5 Tactical Watches Under the Aegis of Accessibility

The budget watch SKMEI Processor 1358 is the most charged accessory on your wrist for its price. Why is the model so good? Let's sort it out in order.

The model is addressed to adherents of an active lifestyle: tourists, hunters, fishermen, military personnel, etc. The watch has a durable polycarbonate case that can withstand shocks and falls, as well as deep-sea diving up to 30 m. The glass on top of the electronic dial is also made of plastic. In case of insufficient visibility, the user is kindly provided with a greenish backlight of the dial.

The model’s body houses a built-in pedometer, electronic compass, altimeter and thermometer. Moreover, the barometer in the watch design makes it possible to monitor changes in atmospheric pressure, which helps predict good weather for a hiking trip or outing. The watch brings maximum benefit during extreme tourism. Sports enthusiasts will benefit from the functions of counting the number of steps, distance covered and calories burned.

Considering the affordable pricing policy for the product, even if the watch breaks over time, you won’t feel sorry for it. However, reviews of the model are dominated by entirely positive reviews. The only “but” is that the watch loses its presentable appearance over time due to peeling paint on the case. Wear them carefully and you will not encounter such a problem.

The Timex brand produces a wide variety of watch models aimed at a diverse audience. Fans of sports and outdoor activities can recommend the T49976 model in khaki color.

The wristwatch is from the Expedition Base Shock line, which was created by a specialist for adherents of an active lifestyle. The model is assembled in a shock-resistant case 16 mm thick and has a water resistance of 10 ATM, which, translated into the metric measurement system, corresponds to a 100-meter diving depth (only according to the passport). The round watch case measures 45 mm in diameter.

The electronic dial of the model is “under the cover” of mineral glass. The clock screen displays the current date, time and day of the week. Separately, you can set an alarm on the watch, use a 24-hour timer or a stopwatch with a 30-lap memory. To improve the readability of readings in twilight or complete darkness, a turquoise Indiglo backlight is provided.

As an option , Timex watches display world time for a preset time zone. The strap of the model matches the camouflage case; it is made of rubber and equipped with a classic clasp with a buckle. The bottom line is that we are presented with a balanced, inexpensive watch for athletes and lovers of active leisure.

Having the traditional appearance of the popular G-Shock series, the GBD-800UC-3 watch was released by the newly created division of Casio - Q-SQUAD. The model focuses on sports functionality and tracking user activity.

The watch is housed in a shock-resistant polymer case with a high bezel. The dial of the model is digital; its separate windows show the time, date, number of steps taken and an activity scale. The device has two modes for displaying the current time: sports and normal. Switching between them is done by pressing the large round button on the bottom end of the watch case.

For better visualization of activity , the Casio G-Shock GBD-800UC-3 was equipped with a Bluetooth wireless communication module. It is necessary for wireless pairing of a wearable device with a smartphone. The G-SHOCK Connected App mobile application collects information about the number of steps taken, calculates the number of calories burned, and is used to synchronize time and remotely set the watch. And a long press on the Start button (longer than 5 seconds) starts the smartphone search function.

The watch has automatic electronic backlight, which is activated by turning the wrist, a multifunctional timer, a stopwatch, and five independent alarms. Adepts of water sports disciplines will like the waterproof design of the model’s case with a declared water resistance level of WR 200 (dives to a depth of 20 m are allowed). The standard battery provides the watch with sufficient power for 2-3 years. The model will be a good purchase for amateur athletes and will serve as a basic level tactical watch.

A lightweight watch with a carbon chassis, the Casio G-Shock GA-2100-1A will fit any wrist. The model is positioned as a mid-price product aimed at a wide range of users.

Compared to its peers in the G-Shock series, the watch stands out due to its small case thickness - about 12 mm. According to this indicator, the model turned out to be one of the thinnest in the class. Moreover, the body of the device is reinforced with Carbon Core Guard carbon fibers, which significantly enhances the strength characteristics of the model. The watch weighs only a little more than 50 g.

The watch has a round dial “under the cover” of durable mineral glass, resistant to scratches. The time is supposed to be determined by a dial indication or by reading information from a small electronic display. At around 8-10 o'clock there is also a window indicating the day of the week. To simplify the reading of digital indicators, the model implements the Hands Shift function of retracting the arrows so that they do not clutter up the data on the electronic display.

The model has a well-established set of functions: world time, stopwatch, timer, 5 independent alarms. A separate button turns on the fluorescent backlight. The Casio G-Shock GA-2100-1A has a high water resistance rating of WR 200, making the watch suitable for showering, swimming and diving. The power reserve of the watch on one battery is about 3 years.

Fans of the square classics from the G-Shock series will be pleased with the GW-M5610U-1 watch. The model is equipped with a digital dial with an automatic backlight system, a solar battery, a pre-installed set of alarms, a stopwatch and an advanced countdown timer.

The watch always shows the exact time thanks to the calibration of the movement via a radio signal. They also automatically switch between summer and winter time. For world time mode, you can add up to 5 cities. In total, 48 cities from 31 time zones are available to the user. The model's dial backlight turns on automatically when you turn your wrist. The function only works when there is a lack of ambient light.

The watch is powered by a Tough Solar solar panel. The charge level indicator allows you to monitor the level of filling of the battery tank. In terms of functional goodies, the Casio G-Shock GW-M5610U-1 has five independent alarms, a stopwatch with measurement accuracy of up to 1/100 sec, and an advanced timer with a countdown range of 1 minute. up to 24 hours.

The dial of the model is covered with durable mineral glass. The watch case is made of polymer plastic with shock and moisture protection. To complete the picture, it is also necessary to mention the polymer strap with a classic clasp. Casio G-Shock GW-M5610U-1 is the best choice in terms of its ingrained design, informative display and precision.