Top 10 Navy SEAL Watches

Check out our list of the Top 10 Navy SEAL Watches and see if one may be of use on your next adventure.

Want to know which is the best watch for a Navy SEAL?

I was issued a standard Navy dive watch when I checked into an East Coast SEAL Team. It was an expensive Seiko and I was scared I would damage or lose it.

I quickly switched to a much cheaper 1982 Casio G-Shock and put the nicer watch back in the box and put it away in the upper back corner of my locker.

A good rugged timepiece is an essential piece of gear for any Frogman.  What most of us are looking for is a piece that can accurately keep time at depth underwater – be extremely durable and cheap on the wallet as well.

Check out this list of recommended watches by Timex, Luminox, Casio, Sunnto, Rolex and Seiko all worn by Navy SEALs over the last 5 decades.

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Each of these watches are ranked by both popularity and quality but also which watch works to get the job done.

OUR CHOICE:

The Classic Timex Ironman Watch has been getting a fair amount of coverage thanks to Navy SEAL Jocko Willink and his Zero Dark Thirty Instagram posts.

The Timex Men’s TW5M15900 Ironman Rugged 30 Full-Size watch is built for durability and performance. Featuring an adjustable black resin strap that fits wrists up to 8 inches in circumference, it ensures a comfortable fit for all-day wear. With a range of useful features, including a 100-hour chronograph with 30-lap memory, a 24-hour countdown timer, and three daily alarms, this watch is designed to keep you on track with your workouts and daily schedule.

It also offers convenient functions like a 24-hour military time mode, two time zones, and a day, date, and month calendar. The black resin case with an acrylic lens houses a black digital display with an Indiglo light-up dial for easy readability in any lighting conditions. Plus, with water resistance up to 100 meters (330 feet), it’s suitable for swimming and snorkeling, adding versatility to its rugged design.

PROS: its a dive watch that is inexpensive at under $50 and take a ton of abuse.
CONS: Doesnt have heart rate monitor, GPS, technology. Thats ok when all you need is to know that time it is.

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#10 COROS VERTEX

The COROS APEX 2 GPS Outdoor Watch isn’t just a watch; it’s a companion for your adventures, designed to withstand the toughest conditions. With a sapphire glass screen and grade 5 titanium alloy bezel, it’s built to last, protecting its electronic components with scratch-resistant materials. Its 1.2″ Always-On Memory LCD Touch Sapphire Screen ensures clear visibility even in bright sunlight. Plus, with a PVD-coated bezel, it’s ready for whatever you throw at it. With a battery life of up to 14 days of regular use or 40 hours of full GPS tracking, you can rely on it to keep up with your activities without needing constant recharging.

Featuring an accurate heart rate monitor powered by a 5-LED system with 4 photodetectors, it tracks your performance with precision, ensuring you never miss a beat. And with downloadable global Landscape and regional Topo maps, you can navigate new terrains with ease, syncing routes from the COROS app directly to your watch. Trusted by elite athletes, the COROS APEX 2 Sports Watch offers advanced training solutions like training load trend, recovery timer, training status, and workout builder, helping you turn data into actionable insights for better performance.

CONS: Its not a dive watch and if it goes under deep water pressure it will crack or implode or both.

PROS: Guys wear them anyway because of the features. Just put it on the shelf for your next deep dive.

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#9 LUMINOX NAVY SEAL WATCH

The Luminox Navy SEAL watch is a robust timepiece crafted for durability and performance. With a water resistance of up to 100 meters, it’s suitable for various water activities. Its lightweight case ensures comfort during wear, while the hardened mineral glass provides superior protection against scratches and impacts, maintaining crystal-clear visibility.

I like that it is powered by a reliable quartz movement, this watch offers accurate timekeeping. It features luminescent hands and hour markers for enhanced readability in low-light conditions. The watch is equipped with a unidirectional rotating bezel for timing dives or other activities. It comes with a durable rubber strap that ensures a secure and comfortable fit on the wrist. With its sleek black design and rugged construction, the Luminox Navy SEAL Watch is the perfect companion for both men and women in any adventure.

PROS: This piece gets the job done telling you accurate time and will take a beating. It is a dive piece good down to 100 meters.
CONS: No gps navigation and heart rate monitoring.

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#8 GARMIN INSTINCT WATCH

The Garmin Instinct is a rugged outdoor watch packed with features to support your adventures. Built to withstand tough conditions, it meets U.S. Military standard 810G for thermal, shock, and water resistance, making it reliable even in extreme environments. With a built-in 3-axis compass, barometric altimeter, and support for multiple global navigation satellite systems including GPS, Glonass, and Galileo, it helps you navigate accurately wherever you go.

I like that it monitors your heart rate, activity, and stress levels, and comes preloaded with activity profiles for various sports like running, hiking, cycling, and swimming. I like that it has smart notifications and automatic data uploads to Garmin Connect, you can stay connected and track your progress seamlessly. It has a long battery life of up to 14 days in smartwatch mode, 16 hours in GPS mode, and 40 hours in Ultratrac battery saver mode, it’s ready for any adventure you throw its way.

PROS: a great watch for working out with heart rate monitor. Running a trail and need quick location. Or wanting to track your recent mountain bike ride for distance and elevation.
CONS: Not a dive watch but they are still a go to tool.

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#7 SUUNTO CORE

The SUUNTO Core is a reliable workhorse for all your outdoor adventures. It is packed with intelligent features like a Storm Alarm, Altimeter, Barometer, and compass, it keeps you informed of changing conditions while you’re hiking, biking, or camping. With dual times, date display, and alarms, plus predicted sunrise and sunset times, it helps you make the most of your daylight hours.

