The S2 is the most expensive serially produced Timex ever With the exception of the occasional rare limited-edition collab, the S2 is Timex's most expensive watch ever. It's easily the most expensive serially produced Timex.

Some of the most preferred wristwatches in and around the military are Garmin watches. Like G-Shocks, they're incredibly widespread in active duty scenarios but come packed with an almost absurd amount of features. This goes beyond having just altimeter/barometer/compass functionality.

Back when the United States was a big player in the world of horology, American soldiers who partook in WWII were equipped with what is known as the A-11 field watch. The U.S. military had set standards for a field watch which was produced by key American watch manufacturers in the likes of Elgin, Waltham, and Bulova.

A Timex might last over a decade if you replace the battery occasionally. A mechanical watch will offer inferior time keeping accuracy but, if maintained, can operate well for centuries.