Lume on this watch is also generously applied on the hands and indices making it very visible in the dark however the longevity of the lume does leave a bit to be desired. Now I didn’t actually time how long the lume lasts but in my experience it does start to fade noticeably sooner compared to some of my other tool watches. This watch also features a very minimal bezel with a large flat mineral crystal covering the top showing off the highly utilitarian dial. The crystal does extend a bit over the chamfered bezel and although the edge of the crystal is also chamfered, this might still be something to keep a lookout for. For the hands we have long semi-skeletonised hour and minute hands and a very long seconds hand with a red tip that extends all the way to the chapter ring which is very nice. Billed as a “bridge between technical pieces and everyday sport watches,” the timepiece combines a mechanical movement with a redesigned dial layout that’s equally handsome and useful in everyday use. Seriously, there’s enough style here to make it pair well with most any outfit, whether you’re going for a casual look or a more dressed-up ensemble.

I primarily use this watch as the one I switch to when I am entering the workshop or about to do some hands on work. I’ve also tested wearing it for downhill mountain biking and it never once felt out of its depth. The case is a bit large for a field watch at 42.4mm but it wears surprisingly well on my 6.25” wrists. This is probably due to the short 49.4mm lug to lug distance and I have to say it is actually one of the most comfortable watches I currently have especially when worn on my 2 piece canvas strap.

Customer reviews

At a very affordable price for an automatic field watch and with a case that is so plain yet beefy looking that even adding a few scuffs to it would almost certainly enhance its looks, it is hard to overlook this watch if you simply want a reliable beater. The case is a bit large for a field watch at 42.4mm but it wears surprisingly well on my 6.25" wrists. This is probably due to the short 49.4mm lug to lug distance and I have to say it is actually one of the most comfortable watches I currently have especiallywhen worn on my 2 piece canvas strap.