Military watch enthusiasts are a particular crowd. We tend to enjoy a watch design in which form follows function, robustness is paramount, and extraneous details are thrown away in favor of strength, legibility, and usability.
The Model C, the newest offering currently available for pre-order from Seals Watch Company, a micro-brand based in California, takes many of its design cues from these types of watches, and also from the tank itself, the universal symbol of military might if ever there was one.
Editor’s note: the watches shown here are prototypes.

$525

Hands-On with the Seals Watch Co Model C Field Explorer

Case
Stainless steel

Movement
STP1-11

Dial
Black (matte)

Lume
Yes

Lens
Sapphire

Strap
Leather
Water Resistance
200m

Dimensions
40.5mm x 48.5mm

Thickness
10.4mm

Lug Width
22mm

Crown
Hexagonal screw-down

Warranty
Yes

Price
$525

The watch itself is a 40.5mm (crown excluded), automatic three-hander, ?built it in the spirit of vintage military timepieces? (from the Seals website). Featuring a hexagonal, 316L stainless steel case measuring 48.5mm lug-to-lug and available in several finishes, the watch feels sturdy and true to its design inspiration, the main battle tank. I was sent two variants of the Model C, one featuring a brushed (sides and back) and polished (bezel) case, and the other featuring an entirely blasted case, though a ?vintage? option will also be available. The screw-down crown is a ...