It even has a depth meter accurate up to 30 feet, ensuring you’re prepared for any aquatic exploration. Suunto sports watches are versatile and durable, suitable for running, swimming, cycling, gym workouts, hiking, and more.

Admit it – this watch looks cool with its Scandinavian design and ultra-durable materials. Suunto watches track your sports, daily activity, and sleep, helping you maintain balance in life, training, and recovery. With over 80 years of heritage craftsmanship and innovation, Suunto brings unmatched quality and reliability to their watches and outdoor products.

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#6 LUMINOX NAVY SEAL DIVE WATCH

The Luminox Men’s 3001.BO Quartz Rubber Black Dial Watch is a reliable timekeeper perfect for everyday wear. With its quartz movement, you can count on accurate timekeeping. The 43mm case diameter and 11.80mm case height provide a comfortable fit without weighing you down, as it only weighs 43g.

Its durable mineral crystal protects the watch face from scratches, ensuring long-lasting clarity. Plus, with water resistance up to 660 feet (200 meters), it’s suitable for recreational scuba diving, making it versatile for both land and sea adventures.

The crystal on the first one I owned cracked, but the second one is driving on like a champ and no problems at all.

I just had a buddy ask about this watch and he bought one too.

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#5 CASIO G SHOCK GD -120

The G-Shock GD120MB Black watch is a reliable companion for any adventure. Its tough build features a plastic case with a 47-millimeter diameter and 30-millimeter thickness, ready to take on whatever you throw at it. The digital display, along with the mineral dial window, ensures clear visibility at all times. With a stainless steel band and a sturdy buckle clasp, this watch stays securely on your wrist.

Sporting a sleek black band and a gray dial, it adds a touch of style to your gear. Equipped with a day-date-month calendar and a second hand, it offers practicality and precision. Plus, with a quartz movement and water resistance up to 200 meters, it’s built to keep ticking even in the most demanding conditions, making it the perfect choice for those who live life on the edge.

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#4 LUMINOX EVO NAVY SEAL COLORMARK

The Luminox Evo Navy SEAL Colormark XS.3053 Series is a tough timepiece designed to handle any adventure. With its striking black design accented by bold blue hour markers and a date display at the 3 o’clock position, it adds style to your wrist. The 44mm polyurethane case, along with the mineral dial window, ensures durability and clear visibility.

Powered by a Swiss quartz movement, this watch offers reliable timekeeping in any situation. Its polyurethane band, featuring an embossed logo and buckle clasp, ensures a secure and comfortable fit. With water resistance up to 200 meters (660 feet), it’s ready for professional marine activities and serious water sports, making it the ideal choice for those who demand performance and style in their timepiece.

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#3 SEIKO PROSPEX DIVE WATCH

This is the watch I was issued at SEAL Team Four. It is a nice dive watch and I would use it for my annual dive qualification down to 120 feet.

It was so nice that many times I would just leave it in the case in the top of my locker.

The SEIKO SRPE93 Prospex Men’s Watch ain’t just your regular timepiece, it’s a tool built for the toughest missions under the waves. Crafted with precision, this automatic diver’s watch can handle the depths, taking you down 200 meters deep without a sweat. Its tough stainless steel case, complete with a uni-directional rotating bezel and screw-down crown, ensures it can withstand whatever the ocean throws your way.

When the light’s dim, the black dial with luminous hands and markers keeps you on track, no matter how dark it gets. Powered by a 24-jewel Japanese automatic movement with a solid 41-hour power reserve, this watch won’t let you down when timing is crucial. And with handy features like a day/date calendar and a deployment clasp, it’s all about convenience, even in the most challenging environments.

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#2 ROLEX SUBMARINER BLACK DIAL

The Rolex Submariner Black Dial watch 116610 is not just a timepiece, it’s a crucial tool for those who live and breathe the depths. Its black dial, dotted with hour markers and a Cyclops lens over the date, ensures clarity even in the darkest waters. The black Cerachrom ceramic bezel insert, engraved with 60-minute graduations, means you can track time down to the minute without fail.

I like that this wrist piece is crafted from 904L Oystersteel, both the case and bracelet are tough as nails, built to withstand the harshest underwater conditions. With a water resistance of 300 meters (1000 feet), it’s ready to dive deep into the unknown. And with its long-lasting blue luminescent hands and hour markers, you’ll never lose track of time, no matter how murky the depths may be.

A side note – Navy SEAL Brandon Webb wears a Rolex Submariner and gives good reviews.

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#1 Casio G-Force Military Concept Watch

This is the watch that I used during my time as a Navy SEAL. I was issued a nicer dive watch but it was heavier and clunkier. So I paid out of my own pocket and bought the  Casio  G-Force watch. These watches are nearly indestructible as I have worn it during any training exercises that we did. From ocean swims to high altitude parachuting operations.

I like that it has a large 49mm case diameter, it offers easy readability in various conditions. Powered by a reliable quartz movement, this watch ensures accurate timekeeping even in demanding situations.

Its military-inspired design includes a black matte finish, reverse LCD display, and red EL backlight, enhancing stealth and visibility. With functions like a multi-function alarm, 1/100 second stopwatch, and countdown timer, it provides essential tools for mission planning and execution.

I like that it supports both 12 and 24-hour formats, and its EL backlight with afterglow ensures readability in low-light environments. With a water resistance of up to 660 feet (200 meters), this watch can withstand the rigors of military operations, making it a dependable companion for service members in the field.

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About the Author:

Brad McLeod, a former Navy SEAL, brings his firsthand experience in tactical training to gear reviews. With a focus on quality and reliability, Brad offers insightful and unbiased assessments of military, tactical and fitness equipment, helping fellow warriors and outdoor enthusiasts make informed decisions about their gear choices.

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