1 min readTHE NEW GENERATION of field watches is tougher and smarter than ever. Some run on light. Others thrive underwater in the dark. And they’re all built to go anywhere.
Solar Watches
The Swiss brand’s light-powered watch houses technology that runs for months on solar energy alone. The case and bezel are durable stainless steel. The features on the face glow in the dark. And the whole thing is comfortable and lightweight on the wrist.
Fueled by any light source, this Eco-Drive workhorse never needs a new battery. A scratch-resistant sapphire crystal cuts glare in bright light, and the rugged steel case with a fabric strap makes it ready for pretty much anything.
It’ll track your interval times down to a fifth of a second, yet its tachymeter bezel and yellow dial look just as good on a date. A built-in power reserve indicator lets you know where you’re at with charge.
Sunlight can power this update to an iconic watch from the ’80s for an impressive 10 months. The lean 38mm case and sand-blasted steel bracelet look sharp, and there are 11 available color combinations.
Dive Watches
Unlike more traditional divers made from steel, this watch is built from lighter titanium—and is rated to a wild 1,968 feet. The automatic movement stores a weekend’s worth of power, and the easy-to-switch straps let you shift from office to open ocean.
The bold orange ceramic bezel stands out and fends off scratches. But the real flex is inside: a magnet-resistant movement that maintains hyperaccuracy around laptops and smartphones. It’s water-resistant up to 600 meters too.
Military vibes, serious hardware. The 904L steel case handles salt water better than standard stainless. A scratch-resistant sapphire crystal and ceramic bezel keep it tough, and its helium escape valve means it can take intense underwater pressure
The beefy 43mm case looks and feels tough, while the clean steel bracelet dresses up easily. A one-way dive bezel stays put if you knock it around, and snowflake hands over a deep- blue dial nod to its ’60s dive roots.
The case is built from forged carbon—the same material used in race cars—making this futuristic diver light and super-strong, and every marbled case is one of one. The case glows in the dark, and the rubber strap keeps it locked in for water, workouts, or weekends.
This story appears in the Spring 2026 issue of Men’s Health.
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Christian is the Style and Reviews Director at Men's Health and Women’s Health, where he oversees shopping and style content for both brands. He started his magazine career as an accessories assistant at Vogue, and has since held editorial roles at Tatler Asia and The Manual. When he’s not online shopping, you can find him on long walks with his two corgis.
