running seconds.

Bulova equips this affordable field watch with cathedral hands, a red seconds hand against a matte black dial, and a muddy khaki NATO leather strap.

Nodus Sector Field

Lovers of the sector dial are bound to be impressed with Nodus’ range of field watches done in a sector format. Bang on the $500 mark is the Nodus Sector II Field watch crafted from lightweight titanium.

This ergonomically developed sports watch is a new addition to Nodus’ field watch category and features a design inspired by models worn on the wrists of soldiers in battle.

Of course, the advantage of the titanium case doesn’t just guarantee a lightweight body but a corrosion-resistant and hypoallergenic material too.

The case has been re-engineered by masters at Nodus to deliver a new slimness of 11.7mm. Meanwhile, the box-shaped crystal allows the hands and dial to sit closer to the glass.

The grey Hybrid TecTuff® rubber strap with titanium buckle injects this model with a sportier vibe, but you could always switch it out for a more classic leather band if you prefer.

Bertucci A-1S

The Bertucci A-1S is the most budget-friendly field watch on this list. Is it any less capable of delivering on grounds of legibility and reliability? Absolutely not.

If you aren’t too bothered by the thought of wearing a lesser-known brand on your wrist, the Bertucci version of a field watch meets the standards of a true classic, with essential functions and a clean and easily readable dial.

The black display is home to hands and Arabic numeral hour markers treated with Super-LumiNova material, along with a red seconds hand and the archetypal 24-hour inner scale. The model’s rugged screw-down crown and caseback are all part of Bertucci’s patented case – the Unibody™.

The construction is designed for comfort and practicality, with an ergonomic 4 o’clock crown and 100M water resistance. The A-1S is also completed on a long-lasting US patented B-TYPE heavy-duty nylon webbing band for added comfort.

Vaer S5 Calendar Field White – 40mm Quartz

The S5 Calendar watch by Vaer delivers a clean and crisp military white dial with calendrical functions on a stylish beige NATO strap, encompassing a field watch’s key features in one compact 40mm package.

The watch, crafted from stainless steel, features a locking crown to uphold a water-resistant rating of 100 meters and a sapphire crystal for optimum legibility. Vaer watches are all assembled in the US and come in a range of quartz and automatic versions, this S5 watch of which features a quartz movement.

The brand even offers Dirty Dozen-inspired models, but for a simple, classic field watch that communicates understated elegance, you can pick this time-and-date version of the S5 up for less than $200, and its timeless utilitarian aesthetic certainly won’t disappoint.

Hamilton Khaki Field Quartz

Most field watches by Hamilton exceed the $500 mark, and that’s no surprise. Hamilton has perfected the military tool watch look and uses luxury-grade materials to create its innovations from the Khaki line.

This Hamilton Khaki Field watch is a very manageable 38mm steel model with a deep blue dial and matching colored textile strap with a steel pin buckle. The Hamilton Khaki family can trace its lineage across two world wars and over 50 years of supplying rugged tool watches to the US military.

This model features a revised minute track, large, chunky Arabic numeral hour markers, and a simple no-date layout that strips timekeeping duties back to the basics. This is a quartz-powered model, which is just about the only sacrifice you’ll make for a sub-$500 Hamilton watch.

That said, quartz-powered movements are hassle-free and accurate, and they don’t rely on the movement of your wrist to keep good time, so they’re often a preferred choice for those entering the world for affordable watch collecting.

Conclusion

Only by understanding the history and features of the classic field watch and its many variables can you fully appreciate the versatility and appeal of one. The field watch has a unique style but no longer appeals to a niche audience.

Many enthusiasts are now appreciating the value and charm this watch can bring to a collection and the fact that there are now more dial colors, strap materials, and sizes to choose from means that just about every watch fan can find a field watch that aligns with their personal preferences and fits right into their collection.

You could understand if, over recent years, the blue dial watch had lost some ground from a popularity point of view, particularly given the rise of more disruptive dial colors hitting the market over recent years. But that isn’t the case.

There is something profoundly simple and timeless about the blue dial, so much so that it is still a go-to shade for anyone looking to break away from the mundane black or white varieties.

That doesn’t mean to say there is no place for the latter, however (black and white dials will always win on the grounds of clarity, and they’re the easiest dial colors to pair with elegant evening attire and suits). But peer deeply into a classic blue dial and tell me you aren’t instantly entranced by one.

Blue dials reign supreme even though everyone expected them to be a passing trend during the smartwatch craze.

They’re a natural choice for the classic dress watch but also bring a sporty elegance to the chronograph. Blue dials have also found their way into the dive watch sector, as well as featuring on GMT complications, minute repeaters, and tourbillons.

