Best field watches under $500
We've measured 9 current field watches that list at $500 or less, from 6 brands. These 7 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
$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.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. It's the shortest lug-to-lug here.
3.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.
4.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.
5.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.
6.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.
7.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.
Photos and eBay prices from live listings, updated daily. List prices are manufacturer prices in US dollars.
Every field watch under $500 we've measured
| Watch | Case | Lug-to-lug | Thick | Water | List price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timex Weekender 38mm T2N647 | 38 mm | 45 mm | 9 mm | 30 m | $77 |
| Timex Expedition Scout 40mm T49963 | 40 mm | 48 mm | 11 mm | 50 m | $95 |
| Citizen Eco-Drive Chandler (Garrison) BM8180-03E | 37 mm | 42.5 mm | 9.5 mm | 100 m | $295 |
| Seiko 5 Sports Field Sports Style SRPG27 | 39.4 mm | 48.1 mm | 13.2 mm | 100 m | $315 |
| Seiko 5 Sports Field Sports Style 36mm SRPJ85 | 36.4 mm | 44.4 mm | 12.5 mm | 100 m | $315 |
| Vaer C5 Korean Field Solar 40mm C5-KFS | 40 mm | 48 mm | 11.4 mm | 100 m | $319 |
| Casio G-Shock Rangeman GW-9400 GW-9400-1 | 53.5 mm | 55.2 mm | 18.2 mm | 200 m | $330 |
| Seiko 5 Sports Field GMT SSK023 | 39.4 mm | 47.9 mm | 13.6 mm | 100 m | $450 |
| Bulova Hack Watch 38mm 96A246 | 38 mm | 47 mm | 13.4 mm | 30 m | $495 |
Questions
- What is the best field watch under $500?
- 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 $500?
- The Seiko 5 Sports Field Sports Style SRPG27 at $315. 3 of the 9 field watches under $500 in our catalog are mechanical.
- Which field watch under $500 is best for a small wrist?
- The Citizen Eco-Drive Chandler (Garrison) BM8180-03E, with a 42.5 mm lug-to-lug against a median of 47.9 mm for field watches at this price. Check any watch against your own wrist with the fit finder.