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Field Watch, Rugged, SS Case, Khaki Nylon Strap, Black Face
- RAM Instrument
- RAMW1003R
- Mens & Womens Watches
- Black
Based upon vintage military field timepieces this watch combines classic looks with completely modern mechanics. Precision Japanese quartz movement with a long-life silver oxide battery. White numbers and highly luminous hands are set against a black dial for ease of viewing day or night. The watch face is guarded by an anti-scratch sapphire crystal while the rugged stainless steel case and screw-down crown protect the movementand provide water resistance to 200 meters. Soft khaki nylon strap.
Field Watch, Rugged, SS Case, Khaki Nylon Strap, Black Face
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Highly recommend this watch,
I bought this watch a few weeks ago and am very pleased with it. You won’t find a better field watch for the price. The screw-down crown and screw-on back make me believe its water resistance rating of 100 meters / 300 feet. The black face with white numbers and hands are very readable in low light. I wish the luminous markings would glow longer in the dark but for the price I can’t complain. My one other negative is that the band is a light khaki color, not the dark color that the main picture shows. I don’t mind the band but be aware, it is not what the picture shows.
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|Possibly best value for this type of field watch,
This watch may be somewhat obscure at this time, but may just be the best overall value in the basic, rugged field watch market. What I liked, and why I bought it:
1) Medium sized, ~35mm, good for my medium wrist.
2) Fairly slim at just ~8.5mm thick
3) Fairly light at ~1.4oz with nylon strap
4) Hard mineral crystal (description says Sapphire, but who knows)
5) Very nice finish to the SS case
It also sports a decent Japanese movement, hack set type (the second hand stops so you can set the time exactly), it’s very, very quiet, screw down crown and back help achieve the 100M water resistant rating (though literature claims 200M).
The only minus, for me, is the luminous markers seemed to become too dim to read after only a few hours, and this was after exposure to good sunlight. This is important to me, but if it’s not for you, I doubt you can beat the ~$50 price tag this watch carries.
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|Good Field Watch!,
I bought this watch for my son as a gift. I remember the ones just like this as a kid. The thin width case is what I like about it. In addition, the band is very strong and durable nylon webbing. The hands and face are very readable; even at night. So far it has survived his monthly Scout hikes and a week at summer camp too. Eight months later, it is still accurate and many people have complimented him when they ask about it (mostly other adults). It’s a tough, handsome watch that is hard to beat in my opinion. The description does not indicate this, but the crown screws in to prevent water damage. My son loves it almost as much as I do! Maybe I should buy one for myself as well!
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