The color just seems to work with just about any style and feature going, complimenting a myriad of straps, too, from the sophisticated metal bracelet to the traditional leather strap and even something more relaxed, like a rubber strap or a casual canvas band. 

The Allure of Blue Dial

It matters not whether you’re a seasoned collector and you want to debut the blue dial on your wrist for the very first time or whether you’re a soft touch for the color blue and want to see more of it in your collection, this list has some excellent options, depending on your preference for style, functionality, and features.

The color blue has always represented elegance and class and has a strong emotional pull. Perhaps it’s because we have seen this choice of color in so many iconic designs of the past.

Or maybe it’s the sheer variety of shades we can choose from. Luxury watches come in all types of blue, from navy to vibrant cerulean and even the more green-tinted shades of aquamarine. Then there’s the iconic Tiffany blue dial – one of the world’s most sought-after dial colors.

Anyway, without further ado, let’s look at what we’ve rounded up. A superb selection of blue dial watches covering many styles, features, and budgets.

Glashütte Original SeaQ Chronograph Blue Dial on Blue Strap 1-37-23-02-81-36

German brand Glashutte Original creates the SeaQ Chronograph for serious underwater explorers, equipping it with a solid steel case, 300-meter water resistance, a unidirectional rotating bezel, and an ocean blue-inspired sunray dial with chronograph counters placed at 3 and 9 o’clock.

The watch adheres to ISO standards and emphasizes the idea of personal style, providing the watch with several styles of strap, including a blue canvas band, a rubber strap, or a stainless steel bracelet to compliment that marine blue display.

Oris 01 733 7771 4055-07 8 19 18 Sixty Five Cotton Candy Blue Dial

The Oris Cotton Candy versions of the Sixty-Five watch collection caught everyone’s attention back in 2020 and were a refreshing wave of playfulness and a much-needed touch of fun after lockdown.

The bubble-gum blue color of this retro-inspired dive watch looks good enough to eat and features the stainless steel bracelet that arrived as part of the second-gen Cotton Candy design.

Compact too, this 38mm model is a unisex design, featuring a 60-minute track in relief on a steel bezel, not to mention a strong sapphire glass front, luminous dial markings, and a reliable Sellita-based movement that can keep precise time for up to 41 hours once away from the wrist.

Arnold & Son Eight-Day Royal Navy Blue Dial 1EDAS.U01C.S136D

Arnold & Son has a history deeply rooted in marine chronometer accuracy. It continues to celebrate its marine history with the Eight Day watch in ocean blue with a striking wave-like pattern.

The watch boasts a unique dial layout, with a power reserve at 12 o’clock, balanced by a small second sub-dial at 6 o’clock. If you’re drawn to unconventional dial layouts, this blue dial Eight Day watch will be the perfect addition to your collection.

As you’ll have guessed, the brand’s innovative mechanical movement has an impressive 8-day power reserve, which you can track through that intuitive indicator on the dial.

Ball NM9052C-S1C-BE Roadmaster M Perseverer 40mm Navy Blue Dial

Ball is a master of the luminescent tritium gas tube technology, kitting its watches out with features that will glow stronger and longer than conventional Super-LumiNova. An example of this can be seen in its 16 micro gas tubes on this captivating blue dial, adorned with a horizontal striped texture.

This is the kind of watch you’d throw on when you want to smarten up a shirt and jeans duo. It can also easily accompany an office suit, thanks to its slim case depth and stainless steel bracelet, which gives it a somewhat dressier vibe.

Despite being one of Ball’s more classier watches, the Roadmaster watch is still a performance tool that is designed to endure a life on the wrist, with a solid 100M water resistance, a sapphire crystal glass front, and a relentless automatic movement with a superb 80-hour power reserve.

Omega Constellation Co-Axial Master Chronometer Sedna Gold Blue Dial on Strap

The Constellation watch by Omega is unique in so many ways, particularly for its depiction of the Observatory of Geneva on its cashback and its timeless “Griffes” on the bezel. This blue dial variant of the Constellation is a perfect example that shows off all the finest features of this classically elegant watch design.

This 39mm model is elevated by its 18K Sedna gold case, creating a breathtaking combination alongside the rich blue dial. Rose gold accents continue over the surface of the almost marble-like dial texture, traveling over the Omega name and logo at 12 o’clock.

The watch also features a date aperture at 6 o’clock and gently tapering hands treated with a stripe of luminescent material for reading the time during the night. The Co-Axial Master Chronometer Calibre 8801-powered watch is completed on a blue alligator leather strap in what can only be described as a perfect color match for the model’s entrancing textured dial.

