Consider yourself a bit of an adrenaline junkie? Happiest when you’re out in nature, hiking, climbing, swimming, or engaging in any other heart-pumping pursuit? Robust and tough, this watch can take a beating in the wilderness or any survival situation and still function well. The Luminox Men’s A.8831.KM Recon is an accurate watch – you should consider this one if you are looking for a decent survival watch.

A: We use a lot of different metals and minerals in a cityscape environment. For the most part, you’re not really going to need a compass in the middle of a city, unless you’re in a foreign country and don’t speak the native language, or another extremely specific circumstance.

Up to 164ft – You’re good for all of the above— showering, dishes, rainstorms—but you’re not going to hop on a jet ski with this model, alright? That’s a big no-no. If you’re the kind of fella who likes looking stylish when he takes a dip in the pool, or your partner is being playful and pushes you into the ocean when you’re out on the boat, your watch is going to be alright. This watch features three categorized modes: Time, Altimeter & Barometer, and Compass. Each essential mode has different displays that are easily accessible using the menu button. It also has intelligent features like the Storm Alarm and compass to keep you informed about the surrounding conditions while you hike, bike, or camp. In addition, its prediction times for sunsets and sunrises will keep you updated to help maximize your daylight hours. Get ready to spend some money, friends, because this Luminox Atacama Adventurer doesn’t come cheaply. The simple analog face might not look too different from the other options on this list, but the devil is in the details. Let’s start with the super-hard Sapphire Crystal Glass lens that offers more protection against scratches and gouges than most watches on the market. Water resistance is rated at 200 meters; that’s double what you’ll get from the alternatives. This Luminox uses proprietary illumination to keep the face legible in the dark without charging. As the premium watch of the group, it’s going to cost you significantly more than the rest of the options on this list. For this price, though, you’re not just getting a watch; you’re getting a timepiece. Water Resistance - You never know what’s going to happen out there in the middle of the wilderness or in a doomsday scenario. When SHTF, you need to be ready, and that might mean taking a dive or swimming through a river to get to where you need to be. Thankfully, most survival watches come with anywhere from 165 ft to 660 ft of water resistance. You never want to spend too much money on one thing when it comes to gear for your kits. It’s better to diversify your gear and budget to make sure you are covered for a wide range of scenarios. Survival Applications

The analog watch face is timeless and never goes out of style. It can also be found on most of the survival watches on the market, thanks to its simplicity and enduring appeal. There are designs to satisfy anyone’s personal style, and there’s a nice variety on this list. Old-school analog watches are stone-simple and inexpensive, while premium options combine analog hands with digital screens to give you the best of both worlds.A: Anyone who steps outside of the day-to-day of the nine-to-five. If you enjoy hiking, camping, fishing or anything that involves trekking into the wilderness, a survival watch is a must-have item. There are also preppers (myself being one of them) who always like to be prepared with the proper EDC, and a survival watch for an SHTF scenario. But whether you really are on a military mission or just simply out and about exploring, then this is the ideal tactical watch. It’s impressively durable and boasts a two time zone function and a magnetic compass on the strap, which can be removed if necessary. The strap also has markings so you can use it as a ruler. Nifty. Band, Bracelet, Or Strap: Just like the super durable cases used on survival watches, the band, strap, or bracelet that they’re paired with also tend to be equally hardwearing. As such, most watch manufacturers in this space opt for bands or straps made from more rugged materials like heavy-duty rubber or ballistic-grade nylon. And, like any watch, a survival watch’s bracelet or band can easily be swapped out for an aftermarket item of the same lug width. Best Use: great for nature enthusiasts. It is also suitable for snorkeling and swimming, but not diving Sunrise and Sunset Times: Did you know that when you are at a higher altitude, the sun sets earlier than it normally does? Having a sunrise/sunset times feature on your survival watch gives you a way to know how much time you have before it gets dark (you do not want to have to figure that out using the Nautical Almanac – that is not so simple, even in a classroom!). This is something you should definitely consider when looking for a survival watch.

It’s a professional diving instrument, water-resistant to 300 meters, but even if you’re more of a land-based sportsman, this is a great choice. Need more convincing? What if we told you this timepiece features Luminox’s cutting-edge self-powered illumination system, which doesn’t require exposure to a light source or the pressing of a button. Instead, light comes from self-powering tritium gas capsules that last 25 years, making the watch readable in any situation.Up to 328ft – Don’t scuba dive or deep dive, but everything else is fair game. You can handle most watersports (keep it vanilla though) and handle most of the wear and tear of the real world. Take a dunk in the hot tub or the pool on the deep end. You’ll be alright. Special Features: Altimeter, Barometer, Compass, Sunrise / Sunset, temperature compensation, rotating bezel Description: Although we’re not talking about the Casio high-quality watches, this Timex T49612 Expedition Trail Series can still be a worthy competitor to Casio’s.

Description: Citizen’s wonderful high-quality watches are something anyone may want to use one day. Citizen Nighthawk Eco-drive Watch Bj7000-52e employs Japanese Quartz movement and has a traditional analog display. Up to 656ft – If you want a diving watch, you’re going to need more than just water diving requirements. You’ll need a sapphire crystal, and a bunch of other fixings—but you don’t want that. You want a tactical watch to handle every situation that you’ll be faced with, even in high-pressure situations. Don’t deep dive with this one, but it’s not going to kill the thing if you go a hundred feet underwater. The altimeter is not as accurate as it should be, but you can solve the problem by resetting it at night. This is because pressure changes at night. Overall, very few people find problems with Timex and one of the most common is that for some people the light is a bit dim. And yet, as a whole, this watch is among the best and most durable of all, and considering the price, it almost comes as a freebie. The Casio Pro Trek is a nice watch that comes with various functions that are very useful in the wilderness and survival situations. It is lightweight so it does not weigh your arm down while walking in the wild.Because your compass watch is working against another magnet in your watch—being the interior components of your battery—there’s constant interference all the time. That’s not going to define the usability of your compass watch, however—if you continue reading, you’ll find out how inaccurate compasses really are in the first place (or at the very least, your understanding of how they work will be skewed). On the wrist, it’s compact, comfortable and extremely lightweight. And while plastic won’t be as robust as stainless steel or titanium in terms of outright toughness, this is still a functional and practical outdoor watch. We like all the colourways, but were especially drawn to the ocean seaweed green version, which looks particularly ‘adventure-ready’, whether on land or sea. Keep in mind that there are two types of watches: waterproof and water resistant. The first version is designed to resist being submerged in water while the second will only resist in situations where humidity is present but not excessive. Power Type