The Best Green Dial Watches for Field, Dive and Dress Wear
Serdar D.Watch EditorFor most buyers, the Orient Mako (RA-AC0Q11E) is the green dial watch to get: a 39 mm automatic with sapphire crystal and 200 m water resistance for around $250 to $275. If money is tight, the Timex Expedition Scout costs about $60, and the Hamilton Khaki Field H69439363 is the premium field pick.
Key takeaways
- The Orient Mako (RA-AC0Q11E) gives you a 39 mm case, sapphire crystal, an F6722 automatic and 200 m water resistance for $250 to $275.
- The Timex Expedition Scout (TW2T94700) is the budget field watch, with a light green dial, Indiglo and 50 m water resistance for about $60.
- The Orient Bambino and Bulova Surveyor are rated to only 30 m, so they handle splashes, not swimming.
- If you'd rather skip regular battery changes, pick the Seiko Essentials solar, the Timex Expedition 41mm solar or the Seiko Kinetic.
The short answer
On paper, the best value for most buyers is the Orient Mako (RA-AC0Q11E), a 39 mm automatic with sapphire crystal and 200 m water resistance. If you're spending less, the Timex Expedition Scout costs about $60, and the Hamilton Khaki Field is the premium step up.
Price bands in this guide come from Amazon US in October 2026. Prices move, so check the product cards for the current figure. Our green dial page lists every green dial watch we track.
Green field watches
A field watch is a simple, legible watch with clear numerals, and green suits the style well. For more options, see our guide to the best field watches or our field watches page.
Timex Expedition Scout, the budget pick
According to the listing, the Timex Expedition Scout 40mm (TW2T94700) has a light green dial with full Arabic numerals and a date window. The black 40 mm brass case uses mineral glass, and Indiglo lights up the dial for reading at night.
It's rated to 50 m, which is enough for recreational swimming. The fabric and leather strap carries a Mossy Oak camouflage print and fits wrists up to 8 inches.
Timex Expedition Scout TW2T94700, 40mm, Green Dial, Leather Band
View productSpend around $150 to $160 and the Timex Expedition 41mm (TW2Y30100VQ) gets you a stainless steel case and bracelet, sapphire crystal, 100 m water resistance and solar charging. The listing also mentions a crown protector and both 12- and 24-hour markers.
Hamilton Khaki Field, the step up
The Hamilton Khaki Field (H69439363) is a 38 mm steel watch just 9.5 mm thick. Inside is the hand-wound H-50 caliber, which Hamilton rates at 80 hours of power reserve, and you also get sapphire crystal, 50 m water resistance and a green canvas strap. It sells for around $650 to $700.
Hamilton Khaki Field H69439363, 38mm, Green Dial, Green Canvas Band
View productThe Khaki Field Titanium (H70205860) keeps the 38 mm size but switches to a titanium case and the automatic H-10 caliber, also rated at 80 hours. It adds 100 m water resistance and a leather strap, and runs about $1,050 to $1,100.
Green dial dive watches
A dive watch typically pairs high water resistance with a rotating bezel and a screw-down crown. Our diver watches page and our guide to dive watches under $500 cover more choices.
Orient Mako, the best value on paper
The Orient Mako (RA-AC0Q11E) has a 39 mm stainless steel case, sapphire crystal and 200 m water resistance. Its F6722 automatic also hand-winds and hacks, meaning the seconds hand stops when you pull the crown to set the time. The rubber strap fits 20 mm lugs and closes with a buckle.
Orient Mako 40 RA-AC0Q11E30B, 39mm, Green Dial, Green Rubber Band
View productOrient Kamasu, the bracelet option
The Orient Kamasu (RA-AA0004E39B) is larger at 41.8 mm, with a 46.8 mm lug-to-lug length. It adds a steel bracelet, a 120-click unidirectional bezel, day and date, a screw-down crown and synthetic sapphire. Prices run around $325 to $350. The F6922 caliber also hand-winds and hacks.
One catch: the case is rated to 200 m, yet the listing text says it isn't meant for diving. Our Kamasu review goes into the watch in more detail.
