I don’t really care much about fashion at all, and rarely buy any kind of accessories. In fact, the only accessory that I regularly put on is a watch — and that’s only if it can do more than simply tell time. Hey, I figure as long as I’m spending money on something like this and am going to use it every day, it should serve a legitimate purpose, right? My cell phone can tell me what time it is, so I actually expect more from my wristwatch, if that makes sense. That’s probably why I like military style Army watches so much.
I’m not talking about Swiss Army watches here. Those are made by the famous knife manufacturer and are geared towards the fashionable crowd rather than people who want a rugged timepiece. Instead, I’m talking about what men and women in the armed forces would actually wear while on active duty. Those kinds of Army watches are far more durable than anything you’d find at a jewelry store, and they happen to look very cool too. That’s a combination that I can get behind.
There are lots of different kinds of military and Army watches available. For instance, there’s a Navy SEALs line that put ordinary diving timepieces to shame. Along with a chronometer that can measure hundreds of meters deep and finely tooled parts that can withstand water pressure at those depths, the famous SEALs Luminox watch features a self-contained illumination system that doesn’t need to be charged by an external light source. This means your dial illuminates in darkened conditions for as long as necessary — all without requiring so much as the push of a button to work. This hands-free operation is sure to come in handy as well, since you never know what kind of situations you’ll end up in.
I’ve come across a bunch of other terrific military and Army watches while shopping online. I looked at a pilot’s watch that had a nifty circular slide rule on it. This could be used for a bunch of different calculations and conversions, which are useful for pilots in the cockpit. I know they have on-board computers to handle most calculations, but again, you never know what could happen. It’s better to always be prepared, right? And from some of the reviews I’ve read, real pilots actually appreciate this so-called whiz wheel, so who am I to argue?
As for me, I went with one of the more conventional Army watches that don’t quite have the fancy features I mentioned above, but are durable, reliable, and good-looking. I am very happy with this particular wristwatch, and am even thinking about adding another one to my growing collection. Maybe I’ll even go for something a bit more exotic next time!