Watch Almanac

Best field watches under $2,000

We've measured 25 current field watches that list at $2,000 or less, from 14 brands. These 12 are the ones most listed for sale on eBay right now, one per collection, a rough guide to what people actually buy. Each comes with the numbers that decide how it wears.

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  1. Timex Weekender 38mm T2N647

    1.Timex Weekender 38mm T2N647

    $77 list · $48 median on eBay (83 listed) · 38 mm case

    30 m water resistance, a 45 mm lug-to-lug that suits 6.25" to 7.5" wrists, 9 mm thick. It's the cheapest here and the thinnest here.

  2. Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical 38mm H69439931

    2.Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical 38mm H69439931

    $675 list · $727 median on eBay (51 listed) · 38 mm case

    Hand-wound with 80 hours of reserve, 50 m water resistance, a 47 mm lug-to-lug that suits 6.5" to 7.75" wrists, 9.5 mm thick.

  3. Citizen Eco-Drive Chandler (Garrison) BM8180-03E

    3.Citizen Eco-Drive Chandler (Garrison) BM8180-03E

    $295 list · $220 median on eBay (42 listed) · 37 mm case

    Solar, 100 m water resistance, a 42.5 mm lug-to-lug that suits 6" to 7" wrists, 9.5 mm thick.

  4. Timex Expedition Scout 40mm T49963

    4.Timex Expedition Scout 40mm T49963

    $95 list · $53 median on eBay (30 listed) · 40 mm case

    50 m water resistance, a 48 mm lug-to-lug that suits 6.75" to 8" wrists, 11 mm thick.

  5. Seiko 5 Sports Field GMT SSK023

    5.Seiko 5 Sports Field GMT SSK023

    $450 list · $450 median on eBay (28 listed) · 39.4 mm case

    Automatic with 41 hours of reserve, 100 m water resistance, a 47.9 mm lug-to-lug that suits 6.75" to 8" wrists, 13.6 mm thick.

  6. Casio G-Shock Rangeman GW-9400 GW-9400-1

    6.Casio G-Shock Rangeman GW-9400 GW-9400-1

    $330 list · $315 median on eBay (23 listed) · 53.5 mm case

    Solar, 200 m water resistance, a 55.2 mm lug-to-lug that suits 7.75" to 8.5" wrists, 18.2 mm thick.

  7. Seiko Prospex Alpinist SPB505

    7.Seiko Prospex Alpinist SPB505

    $995 list · $995 median on eBay (12 listed) · 39.5 mm case

    Automatic with 72 hours of reserve, 200 m water resistance, a 46.4 mm lug-to-lug that suits 6.5" to 7.75" wrists, 12.7 mm thick.

  8. Bulova Hack Watch 38mm 96A246

    8.Bulova Hack Watch 38mm 96A246

    $495 list · $425 median on eBay (11 listed) · 38 mm case

    30 m water resistance, a 47 mm lug-to-lug that suits 6.5" to 7.75" wrists, 13.4 mm thick.

  9. 9.Vaer C5 Korean Field Solar 40mm C5-KFSMicrobrand

    $319 list · 40 mm case

    Solar, 100 m water resistance, a 48 mm lug-to-lug that suits 6.75" to 8" wrists, 11.4 mm thick.

  10. 10.Mk II Hawkinge Type 48 non-date CG05-1001SMicrobrand

    $595 list · 37.8 mm case

    Automatic, 100 m water resistance, a 48.5 mm lug-to-lug that suits 6.75" to 8" wrists, 12.8 mm thick.

  11. 11.Nodus Sector II Field Titanium - SequoiaMicrobrand

    $625 list · 38 mm case

    Automatic with 41 hours of reserve, 100 m water resistance, a 47 mm lug-to-lug that suits 6.5" to 7.75" wrists, 11.7 mm thick.

