BERTUCCI ULTIMATE FIELD WATCHES

IF YOU HAVE TO KEEP TRACK OF TIME, DO IT IN STYLE.

- Sean Curtis

The fundamental concept that time is the one commodity we all share is strikingly profound. There are few other ideas that connect everyone so deeply.

None of us knows how much time we have, but it is the most precious gift we are given. Marking the passing of time can be as simple as a glance at your wristwatch, but this act pays homage to the journey we call life.

Over the years, we’ve crafted a number of increasingly complex devices to reflect the passing of sand though the hourglass, but somewhere along this progression, there was a golden age, when simplicity was key—when function was fashion.

It’s here that Bertucci Watches stakes its claim with fine examples such as the A-2S Pantera Six, A-3P Sportsman Vintage Field and A-5S Ballistic Illuminated models.

Powerful Origins

Field watches are based in simplicity. They’re low-profile, rugged, simple devices that evolved from military service dating back to World War I. Called “trench watches,” these wrist-worn variants marked the transition from the pocket watch and were crucial for coordinating timed maneuvers. Accordingly, they had to be durable and accurate.

Luminosity was also crucial in low-light scenarios. These timepieces were even referenced in Knowledge for War: Every O cer’s Handbook for the Front, a 1916 guide that pointed out the importance of timing in charges and artillery strikes. The result was a simplistic, nearly infallible timepiece that was accurate and could be seen in the dark without supplemental light.