A modest proposal: you need a watch. And not just a smart one. A traditional watch is a style play, sure. But it’s also a nod to more analog times, and it’s also nice to be able to check the time and not get sucked into whatever text messages, news updates, or attention-stealing notifications are waiting on your phone. If you’re not sure where to start when shopping for one, it’s hard to go wrong with a field watch. Born in the trenches of World War I, field watches are built on simplicity and functionality. The best modern iterations retain all the trappings that made them great. They’re also pretty affordable. Here are a few to consider.