Field Watches Under $500

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Spec 2 Ameriquartz - Olive Green Limited - PraesidusSpec 2 Ameriquartz - Olive Green Limited - Praesidus
Spec 2 Ameriquartz - Olive Green Limited Sale price$215.00
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DD-45 Desert Field, sand dial with small seconds, beige NATO strapDD-45 Desert Field, angled view
DD-45 "Desert Field" Sale price$299.00
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DD - 45 "Midnight" - PraesidusDD - 45 "Midnight" - Praesidus
DD-45 "Midnight" Sale price$299.00
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DD - 45 "OG" - PraesidusDD - 45 "OG" - Praesidus
DD-45 "OG" Sale price$299.00
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DD-45 Field Olive, dark dial with small seconds, beige canvas strapDD-45 Field Olive, angled view
DD-45 "Field Olive" Sale price$299.00
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DD - 45 "Khaki Field" - PraesidusDD - 45 "Khaki Field" - Praesidus
DD-45 "Khaki Field" Sale price$299.00
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A-11 Tom Rice white dial on Bonklip bracelet, front viewA-11 Tom Rice white dial on Bonklip bracelet, front view
Tom Rice White - Bonklip Sale price$299.00
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A-11 Tom Rice white dial on Bund leather strap, front viewA-11 Tom Rice white dial on Bund leather strap, front view
Tom Rice White - Bund Leather Sale price$289.00
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A-11 Tom Rice black dial on Bonklip bracelet, front viewA-11 Tom Rice black dial on Bonklip bracelet, front view
Tom Rice Black - Bonklip Sale price$299.00
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A-11 Tom Rice black dial on Bund leather strap, front viewA-11 Tom Rice black dial on Bund leather strap, front view
Tom Rice Black - Bund Leather Sale price$289.00
Official U.S. Army FIELD Khaki Green Quartz, front viewOfficial U.S. Army FIELD Khaki Green Quartz, angled view
FIELD U.S. Army Khaki Green Quartz Sale price$235.00
Official U.S. Army FIELD Steel White Quartz, front viewOfficial U.S. Army FIELD Steel White Quartz, angled view
FIELD U.S. Army Steel White Quartz Sale price$235.00
Official U.S. Army FIELD Gun Patina Quartz, front viewWatch with green strap and black dial on a white background. U.S. Army
FIELD U.S. Army Gun Patina Quartz Sale price$235.00
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Service Watch - White Leather - PraesidusService Watch White - Brown Leather - Praesidus
Service Watch White - Brown Leather Sale price$259.00

Every watch here costs less than $500 and is in stock. You will find A-11 models with automatic movements, the official FIELD U.S. Army and A-11 U.S. Army, the Rec Spec, the DD-45 and the 34mm Jungle Field. Prices start at $195. For every size and price, browse all our field watches, or read our buying guide to field watches under $500.

What $500 buys in a field watch

Under $500 you can choose between proven automatic movements, such as the NH35 and NH36 and the Miyota 9039, and accurate quartz, including the American-built Ameriquartz in our Spec 2 and Victory Sands. Crystals vary by model: double-domed acrylic on the A-11 Tom Rice, true to the 1940s look; K1 on the Service Watch; sapphire on the A-11 U.S. Army Automatic. Each product page lists the crystal and water resistance, so you can compare like for like before you choose.

Where to start

For a first field watch, the A-11 Tom Rice ($269) and Service Watch ($259) offer an automatic movement in 38 or 42mm, on canvas or leather, with a choice of black or white dial. For low upkeep, the FIELD U.S. Army ($235) and DD-45 ($299) run on quartz. For a smaller wrist, the Jungle Field ($195) is 34mm and the Spec 2 comes in 32mm. For a watch with a documented story, the Victory Sands ($320) carries sand from Iwo Jima in its dial, and the A-11 Utah Beach Sand MK2 Higgins Blue ($495) belongs to our D-Day watches. The official U.S. Army watches can be personalized with rank keepers and a caseback engraving. Most of the range is 38mm: see our 38mm field watches, and pair any model with our watch straps.

FAQ

Are automatic watches under $500 reliable?

Yes. The NH35, NH36 and Miyota 9039 movements used in our watches under $500 are widely used, serviceable movements. Expect a few seconds of variation a day, and a service every several years.

Which field watch under $500 is best for small wrists?

The Jungle Field is 34mm and under 10mm thick. The Spec 2 Ameriquartz also comes in 32mm. Both read clearly on wrists where a 38mm watch looks large.