Best Durable Watches for Construction Workers

Timex Ironman Endure 30 Shock Watch

You won’t miss a beat on the construction site with the Ironman Endure Shock Watch by Timex. The large, easy-to-read digital display is easy to read and 5 buttons give you quick access to helpful features like a 100-hour chronograph with 30-lap memory, Indiglo backlight, and 24-hour countdown timer. It also provides 24-hour military time and the time in 2 time zones.

A Timex classic, the Ironman is as durable as its name with a gray durable resin 42-mm case, gray dial face with an acrylic lens, and matching resin band. With dependable quartz movement, it displays the time, day, date, and month. Daily and weekend alarms get you on the job and off to play on time.

The Ironman is shock resistant to I.S.O. standards and water-resistant to 100 meters (330 feet). Go for a dip in the pool after work on hot days with no worries. And at 1.92 ounces, it’s lightweight and comfortable to wear. Depending on how much you use the alarms and backlight, the battery life is up to 4 years.

Seiko Men's SSC081 Adventure Solar Watch

Do away with battery worries on the job with the Seiko Men’s Adventure Watch. The busy, visually pleasing black dial has luminous hands, indices, and analog display with Arabic numerals at 6, 9, and 12 o’clock. A date display window is positioned at 3 o’clock. Two chronograph subdials help keep you, time and task-oriented. Seiko’s Japanese quartz movement keeps the Adventure accurate.

The Adventure’s 42 mm case is durable stainless steel and only sapphire crystal is tougher than the Hardex dial cover. The genuine leather band is both handsome and durable. The stainless steel compass bezel is stationary and the dual crowns are also stainless steel.

The Seiko Adventure is water-resistant up to 100 meters (330 feet) so you can safely swim or snorkel (no diving) while wearing it.

Timex Expedition Rugged Metal Watch

Construction workers don’t have to give up stylish good looks with the Timex Expedition Metal Watch. The cream-colored dial has an easy-to-read analog display with Arabic numerals larger at 6, 9, and 12 o’clock and a date display window at 3 o’clock. Luminous hands and an Indiglo backlight makes checking the time easy after the sun goes down. It has orange-colored indices and an orange sweeping needle-style hand tics off the seconds. The dial lens is mineral crystal.

The Expedition’s brass case has a diameter of 45 mm and is encircled by a stationary brass compass bezel. The look of this durable watch is complemented by a stitched leather band with a tang buckle.

Powered by analog quartz movement, the Expedition features Timex’s legendary durability. It’s water-resistant to 100 meters (330 feet). It has an exceptional battery life of up to 10 years.

German Military Watch by GPW

What’s durable enough for the military works for the construction worker. GPW’s German Military Watch is based on those made for the infantry of the German KRK Crisis Reaction Forces. The 42.3-mm case is made of titanium and super lightweight. The black round dial’s analog display is of a German utilitarian (minimalist) design with luminescent shape indices and hour/minute hands and a red sweeping seconds hand. A date display is at the 3 o’clock position.

The GPW military watch features a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal dial cover, second only to a diamond in hardness. It’s topped by a screw-in locked crown and encircled by a titanium 120-click unidirectional bezel with markings that allow you to display the time in other time zones.

Powered by dependable Swiss quartz movement, the GPW watch is waterproof to 200 meters (660 feet) and is shockproof. It comes with a durable rubber wrist band and a 2-year manufacturer’s warranty. Since large quantities are produced for government and civilian use and sold directly, the price is much lower than a comparable watch.

Casio Men's Mudmaster G-SHOCK Watch

As a construction worker, you can avoid damage from dirt, sand, and dust on construction sites by using a super durable watch like the Mudmaster G-SHOCK. Pioneers in durable watches that are vibration and shock resistant, the Casio G-Shock Mudmaster is constructed with multiple gaskets on the pipes that guide shafts and buttons to keep out dirt and sludge. The construction also enhances button operation.

The Mudmaster has a 48-mm resin case and a round black dial with a hard mineral lens It features an analog display with indices and Arabic numerals at the quarter hours. The hour and minute hands are luminescent but the dial has no backlight. A seconds hand marks the seconds.

Functions for the Casio G-Shock Mudmaster include Japanese quartz movement, a compass, world time, timer, and stopwatch. It’s water-resistant to 200 meters (660 feet) and is shockproof. The olive drab band is interchangeable.