Orient Kamasu RA-AA0004E39B, 42mm, Green Dial, Silver Stainless Steel Bracelet
View productInvicta and Hamilton alternatives
The Invicta Pro Diver 35719 goes for around $100 to $120 and runs on the NH35A, an automatic made in Japan by Seiko Instruments. It's a big watch: 47 mm wide, 15.5 mm thick and 194 grams, with mineral crystal, a green bezel ring, a screw-down crown, an exhibition caseback and 200 m water resistance.
At the other end of the scale, the Hamilton Khaki Navy Scuba (H82241961) is a compact 37 mm quartz model powered by the ETA F06.105. You get sapphire, 100 m water resistance and a nylon strap on 18 mm lugs for around $600 to $650.
Dressier and everyday green dials
The Orient Bambino Version 2 (RA-AC0023E30B) is the dressiest pick here, with a 40.5 mm steel case, domed mineral crystal and a leather strap with quick-release spring bars. The F6724 automatic hand-winds and hacks. Water resistance is just 30 m, fine for splashes but not for swimming. It typically costs about $200 to $225.
Orient Bambino RA-AC0023E30B, 40mm, Green Dial, Brown Leather Band
View productIf you'd rather have a bracelet, the Bulova Surveyor (96B429) pairs a 39 mm steel case and sapphire crystal with a Miyota 8215 automatic you can see through the caseback. Like the Bambino, it's rated to 30 m. Look for it around $350 to $375.
Solar and Kinetic power
Seiko's solar watches are quartz models that charge from light passing through the dial. The Seiko Essentials (SNE525P1) puts that system in a 40 mm steel case just 10 mm thick, with sapphire crystal, 100 m water resistance and a leather strap, for around $240 to $260.
Seiko Essentials SNE529P1, 40mm, Green Dial, Brown Leather Band
View productSeiko Kinetic is a quartz system with a rechargeable cell that a rotor charges as you move your wrist. The Seiko SKA791P1 uses the 5M82 caliber in a 42.6 mm steel case with Hardlex crystal, bezel markings, 100 m water resistance and a brown strap paired with the green dial. It costs around $200 to $225.
A green dial watch for women
The Guess Coin Edge Bracelet (GW0308L5) from the LUNA collection has a two-tone case 36 mm wide and 10 mm thick, a quartz movement, mineral crystal and a 7.5-inch steel bracelet, all for around $150 to $175. The spec sheet lists 100 m water resistance, but the listing text says 30 m, so treat it as splash resistant. For more ideas, see the best watches for women.
Buying checklist
Case size. Cases under about 41 mm suit slimmer wrists; larger cases suit bigger wrists. Thickness matters too: a 9.5 mm case slips under a cuff more easily than a 15.5 mm one.
Movement. Quartz, solar and Kinetic models are accurate and need little maintenance. Automatics wind themselves as you move, while the H-50 Khaki Field has to be wound by hand.
Crystal. Sapphire resists scratches better than mineral glass. Hardlex is Seiko's own hardened mineral glass.
Water resistance. 30 m means splashes only, 50 m covers swimming, and 100 m or more gives you extra margin for water sports.
Strap. Check lug width before you buy spare straps; these picks range from 18 to 22 mm.