  12. 12.Raven Trekker 39 Matte Black (no-date)Microbrand

    $690 list · 39 mm case

    Automatic with 42 hours of reserve, 200 m water resistance, a 48 mm lug-to-lug that suits 6.75" to 8" wrists, 12.5 mm thick.

Photos and eBay prices from live listings, updated daily. List prices are manufacturer prices in US dollars.

Every field watch under $2,000 we've measured

WatchCaseLug-to-lugThickWaterList price
Timex Weekender 38mm T2N64738 mm45 mm9 mm30 m$77
Timex Expedition Scout 40mm T4996340 mm48 mm11 mm50 m$95
Citizen Eco-Drive Chandler (Garrison) BM8180-03E37 mm42.5 mm9.5 mm100 m$295
Seiko 5 Sports Field Sports Style SRPG2739.4 mm48.1 mm13.2 mm100 m$315
Seiko 5 Sports Field Sports Style 36mm SRPJ8536.4 mm44.4 mm12.5 mm100 m$315
Vaer C5 Korean Field Solar 40mm C5-KFS40 mm48 mm11.4 mm100 m$319
Casio G-Shock Rangeman GW-9400 GW-9400-153.5 mm55.2 mm18.2 mm200 m$330
Seiko 5 Sports Field GMT SSK02339.4 mm47.9 mm13.6 mm100 m$450
Bulova Hack Watch 38mm 96A24638 mm47 mm13.4 mm30 m$495
Mk II Hawkinge Type 48 non-date CG05-1001S37.8 mm48.5 mm12.8 mm100 m$595
Nodus Sector II Field Titanium - Sequoia38 mm47 mm11.7 mm100 m$625
Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical 38mm H6943993138 mm47 mm9.5 mm50 m$675
Raven Trekker 39 Matte Black (no-date)39 mm48 mm12.5 mm200 m$690
Lorier Falcon FAL4-BLK-ND-BRAC36 mm44 mm10.4 mm100 m$699
Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical 38mm SPB24938 mm46.2 mm12.9 mm200 m$750
Traska Summiteer 38 Pine Green 219638 mm46 mm10.6 mm100 m$750
Hamilton Khaki Field Auto 42mm H7055553342 mm53 mm11 mm100 m$795
Seiko Prospex Alpinist SPB50739.5 mm46.4 mm12.7 mm200 m$900
Hamilton Khaki Field Murph 38mm H7040573038 mm44.7 mm11.1 mm100 m$995
Seiko Prospex Alpinist SPB50539.5 mm46.4 mm12.7 mm200 m$995
Seiko Prospex Alpinist SPB50339.5 mm46.4 mm12.7 mm200 m$995
Hamilton Khaki Field Titanium Auto 38mm H7020583038 mm45 mm11.4 mm100 m$1,075
Serica Ref. 7505-1 Chronometre Etanche, Noir Email 7505-135 mm41.5 mm9.6 mm200 m$1,290
Marathon 41mm Steel Navigator Automatic (SSNAV Auto) WW194029SS-080141 mm48 mm11.5 mm100 m$1,300
Hamilton Khaki Field Titanium Auto 42mm H7054514042 mm52 mm11.4 mm100 m$1,345

Questions

What is the best field watch under $2,000?
By how many are on the market right now, the Timex Weekender 38mm T2N647 at $77. 30 m water resistance, a 45 mm lug-to-lug that suits 6.25" to 7.5" wrists, 9 mm thick. It's the cheapest here and the thinnest here.
What is the cheapest automatic field watch under $2,000?
The Seiko 5 Sports Field Sports Style SRPG27 at $315. 19 of the 25 field watches under $2,000 in our catalog are mechanical.
Which field watch under $2,000 is best for a small wrist?
The Serica Ref. 7505-1 Chronometre Etanche, Noir Email 7505-1, with a 41.5 mm lug-to-lug against a median of 47 mm for field watches at this price. Check any watch against your own wrist with the fit finder.