History
Born in the trenches when soldiers strapped pocket watches to their wrists. Standardized by US military MIL-W specs through WWII and beyond.
Purpose
Rugged, legible time-telling under any condition.
Key design elements
- Matte case, sub-40mm
- 12/24-hour dial
- Fabric or leather strap
- Lume on every marker
Famous examples
Hamilton Khaki Field
Direct heir to the MIL-W-46374.
Marathon GPM
Issued to allied forces today.
Iconic brands
HamiltonMarathonTudorSeiko