The Best Black Watches in 2019
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Black is timeless and classic, subtle yet bold. Easy to dress up or down, a good black watch can be the finishing touch to an outfit, an invaluable tool, and an essential piece of any load out. Below you’ll find a list of our favorite black timepieces for every style and at every price point.
The Best Black Watches
Timex x Todd Snyder Military
PurchaseKey Features
24-hour dial
Military styling
NATO strap
Mineral crystal glass
Specifications
Case Diameter
40 mm
Band Width
20 mm
Movement
Quartz
Water Resistance
50 meters
White numerals on a black face give this field watch excellent readability. A NATO strap and 24-hour markings hearken to inspiration drawn from 1970’s military watches.
Timex Field Chronograph
PurchaseKey Features
Chronograph
NATO strap
Indiglo backlight
Day/date window
Specifications
Case Diameter
43 mm
Band Width
20 mm
Movement
Quartz
Water Resistance
100 meters
Inspired by vintage military watches, the chronograph adds utility to the analog display. A backlight, 100 meters of water resistance, and durable band material lets this watch follow you on any adventure.
Casio G-Shock DW-5600BB
PurchaseKey Features
Negative LCD
Stopwatch / timer / alarm
LED backlight
Calendar
Specifications
Case Diameter
49 mm
Band Width
30 mm
Movement
Quartz
Water Resistance
200 meters
One of Casio’s original models is also one of their most timeless, dressed in this black colorway that strips it of all but the most important face details. A negative LCD adds to the minimalist design.
Casio G-shock DW-5900
PurchaseKey Features
Stopwatch / timer / alarm
World time
LED backlight
Calendar
Specifications
Case Diameter
46 mm
Band Width
19 mm
Movement
Quartz
Water Resistance
200 meters
Casio brings back their iconic “3-eyed” LCD face for their 35th anniversary in the DW-5900. Ever-present are the standard features of digital G-Shocks, such as world time, a stopwatch, a countdown timer, and alarms.
Orient Ray II FAA020003B9
PurchaseKey Features
Day/date window
Unidirectional bezel
High lume
Mineral crystal glass
Specifications
Case Diameter
42 mm
Band Width
22 mm
Movement
Automatic
Water Resistance
200 meters
An upgrade of the classic Ray, this new version now boasts a reliable hand-winding automatic movement and unilateral bezel with 120 clicks. Bright lume on its indices and a classic aesthetic bring both style and utility.
Seiko 5 SNZG1TJ1
PurchaseKey Features
24-hour dial
Push/pull crown
40-hour power reserve
Lumed hands and markers
Specifications
Case Diameter
41 mm
Band Width
20 mm
Movement
Automatic
Water Resistance
100 meters
A diving watch with casual styling that’s easy to wear. Ion-plated stainless steel construction and Seiko Caliber 7S36 automatic movement will keep this watch kicking for years to come. It includes a day/date display at the 3 o’clock position, 24-hour markers, and a bi-directional crown.
Bertucci Field 11015
PurchaseKey Features
Mineral crystal glass
Offset crown
Poly-resin case
24-hour dial
Specifications
Case Diameter
40 mm
Band Width
22.23 mm
Movement
Quartz
Water Resistance
50 meters
This Bertucci field watch comes with a rugged poly-resin case and mil-spec nylon band to keep up with anything you throw at it. The black dial features highly luminous 12 and 24 hour markings and an offset crown at the 4 o’clock position.
Marathon Pilot WW194013
PurchaseKey Features
Acrylic crystal glass
Battery life indicator
Tritium hands
Nylon strap
Specifications
Case Diameter
42.8 mm
Band Width
20 mm
Movement
Quartz
Water Resistance
300 meters
This pilot watch is built to military standards, with a robust fibershell case that is both lightweight and durable. A high-torque jewel guarantees a high degree of accuracy, and the acrylic crystal that resists cracking from rapid pressure changes makes it perfect for pilots and parachuters.
Traser P59 Black Nato
PurchaseKey Features
Sapphire glass
Stainless steel case
NATO strap
Lumed hands and markers
Specifications
Case Diameter
42 mm
Band Width
22 mm
Movement
Quartz
Water Resistance
100 meters
A comfortable and versatile option with military styling and backed by Swiss quality. One of the most legible watch faces in low light thanks to Traser’s self-illuminating Trigalight technology.
Citizen Eco-Drive Promaster Tough
PurchaseKey Features
Cordura strap
Day/date window
Eco-Drive technology
Lumed hands and markers
Specifications
Case Diameter
42 mm
Band Width
20 mm
Movement
Quartz
Water Resistance
200 meters
A diving watch that features a monocoque construction, resulting in a case that is extremely rigid and shock-resistant. The Promaster is powered by Citizen’s Eco-Drive, which ensures your watch never needs a battery change.
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