The military has long been considered to be the place for manly men. That is why it is natural that the gear that soldiers use has been considered to be the top equipment for real men. Military watches for men are just some of the equipment considered to mark the real alpha male. Throughout the years there has been a few timepieces that were originally intended to be used by soldiers in the field that has captured the imagination of ordinary guys not in the service. They were attracted by the durability, toughness, rugged look, and the other qualities that make these watches quite exceptional. Here are some of these watches that have become icons of men’s fashion:
Victorinox Swiss Army Infantry Vintage Day/Date- Victorinox is well known as the manufacturer of the iconic Swiss Army knife, but it is also the supplier of timepieces for the famed Swiss Army. While the term Swiss Army has been used and abused by so many watch makers out there Victorinox does have a legitimate claim to it. This watch is characteristic of the simplicity in design and appearance that has made Victorinox a top choice when it comes to watches. This watch still retains its utilitarian look and function but it has a high end feel to it. While it retains the largely unadorned look and the uniform look it does have an elegant touch with its features. It has a rarely used complication wherein the day of the week is displayed at the top of the dial. Being a military watch you can bet that this timepiece from Victorinox can take its share of punishment and since its design is conservative to say the least, you can bet that it cannot go out of style anytime soon. You can get this watch for about $850.
Suunto Core All Black Military Watch- This timepiece is one of the most famous military watches of recent time. It features a very durable strap, a case made from composite material, a bezel made from black aluminium, different measuring features and a compass. What makes this watch so special is that it is so loaded with features that can really be useful for a soldier out on the field. All the information that it can come up with can also come in handy for someone engaged in outdoor sports. You can get this watch for about $270.
Luminox Navy Seal Dive- Perhaps no other watch that has been associated with the military has reached the iconic status of the Luminox Navy Seal Dive Watch. This was originally designed and created for the elite special operations unit of the U.S. Navy, the Seals. These commando operatives are trained with using all means of covert movement. They usually get the toughest and most dangerous missions. Their gear has to be top of the line. Their watches have to be accurate and reliable. That is where this watch from Luminox comes in. Ever since its introduction its simple design and superb functionality has captured the imagination of watch lovers everywhere. You can get this watch for about $300.