Green dial watches compared
| Model | Case | Movement | Water resistance | Crystal | Price band |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timex Expedition Scout (TW2T94700) | 40 mm brass | Quartz | 50 m | Mineral | About $60 |
| Timex Expedition 41mm (TW2Y30100VQ) | 41 mm steel | Solar quartz | 100 m | Sapphire | $150 to $160 |
| Hamilton Khaki Field (H69439363) | 38 mm steel | Hand-wound H-50 | 50 m | Sapphire | $650 to $700 |
| Hamilton Khaki Field Titanium (H70205860) | 38 mm titanium | Automatic H-10 | 100 m | Sapphire | $1,050 to $1,100 |
| Orient Mako (RA-AC0Q11E) | 39 mm steel | Automatic F6722 | 200 m | Sapphire | $250 to $275 |
| Orient Kamasu (RA-AA0004E39B) | 41.8 mm steel | Automatic F6922 | 200 m | Synthetic sapphire | $325 to $350 |
| Invicta Pro Diver (35719) | 47 mm steel | Automatic NH35A | 200 m | Mineral | $100 to $120 |
| Hamilton Khaki Navy Scuba (H82241961) | 37 mm steel | Quartz ETA F06.105 | 100 m | Sapphire | $600 to $650 |
| Orient Bambino V2 (RA-AC0023E30B) | 40.5 mm steel | Automatic F6724 | 30 m | Mineral | $200 to $225 |
| Bulova Surveyor (96B429) | 39 mm steel | Automatic Miyota 8215 | 30 m | Sapphire | $350 to $375 |
| Seiko Essentials (SNE525P1) | 40 mm steel | Solar | 100 m | Sapphire | $240 to $260 |
| Seiko SKA791P1 | 42.6 mm steel | Kinetic 5M82 | 100 m | Hardlex | $200 to $225 |
| Guess Coin Edge (GW0308L5) | 36 mm metal | Quartz | 100 m (listing text says 30 m) | Mineral | $150 to $175 |
Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Case sizes | 36 to 47 mm |
| Movements | Quartz, solar, Kinetic, automatic, hand-wound |
| Water resistance | 30 to 200 m |
| Crystals | Mineral, Hardlex, sapphire, synthetic sapphire |
| Styles covered | Field, dive, dress, solar, Kinetic, women's |
| Price band on Amazon US, October 2026 | About $60 to about $1,100 |
Pros
- Orient Mako: sapphire crystal, 200 m water resistance and a hacking, hand-windable F6722 automatic in a 39 mm case.
- Timex Expedition Scout: a light green dial, Indiglo and 50 m water resistance for about $60.
- Hamilton Khaki Field: a slim 38 mm case just 9.5 mm thick, with an H-50 caliber rated at 80 hours.
- Seiko Essentials: solar quartz with sapphire crystal and 100 m water resistance in a 10 mm thick case.
Cons
- Invicta Pro Diver 35719: a 47 mm case that is 15.5 mm thick and weighs 194 grams, with mineral crystal.
- Orient Bambino and Bulova Surveyor: only 30 m water resistance, so no swimming.
- Guess GW0308L5: the spec sheet lists 100 m, but the listing text says 30 m.
Verdict
If you want one green dial watch for daily wear and the water, buy the Orient Mako (RA-AC0Q11E). On a small budget, the Timex Expedition Scout covers the field style for about $60, while the Hamilton Khaki Field H69439363 is the step up if you want a thin mechanical field watch. Pick the Seiko Essentials for solar power with sapphire, and the Orient Bambino for a dressier green dial.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best green dial dive watch under $300?
The Orient Mako (RA-AC0Q11E) sells for around $250 to $275 on Amazon US and gives you a 39 mm stainless steel case, sapphire crystal, 200 m water resistance and the F6722 automatic, which hand-winds and hacks. The Invicta Pro Diver 35719 is cheaper, but it measures 47 mm and uses mineral crystal.
Is the green dial Hamilton Khaki Field automatic?
No. The Hamilton Khaki Field H69439363 is hand-wound, using the H-50 caliber that Hamilton rates at 80 hours of power reserve. If you want an automatic, the Khaki Field Titanium H70205860 uses the H-10 caliber, also rated at 80 hours, and has 100 m water resistance.
Can you swim with the green Orient Bambino?
No. The Orient Bambino Version 2 (RA-AC0023E30B) is rated to 30 m, and its listing says it can handle splashes or brief immersion but isn't suitable for swimming. For swimming, choose something rated to 50 m or more, such as the Timex Expedition Scout or the Orient Mako.
Is there a solar-powered green dial watch?
Yes. The Seiko Essentials (SNE525P1) is a solar watch with a 40 mm steel case, sapphire crystal and 100 m water resistance. The Timex Expedition 41mm (TW2Y30100VQ) is solar-powered too, with a steel bracelet, sapphire crystal and 100 m water resistance.
About the author
Serdar D.Watch Editor
View profileSerdar D. is the editor at BraveryWatch. He believes a good watch should be not just expensive but right. He gets deep into the details, then turns them into something that is genuinely a pleasure to read. He gives relaxed, useful advice through the eyes of someone who truly cares about watches.
