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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
For those of you who didn't already know, a little reminder: A "water resistance" rating of 50m for example, doesn't mean you can go diving with it, up to 50 meters underwater. In most cases it means "splash proof" not even showering is OK with a 50m rating, depending on the brand. Make sure to check the ratings (and their meaning) before your purchase.
On my Timex Expedtion Scout, 50M rated watch, it has held up to everything I have put it through. Salt water, high pressure water, etc. I do not baby it and figured, if it dies, it dies and I won't buy another one. But it is still going strong. :)
Definitely brand dependent. I have Timex and Seiko watches which, rated at 50M, I don't think twice about in most circumstances. My Hamilton, however, I won't even shower with.
I have been wearing a Luminox Blackout with an aftermarket paracord band every day for close to 10 years and could not be happier. Lightweight, will go through most metal detectors without removal, accuracy is within about 1 minute over 6 months and excellent night visibility. I reset it when the time changes twice a year. The watch is suitable for swimming and diving, just make sure to have the batteries changed by a well qualified watch shop that pressure tests it each time.
A watch can serve different needs: decoration or timepiece being two important ones.
If it is meant as serious timepiece then radio-controlled and solar-powered is the combination to go for.
One example being Casio LCW170 Titanium Black which is also black and water-proof and lightweight (Titanium).
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