Which, quite frankly, is what you’d expect from a brand that specializes in action sports watches. Regarding the Regulus’ construction, we can say with confidence that there’s little out there for this price point that measures up. Needless to say, it’s made clear by both the functionality and build of the watch that Nixon’s banking on this thing surviving years of outdoor use and abuse. On that note, Nixon does offer sleeker less prominent versions of the Regulus in black, sand, or gunmetal for such occasions. However, we did find that it fit comfortably underneath looser-fitting long sleeves and hoodies without any issues – which was A-okay with us considering you probably won’t be wearing this colorway to any boardroom meetings.

The sturdy digital timepiece also measures in at 46mm which we found adequate in terms of display and user experience without appearing overly gaudy or cumbersome.Īdditionally, for its size the watch was relatively lightweight as well – considering the thicker than average case held in place by durable stainless steel screws. It’s minimalist yet the rugged appearance works quite well with any adventure-ready getup you may have at your disposal. Other than that, however, the Regulus is a new breed. But how does it measure up in practice? We got our hands on their Multicam colorway and field tested it ourselves to find out.ĭespite its unique appearance, at first glance you can tell the Regulus belongs to the Nixon family thanks to its adaptation of their squared dial – a characteristic that permeates across their surf watch lineup. Instead, experienced insight was taken into consideration while developing this tactical timepiece. Meaning, Nixon wasn’t building the Regulus in a vacuum surrounded by beach kids.

Now, it appears the brand has taken this operational mentality to new heights with the release of their Regulus lineup – built in conjunction with a former Navy SEAL who’s pedigree include 21 years of service, nine combat deployments, and is a Silver Star recipient. With releases such as the Mission and Ultratide collections, they’ve demonstrated how watches built for modern-day actions sports can truly push operational boundaries. It’s a reputation that’s propelled the California-based company into direct competition with fellow brands in this space. In the world of watches, up until now, Nixon has kept the reputation as a dominant surf watch brand building highly capable waterproof timepieces for both life in the local lineup and on the ski lift.

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