Today, a field watch is often the first watch in a man’s collection. It helps teenagers remember to get home and old men remember their youth. And a great field watch keeps us in line when we’re outdoors tromping through the fields. But what makes for the best field watch? And how do you make sure your choice is solid?

Choose a watch based on your lifestyle. You'll appreciate and use the watch more. Here are our three recommended men's watches based on who you are as a man. What guy are you? And which is the best watch for your life?

With its timeless design and classic styling, the Springfield from S&B™ Watches is a tribute to the greatest generation. Inspired by the very watch that was issued to US Infantry during World War II, the watch combines functional simplicity with rugged durability and vintage appeal that will never expire. The Springfield is S&B’s answer to the classic American field watch that has graced the wrists of men for nearly a century.

There was a time when the United States Army issued the same watch to each soldier.  These days are over.  All United States soldiers are not issued the same watch.  In fact, it may be surprising to learn that in most situations, members of the military in the US have the option to wear a wide variety of watches in the field and in tactical situations.  Usually this decisions is made individually by the Unit.  The one thing that all real military watches have in common, however is that they are all built to military specifications of various standards.