# Water-Resistant Tactical Timepieces MVMT Released the Adventure-Ready Field Automatic Watch By Josh Thompson-Persaud | Published 2021-05-18 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/field-automatic-watch References: [mvmt](https://www.mvmt.com/special-editions/field-automatic/field-automatic/28000137.html) Watch brand [MVMT](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evolve-mvmt) released the limited-edition Field Automatic Watch, a water-resistant wristwatch with an elevated, sleek look. The brand's tactical timepiece is made from brushed black stainless steel with subtle grey accents and secured with a 22mm black band of Italian leather. The dial is covered by [K1](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kujietool-k1) hardened mineral crystal, which offers significant protection while maintaining clear visibility. The 42.5mm Field Automatic Watch features the [Seiko](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minus8-field-1s-watch) SII NH36 self-winding mechanism, an exhibition case back, an integrated day-date display, and impressive water resistance up to 100 meters. These features, plus the elevated design, allow the watch to accompany the consumer on any adventure, whether it's an important business meeting or a weekend canoe trip. The Field Automatic Watch retails for $198, offering a cost-effective option to consumers looking for an elegant outdoor watch. Image Credit: MVMT ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 63% | Activity: 62% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Water-resistant Timepieces:** Opportunity to develop innovative water-resistant watches for adventurers and outdoor enthusiasts. - **Elevated Tactical Watches:** Opportunity to create sophisticated tactical watches for consumers seeking both style and functionality. - **Affordable Luxury Watches:** Opportunity to produce cost-effective luxury watches for consumers who value aesthetics and value. ### Who This Affects Most - **Watchmaking:** Watchmakers can develop more high-quality and stylish outdoor and tactical watches for adventurous and fashionable consumers. - **Outdoor Gear Retail:** Outdoor gear retailers can offer more sophisticated and water-resistant watches to meet the needs of outdoorsy consumers. - **Luxury Goods Retail:** Luxury goods retailers can create more affordable luxury watches for consumers who want to experience luxury without breaking the bank. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Minimalist Militant Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timex-expedition-north-field-chrono.md) - [Accessible Co-Branded Field Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/automatic-field-watch.md) - [Accessible Aquatic Diver Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timex-tiburon-dive-watch.md) - [Adventurous Collaboration Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huckberry-x-timex-titanium-field-watch.md) - [Stealthy All-Black Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unimatic-x-maxfield-modello-tre-u3sm-chronograph-watch.md) - [Tactical Titanium Diver Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/victorinox-dive-pro-automatic.md) - [Collaboration EDC Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-james-brand-x-timex-automatic-gmt-watch.md) - [Playfully Tactical Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/series-1-dual-time-watch.md) - [Stealthy Black Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unimatic-x-maxfield.md)