Bertucci Steel Watch
Chunky lugs are the hallmark of Bertucci’s field watches. I looked at two of these for my small field watch roundup and dedicated review. It was immediately apparent that these were engineered solely for performance from the ground up. Their lugs contain solid steel planks, rather than the traditional removable spring bars, removing a common point of failure (though restricting you to pass-through type straps).
Additionally, their watches feature raised bezels that sit above the crystals to protect them from side-swipes and screw-down crowns to aid the aquatic performance. Impressively, Bertucci offers these in a number of sizes and materials; including titanium, aluminum, and polycarbonate too. I’d recommend the matte-finished blasted or brushed case versions, as the glossier models look much cheaper in person despite being just as well-made.
If you’re after a watch you can bash about, without spending a fortune, you’re likely to find a Bertucci that will fit your wrist and budget. That said, if you live outside the US, availability can be limited, leading to significantly inflated prices, so don’t blow a fortune on these!
In recent times, Bertucci launched a solar version of their field watch, which seems like a great choice, though I haven’t tried that one just yet.
Bertucci Field Watches Specifications (Version Dependent):
30-45mm
Most use mineral crystal, a couple with sapphire
Titanium, steel, polycarbonate, aluminum cases
10bar water resistance on average (some more, some less)