A great field watch should do nothing more than tell the time, with perfect clarity whilst being entirely fit for purpose. Small enough to easily slide under a cuff yet rugged enough to remain totally reliable no matter how tough the conditions.
In 1942, a stretch of coastline on Poole Harbour was chosen for a top-secret wartime operation.
Arne, now a peaceful nature reserve, was transformed into 'Decoy Heath' designed to look like a military target. Fires were lit, tar barrels ignited, so from the air it looked like a munitions factory under attack.
The real target, Holton Heath - a Royal Navy cordite factory - was spared.
The Luftwaffe dropped 206 bombs on Arne in one raid. The deception worked and 'Decoy Heath' took the hit.
That story of quiet strength and precision under pressure, is the inspiration behind the name our field watch.
OUR ARNE STORY - SO FAR
Original launch
09.2024
Full collection
03.2025
A blue fumé Dial
05.2025
Sold out in 3 minutes
Our first everfield watch dropped as a 50-piece limited edition. Every single one was gone in under three minutes. Congratulations if you manged to grab one.
Full launch
The NIVO, Green, and Black Arnes released into the world. Early customers sent feedback flooding in. "Best watch yet", "Just feels right"
The final piece
This last piece of the Arne collection for 2025, boasting an EB first too - the deep blue fumé dial paire dwith a chocoalte brown leather bund is here to make a statement
Field watches were originally designed for soldiers in WWII to replace the cumbersome pocket watch.
They were small, clear, tough, and incredibly dependable. No rotating bezels. No unnecessary complications. Just time, told simply and accurately under any condition.
That purity of purpose is exactly what inspired the Arne.
At 38mm, with no bezel and ultra-legible dials, Arne is our modern take on the WWII field watch. It’s built for the real world, but with all the subtle refinements we’ve built our reputation on: triple-sealed crown, Swiss movement, and everyday wearability that disappears on the wrist until you need it.
“Despite it’s often violent beginnings, there’s something warm and captivating in putting on a field watch, it’s like having an old friend with you.” Ian Elliot – Co-Founder.
Arne is our first-ever field watch. A simple, compact 38mm case with no bezel, designed to be ultra-wearable for all wrist sizes.
Yes. At 38mm, Arne is deliberately sized to suit any wrist. Its clean, minimalist design makes it easy to wear whether you're heading into the office, the outdoors, or anywhere in between.
Arne is powered by a Swiss quartz movement, chosen for its reliability, precision, and low maintenance. Perfect for a true field watch that just gets on with the job.
Absolutely. Like all Elliot Brown watches, Arne is built for real-world use. It features triple-sealed crowns and a 200m water resistance rating. Ideal for everyday adventures.