Blancpain 5200 0140 O52A Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe Chronographe Flyback Automatic 43.6mm Blue Dial

If you’re drawn to the idea of wearing a watch on your wrist that tells a story, the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe Chronographe Flyback watch is steeped in history. For starters, Blancpain is the oldest watchmaker in the world. Secondly, the Fifty Fathoms was widely considered the ultimate modern dive watch when it was first released in 1953.

This 43mm model is crafted from ceramic, which makes its architecture feel less clunky and beefy. The circular hour markers are clear despite being much smaller than the ones you tend to see on modern dive watches.

Luminous material has also been applied generously to the hands, and the unidirectional rotating bezel is designed to be butter smooth under the fingertips.

Marrying in with the sumptuous blue tones of the dial is a blue canvas strap, while inside the 300-meter water-resistant watch is the company’s self-winding F385 calibre, complete with 50 hours of power reserve.

Bremont TN40-PWR-SS-BL-L-S Terra Nova 40.5 Blue Dial on Leather Strap

British brand Bremont is a perfectionist when it comes to aviation watches, but since the brand had a huge overhaul last year, distinct changes in its branding have changed. The Terra Nova is a modern-day example of Bremont craftsmanship and features a new Wayfinder logo at 12 o’clock against a stunning dark blue dial.

The 40.5mm watch has a bi-directional turning bezel with compass markings for navigating your way throughout a hike or any other outdoor pursuit.

What gives the Bremont Terra Nova watch its subtle military vintage hint, however, is the smooth brown calfskin strap adorned with contrast stitching down the sides for a gentle field watch vibe.

Longines L3.764.4.90.2 Legend Diver 39mm Blue Dial on NATO Strap

When looking for the best of something in a watch, it’s easy to lose sight of value-for-money propositions, which is a shame because it could mean missing out on gems like the Legend Diver from Longines.

This reference L3.764.4.90.2 is an absolute smokeshow of a blue dial. Layers of depth, combined with true diver-style hour markers and the signature arrow-shaped hour hands,, capture the spirit of Swiss innovation – something that Longines has always been associated with.

The watch has a handy internal rotating bezel, and the use of the NATO strap gently manipulates the Legend Diver into retro dive watch territory. Perhaps what is most impressive is that the Longines Legend Diver has been around since 1959 and looks just at home on the wrist of the modern gent as it did all those years back. 

Maurice Lacroix Aikon Automatic Blue Dial AI6008-SS001-430-1

Fancy something sporty? The blue dial variant of the Aikon by Maurice Lacroix unites urban styling with sports luxe. The design delivers on that perceived high-value feel, yet it’s the brand’s flagship model and is surprisingly very reasonably priced.

Whether it’s the Grand Tappisserie pattern of the AP Royal Oak dial you love or the waffle-style dial of the Tissot PRX, this winning element of any sports watch is what wraps an entire design up perfectly.

In the case of the automatic 200M water-resistant Aikon watch it’s a Clous de Paris pattern rendered in grey-blue tones. The watch’s finishing touch is the classic blue alligator leather strap, adorned with the Maurice Lacroix monogram in metal on the band’s surface and a brand-engraved stainless steel buckle to finish.

Meistersinger Bell Hora Blue Dial

I’m a big lover of German watches. Glashutte Original, Nomos, Junghans, you name it. But Meistersinger is that little bit extra special since all its watches adhere to the single-hand timekeeping philosophy, which gives its wearer no choice but to enjoy a more simplified and relaxed way of telling the time.

The watch benefits from a beautiful Sonnerie au Passage mechanism. The bells, or chiming mechanism, is a unique feature to enjoy in a novelty piece and is activated by the crown, which you can pull out to silence whenever you need to. 

The movement is exposed through a see-through sapphire exhibition window on the rear, while on the dial side, the rich gemstone-blue color shimmers when caught in different angles of light. The gold numerals are a nice touch in this design, but my favorite feature is the single white hand that gently tapers to a needle-fine point, reaching out to kiss the minutes.

Frederique Constant Highlife Automatic Cosc FC-303BL4NH6B Blue Dial

I love the simple, modernistic design of the Frederique Constant Highlife watch. In this iteration, masters at the brand’s Swiss manufacturing facilities equip pill-shaped hour markers and sword-shaped hands to a muted blue dial adorned with a globe depiction.

This is a COSC-certified watch, which means it promises an accuracy in line with the Contrôle Officiel Suisse des Chronomètres – aka the Official Swiss Chronometer Testing Institute. Frederique Constant uses a Sellita-based movement to power this watch.

The Calibre FC-303, complete with a refined rose gold rotor, can be admired through a sapphire exhibition caseback. Most attractive of all, however, has to be this steel model’s tonneau-shaped case.

The barrel profile of this blue dial watch connects with an integrated bracelet to create a timeless sports watch design that is sure to pair with pretty much anything in your wardrobe and could easily be promoted to elegant or professional duties by night.  

