Tactical Watches

The Tactix Bravo from Garmin is a watch built for the tactical environment but also packs features that keep track of a user’s fitness activity.

It is durable due to the non-reflective, all-black design and 1.2-inch high-resolution, sunlight-readable dial protected by a high-strength domed sapphire lens. The dial can also be seen during the night due to the night vision system that is compatible with goggles. In addition, the watch is water-resistant (up to 100m) and supports WiFi connectivity (which allows it to automatically update its software and apps). The

The watch can be used for orientation and localization due to the high-sensitivity GPS/GLONASS with automatic calibrating altimeter, barometer and 3-axis compass. Also, due to the omni-directional stainless steel EXO antenna, the watch can keep track of your location even in more difficult terrains.

Among the most-appreciated features, there are the ones that make it a tactical watch like Jumpmaster, projected waypoints, dual-format GPS coordinate data and TrackBac (to get back to your starting point). But the Tactix Bravo also comes with features for tracking fitness activity which is why many outdoor adventurers prefer it.

In terms of style, the Tactix Bravo is not bulky but it is rugged and fulfills its durability promises. It is comfortable to wear, the face is large and easy to read, and there’s no need to worry about charging. The battery life is up to 50 hours in UltraTrac battery saver mode, 20 hours in GPS mode and up to 3 weeks for regular use (as a smartwatch).

• Perfect wrist light for tactical situations
• The watch face is easy to read
• Unidirectional rotating bezel
• Good battery power

This is a combination between a tactical wrist light and an analog watch with Quartz movement. Since it goes on your wrist, the SureFire 2211 is extremely useful for law enforcement and military personnel who can’t use a hand-held flashlight.

Of course, this functionality is just as useful for outdoor adventurers, hunters, campers, and other people who need an easy-to-use illuminating device.

SureFire 2211 creates a MaxVision Beam and can be worn on both hands. There are three levels of light power (300, 60, and 15 lumens) and you can easily move through them using the built-in switch.

To increase its functionality, SureFire added an analog timepiece at the top, with a unidirectional rotating bezel, 12h markers, and date window. The dial is black and simple, featuring white Arabic numerals. The self-illuminating tritium hands (a three hands movement) and markers are easily visible in low-light conditions.

Both the watch and the light use standard CR123a Lithium-Ion batteries and can be recharged using a USB port. Depending on the light power, you’ll get 1 hour at 300-lumens and up to 13 hours at 15 lumens.

The watch and wrist light secure around the wrist using a nylon strap with buckle closure. Overall, this is a useful piece of tactical equipment, but it can be quite bulky, so it takes some getting used to.

The Pointman is part of the Recon NAV SPC series from Luminox and it’s a two-piece system designed for navigation and survival in unfamiliar terrains. The main piece is the watch, which is rugged and solid with a reinforced polycarbonate case and a ruler rubber strap that’s marked with inches and centimeters on one side and three common map scales on the other side. This way, you can use the strap to calculate your heading and distances using a map.

On the strap, you’ll find a buckle-style closure and an analog magnetic compass that can be removed. The compass has a bidirectional rotating bezel that helps you establish the headings.

The watch in itself is rather big and has a unidirectional bezel with an aluminum inner ring that can be used for time maneuvers and calculating your current position. At the center of the black dial, there’s a four-hands, quartz-powered movement, and in the 3 o’clock position, you’ll find a date complication. Everything is protected by an anti-reflective scratch-resistant sapphire crystal window.

The watch is useful in both sunlight and its absence (at night) as it uses Luminox’s Tritium illumination method. It comes in a specially-designed Luminox pouch with belt loops on the back (so you can wear it in the pouch, on a belt, or on the strap of a backpack). It’s also lightweight despite being quite large (46mm case) and it’s perfect for adventurers and explorers.

• Solid build with high-quality materials
• Rotating bezel with markings for divers
• 12h & 24h formats
• Tritium gas tubes on hands and hour markers

Marathon is the official supplier of wristwatches to the US and Canadian military since 1941, so their tactical watches are based on actual military expertise.

The TSAR is built to government specifications for use by military personnel and was designed for Search And Rescue missions at sea. The watch is water-resistant to 300 meters (1000 feet) underwater and has a rotating bezel with diver’s 60-minutes markings. In addition, its case is made from 316L surgical grade stainless steel, and the lens is made from scratch-resistant synthetic sapphire.

The watch is powered by a Swiss-made ETA F06 3 jewel high-torque Quartz movement with EOL (End-of-Life) indicator. To set the time and date (window date between 4 and 5 o’clock), you have a textured screwdown crown that’s easy to grip.

The analog dial is black and features both 12h and 24h formats with Arabic numerals. The three hands movement and hour markers are designed with self-illuminating tritium gas tubes that glow even when they are not charged by an external light source.

Overall, the TSAR is a beautiful tactical watch that holds its own in real military missions or intense adventures. It’s a reliable design with a durable build that can easily become your best tool in times of need.

The Evo Navy Seal from Luminox features durable polyurethane case and band, resists under 660ft (200m) of water, and glows 100 times brighter than other luminous timepieces on the market. This makes it the ideal design for people who need to tell the time in low-light or no-light conditions or for professional marine activity.

The large face, durable mineral dial window, and white hands and markers make it easy to read the analog black dial with one date complication by the 3 o’clock position. The watch features both 12h and 24h formats and the unidirectional textured bezel is adorned with minute indexes for easier timing.

At its core, the Evo Navy Seal is powered by a Japanese Quartz movement, which means it is highly accurate. In summary, this is a highly durable, comfortable to wear, reliable timepiece that can be used by professionals with demanding jobs like US Navy Seals, Air Force pilots, medical personnel and more.