However, if you still like the look of the Mudmaster but want some other choice, check out these G-Shock alternatives.

SUUNTO Ambit3 Peak Smartwatch

Construction workers that like to stay connected on the job with a highly durable smartwatch will appreciate the SUUNTO Ambit3 Peak. Connect to your smartphone to sync activities. Customize it on the go to get call and message notifications. You can even add photos of work in progress (or after-work adventures) to create a SUUNTO movie.

The 51-mm black case is made of Polymide and the band is black Elastomer. The black dial has a simplistic digital display, a mineral crystal, and is encircled by a steel bezel. Other features include an altimeter, barometer, and compass. It’s GPS connected to get altitude, weather, and navigation information.

The GPS-driven Ambit3 Peak connects to become the ultimate sports and adventure watch on weekends and well-deserved vacations. Download apps to track activity and monitor speed, pace, distance, and heart rate. Use the Movescount app to record, relive, and share adventures.

The Ambit3 Peak by SUUNTO is a great choice as a smartwatch for the construction worker/sportsman. It’s water-resistant to 100 meters (330 feet).

Timex Command Digital Watch

The Timex Command combines functionality and style with durability. It has a slim profile that won’t get in the way of the construction worker’s tough tasks. Choose from bold colors and patterns like camouflage to suit your personality and fashion taste. An Indiglo backlight lights up to digitally display the time, day, and date on a black dial.

The Command’s stainless steel case is 5.4 centimeters in diameter. The ergonomic band is silicone with a buckle clasp. Functions include a chronograph timer, hydration alert, and vibrating alarm. It’s shockproof and water-resistant up to 100 meters (330 feet). You can participate in surface water sports while wearing the Timex Command.

Citizen Eco-Drive Men's Watch

Keep the Citizen Eco-Drive stays constantly charged while working outside in the sun or with any artificial light. It has a sporty look with a black analog display dial with bright white indices and Arabic numerals and 3 subdials. Two of the subdials have red accents. Hour, minute, and seconds hand are luminous. The dial cover is hard, tough mineral crystal for extreme scratch resistance.

The Eco-Drive’s solid stainless steel case is definitely one of the better durable watches. It also has a diameter of 44 mm, which is in the mid-range for wrist sizes. The dial is surrounded by a black aluminum-plated tachymeter bezel. Other features include a 1/5-second chronograph that measures up to 60 minutes, add and split functions, and 12/24 hour date and time, and Japanese quartz movement.

The Eco-Drive is water-resistant to 100 meters (330 feet). It comes with a black leather band with a tang buckle. Stylish yet rugged, it has the durability you would expect from a traditional Timex.

Bertucci Men's 12122A-2T Men's Watch

Go from the job site to an after-work affair with the Bertucci Men’s Watch. Despite its almost dressy look, the 44-mm solid titanium case is super-tough yet lightweight. It’s constructed using all metal hardware and grommets with box stitch construction. The green 2-ply nylon band is unmatched for comfort and durability.

The Bertucci’s analog display with white Arabic numerals on a black dial is simple and straightforward. The hour and minute are luminous and a red needle hand ticks off the seconds. It has a unique screw-down off-skew crown and date display at 4’oclock. The dial lens is hardened mineral crystal for superior scratch resistance.

With Japanese quartz movement, the Bertucci’s functions include a timer and chronograph. It’s water-resistant to 100 meters (330 feet).

Citizen Eco-Drive Chronograph Watch

The military-inspired Citizen Eco-Drive with chronograph functionality can take all the rigors of outdoor work while looking smart and stylish. It can survive extreme temperatures (from 14 degrees F to 140 degrees F). The stainless steel dial has a diameter of 39 mm and is encircled by a stationary stainless steel bezel.

The round black dial features 3 subdials and analog display with Arabic numerals, white luminous hour and minute hands and a red seconds hand. The dial is protected by a scratch-resistant mineral crystal.

The Eco-Drive’s Japanese quartz movement is solar powered and charges in any light, natural or artificial. No worries ever about batteries. The green canvas band is sturdy and comfortable. It’s water-resistant to 100 meters (330 feet) and is suitable for swimming but not diving.