Junghans Mister Hand Wound Blue Dial 027/3504.02

If you love a watch with a slim case, Junghans achieves an undeniable sense of charm with its charismatic Mister Hand Wound model with a rich, minimalist blue dial. The sumptuous silhouette of this Junghans watch, complete with a bezel-less edge, achieves complete Bauhaus beauty.

Inside the ultra-slim case is an equally thin movement, the Calibre J815.1 – a hand-wound movement that provides the perfect opportunity to appreciate the allure and refinement of a traditionally crafted engine.

The intricately crafted, artisanal elements of the hand-wound German movement areare also shown through the back of the 30-meter water-resistant case, complete with traditional decoration and hand-applied finishes.

The deep, entrancing blue dial of this Junghans Mister Hand Wound watch features elegantly tapered hour and minute hands, along with a seconds feature displayed in the sub-dial of this minimalist dial at 6 o’clock.

H. Moser & Cie. Streamliner Flyback Chronograph Blue Dial 6907-1200

The Streamliner Flyback Chronograph by H. Moser & Cie looks like it’s stepped out of a time machine and even has a sci-fi-shaped cushion case that lends itself to a funky, blue-black gradient dial.

The chronograph complication augments its appeal by displaying its features against a deep entwining blue that lacks any sub-dials. Instead, the flat push-pieces on the dial activate the stopwatch features of this watch, whilst its flyback functionality allows you to start, stop, and reset a chronograph timing with a simple push of a button.

Meanwhile, take in that svelte, futuristically sculpted steel case integrated with a subtle wave-link bracelet. This fluid design boasts a flash of sporty color in the second hand and along the five-minute intervals of the minute track but otherwise remains fairly minimalist and simple.

Nivada Grenchen F77 Blue Dial

Anyone who knows anything about luxury sports watches will be familiar with the Nivada name and its highly sought-after Grenchen design, which takes inspiration from the brand’s many historical models. This faithful reissue of a golden oldy is crafted from steel and measures a compact 38mm, appealing to those with a small wrist circumference.

Its baton indexes and baton-style hands are dressed against a basket weave dial pattern in a rich blue dial color. One of the most attractive features of the Grenchen F77 is its dateless layout, constituting a cohesive and clean dial to read the time from at any time of the day or night.

A. Lange & Söhne Saxonia Triple Split Pink Rose Gold 43.2mm Blue Dial LSLS4244AK

Now we are entering the realm of high-end complications with masterful works of art from the likes of this brand – A. Lange & Sohn. This manufacturer produces some of the world’s most expensive watches, but boy are they worth it.

The Triple Split complication from the Saxonia collection takes the blue dial to the next level with a watch that marks the first ever mechanical to allow multi-hour comparative time measurements via a split-second chronograph.

The richness of the blue dial, combined with the rose gold appliques that match the 18ct rose gold case, is a heavenly mix; in some lights, the dial can even appear soft black.

The is a manual wound movement, so for those who appreciate the tactile experience of owning a mechanical watch, you’ll always have the perfect excuse to reach for the Saxonia Triple Split watch and enjoy its complexity on an intimate level while you wind it.   

Breguet Marine Hora Mundi 5557 Rose Gold Blue Dial on Rubber Strap

Breguet is the brand associated with the world’s first wristwatch. Its history dates all the way back to the late 1700s. Suffice to say, it’s still going strong today, with exquisite designs like this – the blue-dialed Marine Honda Mundi watch – a true paragon of horological excellence.

Adding to that all-important exclusivity factor, this Breguet watch took three years to design and carries a total of four patents. This complication watch is all about the innovative pusher and crown set-up. All you need to do is set the first city, date, and time, then the second city.

The Hora Mundi will calculate the time and date of this second time zone using a clever system of cams and hammers. By operating the push-piece alone, you won’t disturb time whilst switching from one side of the world to another.

The Breguet Hora Mundi watch is a 43mm 18ct rose gold model with a globe-decorated blue dial festooned with superimposed plates in gold and sapphire that interpret the world map. A true work of art for anyone who prefers watches that incorporate next-level craftsmanship. 

Conclusion

From navy blues to powder blues and from cornflour tones to glacier ice-inspired shades, the blue dial watch is a trend that will continue to reinvent itself, whether in the form of a rugged tool watch, a durable diver, or a traditional three-handed complication.

And with options at every price point, you’re sure to be able to walk away from the article with at least a handful of luxury options that require some level of investment but without breaking the bank. It’s clear from this curated selection of blue dial watches that they are far from just an accessory.

Moreover, they’re a classic fusion of artistry and mechanical prowess, proving that the world of luxury watches is diverse and full of timeless options for every style and every preference.