Rugged watches are suitable for those who work in tough environments or face harsh conditions on a regular basis. This includes people working in the armed forces or those who love adventure sports. These watches withstand extreme shocks and vibrations, and resist the effects of chemical exposure. A wide variety of rugged watches are available on different e-commerces. Each has individual qualities of toughness that make the watch unique. This list of 10 top rugged watches helps buyers search for a watch that meets their needs and specifications.
The G-Shock GWA1000FC-5A Watch has a design that enables the watch to withstand shocks and vibrations. The construction helps keep operation a breeze. The watch is a good combination of looks and durability. It has a temperature sensor that helps in temperature reading at a glance and an improved bracelet that features fine resin composite. This band keeps the watch lightweight, and provides for a better fit. It is shock- as well as water-resistant.
Reference: GWA1000FC-5A
Case/Dial: 52mm Plastic, Black
Movement: Quartz, Quartz
Functions: Date, Calendar, Multi-Band Atomic Timekeeping, Tough Solar Power, Full Auto-Calendar (pre-programmed until the year 2099)
Strap: Silicone
Style: Military
The Luminox F-117 Nighthawk 6400 Series utilizes stainless steel, and it is thus very durable. It is easy to read in all conditions, and has an anti-reflective sapphire crystal face. It comes with Luminox Constant Glow, which has the capacity to illuminate the hands, hour markers, and bezel, for 25 years. The battery powers the watch for up to 10 years.
Reference: 6422
Case/Dial: 44mm 44, Black
20 bar (200 metres / 660feet)
Movement: Quartz, Quartz
Functions: Date, Calendar
Strap: Steel
Style: Military
The Marathon Chronograph Pilot's Watch is suitable for search and rescue operations, dives, adventure seekers, pilots, and aircrew. It is also known as the Chronograph Search and Rescue (CSAR). The synthetic sapphire face is scratch-resistant, and has a reflective coat that makes reading the time a snap. This handmade watch promises great quality and accuracy. The dial displays 12- and 24-hour time, along with the day and date. The watch features stainless steel construction, which makes it reliable for all kinds of adventures. Synthetic sapphire makes the watch scratch resistant, and an anti-reflective coating helps with legibility.
Reference: CSAR WW194014
Case/Dial: 46mm Steel, Black
30 bar (300 metres / 1000 feet)
Movement: ETA 7750, Quartz
Functions: Date, Calendar, Chronograph
Strap: Steel
Style: Military
The Dive Master 500 Mid-Size Watch has a stainless steel case and a tough rubber band. It comes with a scratch-resistant, triple-coated, sapphire crystal face, which is anti-reflective to help wearers read the watch even in bright sunlight. It is waterproof up to 500 meters, and is highly durable. This watch is suitable for frequent divers.
Reference: 241356
Case/Dial: 43mm Stainless steel, Black
50 bar (500 meters / 1650 feet)
Movement: ETA 2892-2, Self-winding
Functions: Date, Calendar, Luminous hands and numbers
Strap: Stainless steel
Style: Dress
The Momentum Cobalt V Special Edition Watch is a tough watch with superluminova, which makes for easy reading through mud spots. It comes with a scratchproof sapphire crystal face and a titanium case. The ultra-white rubber strap is stain proof, which makes the watch suitable for all kinds of adventures.
Reference: 1M-SP06B2B
Case/Dial: 44mm Titanium, Black
10 bar (100 metres / 330 feet)
Movement: Quartz
Functions: Date, Calendar
Strap: Rubber
Style: Sporty
The Seiko BFK SKA371 is a round watch that features stainless steel with a corrugated bezel. It is an analog display watch, which runs without a battery and powers up kinetically with the movement of the arm. It comes with a protective Hardlex crystal dial window, and is water resistant.
Reference: SKA371
Case/Dial: 42.5mm Steel, Black
20 bar (200 metres / 660 feet)
Movement: 5M62, Self-winding
Functions: Date, Calendar
Strap: Steel
Style: Sporty
The Tsovet SVT-PX87 Watch has a design that withstands destructive conditions in every environment. It has four layers of construction and a nylon/poly composite case that is impact resistant. It comes with impact diffusion plates and a contoured bezel, which disperses the energy at the time of crash.
Reference: SVT-PX87
Case/Dial: 46mm Steel, Black
Movement: Ronda 515, Self-winding
Functions: Date, Calendar
Strap: Rubber
Style: Sporty
The MTM Silencer Watch has a stainless steel case and an anti-reflective sapphire crystal face. It is suitable for all weather conditions. It comes with a watertight box and a rechargeable battery. The strap utilizes ballistic Velcro, which makes it extremely durable.
Case/Dial: 44mm Steel, Black
10 bar (100 Meters / 330 Feet)
Movement: MTM’s Proprietary 8J85-M6 Analog/Digital Quartz, Quartz
Functions: Date, Calendar
Strap: Rubber
Style: Military
For what you are getting, the price of the Sinn EZM 10 is very good, but it is clearly at the higher-end of what most people are accustomed to spending on a Sinn product. That means traditional Sinn buyers will need to save up a bit more, but at the same time, with all its cool features, I think the EZM 10 has the ability to even bring new people into the brand. Sinn sells the EZM 10 on the leather strap and additional straps as well as the bracelet are extra.
Reference: 950.011
Case/Dial: 44mm Titanium with sapphire insert, Black
20 bar (200 metres / 660 feet)
Movement: Sinn caliber SZ01, Self-winding
Functions: Date, Chronograph, GMT, 42h power reserve
Strap: Leather
Style: Chronograph